Community & Culture

A concise guide to resolving tensions when a friend hooks up with your crush, a partner dislikes your wing woman, or dating options feel scarce

Yearning can motivate or immobilize; learn how cultural trends, apps and industries profit from perpetual longing and how we can turn desire into meaningful action

Discover why Persona by Aoife Josie Clements is being called a cult trans horror novel and why you should read it now

A comparative look at how raw sexual depiction in prestige TV and shifting HIV testing protocols in adult entertainment reflect broader tensions about stigma, safety, and spectacle

A clear-eyed examination of Clavicular, the looksmaxxing movement, and the cultural forces that amplified him

A look at Jesse Jackson’s role in normalizing LGBTQ+ inclusion and the launch of a Charlotte edition of The Food Section that preserves local eateries like Lupie’s

Practical guidance for queer people considering life outside cities, covering community building, safety, logistics, and local networks

Gallup reports the U.S. LGBTQ+ share remains at 9 percent, concentrated among younger adults; Milwaukee VA Medical Center details services, access and lodging options for Veterans

A candid reflection on navigating personal transition, encountering transphobic responses, and understanding shifting medical positions on youth gender care

Karamo Brown opens up about how childhood abandonment shaped his tendency to force relationships and why he now refuses to keep people who don’t mirror his love

A guided roadmap for Pisces season 2026 that explains the major transits, emotional context, and concrete practices to work with the energy

Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra were photographed together in Manhattan, with images of them linking arms and watching a movie stirring speculation about their relationship

A concise portrait of Jesse Jackson as a civil rights organizer who amplified inclusive messages, advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, and built institutions that shaped American politics and culture.

Explore a curated list of standout lesbian, bisexual and queer films streaming on HBO Max, including classics, contemporary gems and essential documentaries.

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

Actors and producers behind Silence of the Lambs have spoken about the film’s lasting influence and acknowledged that the depiction of Buffalo Bill has contributed to harmful stereotypes about transgender people

An overview of how Grindr’s 2026 IPO, new pricing, and AI features reshaped the app and provoked criticism from users and former staff

A look at the instant people recognize their sexuality, Jordan Stolz’s eye-catching Olympic performance, and queer films and shows to stream this valentines season

Doechii’s Instagram change renewed debate over the idea of choosing a lesbian identity and why that conversation matters for queer communities

a man’s confession about a brief, intense relationship with an opposing gaelic footballer—relayed on rté radio—has touched listeners and revived debate about secrecy, love, and the cultural context of the era

A weekend visit turned into a revealing look at Boston’s queer life: gay residents are plentiful, but the classic concentrated gay neighborhoods have dispersed under pressure from rising rents and shifting urban trends.

a measured outline of the documentary ‘lover of men’ that explores evidence, context, and the implications of revisiting abraham lincoln’s personal life for lgbtq+ history

a profile of two artists who translate tenderness into practice: one cultivates a green sanctuary and a message of Black queer joy, the other turns personal rediscovery into a concept album