Love Story

The musical duo Branden and James, appearing at Palm Springs Pride in November, on relationships, being marginalized and finding your truth.  BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY JUSTIN E. BAKER, FUZZY IMAGE MEDIA Two artists meet on a dating app, Read more

An Alternative To Prostate Pills

The UroLift® System is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require any cutting, heating or removal of prostate tissue BY LANCE PATRICK WALSH, MD, PH.D. Having to go all the time? You are not alone. Over 70% of men Read more

Solidarity Through Pride

Shea Freedom The Palm Springs LGBTQ Pride Festival returns November 4-6, 2016 with expanded talent lineup. Palm Springs Pride will host a diverse group of artists including, dancers, singers, musicians, activists, and DJs gathering under the theme of Solidarity through Read more

Don’t Hurt Me

You don’t deserve to be the victim of violence. Your safety and wellbeing are not contingent on your perfection. BY DR. STEVE GANZELL You know that image you have in your head of the people who perpetrate domestic violence? It is Read more

End Of An Era

In its heyday Frontiers was a queer institution, and in many ways the beating heart of the Southland’s LGBTQ communities. BY BRENDEN SHUCART The staff of Frontiers magazine has been laid off, and its future remains in doubt as a Read more

Living Out Loud

The Sisters’ new titleholder, David Sanford, on sobriety, kink and exploring possibilities.  BY MARK ARIEL | PHOTO BY ROBERT GREEN, MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY The results of The Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence contest are in—David Sanford is the new Mr. Sister Leather 2017. The Sisters’ first titleholder—Robert Read more

The City by Paulo Murillo

LA CENTER’S GALA VANGUARD AWARDS The Los Angeles LGBT Center held the 47th annual Gala Vanguard Awards at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood last month. Star of the show Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita Read more

The Epidemic

PrEP EDUCATION Many health care providers don’t even discuss PrEP with high-risk patients. BY VICTOR MELAMED Only four in ten gay and bisexual men without HIV are aware that pre-exposure prophylaxis medication (PrEP) may significantly reduce their risk of contracting Read more

The Joystick

TO PRO OR NOT TO PRO  The Sony Playstation Pro—is it worth it?  BY JOSEPH ARELLANO Alright, so Sony unveiled their new plan for the next four years. It was surprising to see that they invested so much on a Read more

The Profile

RESIDENZA SAN LORENZO The perfect place for a luxury short getaway or long term stay in Palm Springs. Luca Volpe, co-owner of the luxurious new condominium hotel Residenza San Lorenzo, also known as RSL, in Palm Springs, moved to the Read more

The Rostow Report by Ann Rostow

Personally, I don’t adhere to the “lesser of two evils” idea. I support Hillary Clinton with enthusiasm, having watched her devote herself to public service for my entire adult life… But whether you like her or not, I beg you Read more

The Share

Recover In The Trans Community Three local trans women, with various lengths of recovery, on their journey being clean and sober. OUR CHALLENGES “I don’t think trans women have a harder time staying sober. I think we have a harder time not sexualizing Read more

The State

GOV SIGNS PrEP LEGISLATION Co-sponsored by the Los Angeles LGBT Center and APLA Health. Landmark legislation to boost awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV infection was signed into law last month by California Gov. Jerry Read more

The Transaction

CANDIS CAYNE QUEEN USA 2016 The 15th annual Queen USA national trans beauty pageant will take place at The Theatre at The Ace Hotel on October 22, 2016. COMPILED BY SABEL SAMORE-LORECA Queen USA will feature national contestants, notable musical talent, Read more