UPDATE: I joined LA Fitness and… on 7th/camelback… nah this ain’t it. Facilities are fine, on par, but the sales staff can fuck ENTIRELY off with their high pressure “you can’t succeed without us” misgendering sales pitch for personal training. They also just don’t listen. I was told my goals are wrong, my routine is wrong, my efforts are wrong, and on top of it, let me give you a full 45 minute workout designed to give you the body you are trying not to get. It was exactly like talking to a robot who is trained not to take no for an answer. We got to the point where they said how much are you willing to pay for personal training, if you don’t want to pay the full price? And I said zero. When he acted surprised, I told him we could’ve saved a lot of time if you had just listened to me at the start and I told you I didn’t want to buy personal training. None of this will help me with my goal of just going five days a week. Then he told me I was unreasonable because everything cost money. Then we just stared at each other for a solid 30 seconds. I honestly felt like either. I had to explain my point of view by walking through with him like a toddler or do what else I did which is just stand up and say it sounds like you’re not gonna make a sale today goodbye. It took a LOT of courage to go back after that.

Looking for a gym in central/midtown Phoenix that is trans friendly. Amenities are honestly secondary. I just want a safe place to work out and maybe be able to change/shower without fear or feeling like I’m going to catch nasty looks and complaints for just being there with earbuds. Idgaf what other people look like, super in shape or just starting, I just need to exercise in the AC. I know gyms have policies, but what’s the real vibe like?

Update: So price matters, and the smaller gyms are both more expensive and farther away. I went with LA Fitness, there is an IDGAF vibe which works. A lot of people are super self conscious for like no reason, like you can smell the self loathing, which as a trans girl I find just so adorable but also puts me at ease because I know I can walk in confident. Pass or not, I’ve already put a ton of effort into my appearance, and I’m actually starting to like my look, which I don’t think is how most people feel about themselves in this place. One thing though, I went in to tour the place in what I plan to wear while exercising. I definitely attracted some attention from straight-cis men and made some of them glitch out for a second.

EDIT: wow thank you all so much for the help! For the TLDR, comments point to the following, not my opinions, more what Reddit has sourced:

AVOID Mountainside Fitness. Consider Planet Fitness for an “everyone keeps to themselves” vibe with a decent inclusion policy. Top three APPEAR to be 1) LA Fitness, 2) Tangible Fitness, 3) Anytime Fitness. EOS is a runner up but actual trans experience is lacking to judge.

I’m going to check them out this week and report back!

This is a case where "don't California my Arizona" applies. There's more to this than what's in the article.

MELT Fest was scheduled to take place at Arcosanti. Allegedly, the Arcosanti people had asked for ~$50k deposit at the last minute and the festival had to find another place (Playa Ponderosa near flagstaff that hosts Desert Hearts and June Jam festivals). What is supposedly driving this is FORM, Skrillex et al are trying to get basically exclusivity to the venue and even getting allies on the board. FORM is also a shit organization that doesn't care about sustainability or the AZ music scene. Ordinarily I wouldn't care if out of state festivals/producers come to the state-- I DO care about local music and smaller festivals getting screwed over by out of state people.

Make of this what you will. Support FORM or don't-- but be aware this is the kind of stuff they're (again) allegedly pulling.

Being held at Desert Diamond Arena tomorrow afternoon.

Def not complaining but Iirc, I remember it usually hits into the 100s by mid March.

Hi all, are there any bars that will host a little watching party/event for the VP debate tonight? Looking for a democratic/liberal bar, thank you.

Ive been out the seen for years went out last night and I see why I'm single

Does anyone know of any local queer friendly places to take a self defense class? Or even a recommendation on a self defense class for women would be appreciated. I’d prefer east valley but will drive further. Thanks in advance!

Edit: For those of you suggesting I get armed, I’m covered. That’s not what I asked for.

Specifically looking to find out where local trans people hang out, like support groups, or just general spaces?

I'm seeking *specifically* trans spaces.

I'm trans and have been back out of the closet since 2023. I was out as a teenager, but moved to Texas in 2013, and found out how very unsafe it was in my area, so being closeted was much safer for me.

However, I am back in Arizona and would like to find community.

Open to bars/clubs, but hopefully there are trans specific nights?

Thanks!

Currently in Phoenix for the week. I haven’t gotten out much yet but wanted to check out the nightlife, especially gay clubs. Since I’m a single gay man in my 20s, I’m curious what the scene is like here and what the overall acceptance is like in Phoenix.

I have been exposed 3 times in the last week and a half and I know of a 4th person who has it as well. Get tested, get boosted, be on the lookout for symptoms.

What are some amazing black owned restaurants?

Why do so many people back into parking spots here? My wife and I went to Stand Up Live a couple nights ago and we saw a driver go out of their way to back their car into a parking spot… on a one-way lane!!! We’ve been here for about 15 years and this seems to have only gotten common in the past couple of years, but has it always been a thing? Have I just never really noticed it before? Most importantly…

… should I be doing it too?? 😲

Edit: Alright, a lot of people do it. Are y’all recent transplants from out of state?

Edit: thank you so much to everyone for your advice and help!!!

I’m stabbing in the dark here, dont think anyone will help me but hey maybe someone can, Reddit is the new google after all.

I got an off the wall recommendation from a PA today to take HIV prevention medicine in a way that’s not totally prescribed. I am out of options and don’t know what to do.

The office is literally 40 minutes away, and that’s close for me. I am trying not to get HIV, but this medicine is giving me horrific side effects.

I have gone to planned parenthood but really need a primary care doctor who can help me with Prep specifically. I don’t know why I can’t find one, or why someone would give me off the wall medical advice that not even the most tangential google search is willing to corroborate.

I have found a few large practices that claim to be Lgbt friendly in my area, but I call and get the worst level of service from these receptionists. And I know Medicaid what do you expect?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey’a! I’ve been on this whole transitioning marathon for more than half a year now and would like to start coming out in the next few months. Feeling like a good haircut and styling tips would go a long way.

Last post regarding this topic was around 3 years ago, figured it’d be okay to ask again.

Edit: This garnered a lot of replies wow 💕 Thank you so much for the help, y’all are the best 🫶

March 31st, Arizona Capitol building at 5:00 PM MT, Queer Youth Assemble is hosting a march to support LGBTQ+ kids! These marches are being organized in all 50 states, and there are three additional marches in AZ in Prescott, Sierra Vista, and Tucson. If you would like to show support for family, friends, and neighbors, feel free to join!

Visit their website for more information! The demands for this march are listed here.

Please remember to bring water and comfortable walking shoes! This is expected to be a family friendly event.

I posted my friend here because he was missing and suicidal and mod jmoriarty removed it immediately and told me that I could be lying and I couldn't post "personal information" in this sub. I needed this platform to reach the thousands of people in this sub and get help finding my friend. Jmoriarty took every effort he could into hindering that process.

my friend was found dead in the desert in Casa Grande the next day after I tried to alert the community of him. His family and friends, including me, are absolutely devastated.

So thanks, mods. Thanks for censoring important information about a suicidal individual and hindering the effort of forming a search for him. Go ahead and ban me from the sub, I don't even care anymore. Thanks for doing nothing.

I really want to connect with my spirit but I don't want to be lectured by un-Christian Christian's who practice the opposite of what they preach.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-15-1

Photo from last time: https://www.reddit.com/r/phoenix/comments/1imnnpb/comment/mc43q8h/

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President Trump will be in Phoenix on the 19th for a rally at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum at 7pm.

You can watch a livestream here.

Information on attending the rally in person can be found here. There are also protests planned.

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