Why LGBTQ+ Representation in Children’s Media Matters for the Future of Gay Men
Positive LGBTQ+ representation in children's media can combat negative stereotypes and improve mental health outcomes for gay men. By supporting diverse content and advocating for change, we can create a more inclusive society for future generations. #LGBTQ #RepresentationMatters #GayMenMentalHealth #ChildrensMedia #Inclusivity
19 Things Straight People Think Are Totally Gay
Dessert? Recycling?? Hygiene??? Face masks???? Who knew?!?!? But because toxic masculinity and homophobia still plague the world to this day, this isn’t the only thing people seem to think are “gay…” We knew straightness had a lot of totally normal, not oppressive at all regulations and guidelines, but in this…
This Gay Man Who Escaped Persecution in Syria is Dedicating His Life to Helping Other LGBT Refugees
A gay man who escaped persecution in Syria and settled in Canada is now using his experience to help other LGBT+ refugees. Basel Abou Hamrah told CBC Radio that coming out in his home country, or in the refugee camp in Lebanon where he spent two years, would have been too dangerous.…
Gay Guy’s Response to a Girl Asking for His Phone Number Goes Viral – For Obvious Reasons
Building up the courage to ask a crush out is a big deal, especially when it’s that dreamy barista behind the coffeeshop counter. But one girl who did what so many fear to do – actually ask out that barista – has gone viral in a Reddit post simply titled: “Why does…
Gamal Palmer: On Being Black, Gay, And Jewish in America
As a young boy, Gamal Palmer — Senior Vice President of Leadership Development at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles — would sit in his local synagogue, wearing a yarmulke and in mid-prayer, as people would routinely approach to ask if he was Jewish. As a black man, his…
PrEP Use Jumps to 35 Percent Among Gay and Bi Men at Risk of HIV
A third of gay and bisexual men use PrEP for HIV prevention, and nine in 10 are aware of it, but the CDC says the drug is still underused. Thirty-five percent of gay and bisexual men at high risk of HIV infection were using PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, the daily…
Adam Devine Urges Hollywood to Make Films Where ‘Being Gay is Not The Main Issue’
The actor has starred in a number of popular films including ‘Pitch Perfect’ and ‘Bad Neighbours’ Adam DeVine has called for Hollywood to make films where ‘being gay is not the main issue’. The actor – who became a household name after starring in Pitch Perfect, Modern Family and Bad Neighbours – has opened…
Netflix orders Jim Parsons-produced Special, a Comedy Series About a Gay Man
Netflix has ordered a comedy series produced by The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons. The series, titled Special, is loosely based on writer Ryan O’Connell’s memoir I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, in which the author discusses growing up as a Millennial gay man with cerebral palsy, navigating internships, dating, and coming out.…
PHOTOS: Pro Wrestler Anthony Bowens Strips Down and Opens Up
Instastud Anthony Bowens is foregoing his clothes in the February edition of Gay Times. In a new interview with the magazine, the 28-year-old pro wrestler talks about coming out as gay, after previously coming out as bisexual. “I truly believe that sexuality does exist on a spectrum,” he says. “There are…
Attractive People Are More Likely to Be Accepting of Gay Sex, Study Suggests
Turns out homophobia really is ugly. We all know that homophobia is ugly, but it turns out it could be an indication of more than just a rotten personality. According to a recent study published in Social Science Quarterly, attractive people are more likely to be accepting of gay sex compared to…
Straight Friends Ask Gay Guy to Be Their Homecoming Date in Sweet Proposal
He described the moment as a ‘high school dream’ come true. A group of straight guys adorably got together and asked their gay friend to be their homecoming date. 17-year-old True Herrera turned up for class as usual at Whittier High School in California on 7 September. But when he…
Financial Barriers Still Keep Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Patients from Medical Treatment
A new study shows that gay, lesbian and bisexual people are still reluctant to seek necessary health care coverage because of cost concerns. This is even with the added insurance benefits available via the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, as it’s commonly referred. While gay, lesbian or bisexual adults…