An Open Relationship: James Barnett Explores Familiarity and Intimacy
I moved to Berlin in March 2018 with my boyfriend of four years. Five months into living in the city, he tells me he wants an open relationship; not just discreet, casual no strings fun on the side, he want’s full blown romantic and emotional connections with other guys. I was happy to simply remain…
Single For The Holidays? Here are 6 Tips for Mindful Dating
When the weather turns chilly, do you crave a snuggle buddy? You’re not alone. The “most wonderful time of the year” is unanimously one of the toughest times of the year for single folks, if not the toughest. Not always. But often. So I thought it would be interesting to open up the…
How Online Gay Dating Can Work For You
Do online gay dating websites work? To answer your question simply, yes, gay dating websites do work. A recent Advocate survey found 88% of gay men are open to or actively seeking a relationship. So where’s the best place for all of these singles to find one each other? Online dating, of course. There…
Gay Relationships: 10 Hobbies Every Couple Should Do Together
Shared hobbies make relationships hotter. Whether sweating on a run, bonding over Netflix, or fine dining and wining together, couples have to share interests – pure and simple. Leisure pursuits connect couples: You don’t have to share every interest but both of you need something that bonds you while doing something…
Troye Sivan Helps Gay Jewish Couple Get Engaged on Stage at His Concert
Troye Sivan has helped a gay fan to propose to his boyfriend on stage at his concert. The 23-year-old star came out on YouTube in 2013, and has since been a proud LGBT+ advocate. He has won two GLAAD awards and proudly exhibited his sexuality, for instance by releasing “Bloom,” his song…
The Gay “Daddy” – Whether For Friendship Or Romance The Attraction is Real
While the term “daddy” has gotten more and more popular in the gay community over the past several years, therapist Matthew Dempsey’s latest YouTube video explores what actually makes a gay “daddy?” “Growing up gay, most of us didn’t have parents who shared that identity and could guide us through…
Does Age Difference Really Matter in Relationships?
Does age really matter? Among LGBT couples, it’s pretty common to see a significant relationship age gaps: according to a 2013 survey, LGBT respondents were both more likely to be attracted to people 10 years older than them, and more likely to attract partners more than ten years younger. Some studies…
How to Actually Succeed On a Gay Dating App
If you’ve exhausted all your options in popular gay dating apps and you’re still not finding the people you’d like to date, consider a specialized app more suited to your needs. Maybe try Gay Dating Solutions, where single gay men sign up to find their one true life partner. Gone are the days when you had…
Untucking the Queer History of the Colorful Hanky Code
First popularized in the ’70s, the Hanky Code began as a sly way to showcase sexual preferences for a community still largely in the closet. The tradition helped bring people together during one of the darkest periods in our history, yet the Hanky Code’s legacy has been largely forgotten by…
First Date Advice: Should You Drink Alcohol on a First Date?
It’s so common to meet up at a bar for a first date, or grab a glass of wine with dinner at a nice restaurant. In fact, most people don’t think twice about it. So when you stop drinking, how do you keep dating? More and more people are…
How Important Is Sex In A Healthy Relationship?
Some say sex is overrated and others believe otherwise. Find out why is sex important in a relationship, and how you can use it to have a great life. Sexual activity, with a partner or through masturbation, can provide important psychological and emotional benefits. Like exercise, sex can help reduce stress…
Gay and Bisexual People More Open to Date Trans Person, According to New Research
The results found that heterosexuals were least likely to be open. Gay and bisexual people are more likely to date a trans person, according to new research. The study of trans exclusion from dating – which was published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships – asked nearly…