LGBTQ

How “Somebody Somewhere” Centers Queer Voices in Rural America

The HBO series insists that LGBTQ+ characters can find community in small-town Kansas

A Guide to the Evolving World of Gender Neutral Sex Toys

The sex toy industry is finally starting to expand beyond the gender binary

An Oklahoma Movie Theater Promised to "Fast-Forward" the Same-Sex Kiss in "Lightyear"

After courting controversy, the cinema removed the signage with the warning

10 Community-Based Organizations Diversifying the Outdoor Industry

These groups are doing their part to make nature more equitable for all

Why Do Publications Still Think It’s OK to Out LGBTQ Celebrities?

Before Rebel Wilson announced she is dating a woman, an Australian newspaper planned to break the story

Wonder Woman Is the Newest Bi Icon

According to Lynda Carter, the superhero is a member of the LGBTQ+ community

How to Have a Successful Threesome, According to Queer Women

If you're a man (especially a straight, cis one) planning a threesome, there are a lot of ways you can go wrong.

What Is the “One Penis Policy,” and Why Is it a Problem?

If you're fine with your girlfriend having sex with another woman but balk at the idea of another penis in the mix, it may be time to unlearn some norms

Dressing for Men Is Out. Dressing “Like a Lesbian” Is In.

According to Jill Gutowitz, "sapphic style" has taken over mainstream women's fashion

Ben Whishaw Says the Way His Bond Character’s Gay Identity Was Addressed Was “Unsatisfying”

"Maybe some things were not great about that decision," the actor admitted about a scene in "No Time to Die"

The Difficulties of Dating as a Straight Submissive Man

What the gay community can teach straight men, especially submissive ones, about getting the kind of sex they want.

Daniel Craig Says He Prefers Gay Bars Because There’s Less “Dick Swinging”

The James Bond star says he's less likely to end up in a fight at a gay bar

Playboy Has Its First Gay Male Cover Star

Bretman Rock is the first openly gay man to grace the cover of Playboy

Dave Chappelle Says He Won’t Tell Any More LGBTQ Jokes, But Not Before Making a Few More Transphobic Ones

The comedian's new Netflix special includes a few problematic jabs at trans people

Billy Eichner’s “Bros” Rom-Com Has a Historic All-LGBTQ+ Cast

Yes, even the heterosexual characters will be played by LGBTQ+ performers

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Daniel Craig Says He Prefers Gay Bars Because There’s Less “Dick Swinging”

The James Bond star says he's less likely to end up in a fight at a gay bar

Playboy Has Its First Gay Male Cover Star

Bretman Rock is the first openly gay man to grace the cover of Playboy

Dave Chappelle Says He Won’t Tell Any More LGBTQ Jokes, But Not Before Making a Few More Transphobic Ones

The comedian's new Netflix special includes a few problematic jabs at trans people

Billy Eichner’s “Bros” Rom-Com Has a Historic All-LGBTQ+ Cast

Yes, even the heterosexual characters will be played by LGBTQ+ performers

“Y: The Last Man” Lets Women Inherit the Earth, But Is That Enough?

The dystopian series lets a fascinating premise go to waste

What Happened to All the Lesbian Bars?

And why you — yes, you — should care.

Sandra Lee Would Like Some Credit for Cuomo’s Same-Sex Marriage Law

Cuomo flaunted the 2011 marriage equality win during his resignation speech, failing to credit his ex's influence

It’s OK to Question the Intentions of the NFL’s “Football Is Gay” Campaign

The league didn't wait long to turn Carl Nassib's courageous, groundbreaking announcement into a marketing initiative

Carl Nassib’s Announcement About His Sexuality May Help NFL Draw LGBTQ+ Fans

About 1 in 3 adults who identify as LGBTQ+ said they are more likely to watch the NFL now

New York’s Stonewall Inn Bans Anheuser-Busch Beers for Pride Weekend

The temporary ban is a means to call out corporations that tout gay rights but contribute to anti-LGBTQ politicians

15 Queer-Owned Brands and Businesses to Support All Year Long

Pride Month is nice and all, but these places don't stop being awesome come July

Roger Goodell: “NFL Family Is Proud” of Las Vegas Raiders DL Carl Nassib Coming Out as Gay

Nassib made NFL history as the first active player to announce he is gay

Courtney Stodden Is a High-Femme, Nonbinary Icon. Yes, They Can Be Both.

Stodden's nonbinary identity coupled with an over-the-top feminine aesthetic comes as an important lesson in why you can't tell gender by appearance

Do Straight Women Watch Gay Porn? Yes, and Here’s Why

Some have accused straight women who enjoy gay porn of fetishizing gay men. Is this a fair criticism?

Remembering the Victims of a Killer Who Haunted Gay New York in the Early ’90s

Elon Green's new book on the Last Call Killer is a reminder that true-crime narratives did not always generate the headlines they have in recent years