question about first gay experience

Hope this is the right place to ask this. I'm a 27 year old guy from MA. I have never had a gay experience in my life. I consider myself straight but I've always wanted to experiment with another man my age. I am confidant I am not gay, I truly do love women. But I am open to anything that would turn me on. I look at gay porn several times a month when the mood strikes, but i'm nervous that I would not enjoy a man in real life. I honestly fear I might actually get grossed out. I'm good looking and fit. I just have no idea about how to go about setting up the experience. Craigslist weirds me out but I think it might be my only option to keep it on the DL. Anyone have any tips about experimenting? The actual experience as well as planning it. I really want to do this within the next year of my life, just not really sure where to begin. Thanks!