What to know before visiting a clothing-optional beach with friends
Curious about bare beaches with friends? this guide walks through the first awkward moments, etiquette around looking and consent, and practical tips for dressing and safety
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Inside Color Theories: Julio Torres’ stage world of color and critique
Julio Torres turns color into a stage language in Color Theories, a strange and funny performance that premiered at Performance Space and arrives on HBO Max
How Sinner Supper Club reimagines queer friendship on film
A compact, intimate ghost story that reframes mumblecore through the messy realities of queer friendship
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What happened between Chappell Roan and Jorginho at a São Paulo hotel
An overview of competing statements after an alleged security confrontation involving Chappell Roan and the family of footballer Jorginho
Bills in Tennessee would require reporting on gender-affirming care and ban preferred honorifics in schools
Tennessee proposals would force clinics to send detailed patient data to the health department and restrict how teachers can be addressed in class, sparking privacy and discrimination debates
Gynandromorphic freshwater crabs discovered in Silent Valley
Scientists discovered Vela carli specimens with both male and female features in Silent Valley, a find that complicates notions of sex and may influence conservation strategies
Scarpetta on Prime Video: a gripping thriller with tangled ideas
A fresh television take on Patricia Cornwell’s long-running series, Scarpetta pairs powerful acting with a dual-timeline mystery but leaves some thematic threads unresolved
Court compels evidence disclosure and considers class certification for trans service members
A federal judge moved the Talbott case forward, demanding the government hand over its administrative record and opening the door to class action status while watchdog reports spotlight Pentagon spending
Which queer media moments shaped you: movie musicals, Bravo drama and podcasts
Explore how movie musicals, Bravo-style reality shows and curated lesbian podcasts act as cultural touchstones and listening guides
Why Friday the 13th reads queer: 13 moments that feel gay
A playful reexamination of the original 1980 film that frames familiar scenes as queer-coded and explains why the author keeps returning to this ritual
Anjimile’s sixth album You’re Free to Go signals a new creative chapter
An intimate portrait of Anjimile’s sixth record and the personal shifts that shaped its sound and purpose
When enforcement chills care: community responses to threats to HIV and preventive services
An examination of the barriers created by immigration enforcement for Latino hiv care and the community-driven initiatives that aim to preserve treatment, prevention, and wellness
How to handle sexting, cheating dilemmas and AI-driven therapy in relationships
Practical advice on balancing desire, ethics, and technology when sexting with someone who has a partner and when a partner relies on AI for emotional guidance
Transgender Kansans challenge SB 244 and state ID invalidation in court
Two transgender Kansas residents filed a lawsuit arguing SB 244 violates constitutional protections and forces them to surrender updated state IDs
Banner of Charlie Kirk placed at Department of Education draws criticism
A controversial banner of Charlie Kirk is mounted at the Department of Education, set against a backdrop of budget cuts, culture wars, and rising concern among LGBTQ+ advocates
Seven subtle signs your routine is silently draining you (and how to stop it)
Discover seven surprising ways your daily routine is eroding your energy and what to change now to feel sharper, calmer, and more in control
Jonathan Groff joins Royal Shakespeare Company for an all-male As You Like It
Jonathan Groff returns to Stratford to take on Rosalind in an all-male staging of As You Like It with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Malaysia blocks Grindr and Blued as part of intensifying anti-LGBTQ measures
Malaysia has moved to block Grindr and Blued, signaling regulatory and legislative pressure that threatens digital spaces relied on by LGBTQ people
Rent the Heated Rivalry cottage and explore its impact beyond the screen
Fans can book the Lake Muskoka cottage featured on Heated Rivalry, while the show gains awards recognition and fuels debate about how stereotypes are used and undone
Myha’la Herrold: rising actor, queer icon, and creator reshaping representation
A close look at Myha’la Herrold — known simply as Myha’la — her roles from Harper Stern to new film projects, her rituals and tarot collection, and how she balances public life with private convictions
NyU Langone ends youth gender-affirming services after federal pressure
NyU Langone shut its Transgender Youth Health Program, citing regulatory pressure and leadership changes; local officials, advocacy groups, and health experts criticize the move and call for state protections
Robbie Simpson engaged to Kyle Pollak after romantic Sydney proposal
Robbie Simpson, the only out contestant on season two of Finding Mr. Christmas, proposed to boyfriend Kyle Pollak during a trip to Australia, sealing a nearly three-year relationship that began at a Broadway Bares fundraiser in 2026
Paula Pell and partner pen a film project for Kim Kardashian
Paula Pell and her wife co-wrote a film intended for Kim Kardashian, while figures like Kate McKinnon have retreated to rural life to write children’s books and prepare for short-term survival scenarios
How Mercury retrograde in Pisces shapes endings, relationships and values
Mercury retrograde in Pisces invites review and integration. paired with a february 27 Mars–Uranus tension and a february 28 Mercury–Venus meeting, this period offers a chance to reconcile the past, update relationships and clarify your values
Schumer introduces bill to designate the Pride flag as an authorized congressional emblem
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled a bill on February 17 to designate the Pride flag as a congressional emblem, responding to the National Park Service removal at the Stonewall National Monument and wider efforts to erase LGBTQ+ visibility