Community & Culture

A clear guide to the main adoption options for LGBTQ+ people so you can pick the path that fits your family

An author turned a petty dispute over credit card points into a sharp piece of gay fiction that readers call painfully accurate and darkly funny

Billy Porter stood with other artists at the Kennedy Center to challenge staffing cuts, programming shifts, and what they call an assault on artistic independence

Callum Scott pursued Robyn’s blessing for his reinterpretation and received an emotional endorsement after they crossed paths in London

Grindr celebrated 17 years with a screenshot challenge that exposed the app’s chaotic humor and surprising tenderness

A short animated film and an immigrant memoir both create space for identity by refusing simple definitions and honoring softness

Listen to Queerty hosts unpack politics, pop culture and a viral TikTok trend while sharing their gayest moments

Discover curated reading and viewing picks, plus trusted LGBTQ+ organizations and community tips to support your coming out journey

A personal case for why riding long-distance trains can be restorative, practical, and tied to the histories of places such as Greenville

A friendly, practical roadmap of shows, films, and books that celebrate lesbian and queer stories, plus tips for navigating new relationships

A concise guide to the femboy identity, how it differs from trans identity, and why sexuality, surgery, and politics do not create a single definition

Dorriene Diggs shares how a Queer Eye episode honoring her 40-year partnership, caregiving and community work changed how people saw her

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

A look at public figures who practice or have practiced open relationships and polyamory, and what they say about consent, honesty and social judgment

Johnny Sibilly and Phillip Davis toasted two years together on social media as discussion grows about Gavin Newsom using gay-themed insults in political attacks

Discover creative poem choices and key officiant questions to shape a wedding ceremony that truly feels like you

A compact guide to selecting poems and readings that honor the specific textures of a lesbian wedding

A concise look at astrology for March 30–April 5, 2026, and a handpicked roundup of queer events in Houston

A concise look at why unexpected medical charges, Tom Ford’s personal pivot, and hybrid training matter to LGBTQ+ communities

A viral TikTok method turned a cheeky observation into a widespread pastime, mixing humor, celebrity examples, and discussions about empowerment

Ally Maki’s Asian American Girl Club has evolved into a media producer with AAGC Originals and the new podcast Undefinable, aiming to elevate Asian American women’s narratives

Two longtime collaborators travel to Antarctica in January aboard a Polar 5 icebreaker. They cross the Drake Passage, land among penguins and seals, kayak near humpbacks, and observe the fragile state of the ice while processing fear, awe, and stewardship.

A trans man recounts being cast as a butch lesbian by friends, explores why labels overlap, and considers boundaries and better support

A cultural read on how the phrase “wig or the weights” captured a wider debate about twink culture, gender expression and the pressure to choose a visual identity