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by Roland Hulme,
Feb. 06, 2012
Opponents of gay marriage might be forgiven for thinking that their's is a lost cause – but little do they know that forces are still at work ensuring same-sex marriage will never come to pass (or, at least, nobody will want one if it does).
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by Liz Langley,
Feb. 01, 2012
Restaurant owner tells State Senator Stacey Campfield where to stick it.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 27, 2012
Because pretending homosexuality doesn't exist solves everything.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 25, 2012
‘Cause how we raise our children is totally society’s business.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 24, 2012
We told you we could tell!
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by Roland Hulme,
Jan. 23, 2012
In September 2010, pundit Dan Savage started the “It Gets Better” project — a series of videos aimed at informing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teenagers that despite the bullying and abuse they were victims of in school, “it gets better” as they grow up.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Jan. 20, 2012
Schmekel is Yiddish for "little penis" and seems to be the perfect name for a “100 percent transgender, 100 percent Jewish” punk band that doesn't take itself too seriously. The band’s parody punk rock is made for fun but the end result is an act that crosses boundaries and reaches beyond the queer audience you'd expect.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jan. 19, 2012
Stepping out into the world of dating at the age of 18 is scary enough without adding the worry that your kinks will make people think you're a freak. Mr. Sexsmith offers some sage advice on coming to terms with who you are and building up the courage to step off the dating curb.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 18, 2012
We like it when science proves us right.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 16, 2012
Teens need more than knowing it gets better. Like, you know, an end to bullying.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 12, 2012
Obviously, expedient divorce is more important than marriage equality.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 11, 2012
You might be pleasantly surprised!
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 10, 2012
Oh, if gender reassignment were only that easy.
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 06, 2012
Being stuck in the desert with other Scientologists wasn't torture enough.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Jan. 05, 2012
Rachel recently sat down with Preston Charles (you know, the black gay guy from The Real World, New Orleans) to talk about his recent MTV special, Coming Out, his own coming out and well, then things get a little out of hand...
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 05, 2012
Ooo, maybe she'll let us play with her whip!
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by Liz Langley,
Jan. 02, 2012
According to Cardinal Francis George, they both oppress the Catholic church.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 30, 2011
Way to start it off right!
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 28, 2011
Or better yet ... What if his lover was in the mob?
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 27, 2011
Even the coffee's gay around here.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 23, 2011
... while Louisiana troop leaders give hatred instead.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 22, 2011
Log Cabin Republicans say we're just hearing him wrong.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 22, 2011
Holiday fairy tale endings are the best kind.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Dec. 21, 2011
Butch Top is feeling nervous about their partner touching their "man boobies" and finds the attention makes them feel less "top-confident" in the bedroom. Mr. Sexsmith has some suggestions for how to overcome this uneasiness and maintain confidence in the bedroom.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 20, 2011
... With himself, his family and his constituents.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 19, 2011
It's the right thing to do.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 14, 2011
Now there are 24 flavors of sexual orientation from which to choose!
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 08, 2011
Shockingly, The Great Wall doesn't come tumbling down, either.
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by Liz Langley,
Dec. 07, 2011
Clinton gets a standing ovation for speech at United Nations.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Dec. 02, 2011
The Starlite Lounge, founded in 1959, was Brooklyn’s oldest gay bar and the first black owned gay bar in the city. It was more than a gay bar; it was more than a neighborhood safe haven; it was both and so much more to those who gathered on World AIDS Day to remember the times they shared.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 02, 2011
Judge says Cuomo's tactics in securing passage of law were legally questionable.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 01, 2011
... and, turns out, teacher has a lot of support and Fox, less than they expected.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 01, 2011
Judge says photographic evidence and victim's testimony aren't persuasive.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Nov. 30, 2011
If you're caught being gay, supporting gay rights, hanging out with gays ... go to jail.
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by Liz Langley,
Nov. 30, 2011
Memorial at Paris gravesite will be cleaned, put behind protective glass.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Nov. 29, 2011
Because it's, like, in the Constitution. Uh-huh.
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by Liz Langley,
Nov. 28, 2011
Though maybe not with each other ... Even Riverdale can catch up with the times.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Nov. 18, 2011
But, see, it's perfectly legal to discriminate against gays in Texas.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Nov. 15, 2011
Tolerance, anyone? You don't have to actually like him.
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by Liz Langley,
Nov. 14, 2011
Until now, gender reassignment expenses were denied as being “cosmetic.”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Nov. 11, 2011
He thinks so, anyway, and he should know. Neurologists are fascinated.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Nov. 09, 2011
Melting the Stone wants to know if she can ever move past childhood abuse and allow herself to be touched by others, or if she's doomed to a life lacking physical intimacy.
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by Liz Langley,
Nov. 01, 2011
Tradition, the "King" asks? Be careful what you wish for.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 31, 2011
And yes, he is an ordained minister. It's legal in New York, so plenty good enough for us.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 31, 2011
“Please no masks or cross-dressing.” So ... what's left?
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Oct. 20, 2011
The transman who once loved women, but finds himself attracted solely to men after taking hormones has become LGBTQ lore. There've been few formal studies, but it comes up again and again in discussion; it was a plot-line on The L Word and was even covered as a ‘trend’ by New York Magazine. Now, porn star and trans activist, Buck Angel is making a documentary on the ever-controversial topic.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 20, 2011
In case you weren't watching at 3 a.m., Zach, his name's Dan Kloeffler ... 35/GWM ...
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by Rayne Millaray,
Oct. 19, 2011
No, this is apparently NOT a good way to help her get into the school of your choice ...
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 18, 2011
Texas teen's parents vow to pursue reinstatement. Yeah!
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 17, 2011
Now starring in “Margin Call,” actor opens up about his sexuality and puts rumors to rest.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Oct. 14, 2011
Federal definition of marriage still excludes same-sex couples.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 13, 2011
Jocks wouldn't fit in. Unless they were gay, of course.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 12, 2011
We get the joke, but we're not sure it's the same joke they think it is.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 12, 2011
If that epic image is burned onto your retina, you're welcome!
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by Rayne Millaray,
Oct. 12, 2011
ACLU may go to court in Tennessee. Bullies, beware!
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Oct. 12, 2011
Mary's struggling with the gender roles and sexual top and bottom roles within her relationship and getting her partner to fill the role of top is proving to be a challenge.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 11, 2011
Malawi loses out; Uganda and Ghana may be next.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 10, 2011
We wonder if they'll be watching in Indiana ... sure they will!
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 03, 2011
GOP presidential candidates almost uniformly run from issue.
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by Liz Langley,
Oct. 03, 2011
We think we'd be able to tell, but apparently not everyone can.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Sep. 29, 2011
Commemoration at dance marred by taunts: “We're glad you're dead.”
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by Liz Langley,
Sep. 28, 2011
“L Word” actress and girlfriend escorted from plane, urge boycott.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Sep. 28, 2011
You've got questions on gender, relationships, strap-on sex and everything in between. Mr. Sexsmith returns with advice, opinions and insights for all in his new column Mr. Sexsmith Says...
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by Midori,
Sep. 26, 2011
Small acts of kindness toward a stranger can lead to an heroic effect in that person's life.
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by Liz Langley,
Sep. 26, 2011
Probably you ought to ask him, instead of your smartphone.
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by Liz Langley,
Sep. 23, 2011
We're pretty sure, ourselves, that gay marriage only causes gay people to be married.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Sep. 23, 2011
California judges say she's “reasonably safe.” Think so?
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by TinaV,
Sep. 22, 2011
One trans man and one trans woman come together to work on a project that reflects their unique, yet shared experience in being transgendered.
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by Nina Hartley,
Sep. 20, 2011
What do you do when you're a young woman who finds herself attracted to women far older than you? Can you find love? Should you be resigned to settling for girls your own age because you don't have enough experience for an older woman?
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Sep. 15, 2011
Whether it’s coming from the mainstream or the gay community itself, that aphorism: “bisexuality is just a layover on the way to gay-town” has been slow to disappear. As more bi men come out — and more straight men experiment with kissing their friends, is male bi-phobia finally on the way out?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Sep. 09, 2011
New rules will allow men who have not had sex for 12 months to contribute.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Sep. 08, 2011
That's one way to get money. It's a bad way, though, and almost never works.
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by Aubrey Sitterson,
Sep. 07, 2011
In the dominant Western culture, the roles of transgendered, extremely feminine and homosexual men have been downplayed and marginalized, but in many cultures, those men who did not conform to traditionally masculine archetypes were actually treasured as a magical link to the spirit world.
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by Liz Langley,
Sep. 07, 2011
Tammy Baldwin, veteran U.S. representative, seeks Democratic nomination.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Sep. 06, 2011
Even if they were, which they weren't, the critics are loons.
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by Liz Langley,
Sep. 05, 2011
Do it his way and technically it's all, well, kosher.
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by Roland Hulme,
Sep. 05, 2011
All violence is a hate crime, and should be treated equally.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Sep. 01, 2011
What other star would show up as her own boyfriend?
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by Cole Riley,
Aug. 31, 2011
Controversy follows international award-winning writer Bruce Benderson as the author continues raising hell on his freewheeling, dangerous literary journey into the dark worlds of self, identity, and sexuality.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 31, 2011
ABC wins praise from LGBT groups and, of course, is scorned by jerks.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 29, 2011
Oops. These things just happen, you know?
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by Cherry Trifle,
Aug. 29, 2011
We’re Here, We’re Queer, We’d Like A King Beachview, Please
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by Rayne Millaray,
Aug. 26, 2011
Longtime volunteer victimized by assistant scoutmaster's “witchhunt.”
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by Cherry Trifle,
Aug. 26, 2011
Gay resort chains are nothing new abroad, but what about closer to home? As the tendrils of marriage equality take root and the gay community continues its slow, measured march toward ubiquity, are LGBT hotels becoming just another no-big-deal niche in the travel industry?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Aug. 24, 2011
“True Colors Residence” first facility of its kind in New York. Cyndi rocks.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 23, 2011
Some people think the petition for “allowing” Bert and Ernie to marry is stupid and goes too far. I say it’s stupid and doesn’t go far enough.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 23, 2011
Lawsuit anticipated over rights of partner of woman who died.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Aug. 23, 2011
We didn't really think they were, either, but it's nice that they were ... bicurious.
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by Aubrey Sitterson,
Aug. 22, 2011
The True Blood characters of Lafayette and Jesus both appear to be extreme examples of gay characters, with Lafayette embracing stereotypes while Jesus rejects them. It’s common knowledge that True Blood’s creator and producer Alan Ball is openly gay, but does his sexual identity give him free license to traffic in stereotypes?
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 22, 2011
We think no one's going to want that dress now, anyway.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 19, 2011
Jann Wenner, perhaps, will finally marry long-time male partner.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 18, 2011
UK judge dismisses charges in assault case.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 18, 2011
GLAAD on his tail for anti-LGBT podcast rant.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 17, 2011
Science says finding a “social partner” may be a top priority.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 16, 2011
Except for the gay guy. Fred Karger for president?
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 15, 2011
“ ... The only thing missing is for them not to be repressed.”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Aug. 10, 2011
Mass wedding organizers hope NY legislation will inspire parliament to act.
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 09, 2011
This is just a handy thing to know for when you get in a stupid argument.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Aug. 05, 2011
A&E, TBS both get failing marks from GLAAD.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Aug. 03, 2011
Isn't it especially nice that the vote was unanimous?
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by Liz Langley,
Aug. 01, 2011
Finger ink sparks mini-controversy among her Twitter followers.
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by Kal Cobalt,
Jul. 29, 2011
It's what every geek wants this summer: an invite to the beta of Google Plus, the social network du jour. As with any beta, problems abound — but one in particular is causing quite a fuss. Why is Google Plus the latest accidental foe to the transgendered/genderqueer community and the current enemy of sex writers everywhere? Read on.
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 28, 2011
Note to Rick: You're out of your league, we think.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 28, 2011
No more iTunes for anti-gay, anti-women fund-raising group.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 26, 2011
You didn't really think opponents were going to just quit, did you?
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 25, 2011
Marriage equality comes to the Empire State.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 21, 2011
Want to wed on July 24? You'll need to be lucky.
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by Kal Cobalt,
Jul. 20, 2011
What they don't tell you when you sign up to join a poly household...
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 20, 2011
Not so long ago, this was impossible.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 20, 2011
Obama is on board for bid to repeal discriminatory DOMA.
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 18, 2011
In Indiana, some clinic employees apparently think they can guess sexuality by appearance.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 15, 2011
Broadway couples will unite on night of July 25.
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 14, 2011
Antiretrovirals are shown to substantially reduce risk of infection.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 14, 2011
Parades. Marching. Military. And no more DADT. It all adds up.
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by Aubrey Sitterson,
Jul. 13, 2011
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 13, 2011
Did we mention that we want to live there, too?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 13, 2011
She says signing a license for a gay marriage goes “against God.” Buh-Bye ...
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 12, 2011
Rip Taylor must be so proud.
In a political climate that just seems to get more depressing, insulting and sinister every day finally the Glitter Bomb has arrived.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 12, 2011
He was misquoted! Yeah, that's the ticket ...
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by Nina Hartley,
Jul. 12, 2011
Are you a jeans and t-shirt kinda woman who has been told she'd be more attractive if she tried dress like a girl? You may resist donning a skirt at all costs, but Nina has some thoughts on why it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to wear the "feminine costume" when the occasion calls for it.
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by Liz Langley,
Jul. 11, 2011
City Hall wedding is scheduled for July 24.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 07, 2011
Bloomberg: “We are not going to make them wait one day longer than they have to.”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 07, 2011
“All investigations must stop, all discharge proceedings must halt immediately."
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 06, 2011
“Bride” and “Groom” are no longer the only options, you know?
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by Nina Hartley,
Jul. 05, 2011
Many women suffer from the secret insecurity of wondering if their partner is repulsed by what they find between their legs. Does it smell bad? Does it look bad? Most likely, things are just fine down below, but what can a woman do to help herself be more confident when exposing her most feminine side?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jul. 01, 2011
Apparently, immigration authorities are moving toward recognizing marriage equality. And that's a good thing.
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by Liz Langley,
Jun. 30, 2011
"Ladyboys" and "katoeys" lobbying, marching for rights
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by Liz Langley,
Jun. 30, 2011
Seeing as how same-sex marriage is legal now, it makes sense.
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by Aubrey Sitterson,
Jun. 29, 2011
True Blood is back on HBO this summer for a fourth season — Join SexIs as we take deeper look at the sexual and erotic themes of this blood-thirsty vampire series.
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by Nina Hartley,
Jun. 28, 2011
What do you do when your partner stops having sex with you? Is it your fault? Is it theirs? Should you try to change or call it quits?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 28, 2011
Christie sticks with the one man, one woman thing.
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by Liz Langley,
Jun. 27, 2011
Revolutionary trend, or “gender madness”?
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 24, 2011
"Anything could happen," both sides said. And it did!
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by Liz Langley,
Jun. 24, 2011
And there's also a choir with a song to spread the word.
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by Liz Langley,
Jun. 24, 2011
Census data shows that "the closet is getting smaller."
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 24, 2011
Methodist refuses to say she'll never do it again.
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by Cole Riley,
Jun. 23, 2011
Awarded the 2011 AVN honor for transsexual performer of the year and its XBIZ counterpart as well, Bailey Jay, Virginian lass in her early twenties, understands she is a role model. “I’m one of the most celebrated transsexual porn stars by mainstream porn media but I was not allowed to accept my award on stage,” she says to SexIs. “I often joke that sometimes I feel like a black man in 1960.”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 22, 2011
Anti-discrimination case called a first by lawyers.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 22, 2011
We assume he will let us know when he's done?
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 20, 2011
Vote (no longer) expected today, deal to "protect" religious groups part of compromise with GOP.
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by Award Winning Author of Erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel,
Jun. 15, 2011
“So, you’re straight…” my friend started a sentence the other day. I forget exactly what she followed it up with, because that word, “straight,” kept echoing in my head, sounding foreign as it applied to me, because I don’t consider myself straight, and haven’t in a decade.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 15, 2011
Supporters are well on their way to the goal, but there's some residual bitterness.
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 14, 2011
California Proposition 8 defenders really are pretty shameless, desperate or both.
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by Roland Hulme,
Jun. 13, 2011
Evolution, by its very definition, is an innate genetic preference for self-preservation. In a world literally bursting at the seams, some argue that this is why the number of gay people is increasing.
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 13, 2011
Does anyone think they really haven't made up their minds?
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 13, 2011
Bringing fictional characters to life, on the Internet, can be a very bad idea.
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 10, 2011
'Guidelines' are meant to push equality in Medicare, Medicaid rules.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 10, 2011
City picks up the difference caused by discriminatory federal tax law.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 09, 2011
If she's real, we hope she's okay. If she's fake ... we still hope she's okay.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 07, 2011
She says self-castration is her other option.
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 06, 2011
Players were excluded for not being "gay enough."
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 06, 2011
We can only hope that the Boy Scouts of America takes note.
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 02, 2011
Northwestern study says many who are HIV positive don't know it.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jun. 02, 2011
Proposed change in rules will go on agenda for national vote next year.
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by Cole Riley,
Jun. 02, 2011
To be perfectly honest, John Waters never conceals the best parts of himself. Most celebrities permit you to gawk at them for a price. Waters’ latest book, Role Models, allows his readers to examine his essential life lessons through a series of quirky portraits which exposes his inner corrupted core.
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by Jeff Schult,
Jun. 01, 2011
First ceremonies will take place tomorrow. Congratulations to all!
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by Jeff Schult,
May. 30, 2011
Survey indicates Senate vote would be close, if held today.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 26, 2011
Rousseff say material is 'too adult'; LGBT groups feel betrayed.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 25, 2011
'MayDay for Marriage' opposes Cuomo push for same-sex unions.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
May. 23, 2011
The stars of the oldest Latina drag show in the U.S. at La Cueva admit the term "drag" is a bit of a misnomer for their show — because the queens of this stage are not the usual men in drag you expect to find but male to female transgender performers.
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by Jeff Schult,
May. 23, 2011
Meanwhile, Cuomo speaks out on marriage equality. We love New York.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 23, 2011
'Storm' will be allowed to make choices, later in life.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 19, 2011
Governor files motion to back out of defense of domestic partnership registry.
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by Jeff Schult,
May. 16, 2011
Just because they can doesn't make it right.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 13, 2011
Equal protection law will take effect in 2012.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 11, 2011
LGBT groups note the unlikelihood, along with the insensitivity.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 11, 2011
Volunteers needed. Some farming knowledge is, well, helpful.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 10, 2011
LGBT groups turn up the heat on N.Y. State Assembly.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 10, 2011
Sonny and Cher's kid walked a long, difficult road.
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by TinaV,
May. 05, 2011
In many ways, the beauty pageant held at Los Angeles’ Circus Disco on April 10, 2011 was a pageant just like any other. Long, lithe women dressed elaborately in sexy sequined outfits did the stiletto stomp across the stage. It was all glamour, glitz, and hyper-femininity, but the beautiful competitors were more than they appeared to be.
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by Rayne Millaray,
May. 02, 2011
Conservative AG vengeful about defenseless Defense of Marriage Act.
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by Jeff Schult,
Apr. 28, 2011
McDowell apologizes for response to “heckling fans.” Oops. Classy, huh?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 28, 2011
Policy remains in effect pending more training, certification.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 26, 2011
Conservatives want to finish getting rid of judges who supported same-sex marriage.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 26, 2011
It's getting hard to find top lawyers willing to oppose marriage equality.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 25, 2011
Bystanders, workers at McDonald's in Maryland allegedly encouraged attackers.
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by Jeff Schult,
Apr. 25, 2011
You'd think this was an easy one, but apparently it is not.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 25, 2011
Florida principal says he acted to prevent bullying. Did he do the right thing?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 25, 2011
Policy established in 2008 is finally put into practice.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 22, 2011
New York governor puts together coalition to back same-sex marriage bill.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 22, 2011
Murder convict also wants transfer to women's prison.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Apr. 21, 2011
In the middle of a ritzy Chicago neighborhood, among old brownstones and French bistros stands the Bijou — the oldest gay XXX theater in America. The Bijou celebrates it's 40th anniversary this year. Founded before the boutiques or the elementary school next door, it's cultivated a rich history and some unbelievable stories: prison sentences, a patron death, a tragic connection to a serial killer.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 20, 2011
Younger Americans, women are strongest supporters of equality.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 20, 2011
Facebook page with 290,000 fans deleted by man who now supports civil unions.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 19, 2011
Protest at London bar goes global after social network deletes a picture. (Update: Facebook apologizes.)
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by Jeff Schult,
Apr. 18, 2011
Hormone replacement therapy will halt male puberty for Aussie child.
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by Jeff Schult,
Apr. 15, 2011
UCLA analysis provides perhaps the best current guesstimate.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 15, 2011
No judgments on sexuality, no conversion therapy. Just a haven of acceptance.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 15, 2011
Pop singer is an ambassador for hell, turning kids gay. Stuff like that. Uh-huh ...
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 15, 2011
Fox News says painting your son's nails pink will make him gay ... or at least in need of therapy when he grows up.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 14, 2011
Religious adoption groups won't be allowed to discriminate.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Apr. 13, 2011
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 12, 2011
Drug clinic job specifies male, and now he is one. Simple? No.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 11, 2011
New rule: no gay sex for 10 years. So we're not sure this is a change.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 07, 2011
State law now supports “fairness for all families.”
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Apr. 06, 2011
I came to New York City to find my cock, though I didn’t know that at the time. I thought I was coming here for writing—to do an MFA, to perform my poetry around the city, to get a job in the publishing industry—and yes, some of that has happened, but I never expected to have discovered that I needed a crash course in cock confidence.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Apr. 05, 2011
Law would put Harvey Milk, Alan Turing, Bayard Rustin, Barbara Gittings, et. al., in the books.
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by Roland Hulme,
Apr. 04, 2011
Should Transgender People be Able to Change the Sex on Their Birth Certificates?
Recently, SexIs featured a story about three transgender people in New York City suing to have the sex on their birth certificates changed — normally forbidden unless they’ve had reconstructive surgery.
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by Award Winning Author of Erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel,
Apr. 01, 2011
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Mar. 30, 2011
What is with this second winter? Wasn’t it sixty degrees a week ago? Yes, granted, in my home state of Alaska there would still be snow on the ground far into April, far past the official start of spring on March 21st’s equinox. So perhaps I should be used to it. Perhaps I should not expect any differently here in this concrete jungle.
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by Jeff Schult,
Mar. 29, 2011
Police allege go-go dancer enticed boys from three states.
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by Jeff Schult,
Mar. 29, 2011
Is your school censoring the web? You can check, and help.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 29, 2011
Maybe we'd be more sympathetic if they showed a little more tolerance, themselves.
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by Renee Veronica Lucas,
Mar. 25, 2011
Awards given to Ricky Martin, "30 Rock," and "True Blood"
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 25, 2011
If you're offended by an iPhone or iPad program, just let them know.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 24, 2011
Requirement for corrective surgery before official change is challenged.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Mar. 23, 2011
New York City hates me today. But now I am watching the sunset out of my window and it is beautiful, and I guess this means we've made up.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 22, 2011
LGBT groups protest official funding and participation by police.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 22, 2011
Exodus International's "ex-gay" for iPhone, iPad offensive to more than 127,000, so far.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 21, 2011
Ad campaign is sort of a gaydar test. “Can you tell?”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 18, 2011
Crystal Cathedral running into backlash from its own founder.
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by TinaV,
Mar. 17, 2011
The city of West Hollywood is the first in the world to have its own Transgender Advisory Board that operates independently and separate from the gay and lesbian board. As gay and lesbian people become more accepted in mainstream America, those in the transgender community fight for the most basic of rights, like being able to use the public restroom of the gender with which they identify.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 17, 2011
Obama administration takes anti-bullying efforts seriously, 15-year-old says.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 17, 2011
“Convert the Gays” group says Lady sends the wrong message.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 09, 2011
Star can't stomach company's record on LGBT issues, after all.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 09, 2011
This time, we're thinking maybe it's the airline that's out of line.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 07, 2011
Prostheses also now on the “allowed” list. Special privileges, or basic rights?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Mar. 02, 2011
Military police captain charges sexuality discrimination.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Mar. 02, 2011
In the past two weeks I’ve been to five cities, not counting New York. First came Philadelphia, with Kristen, my other girlfriend; next it was a two-day trip to Boston where I stayed the night in Pawtucket, R.I.; then finally I headed to upstate New York to visit Ithaca and Syracuse.
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by Nina Hartley,
Mar. 01, 2011
Lisa, who considers herself a bisexual, sex and relationship virgin, is wondering if, in a lesbian relationship, you are in the driver's seat in the bedroom does that mean you are in the driver's seat, or the more dominant, butch partner outside the bedroom as well?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 25, 2011
Company must “make amends” for anti-gay “mistakes.”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 23, 2011
Obama administration drops support for Defense of Marriage Act, calls it unconstitutional.
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by Jeff Schult,
Feb. 23, 2011
Legislation would ban teaching about any sexuality but heterosexuality, K-8.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 23, 2011
We know, you're shocked. No gays allowed on “Date Night.”
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by Jeff Schult,
Feb. 18, 2011
Social network expands relationship status labeling choices.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 17, 2011
Convictions for gay prostitution force registration as sex offender.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 16, 2011
And is there a nicer place on the planet to get hitched?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 15, 2011
Marches, TV ads support push for marriage equality.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 14, 2011
Queer Advocacy Network makes a Valentine's Day statement.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 11, 2011
Prospects for a vote in State Legislature look uncertain, however.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 10, 2011
“I don't think it's fair that gay people are not treated equally.”
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by Renee Veronica Lucas,
Feb. 08, 2011
Niknaz Tavakolian, an Iranian-born, American woman who has made a name for herself in both the art community, and the gay community, talks to contributor Renee Lucas about collaboration, inspiration and the thriving queer community.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 08, 2011
... Because, you know, we're so short of stereotypes ...
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 08, 2011
Gulf nation known as more open than others cracks down.
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by Cherry Trifle,
Feb. 04, 2011
With Super Bowl XLV just scant hours away, the hopes and hearts and bets of NFL fans rest with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. While many will be on the edge of their seats, waiting with Chee-toh'd fingers and brewski breath to vicariously live each play as the clock ticks down to the final outcome, the real winners of the sport may be in a totally different league.
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by Cherry Trifle,
Feb. 03, 2011
This is a feel-good story, so I’m not going to go for any done-to-death homoerotic jokes about jocks and locker rooms and sweaty, grunting men. But I might make a crack about Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber-hair. Just once.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 03, 2011
New site launches in New York as “the fun way to discover the gay world.”
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by Rayne Millaray,
Feb. 02, 2011
Bill has no immediate effect on gay nuptials.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Feb. 02, 2011
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by Jeff Schult,
Feb. 01, 2011
Daughter of ex-president tapes video for New Yorkers for Marriage Equality
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by Jeff Schult,
Jan. 31, 2011
We never could have come up with these, but we're glad someone did.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 31, 2011
Gov. Quinn to sign bill today.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 31, 2011
He said he was gay 20 years ago ... and the media forgot?
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by Renee Veronica Lucas,
Jan. 28, 2011
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 28, 2011
Actress with cerebral palsy publishes inspirational memoir.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 26, 2011
President asks universities to allow ROTC on campuses.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jan. 26, 2011
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 24, 2011
Lesson plans supported by £35,000 government grant.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 20, 2011
Obama administration regulations go into effect.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 20, 2011
Stereotypes of gay parents belied by latest census data.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jan. 19, 2011
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 18, 2011
Characters, story lines and people help build support for full equality.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 18, 2011
Pop star and rapper toy with media over supposed relationship.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 18, 2011
Undercover journalist records efforts at “cure.”
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by TinaV,
Jan. 17, 2011
The reflections of a lone female visitor at West Hollywood's iconic gay male porn-plex.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 17, 2011
Black males depicted in awareness campaign; councilman is opposed.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 13, 2011
Oops. Federal tax withholding wrong for all of 2010.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 13, 2011
Some LGBT sites allowed but others deemed too explicit.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 12, 2011
Skater outs self in new book, talks on Today Show.
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by Kal Cobalt,
Jan. 11, 2011
There’s a lot of outrage about the TSA’s “enhanced patdowns” (their term) and “pornoscanners” (the media’s) going around. Despite all the coverage, one important problem has been overlooked— but then, it always has: How do gender and orientation outliers navigate the system of “same-sex” security?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 11, 2011
If you were thinking Rev. Fred Phelps couldn't stoop any lower, you were wrong.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 10, 2011
Government responds to court ruling on protection of LGBT rights.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 10, 2011
Victim of assassination attempt is steadfast supporter of equality and rights.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 07, 2011
Supporters hope for vote early in legislative session.
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by Award Winning Author of Erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel,
Jan. 06, 2011
You are planning to marry the perfect man, or so you think...but what do you do when your fiance comes out as a homosexual? Kiri Blakeley tells all in her just-released book.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 06, 2011
Officials put on notice; Not a threat but a promise.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 06, 2011
Government pursues dubious allegations despite court ruling.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jan. 05, 2011
MRI results show what we might have guessed.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 05, 2011
Liberals are neither surprised nor especially dismayed.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jan. 05, 2011
This may come as kind of a shock, but I don’t hate New York City.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Jan. 03, 2011
Conservatives claim to have the votes.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Dec. 29, 2010
The East Coast was covered in snow, and as my plans to be oh-so-productive started disappearing like the visibility outside my windows, I had to reschedule my day and admit it: I was stuck. What was I going to do?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 28, 2010
Heterosexual couples tend toward gender-based divisions of responsibilities.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 28, 2010
Star says culture is homophobic and misguided.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Dec. 27, 2010
Suddenly Fem says it's giving the customers what they want.
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by Johnny Murdoc,
Dec. 27, 2010
BDSM is on the menu at this fund-raising event, where awareness is elevated, expectations evolve, inhibitions crumble, and sex positivity reaches a higher plateau.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 23, 2010
In interview, president says his opinion is evolving.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 22, 2010
President acknowledges that challenges remain despite the victory.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Dec. 22, 2010
Bet you didn’t know that, huh? With all this talk of family, family, family, and religion or spirituality or even just the bundled-up dark time of the year, why would the season of holiday cheer be for fucking?
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 21, 2010
High court invalidates adoption by birth mother's partner.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 21, 2010
Pick-up scene called too racy. You be the judge ...
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 20, 2010
Obama calls repeal a crucial step for civil rights.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 16, 2010
GOP dragging feet on scheduling a vote.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Dec. 15, 2010
FIFA decision to host in Qatar in 2022 under fire.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Dec. 15, 2010
So, you’re queer.
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by TinaV,
Dec. 14, 2010
New Orleans’ rapper Big Freedia's pussy poppin' power takes the homophobia out of Hip-Hop.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 13, 2010
Police investigating bias crime.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Dec. 13, 2010
Was outspoken mom, and activist for more than 35 years.
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by Rayne Millaray,
Dec. 10, 2010
Supporters of repeal keeping up the pressure as clock ticks down.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Dec. 08, 2010
When I was a kid, one of my family’s few traditions around the winter holidays was to pile into the car with a few thermoses of hot chocolate and some cassettes of holiday music to go look at the Christmas lights. In our little town, there was an annual contest held by the local newspaper, which published the top three best decorated houses, as well as the best neighborhood or street in general.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Dec. 07, 2010
The revolution is being televised.
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by G.L. Morrison,
Dec. 03, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Dec. 01, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Nov. 24, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Nov. 19, 2010
Zeta Chi at Trinity College considers opening doors to a he.
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by Buck Angel,
Nov. 16, 2010
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Nov. 15, 2010
I am surrounded by male energy. To be clear: I am surrounded by hot guys, lubed up in skimpy rubber outfits. It’s the 14th annual Mr. International Rubber (MIR), a skin-tight fetish event in Chicago, that draws rubber-boys from all over the world.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Nov. 15, 2010
Minister's announcement sparked by response to Rutgers suicide.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Nov. 11, 2010
Ten lucky winners will get to attend posh Playboy party at the mansion.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Nov. 10, 2010
Couple hit with huge inheritance tax because U.S. doesn't recognize Canadian same-sex marriage.
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by TinaV,
Nov. 09, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Nov. 03, 2010
SCOTUS hears arguments today on a California law banning the sale of some video games to kids.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Nov. 01, 2010
Gay and lesbian voters in the Big Apple energized by GOP gubernatorial candidate's remarks.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Oct. 28, 2010
"Two and a Half Men" star's life, once again, makes the show look like reality TV.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Oct. 27, 2010
Rub a little on your belly, thighs, arms or shoulders ... it may be the next thing in birth control.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Oct. 27, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Oct. 20, 2010
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by Tobi,
Oct. 13, 2010
Sometimes protecting someone you love has legal ramifications you might never have considered. When the system puts sex workers at risk, do you break the law to save a life? It's a choice no one should have to make.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Oct. 13, 2010
“Who cares if I’m gay or not? Why do I need to ‘come out?’ Aren’t we beyond that?”
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Oct. 11, 2010
National Coming Out Day is observed the world over with marches, events, speeches dedicated to tolerance and awareness.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Oct. 07, 2010
Magazine “looks into the broader culture” for 2010 list; Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Ellen DeGeneres make Top 10.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Oct. 06, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Oct. 05, 2010
The Lone Star State opts to continue "abstinence only" despite availability of funds to expand sexual education programs in high schools.
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by Monica Shores,
Oct. 04, 2010
Six years ago, a young couple in San Francisco decided to offer up their sex as commodity for voyeurs. They managed to attract quite a few customers, including many gay men who, as Chris describes it, “Were only interested in watching me fuck a girl.”
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Sep. 29, 2010
Ontario judge rules that Canadian laws on sex work impinge on sex workers' constitutional “right to life, liberty and security.”
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by Mandy Van Deven,
Sep. 24, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Sep. 22, 2010
Senate Democrats come up four votes short, and at the 11th hour, Senate Republicans shot down the bill that would repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” ensuring policy makers another battle over it after November's elections.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Sep. 22, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
Sep. 21, 2010
I think about how my sexuality has changed so much with my transformation from female to male.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Sep. 20, 2010
Gaga and the "Mainiacs" come together to support gays in the military.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Sep. 16, 2010
Despite the fact that her opponent called her “a confused It, ” Oklahoma’s first transgender candidate is gaining open-armed acceptance.
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by Midori,
Sep. 13, 2010
If you’re from south of the border—the Canadian border, that is—and have never visited Toronto, you’re missing out on a lot of fun...both vanilla and kinky.
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by Renee Veronica Lucas,
Sep. 10, 2010
Day One: Ellen, Bondage and Animal Magnetism
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Sep. 10, 2010
Sure, the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is supposed to be repealed thanks to legislation—but apparently, that legislation is stalled in the Senate, prompting a federal Judge to rule the mums-the-word practice unconstitutional.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Sep. 08, 2010
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by Nina Hartley,
Sep. 07, 2010
Imagine that the love of your life, your spouse, your husband... tells you he wants to be a woman. What does a couple do when one of them needs to transition from male to female and the other is not attracted to women?
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 30, 2010
In an awards show that’s being touted as “gay-friendly” and “bolder” than other awards shows in the past, this weekend’s Emmy presentation featured same-sex spouses, George Clooney’s gay snuggling, and a straight naked John Lithgow. They even said “Bitch” twice!
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 27, 2010
The blogosphere is on fire with conflicting responses following the news that former Republican National Committee chairman Ken Mehlman has been a gay in elephant’s clothing all this time.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 25, 2010
It doesn’t matter that she did it while it was legal; a California minister is being persecuted—er, prosecuted—for officiating marriages for same sex couples.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Aug. 25, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
Aug. 24, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 24, 2010
Tiger Woods is now a single man, much to the delight of one of his former mistresses, who has already been reported as saying she’ll “give up everything” to get Tiger back.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 19, 2010
It seems that nothing can stop the iconic sex guru Dr. Ruth Westheimer. At 82 years young, she’s off gallivanting in Israel, researching a small Muslim community there for an upcoming PBS documentary.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Aug. 18, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 17, 2010
A disappointing update on the Prop 8 situation in California today: An appeals court has successfully put same-sex marriage on hold again after a Federal court deemed that the ban was unconstitutional.
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by Midori,
Aug. 16, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Aug. 11, 2010
iPhone users have more sex—at least, that’s the bottom line of a highly technical and quantifiable statistical project published on the web yesterday by…OKCupid?
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Aug. 11, 2010
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by Mandy Van Deven,
Aug. 06, 2010
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by Renee Veronica Lucas,
Aug. 05, 2010
The U.S. government is chipping away at getting same-sex marriage legalized.
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by Elizabeth,
Aug. 04, 2010
Gay Marriage May Not be the Only Way To Achieve Equality
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Aug. 04, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jul. 29, 2010
President Obama appeared on ABC’s controversial talk show The View this morning, to discuss topics like the war in Afghanistan and the economy, leaving more racy topics—such as the illegitimacy of older lesbians—to the show’s conservative pundit Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jul. 28, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jul. 26, 2010
Sexual outlaw and underground literary figure Samuel Steward passed away in 1993, leaving behind a recently discovered Aladdin’s cave of gay paraphernalia.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jul. 21, 2010
While rumors of the pending Proposition 8 decision draw crowds to the San Francisco courthouse where the historical ruling has yet to be made, certain cities have been designated as “gayest” and “not gayest.”
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by Kal Cobalt,
Jul. 21, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jul. 21, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jul. 15, 2010
Argentina is the first South American country to legalize same-sex marriage after lawmakers passed a bill early Thursday.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jul. 14, 2010
Look at your partner when you’re communicating with them.
When you decide to do something, pay attention, commit to it, and follow through.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Jul. 13, 2010
Known as “the man with a pussy,” Buck Angel has become a cultural icon. He’s a successful porn star—who’s addressed audiences at Yale University. Angel does the talk-show circuit, but when he took Howard Stern up on a dare to ride the Simian Sex Machine, the joke was squarely on Stern.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jul. 09, 2010
An international campaign to keep an Iranian woman accused of adultery from being stoned to death has succeeded.
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by Tobi,
Jul. 08, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jul. 07, 2010
After an 11-month layoff for gender testing, 800-meter World Champion Caster Semenya has been cleared to run again—as a woman.
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by Johnny Murdoc,
Jul. 02, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jun. 30, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jun. 28, 2010
Robert Byrd, the longest-living U.S. Senator, passed away today at the age of 92.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jun. 25, 2010
On the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, admirers around the globe gathered to pay tribute to the late beloved King of Pop.
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by Mandy Van Deven,
Jun. 25, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
Jun. 22, 2010
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by Cherry Trifle,
Jun. 21, 2010
It's been 20 years since artist provacatuer Keith Haring passed away; a pioneer for AIDS activism, who himself succumbed to the disease. The imagery he left behind is a catalog of both innocent delight and quirky, carnal wit. The world was his canvas: From the sidewalks of New York City to the human body, nothing was safe and everything was sacred.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jun. 18, 2010
Last night, the L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 for the NBA Championship title.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jun. 16, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jun. 14, 2010
Hundreds of thousands have fled the ethnic rioting that broke out in Kyrgyzstan this weekend. The riots, that have claimed the lives of more than 200 Uzbeks, are said to be linked to the recent coup of president Kurmanbek Bakiyev.
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jun. 09, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jun. 09, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
Jun. 08, 2010
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by Midori,
Jun. 07, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Jun. 03, 2010
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by Award Winning Author of Erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel,
Jun. 02, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Jun. 02, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 31, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 28, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
May. 26, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 25, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
May. 25, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 18, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 17, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 13, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
May. 12, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 11, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
May. 11, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
May. 06, 2010
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by Lorna D. Keach,
Apr. 30, 2010
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Apr. 28, 2010
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by Buck Angel,
Apr. 27, 2010
A celebrated transgender pioneer in the adult entertainment industry, Buck Angel has broken barriers, pushed boundaries, and made people think deeply about things that might otherwise have never otherwise occurred to them. So if you’re ready to have your mind expanded, horizons broadened—and get the most bang for your Buck—read on!
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Apr. 21, 2010
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by Tobi,
Apr. 09, 2010
When you look up “transgender” in the dictionary, you’re not going to find a picture of an individual who defines the term—because that person does not exist. The transgender identity can contain many diverse elements, but if you pay attention—and mind your manners—you can learn to pick up on the cues that will help you figure out who is cis and who is trans.
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by Kal Cobalt,
Mar. 30, 2010
“Genderqueer” is often the equivalent of the “Potpourri” category on Jeopardy! It’s where things that don’t fit in any other category hang out.
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by G.L. Morrison,
Mar. 24, 2010
It's trendy to answer the question “who/what are you?” with a smirk and “I hate labels.” I like my labels. Go to the pantry and rip the labels off every can you find. Dinner will be always be a surprise. Is wanting to know what's inside just blind prejudice? When did blindness become lack of prejudice?
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Mar. 24, 2010
The twists on the excessive usage of the word "gay" to mean dumb or stupid kind of crack me up. Kind of like the sticker I saw at the queer bookstore in Vancouver, British Columbia years ago, which read, "straight people are so gay." And then there was "marriage is so gay." Yes! Now that I can get behind.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Mar. 17, 2010
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by Forbidden Light,
Mar. 03, 2010
In every city, hundreds of beautiful men and women are including sexual activity into their massage practice. Alternatively, could it be that they are involving massage in their sex work? Nudity, mutual touch and sexual stimulation are becoming common complementary features to therapeutic touch…. There’s always been a thin line between massage parlors and cathouses—if any distinction at all.
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by Tobi,
Mar. 02, 2010
Every gender identity has its own rules for social interaction. It’s when you step into the larger world that etiquette gets a little tricky. You meet someone. You fall “in like.” Finding the right moment to reveal you’re transgendered requires tact, timing and, sometimes... a little luck.
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by ErinORiordan,
Feb. 26, 2010
Lesbian? Gay? Bi-curious? Straight. Sexual identification isn’t always etched in stone. Sometimes, you can’t tell who the players are, even when you have the scorecard.
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by Johnny Murdoc,
Feb. 11, 2010
Unsatisfied with the fare dished out by mainstream media, many gay voices are seeking out and creating their own vehicles of self-expression—and in the process, re-inventing print in their own image.
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by Sinclair Sexsmith,
Feb. 03, 2010
If New York City was on Facebook, our relationship status would say “It’s Complicated.” I love her, I do; I have idolized her since I was a kid, watching all my favorite cheesy eighties movies like Big Business, The Secret of My Success, and Big, over and over again. Our culture mythologizes her, paints her as the place to be, so full of potential. She might even be The One.
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by Roland Hulme,
Jan. 19, 2010
When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned the first Sherlock Holmes story in 1887, he had no idea he was breathing life into what would eventually become the greatest crime-fighting franchise in history. Neither did Doyle realize he’d inadvertently sparked one of the most enduring debates of modern literature—the question of the Great Detective’s sexuality.
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by Tobi,
Jan. 05, 2010
It’s hard to understand non-binary pronouns when you don’t understand non-binary gender—which is often the reason for using non-binary pronouns. The best way I can explain it is to walk you through my own process.
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by Lady J,
Jan. 01, 2010
My first real girl crush didn’t occur until I was well into my 20s. Sure, I’d had my share of the typical and varied female relationships—female friends whom I loved like sisters, female rock stars I’d idolized, girls I deeply admired for their beauty, wit, charm, or intelligence—I’d loved many, many women in my life. But I’d never actually been turned on by one. Until recently...
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by Johnny Murdoc,
Dec. 28, 2009
According to John 4:8: “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” Proponents of the Westboro Baptist Church, however, preach that God is hate—if you’re gay, that is. See how one community’s protest united people from all walks of life to baptize these divisive miscreants with the waters of truthiness, and banish evil from their midst.
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by Mandy Van Deven,
Dec. 03, 2009
The July 2, 2009 ruling of Naz Foundation v. Government of NCT Delhi decriminalized homosexuality in India, and the world declared this a groundbreaking victory for the Indian gay rights movement. While India going gay made for sensational news, the issue that caught the world’s attention wasn’t actually the primary focus of the ruling. The issue at its heart of was HIV/AIDS.
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by Sarah Sloane,
Dec. 02, 2009
My first exposure to someone with AIDS happened in my late teens. My friend John, the man who both demystified gay male sexuality for me, and helped me understand what it was like to be a sexual minority, introduced me to a friend of his: a handsome young man who was in hospice care, waiting for the inevitable.
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by Judy Cole,
Dec. 01, 2009
Seeing the future doesn't mean you can change it. Remembering the past won't keep it the same. But sometimes, though separated by long years and even death, a friendship can endure.
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by Elizabeth,
Dec. 01, 2009
Two decades as an HIV educator and counting.
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by Dr Dick,
Nov. 16, 2009
Institutionalized homophobia is rooted in a fear and hatred of women. The dominant culture enshrines male privilege and punishes anyone who attempts to undercut the paradigm. Discrimination is so widespread, ingrained—and sometimes so subtle—that many non-gay people don’t even notice most of it. But those of us on the receiving end of the bigotry are keenly aware.
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by Johnny Murdoc,
Nov. 12, 2009
This is a familiar story, like every other story about a broken heart.
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by Rachel Rabbit White,
Oct. 21, 2009
Who doesn't remember their first crush? I was four years old; she was my Sunday School teacher, tall with pale skin and long sandy brown hair nipping just above her waist. I remember feeling excited by her, romantic toward her. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with her but I had fantasies of grandly sweeping her away to do...something.
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by Dr Dick,
Oct. 05, 2009
Dr. Dick weighs in with a little talk about sexual identify, just in time for National Coming Out Day.
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by Daniel W Kelly,
Sep. 25, 2009
In our melting pot of a world, it’s not uncommon for individuals to speak more than one language—Spanish, Italian, Chinese…Gay? Yep, like most subcultures, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community has created its own dialect over the years. No, it’s not a full-fledged alien language; more like ‘street’ talk that intermingles with everyday speak.
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by Dr Dick,
Sep. 14, 2009
Can we talk about sexual orientation for a bit? I sure hope so, because I’m gonna go ahead and launch into it here, if you’re ready or not.
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by Tobi,
Aug. 27, 2009
Courtney Trouble, already well known in queer porn circles for her 6-year-running queer porn website, nofauxxx.com, has recently gained additional notoriety for her new film Roulette. In April she received the Feminist Porn Award for Most Deliciously Diverse Cast, and recently NoFauxxx was named The Best Queer Porn of the Bay by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
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by sarahdopp,
Aug. 21, 2009
We find ourselves and we find our loves in our own unique ways – that’s just how it happens to be. For a whole bunch of us, this means we get caught in a closet (or ten) somewhere along the line. Fortunately, we get to decide for ourselves whether or not (and how) we want to come out of those closets. There’s a lot to consider.
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by Daniel W Kelly,
Aug. 13, 2009
Could there be a better time than right now to be gay in a society on the verge of transformation? We have both the freedom to be out and in love and just enough limits to our rights to keep us from taking them for granted.
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by Gabe,
Aug. 06, 2009
There are some issues that go with moving which are pretty universal. Others are a little more unique to me as a trans man. I’ve thus assembled a checklist of Things to Be Taken Care Of—The TG Guide to Transitioning Towns, if you will. Read on!
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by Tobi,
Jul. 31, 2009
Being a trans woman myself, and having dated a number of other trans women, I occasionally have people ask me for tips or advice on being sexual as or with a trans woman.
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by Sexis Editors,
Jun. 25, 2009
The 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots takes place this Sunday. Sexis takes a look back at what Stonewall meant then, and what it means to this day.
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by Gabe,
Apr. 10, 2009
What are some of the ways by which transgendered persons can best obtain the physical characteristics they're looking for?
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by Citi Kittie,
Mar. 24, 2009
It's not easy for a guy to question his sexuality, but it's something almost all guys do at some point. Exploring your sexuality is a human right - and it can even be a lot of fun!
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by Daniel W Kelly,
Mar. 19, 2009
“I know it when I see it.” That was former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, on his decidedly un-scientific approach to discerning what pornography might be, back in 1964. Gay porn on the other hand was not always so blatant during its years of gestation, ranging from beefcake fitness mags to steamy pulp novels, before hardbodies went finally went hardcore.
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by SaucySarah,
Mar. 07, 2009
You're a woman. You have a boyfriend, but you just can't stop fantasizing about your best female friend’s mouth and how good it'd feel on your skin. Are you bisexual or what?
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by Daniel W Kelly,
Mar. 07, 2009
Contrary to some small minded, popular beliefs, being gay isn't based on sweaty bar hookups and showtunes. Get real, and get a grip – being gay is as individual as your social security number.
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