It's been a very different experience. As a guy, I know what was expected of me. As woman dating woman, I confess to being baffled about the conventions. There's a lot of typing - people deciding what "type" you are and whether you are their type.
As a woman dating men, it's much more natural. I know how it works. But the men I've met have been not been forthcoming or respectful.
Can't tell you what it takes to be successful. No one has wanted to take it further.