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Sept. 24, 2024

Finding Your Community: Navigating LGBTQ+ Friendships Beyond the Party Scene

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 …

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Sept. 17, 2024

Streaming Through Stereotypes: The Progress and Pitfalls of LGBTQ+ Representation in Media

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…

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Sept. 10, 2024

The LGBTQ+ Panic Defense: A Threat to Our Safety and Equality

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 …

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Sept. 3, 2024

Pop Icons and Emotional Resonance: The Deep Connection Between Gay Men and Pop Music

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…

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Aug. 27, 2024

Understanding and Addressing Emotional Unavailability in Gay Men: Causes, Signs, and Solutions

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…

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Aug. 20, 2024

Parallels of Past Pandemics: The LGBTQ+ Community's Struggles from AIDS to COVID-19

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…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Unpacking Internalized Homophobia: A Deeper Look at Self-Directed Negativity

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…

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Aug. 6, 2024

The Power of Vulnerability in Building Authentic Gay Relationships

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…

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July 30, 2024

Project 2025: A Dire Threat to LGBTQ+ Rights and Democracy

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…

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July 23, 2024

Embrace Healthier Gay Relationships Without Emotional Dependency

Should My Happiness Hinge on Whether a Guy Texts Me Back? Absolutely Not. Codependency is a term that many of us encounter in relationships, often without realizing it. I wasn’t familiar with the concept when I started dating, but once I lear…

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