Here's the 101 on everything you need to know live your best gay life, honeyOkay, so, not everything on here is necessarily "gay," but these should all be experiences you have at least once in your gay life.Here are 101 gay things to do you need to add to your bucket list immediately. How many have you already checked off?1. Attend San Francisco PrideIts one of the biggest Pride Festivals in the world. Gotta check this one off your bucket list.2. Go on a gay cruiseA bunch of horny dudes in swimsuits getting drunk? What could go wrong?3. Date someone unexpectedEveryone has a type, or a style, or a vision of who they want to be with. Its okay to have your preferences, and its okay to even stick with them a little, but its important to venture out there at least once or twice and date someone you wouldnt normally. You never know, it could ignite a spark that will never die!4. Watch Queer as FolkYes, its based on the UK show of the same name, but the Showtime series broke ground and is worth a look. And those sex scenes, though!5. Have a gay roommateLearning to live with someone is an important rite of passage, especially if its another gay person (that youre not sleeping with).6. Host an Oscar partyYes, the Academy may be behind the times, but that doesnt mean your fancy soiree has to be!7. Head to a gay rodeoPopular in the Southwest, the Gay Rodeo shows up in most areas of the country. Save a horse and ride a cowboy, right?8. Go on a blind dateYes, its scary, and yes, it will probably end badly. But. You never know!9. Go on an online dateTinder, OkCupid, Grindr pick one, pick a guy, and go on an actual date. Its easier than it sounds.10. Join a gay sports teamVolleyball, baseball, badminton whatever it is, joing a gay sports team will introduce you to new friends and keep you active.11. Watch To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie NewmarYes, this is the movie your friends are quoting all the time. And so should you!12. Bring a date to the company holiday partyTheres nothing like showing off a bit of arm candy to your coworkers.13. Do Halloween in New OrleansNew Orleans is a mecca for Halloween festivities, which means the gay scene here is frighteningly fabulous.14. TopUsually bottom? Switch it up and take control. The results may surprise you!15. BottomUsually top? Suck it up and enjoy a little role reversal. You may like it more than you think.16. Come outYeah, this ones important. Do it when its right for you, but dont go your whole life living in the closet.17. Party in West HollywoodSome of the most famous gay bars (and some of the hottest guys) can be found in WeHo. Hit it and hit it hard.Photo courtesy of Miguel Angel Reyes.18. Watch And The Band Played OnYou may be surprised how little you know about the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. This movie is both enlightening and heart wrenching.19. Introduce a significant other to your familyIf the special man in your life is going to be around for a while, dont let your family miss out on knowing him, too.20. Attend Folsom Street FairThis is the most famous kink festival in the country. So grab some ass-less chaps and prepare for the unexpected.21. Learn to make the perfect cocktailManhattan? Martini? Whatever it is, learn how to make it, and how to make it well. Your friends (and dates) will thank you!22. Go to a drag showTheres a long history of drag in the gay community. Dont miss out on the fantastic performances and sickening costumes.23. Participate in an AIDS walkThe fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over. Raise some money and show your support.24. See your favorite diva in concertLady Gaga. Britney. Cher. Whichever diva does it for you, buy a ticket and sing your little gay heart out.25. Read Giovannis RoomJames Baldwins unprecedented novel is a gay must-read. And yes, it was written in 1956.26. Order a cosmoIf its good enough for Carrie Bradshaw, its good enough for you.27. Go to the gymYou dont need to become a gym rat, but staying healthy makes you feel good and helps you live longer.28. VolunteerFrom the HRC to The Trevor Project, theres no shortage of LGBTQ charities that need help. Lend a hand.29. Have a guys only weekendLeave the boyfriends/husbands behind and enjoy a weekend with just your guy friends. Wine and cheesy gay movies are a must.30. Have phone sexWhether its with a stranger from Craigslist or your husband of 30 years, dirty talk over the phone can be loads of fun.31. Have webcam sexGraduate from phone sex and get on camera. Great for long distance relationships, the occasional business trip or a random Internet tryst.32. Attend the Outfest Film FestivalGay movies may get a bad rap, but there are wonderful films on the festival circuit that often get overlooked. Make sure to check it out.33. Have a long-term relationshipA forever relationship may not be for everyone, but you learn a lot about yourself and what makes you happy when you pursue a LTR.34. Do dragHalloween happens once a year, so you have no excuse. Shave those legs, buy a wig and let someone else do your makeup. Yas kween!35. Have a one-night standIt may not be your thing, or it may be your weekend ritual, but at least youll never have to ask yourself what if?36. Go to a sex shopThey can be as creepy or as upscale as you like. And trust us, you can ask the employees anything. Anything.37. Buy a sex toyIf youre in the store, you might as well make a purchase! Anal beads, dildos, nipple clamps, butt plugs the possibilities are endless.38. Learn a new languageIt helps expand your mind, provides you with more travel options and makes you sound sexy as hell in the bedroom.39. Kiss a girlHey, Katy Perry liked it, so maybe you will, too!40. Go to a gay weddingSure, you kind of have to be invited, but a gay wedding needs to be experienced firsthand. Dont forget a gift!41. Get tested oftenKnowing your status gives you peace of mind. It also keeps you and your sexual partners safe.42. Host a brunchCome on, brunch is pretty gay. Stock up on champagne and OJ and invite the gang. Everyone loves brunch.43. Go to a bathhouseYou dont have to do anything once youre there if you dont want to, but the rush you get walking in for the fist time is unforgettable.44. Buy quality lubeYes, there is better lube out there than the bargain bin crap you usually buy. And yes, you can totally tell the difference.45. Watch straight pornWatch it with a friend, a partner or all by your lonesome. Find out what all the fuss is about.46. VoteTheres still a long way to go on the equal rights front. Dont get complacent. Your vote counts. So do it!47. Cut out boozeEven if its just for a month, see how you feel. No hangovers, more money in your wallet, and a liver that thanks you.48. Get a quality haircutYes, Great Clips can get the job done, but spoil your scalp at least once and splurge on a quality salon cut. Youll look great!49. Send a dick picSend it to a Grindr hookup, your new boyfriend or your husband of years and years. A well-timed D.P. can really brighten someones day.50. Go to a nude beachTheres something both terrifying and liberating letting it all hang out. Get comfortable in your own skin and enjoy the view!51. Play out a kinky fantasyDont be afraid to get all 50 Shades of Grey up in the bedroom. Be honest with your fantasies and find someone willing to play!52. Take yourself on a shopping spreeDont max out your credit cards, but there are certain wardrobe staples you need: quality shoes, quality jeans and nice luggage. Trust us.53. Check out Minneapolis PrideYep, this city knows how to celebrate. Its one of the best Pride Festivals in one of the gay-friendliest cities in the country.54. Go to a raveThe music, the lights, the dancing, and yes, the drugs. It may not be your cup of tea, but youll have fun, guaranteed.55. Buy designerA Louis Vuitton wallet, a Prada bag whatever it is, find something special with a label that makes you feel like a rockstar.56. Sing at a karaoke barTheres at least one gay bar in every city that hosts a karaoke night. Find it, practice your favorite song and channel your inner Beyonc.57. Stop smokingYour skin will look better, your lungs will last longer and you wont smell like an ashtray.58. Find the prostateThe male G-spot is a beautiful thing. Find yours. Then find his.59. Learn to cookEven if its just one dish, cooking will keep you from starving on those lonely single nights and may even impress a date.60. Take PrEPPractice safe sex, always. Condoms are a must, and now so is PrEP.61. Visit StonewallCheck out this pivotal New York landmark. We wouldnt be where we are today without the brave people who rioted there.62. Get spiritualReligion hasnt always been welcoming. But theres still value in the spiritual. Yoga, meditation, church whatever floats your boat.63. Adopt a petOk, so its not super gay, but pets bring so much joy to our lives. Plus, a cute dog or a cuddly cat can be a guy magnet.64. Go for a mani/pediYour hands and feet will thank you. And so will everyone who has to shake your hand or see your feet in sandals.65. See a Broadway showTheres something magical about the theatre. Dress up, take a date and let yourself get swept away by song and dance.66. Go to a White PartyFlorida has some of the most famous White Parties in the world, but you can find them just about anywhere.67. Visit Berlin, GermanyHome to the gay golden age of the 1920s, Berlin has a long and rich history with queer folk. You wont want to miss it.68. Learn your queer historyHarvey Milk. Gertrude Stein. Alan Turing. Audre Lorde. These are names you should know. Theres power in knowing how far weve come.69. Buy pornYes, everything streams for free. But a well-produced adult film may make you think differently about those grainy amateur vids.70. Vacation in Palm SpringsTheres a reason its popular with the gays. The restaurants, the clubs, the shopping, the spas its all here.71. Explore the Marais in Paris, FranceParis gayborhood is full of history, clubs, bars and restaurants. It makes for beautiful walking during the day and plenty of partying at night.72. Visit the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian ArtLocated in New York City, this is the first dedicated LGBTQ art museum in the world.73. Jam out at GayBiGayGayThis music festival/art event brings queer performance artists from all over, and is hosted during SXSW in Austin, Texas every year.74. Learn to deep throatThis is a skill that will never go out of style. Breathe through your nose.75. Role-playAre you the naughty schoolboy in detention with the hot teacher? Or the dominating cop? Grab a costume and play it out with someone special.76. Say I love you firstIts easier when someone else says it, but theres something empowering about being the first one to say those three magic words.77. Befriend the L, B, T and QTheres more to our community than just gay men. Get out there and meet the rest of our amazing and diverse crowd. Were in it together!78. Go to a male strip clubBanana hammocks for days! Bring your dollar bills and get ready for some steamy lap dances.79. Go to a female strip clubIt may not be as titillating, but you cant deny, some of these girls know how to work a pole! Get it!80. Experience Gay Days at DisneylandIts The Happiest Place on Earth, and once a year it becomes The Gayest Place on Earth!81. Get a facialOk, so there are two kinds, but were referring to the spa kind (although, you do you). Pamper yourself!82. Go wine tastingWhether its in Napa or a local winery near you, learning about wine and what you like is a must.83. See a therapistWe could all use a little quality couch time. Family, friends, jobs its nice to have an objective perspective once in a while.84. Make straight friendsIts good to have balance. Break up the gay and get some straight perspective every now and then.85. Eat at Hamburger MarysThere are several locations throughout the U.S. There fare is fine, but its the clientele and people watching that keep people coming back.86. Celebrate at Reykjavk PrideIceland is home to one of Europes longest running Pride Festivals. The country is pretty popular with the bears, too, as you can imagine.87. Join a Gay Geeks MeetupGay geeks are all the rage. Use Meetup.com to find a group of like-minded gays to geek out with!88. Read MauriceE. M. Forsters unpublished novel has all the Victorian England angst you could ask for. Definitely a gay literary standard.89. Watch Angels in AmericaThis HBO adaptation of the Tony Kushner play is near perfect. Keep the tissue box nearby, this ones a tearjerker.90. Get some sexy underwearAndrew Christian, 2(x)ist, Ginch Gonch pick your poison! Youll feel sexy and your ass will look amazing.91. Go to Burning ManWhile not strictly a gay event, Burning Man is full of open-minded folks, and certainly leans on the queer side.92. Visit Europes Big Four gay summer destinationsSitges, Spain. Mykonos, Greece. Ibiza, Spain. Gran Canaria, Spain. You cant go wrong with this itinerary.93. Go to RuPauls DragConA convention full of your favorite drag queens? Done and done.94. Date a sugar daddyOlder men have a lot to teach us. And buy us.95. Be a sugar daddyIf you have the money and the wisdom, why not share it with a hot young thing?96. Pamper your momWhile it may not be true for everyone, most gay men have a special connection with their mothers. Dont let her forget it.97. Gay Days Las VegasA whole weekend full of hard bodies, pool parties and late nights in the City of Sin. Not even a question.98. Relax in Puerto VallartaThe Mexican Riviera doesnt get much gayer than this. Lay on the beach, parasail, swim the world is your oyster.Photo courtesy of Gay PV magazine.99. Take a self-defense classHate crimes, sadly, are still a thing. From kickboxing to karate, practice some moves that could save you one day.100. Kiss Oscar Wildes graveJoin the millions of admirers and kiss this gay icons lipstick-stained gravestone in the Pre Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France.101. Leave a legacyDont let your life slip by without making a difference. As the kids say: You only live once!