What do you do when your boyfriend of almost five years suddenly tells you he’s straight?
What do you do when your boyfriend of almost five years suddenly tells you he’s straight? That’s what one Reddit user wants to know. “Yeah, umm. So a quick recap,” the man, who describes himself as gay and “40ish” begins. “We’ve been together 4 1/2 years. During that time…
Nurse Jackie Star Comes Out as ‘Total Bottom’ to Fight Anti-LGBT Violence
Haaz Sleiman said he was gay in a response to a report of hate-based homicides. He also criticized The Advocate for once asking about his sexual orientation. Haaz Sleiman has come out as gay — and also as a “total bottom” — in response to bigotry. The Nurse Jackie star, 41, revealed his sexual…
Queer South African Film “The Wound” Earns Praise Globally, But Threats At Home
“The movie made everything public—even the very sensitive and secret things.” Premiering at Sundance, John Trengove’s directorial debut, The Wound (Inxeba), is a brutal yet beautiful study in identity: Kwanda, a young gay South African, goes out into the wilderness to undergo Ulwaluko, a painful circumcision ritual and his rite of passage…
Five Interracial Dating Tips for Gay Men
Singles looking to mingle are increasingly crossing cultures to find their perfect partners. After all, love is love, right? You may be from one culture and your potential boyfriend is from another. If your gay dating pool feels too small, it’s time to widen it. The fastest way to do…
Former Olympic Diver Gets Engaged To His Bodybuilder Boyfriend In Venice, Shares Love Story On Instagram
A former Olympic diver turned bear has just had one of the most romantic proposals imaginable. Johan Jimmy Sjödin of Sweden competed for his country in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta in the men’s platform and springboard diving events. He quit the sport when he discovered his sexuality. “I…
Gay Couples Who Play Together Stay Together
Just as playing contributes to physical health for children, the same can be said for emotional health of gay couples! Research has found emotional intimacy to be a strong predictor of happy relationships. Emotional intimacy can be increased in many ways and among them is shared leisure activities, or playing!…
This Gay Couple Shared a Photo with Their Baby and The Internet is Going Crazy
Dads Joshua and Jeremy decided to take their adorable new baby Anakin on a trip to see Mickey. Yes, they went to Walt Disney World. But it wasn’t an adorable photo with a character or even a snap of the Salt Lake City family out in the park that’s got the…
In Praise of The Gay Daddy
Daddy has become synonymous with sex appeal and strength. This essay is part of an ongoing series by the author about issues facing older gay men. If you’ve got a “Daddy Issue,” I want to hear about it. -DRT I was walking down Eighth Avenue last week wondering why I…
Gay Dating 101: How to find Your Soulmate
Mention the word “soulmate” to a group of people and you’re bound to get a few eye rolls. The idea that there’s one magical person for you who you’ll fall in love with instantly and never disagree with is just not realistic. Often soulmates appear in disguise. You might not…
Open Relationship or Monogamy: How Gay Couples Can Decide What’s Right for Them
Psychotherapist Michael Dale Kimmel has written a book for gay guys who are having trouble in their relationships Monogamy or an open relationship… it’s a decision almost every gay man has found themselves weighing up at some stage in their life. It’s also a topic which can provoke strong reactions.…
Jenny Boylan Shares Heartrending Stories From Trans Service Members on Twitter
In response to Trump’s ban on trans people in the military, Boylan curated stories from those who’ve served. In response to Donald Trump’s repugnant announcement via a series of tweets Wednesday that he would ban transgender people from serving in the military, author, professor, New York Times columnist, and trans activist Jenny…
Sam Stanley Hits Back at Critics of His Relationship: ‘There’s a Lot of Hate From Other Gay People’
The former professional rugby player announced his engagement to his 59-year-old fiance earlier this year Sam Stanley has hit back at critics of his relationship. Earlier this year, the former professional rugby player announced his engagement to his long-term partner Laurence Hicks, 59, but some people couldn’t get their head around the…