Watch: Karamo Brown and Fiancé Ian Jordan Share Their Adorable Love Story
Grab the tissues. Karamo Brown may be known for giving life advice, but when it came to wooing now-fiancé Ian Jordan, he had to put in some work. Queer Eye’s culture expert proposed to Jordan back in May after eight years of dating at a surprise birthday event in Los Angeles. In…
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…
Financial Barriers Still Keep Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Patients from Medical Treatment
A new study shows that gay, lesbian and bisexual people are still reluctant to seek necessary health care coverage because of cost concerns. This is even with the added insurance benefits available via the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, as it’s commonly referred. While gay, lesbian or bisexual adults…
How Accessible is PReP in America, Anyway?
Health experts offer differing views on how easy (and affordable) it is to obtain the HIV-preventative drug. According to a July op-ed in The New York Times, “the major reason” why over 90% of the 1.2 million Americans who need Truvada (the brand drug used in the U.S. as PrEP),…
Why The Black Gay Love Story on ‘Pose’ is Such a Big Deal
Introducing Queerty’s Lamar Dawson, who will pen a regular column called “The Broken Hearts Club,” exploring how gay men navigate dating, family, friendships, and self-acceptance through a pop culture lens. The column name is an homage to Greg Berlanti‘s 2000 film by the same name, a loving look at a group…
This Texas Church And Its Members Offered Free ‘Mom Hugs’ at Austin Pride
A church in Texas and its members showed up to Austin Pride this weekend offering free ‘mom hugs’ for anyone who needed them. Jen Hatmaker, a mother, blogger, and author, posted about the sweet display of love and acceptance on Instagram. She also has a podcast and has published…
Gay Man: How is Your Relationship With Your Mother?
There’s no doubt that gay boys are close to their mamas. I myself am extremely close to my mom and attribute many of my characteristics to the way she raised me. For most of my young life, she was my best friend and I can say now that she probably…
Number of People Identifying as LGBT in The US Hits a Record High
The number of Americans who openly identify as LGBT has hit a record high after increasing for the sixth year in a row, according to a new study. Gallup – a research-based consultant company, known for its opinion polls worldwide – recently released new data that showed a record-breaking…
Couple Denied Marriage Licence After County Clerk Refused Them Due to Her Religious Beliefs
Thomas Hurd and Dylan Toften are planning to pursue their complaint A couple were denied a marriage licence by the county clerk whose religious beliefs played a role in the refusal. Thomas Hurd and Dylan Toften, from New York, went to their local county courthouse hoping to leave with…
LGBTQ Youth Targeted with ‘Gay Cure’ Videos on Social Media
An evangelical group in the US has revealed that it used Facebook and YouTube to target 18-to-35-year-olds with adverts promoting so-called ‘gay cure’ therapy. Anchored North strategically used advertising capabilities on the platforms to target young people who they considered having “secular world views”. The organisation – which creates…
Hate Groups Are Behind Jeff Sessions’ New ‘Religious Liberty’ Task Force
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a “Religious Liberty Task Force” at the Justice Department saying Donald Trump’s election has given the right a “rare opportunity” to stop a “dangerous movement, undetected by many” that is eroding religious freedom. In reality, the task force is simply an extension…