Yes, they suggest sticking with the same gender but for many in the LGBQT community ( or for other personal reasons ) this may not be helpful.
I put it out at a woman's meeting once " my therapist told me to speak up st meeting level , so this is it". Lol , I never was a big talker at meetins, I'm an introvert and an HSP and it felt uncomfortable being in rooms with so many people. But jus saying little things like That got me hooked up with the right women.