“In technical terms, Interactive Male is a leading-edge, integrated voice-response technology product, but we like to think of Interactive Male as a simple, fun, sexy way for like minded guys to meet using a telephone,” said Joseph Rachert, senior promotions manager for Interactive Male.

Interactive Male, which turns 15 years old this year, launched its San Diego company in 1995. “Its’ been a decade of fun and good times for Interactive Male and San Diego,” Rachert said.

“We all know the telephone is a great way to communicate and Interactive Male takes that to the next level by offering two different ways to meet guys. The Connector is a real time, fast paced environment where men can meet in a just a matter of minutes.”

The voice personals feature is a more relaxed way for guys to meet. Interactive Male provides 16 different lifestyle themes for placing voice personals ads – everything from the Guy Next Door, to Gay & Gray, to Muscle Beach, to our very own Eagle.

“The phone really does work in meeting men and Interactive Male offers 50-percent off for all first time members,” Rachert said.

“We know that providing a service to help men meet is just one way Interactive Male builds community. We also believe in supporting community-based events and organizations, and enabling community members to empower each other through these actions. In San Diego we have supported AVER, Mama’s Kitchen, FilmOut San Diego and the AFCSL. “

In addition to these efforts, Interactive Male recently received a certificate of recognition from The California state Assembly for its commitment to those people living with HIV and AIDS across California.

“Interactive Male looks forward to another 10 years in San Diego and, as the community grows and changes, Interactive Male will do its best to reflect those changes and offer a product and service that is recognized as leader in this field, by its members and the GLBT community,” Rachert said.