How Boston has been celebrating LGBT pride for 45 years
The first Boston gay pride parade was in 1971. Forty-five years and hundreds of thousands of people later, the celebration still takes over the city every June. Dick Bourbeau in his South End home. Courtesy “Someone said they’d take me to a gay bar, and I said, ‘Gay bar, what’s…
What Makes a Man Sexy?
Our culture values sexiness very highly. But what is sexiness? A visitor from another planet who looked at our advertising might think it was something you get from purchasing products like cars, colognes or cognac. Everyone wants it, but it is hard to define. What makes a man sexy? The…
Are You Ready For A Serious Relationship?
It’s not every day we meet someone and have an immediate connection. In a matter of minutes we become like a school boy again, and for days afterward the signs of LOVE begin to blossom. But despite the fact that your heart is pulling you towards his, it seems like there’s…
Georgia Bottoms In Rankings of State Gayness
PROJECT Q ATLANTA ― You win some, you lose some, and try as you might, sometimes you’re just not as gay as the next guy. All of gay Georgia feels it as an LGBT equality study maps, ranks and puts the state soundly in the bottom. You already knew the South sucks on…
Dealing With Gay Bullying
For anyone who is being bullied, you are not alone. Nearly 77% of the population has said that they have been bullied in their lives. The sad part is that most of these people have taken that mindset of victimization with them their entire lives. Bullying is a problem in…
Pride Portland: Parade and Festival Information
Pride Portland ― Parade Theme: “one world one love one family” Event Detail pages Parade location and route Festival location and events Want to perform?! Forms & Downloads 2015 Parade & Festival Online Registration & Payment 2015 Parade & Festival Paper Registration Form 2015 Festival Rules 2015 Parade Rules 2015 Park Layout (PDF) | 2015 Park…
10 Pride Festivals You’ve Never Been To, But Should
NEWNOWNEXT ― Sure, we all know about Pride in places like New York, London, Chicago, Sydney And L.A.. But what about those Pride Month celebrations that are a little off-the-beaten path? We’ve rounded up 10 that might not be on your radar, but should be. Each offers something super-special—and super-gay! 1. Portland, Oregon June 9…
Gay Boston Event: Boston Pride Hosts Annual Block Parties in Back Bay and Jamaica Plain
Boston Pride 45th Anniversary-#WickedProud Week Ends with Thousands of Party-Goers in Back Bay and JP Boston Pride will host block parties in the Back Bay and Jamaica Plain on Sunday, June 14th in celebration of the 45th Anniversary- #WickedProud Pride Week. The Back Bay Party is from noon to 8pm, at St. James Ave.…
Gay Seattle Event: Pride ASIA presents RICE BALL 2015
Seattle Gay News ― The committee of dedicated community members on the board of Pride ASIA, producers of the annual Pride ASIA celebration at Seattle’s Hing Hay Park in the International District, have scheduled their biggest fundraising event of the year, ‘Rice Ball: A Taste of Asia’ for Saturday, May 9, 6…
The Secrets to Making a Good First Impression
Making a good impression is on everyone’s mind. Whether we care to see it or not, a first impression can stay with us days, weeks, and even months after meeting a person. But stop worrying! The more we get in our heads, the more anxious we’ll be. All it takes…
Gay Dating Tips: How to Ace Your First Date
First dates are notoriously nerve-racking. There is a lot to account for: the location, the conversation, what to wear, etc. But sometimes all it takes is just a little planning to take your first date from scary to smooth. Here are some basics that will help you better plan your first date…
Long-Term Gay Couples’ Secrets To Success
“What’s your secret?” It’s a question young couples and single guys often ask men who are in long-term relationships. On the surface, this seems odd. It’s not as if gay elders passed down sage wisdom to these men during their youth. Nor do they go to sleep at night thinking…