And That, My Friend, is What They Call Closure As each year draws to a close, it's natural to feel a whirlwind of emotions. We often look back on the highs and lows, reflecting on how much has changed. For some, the end of the year brings a sense o…
A Whole New Meaning to Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli When most people hear the word "Mafia," they likely envision the world of The Godfather or The Sopranos, iconic images of tough, masculine, and often violent men running organized crime empires…
Understand Your Privilege and Do Your Research The term ally gets thrown around often, especially during Pride Month. For many straight people, adding an ally sticker to their Facebook profile or waving a rainbow flag in June feels like enough. But…
Make the Yuletide Gay with These Movies Holiday films have long been a staple of the season, offering warmth, joy, and plenty of sentimentality. However, for LGBTQ+ audiences, traditional holiday movies often lack the representation needed to refle…
Ho Ho How the Hell Are We Gonna Get Through This? As the holiday season swings into full gear, it's impossible to ignore the festive ads, decorations, and music that have been with us since before Halloween. There is a palpable sense of joy in the …
Cue Needy by Ariana Grande In recent years, the concept of attachment styles has gained increasing attention, particularly in conversations about relationships and emotional health. For many, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, understanding a…
If Being Anxious Was a Form of Exercise, I’d Be Jacked Body image pressure is a prevalent source of anxiety for many gay men. The "perfect" body—often imagined as tall, muscular, and traditionally masculine—has become the standard…
Let’s Assess Sexual Behavior Rather Than Sexual Orientation In May 2023, the United States lifted its longstanding restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex with men, marking a significant victory for the LGBTQ+ community. This po…
As Nina Sayers Says in Black Swan, “I Just Want to be Perfect.” Perfectionism is a complex personality trait that manifests across various aspects of our lives, including career success, body image, and personal achievements. At its cor…
I'm Just Gonna Say It: Brian Kinney Was Insufferable When I first watched Queer as Folk (at 21 years old, shortly after coming out of the closet), it was a stark contrast to the shy, inexperienced person I was at the time. The show’s unapolog…
The Only Thing Scarier Than Straight People is Queer Horror Stereotypes In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in LGBTQ+ representation in film, including the horror genre. However, the connection between horror and queerness is not a ne…
Why Are Straight Coworkers' Life Events Celebrated, While LGBTQ+ Identities are Seen as “Flaunting” In the journey of being our authentic selves, the workplace stands out as one of the most challenging environments for LGBTQ+ individual…
Pride Messaging is Nice, But Those Social Media Rainbows Don't Actually Protect the LGBTQ+ Community As Pride Month rolls around each year, we are met with a familiar sight: a sea of rainbow-colored merchandise, corporate Pride messages, and compan…
My Coming Out Was Nothing Like the Joyful Celebration Diana Ross Sang About Gay men have various coming out experiences, ranging from joyous celebrations filled with love and acceptance to painful rejections marked by sorrow and disappointment. Eac…
Orange is the New Threat Over the past few years, it has become increasingly evident how much politics shapes the lives of the LGBTQ+ community. While this has always been true—dating back to landmark moments like the Stonewall Riots and the …
Just Because I Don’t Fit Into the Gay Party Scene Doesn't Mean I Have to Settle for Mediocre Heteros Finding a sense of community within the LGBTQ+ world is essential, especially for those of us who have experienced gay loneliness. Yet, some …
Where Are the Plant-Loving, Early-to-Bed Gay Characters, Hollywood? Whenever I browse through the LGBTQ+ section on Netflix, Hulu, or Prime Video, I find myself navigating a limited selection of films and shows. While there are options available, t…
As If Being Gay Wasn’t Exhausting Enough It’s no surprise that the LGBTQ+ community continues to grapple with significant challenges, including systemic discrimination, unequal legal protections, and social stigmas, all of which hinder …
Feeling Heartbroken? Empowered? Sexual? There's a Pop Queen for That Pop culture has a unique resonance within the LGBTQ+ community, especially among gay men. The relationship between gay men and pop music is complex and emotionally charged, weavin…
Not Sure If I'm Emotionally Available, But I'm Definitely Emotional We often hear about emotional unavailability, especially when relationships falter. It often seems like a buzzword to explain a partner's bad behavior. But what does it really mean…
Decades of HIV Research Paved the Way for the COVID-19 Vaccine. You’re Welcome, Straight People. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, global healthcare systems were overwhelmed, economies suffered severe disruptions, and widespread unc…
Is It Me? Am I the Homophobe? Many have heard the term internalized homophobia, but few fully understand it. It's often used to describe a gay man who seems sexually repressed or self-loathing. However, the concept delves much deeper than these sur…
After Years of Hiding in the Closet, I'm Now Expected to Reveal My Flaws Without Fear of Rejection? What is This? Some Kind of Sick Joke? Vulnerability is a concept that has been foreign to me for much of my life, yet it is undeniably essential for…
Welcome to the United States of Gilead. RIP Democracy. As we navigate through 2024, it is alarming to witness the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and hate crimes. Even scarier is Project 2025, an ultra-conservative initiative poised to reshape Amer…
