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These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

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1 year ago
US politics

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

Thomas Rosengren, a teacher, resigned after being contacted about his participation in an erotic performance at a gay leather pageant.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

Thomas Rosengren, a teacher, resigned after being contacted about his participation in an erotic performance at a gay leather pageant.
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
16 hours ago

From the runway to OF, this men's fashion brand is serving lewks & lewds - Queerty

Louis Gabriel Nouchi's brand LGN combines sensual menswear with gender-fluid designs, recently launching an OF page to explore intimacy and desire.
Social justice
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4 hours ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
18 hours ago

How Can Survivors Regain Pleasure After Sexual Trauma?

Survivors of sexual trauma can experience a range of sexual responses, including both desire and avoidance, and their fantasies often overlap with non-victims.
LA Kings
fromQueerty
17 hours ago

WATCH: When 10 drag queens move into a South Florida mansion, the drama gets real - Queerty

Drag competition has evolved from pageants to mainstream media, with a new docuseries reconnecting it to its roots.
#asexuality
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Kae Tempest on creativity and his gender transition: I'm just glad to be alive'

Kae Tempest navigates life as a visible trans person, expressing gratitude for existence and sharing experiences through art.
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
4 days ago

Sibb Unveils "Mine": A Soulful Critique of Hypersexuality - KALTBLUT Magazine

Sibb's single 'Mine' critiques hypersexuality, marking a pivotal shift in his music narrative and launching a cinematic trilogy.
Independent films
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4 days ago

What is 'Trans New Weird'? An Emerging Film Genre Screens at YBCA

Both Poison and The People's Joker challenge traditional narrative forms while addressing contemporary social issues through innovative storytelling.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

What we call sex work and what it says about society

Sex work has been represented and regulated throughout history, reflecting societal attitudes and moral discourses.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 year ago

The Gay Internet wonders whether this 'Drag Race' queen can also be a "masc daddy" - Queerty

Sam Star blends masculine ruggedness with Drag Race glam, showcasing her love for football and a supportive relationship with NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.
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2 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

From Madonna mayhem to OF age gaps, we're having a very gay group chat - Queerty

Madonna's surprise new single has taken the queer community by storm, showcasing her continued relevance and ability to connect with fans through her music.
SF LGBT
Relationships
fromHuffPost
3 days ago

13 Sex Questions You Probably Haven't Asked Your Partner - But Should

Open communication about sex enhances intimacy and pleasure in relationships.
Film
fromQueerty
1 week ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
NYC LGBT
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1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Minute This Sex Toy Enters the Bedroom, My Night Is Ruined

Using vibrators during sex can create challenges for tops seeking satisfaction and connection with their partners.
Medicine
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

How did bottoms prep back in the day? A brief history of douching - Queerty

A new douching alternative, the A-Ball, raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, indicating significant interest in modern hygiene methods for sexual readiness.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 weeks ago

Fetishnale Berlin 2026: A Daring Celebration of Desire and Art - KALTBLUT Magazine

Fetishnale Berlin 2026 is an art festival exploring fetish, BDSM, and kink through diverse creative expressions from April 21 to 26.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

As hookup apps lose their grip, gay bathhouses may soon offer an IRL cure for horniness in this U.S. city - Queerty

Minneapolis is considering re-opening bathhouses and gay sex clubs for the first time in nearly 40 years, reflecting changing societal attitudes.
Relationships
fromQueerty
8 months ago

What is a pillow princess & how do you know if you are one? - Queerty

Pillow princesses prefer receiving in bed, not necessarily indicating laziness, but rather personal preference in sexual dynamics.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
Paris food
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1 month ago

'Powerful things happen when queer people get in the same room': Inside a new NYC salon

Living Room Lectures is a monthly LGBTQ+ educational series held in a Williamsburg apartment that explores queer perspectives on various topics while raising funds for charitable causes.
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 week ago

He told me he was in an open relationship...after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed? - Queerty

Open relationships can create misunderstandings if all parties are not upfront about their status before engaging.
#bdsm
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Boyfriend Wants Me to Play a New Risque Role in Bed. But My History Will Make It Impossible.

Communicate boundaries clearly and compassionately regarding BDSM interests due to past trauma.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
LGBT

Who Is Kinky?

Up to 96% of people fantasize about kinky sex, while 20-83% have tried it, though fewer identify as kinky due to stigma and social perception.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Boyfriend Wants Me to Play a New Risque Role in Bed. But My History Will Make It Impossible.

Communicate boundaries clearly and compassionately regarding BDSM interests due to past trauma.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Is Kinky?

Up to 96% of people fantasize about kinky sex, while 20-83% have tried it, though fewer identify as kinky due to stigma and social perception.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

Embracing 'Outercourse' Might Totally Transform Your Sex Life

Outercourse encompasses various sexual activities beyond penetration, enhancing sexual pleasure and intimacy.
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3 weeks ago

SF's Free "Trans Day of Visibility" Festival (Boeddeker Park)

Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
SF LGBT
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
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Relationships
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Sexpert explains the science behind "just okay" oral & why BJs don't always end in climax - Queerty

Oral sex often doesn't lead to climax for men due to different sensations compared to penetration.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

I'm Physically Disabled, and I Have a Vibrant Sex Life. These Accessible Sex Toys Help

Accessible, adaptive sex toys and sex tech enable pleasurable sexual experiences for disabled bodies across varied abilities and partnered scenarios.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Heels, skirts & girlfriends: The rise of the straight femboy explained - Queerty

Femboys represent a diverse identity within the LGBTQ+ community, distinct from feminine gay men and trans women, with varied gender identities and expressions.
Relationships
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

My Slack notifications now come with sexual tension. Is this just gay culture at work? - Queerty

Explicit sexual conversations in the workplace can create discomfort and may cross professional boundaries.
London music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Sound of the Week: Balderdasch - Homoerotic - KALTBLUT Magazine

Balderdasch’s "Homoerotic" fuses pulsating electro-industrial production with confrontational queer-rave energy and lyrical themes of repression, reinvention, and vulnerability.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Why "Praise Kink" Might Be The Perfect Dirty Talk For You & Your Partner

Praise kink is a sexual desire for affirmation and positive feedback that activates the brain's reward center, making it an accessible entry point into kink exploration for partners seeking deeper connection.
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 month ago

He dropped his pants & I saw something I wasn't prepared for. Now I'm questioning everything. - Queerty

Discovering a partner's Prince Albert piercing can challenge personal comfort levels and affect intimacy.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Sex kink is way more common than you think. This dating app's free tool lets anybody explore those taboos

Nearly half of non-Feeld users (42%) said they practice kink, compared to 68% of the app's user base. In some areas, everyday folks were even kinkier than Feeld members: Among those who practice kink, 44% of external respondents said they engage in role play, just above the 41% of Feeld users that said the same.
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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Husband and I Host Sex Parties. We're Feuding Over the Next Guest of Honor.

Inviting an ex to a sex party with a no-contact agreement creates awkwardness and contradicts typical party dynamics where all attendees are assumed available unless explicitly excluded.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There's No Excuse for the Boorish Way My Boyfriend Likes to Have Sex. I'm Over It.

If your partner is causing you pain during sex and he is doing nothing to remedy it, he is unquestionably in the wrong. I completely support your decision to make your ass a no-entry zone for his jackhammer. But reading your letter, it struck me that you gloss over the part where he accuses you of not listening to him.
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LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Queer Clients Need Queer Therapists

Queer and trans clients often experience misunderstanding and pathologization from straight therapists, making queer-identified therapists essential for affirming mental health care.
LGBT
fromJezebel
2 months ago

There's a Tongue for Every Boot in the BDSM Fairy Tale Pillion

An unconventional gay romance frames kink and dominance as legitimate, romantic expressions, redefining 'happily ever after' through Colin and Ray's relationship.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

Kinky People Have Always Prioritized This Practice. You Should Consider It Too.

Aftercare—post-sex comfort rituals—should become standard practice in all relationships, not just BDSM, to foster emotional connection and prevent post-sex emotional decline.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Man I'm Seeing Swears He's Not Gay. I Have Some Questions.

A woman dating an effeminate man struggles with attraction differences and seeks advice on discussing his gender expression without offending him.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

What is a leather daddy? 'Pillion' is reigniting this question - Queerty

A leather daddy is a typically older, hyper-masculine gay man who adopts leather aesthetics and a dominant, protective 'daddy' role within BDSM and queer culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

At church, in the office & during "sexual playtime": Gays reveal where they most love wearing jockstraps - Queerty

Jockstraps evolved from athletic protective gear to erotic fashion, fell out of style, and are resurging as everyday underwear embraced by many.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

I Want To Try Swinging. How Do I Tell My Spouse?

First of all, let me put your mind at ease. Having this thought does not make you a villain. It makes you a long-term partnered adult with a pulse. Most people don't wake up one morning and think, "Ah yes, swinging - this will clearly solve everything." Curiosity like this usually shows up more quietly. It's often less about wanting other people and more about wanting something back: playfulness, aliveness, the feeling that sex is still a place of discovery.
Relationships
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 years ago

My boyfriend is taking cosplay too far. How do I get a handle on this? - Queerty

A partner's cosplay escalating into adopting a character's name and appearance can reflect identity exploration and may require honest communication and boundary-setting.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Sixty years before Pillion, this leather boy bromance became an early queer classic - Queerty

The Leather Boys (1964) portrays unexpected same-sex desire among working-class bikers, linking themes of leather culture and forbidden intimacy that resonate with Pillion.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Got Into Bed With a Couple. When Our Clothes Came Off, I Had a Reaction I Couldn't Control.

I am a bisexual, 50-year-old woman who enjoys threesomes, including with the most common configuration of a bisexual woman partnered with a straight male. All my past encounters have been amazing-open communication, everyone hot for everyone, natural transitions between constellations of two and three people interacting. However, last night I ended up in bed with a couple, and once we got our clothes off, something happened.
Relationships
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fromQueerty
2 months ago

Brian Sims embraces his leather daddy side with a Nasty Pig photo shoot - Queerty

Brian Sims is an openly gay civil-rights leader and former Pennsylvania legislator now leading pro-LGBTQ+ political efforts and modeling for Nasty Pig.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This is how we do it: Whether it's kinky sex in a dungeon or shopping at Costco, it's all about our bond'

Twenty years ago, a woman sat opposite me on a train and quoted the first line of the book I was reading to me. We talked and talked about books, architecture, family, relationships and haven't stopped since. I assumed I'd never see her again, but she gave me her number and after texting furiously for a week she invited me to stay with her, and our instant intellectual connection became an intense physical one.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Importance of Safe Spaces in Fandom

Fandom is first and foremost a community. It has a shared lexicon that includes in-jokes and rapidly evolving language that would be difficult to keep up with from the outside. Like any community, it has norms and values and standards of behavior. Fandom is also a marginalized community.
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Relationships
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Ladies, We've Got To Stop Being Afraid To Sit On Our Partner's Faces (They *Love* It)

Men often enjoy face-sitting because it intensifies intimacy, centers the woman's pleasure, and creates a reversed power dynamic many find erotic.
LGBT
fromPUNCH
2 months ago

Could Sports Revive the Lesbian Bar Scene?

Lesbian bars rebounded from a steep decline through queer-coded spaces, women's-sports bars, community events, and pop-up strategies that proved local demand.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'LGBTQ+ museum lets community tell their stories'

Queer Britain preserves and showcases UK LGBTQ+ history, honoring trailblazers, memorializing HIV/AIDS victims, and celebrating diverse community cultures.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"We are literally just people": A trans man wonders how his mere existence can be seen as a threat - LGBTQ Nation

I don't think there was a single day this year when I wasn't worried about every single queer person in this country. I have family members who are queer, who are trans, myself included. I see queer people every day online speaking about how terrified they are of losing jobs, healthcare, and being attacked. I see our rights on the verge of being stripped away as we are treated like threats, like something awful.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Went Down on One of My Good Friends. He Has No Idea It Was Me.

A few years ago, I, a 21-year-old man, agreed to take part in a stupid frat hazing activity. Unbeknownst to "Felipe," a 21-year-old man, I performed oral sex on him during that activity while he was blindfolded. At the time, Felipe was just an acquaintance-we didn't become good friends until much later. Felipe's big brother at the frat, "Ron," is the only person besides me who knows that I performed oral on Felipe.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

These trans collectives are fighting hate with a lot of laughter & a little lube wrestling - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasc collectives in Tampa Bay create joyful, mutual-aid events like Lubor Day to build connection and resilience for trans Floridians amid legislative hostility.
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