Vive La France

Queer French photographer Romain Berger on clichés of gay culture With a background in film and theater, queer French photographer Romain Berger has long been fascinated by images, popular culture, stereotypes and gender issues. His artistic work is quirky, cinematic, Read more

Getting It ON

_SANTI_’s new single “PerreOn” is out now. Available on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital platforms Singer-songwriter _SANTI_ is getting the fiesta started this Spring with “PerreON,” his futuristic, fun, upbeat and very sexy Latino dance anthem that combines house Read more

The Event

MR. BULLET LEATHER COMPETITION The Mr. Bullet Leather Competition took place last month at the Bullet Bar at 10522 Burbank Blvd. in North Hollywood (www.bulletbarla.com). Congrats to Justin Hauser MBL 2023—Mr Bullet Leather MBL 2023. The event was one of Read more

Kinetic: Kink

Four epic events  at Washington DC’s Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend, featuring performance by special guest dominatrix, RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Alyssa Edwards BY VICTOR MELAMED Centaur Motorcycle Club’s Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend is an annual festival weekend that attracts thousands of leather men, Read more

Living Your Truth

Jon Kent Comes Out To His Father In The Latest Issue Of Superman: Son of Kal-El  The new issue of “Superman: Son of Kal-El” featured a heartwarming coming-out scene between Jon Kent and his superhero father, reports Gay Times. Back Read more

NAKED TRUTH

New “cyber flashing” law in California I f you’re the type of person who sends unsolicited nudes on dating apps in California you may want to pump the brakes. Soon you could be sued for dropping those D pics without Read more

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Los Angeles-based anti-gay pastor alleged to have had multiple gay relationships Several men have come forward to say they had sexual relationships with or were propositioned by virulently anti-LGBTQ+ minister Jesse Lee Peterson, reports The Advocate. The allegations have emerged Read more

THE SEX POLICE

Today, in the USA: a man is forced to register as a sex offender due to a 2001 sodomy charge, even though SCOTUS overturned such laws in 2003 A man publicly identified as “John Doe” is suing South Carolina for requiring Read more

BEING BLACK IN PORN

Following the lives of four gay men of color as they navigate their way in the adult film industry BY MARK ARIEL Narrated by GAYVN 2020 Best Actor and reigning Performer of The Year Award winner DeAngelo Jackson, Being Black Read more

Searching For Intimacy

Is it possible that we’ve become so fixated on our search for sexual liberation that we’ve lost sight of what we’re really seeking? BY LEON FOX Down a flight of stairs and past the reception booth, I—donned in a fabulous Read more

Sex Talk

Interview with Dr. Michael Moeller, Specialist in Erectile Dysfunction.  American Male Medical is the a leading pioneer in the field of erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and problems stemming from low testosterone. Collectively, their doctors have over 50 years of expertise. “Our doctors Read more

Queering Your Sex

Back to school with The Pleasure Chest, the only sex industry store to host free weekly sex education workshops. At the Pleasure Chest we often say that your sexiest body part is your mind. It’s even printed on our class flyers Read more

The WAR on SEX

SESTA-FOSTA and its implications on stigma in gay culture. BY STEPHAN FERRIS SESTA-FOSTA stands for Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act and Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act. The two pieces melded together to become law on April 11, 2018. Both purport Read more

Sex In The Age Of Trump

Sales of sex toys are up. “People are looking for ways to relieve stress.” BY ORLY LYONNE According to Mr. Hankey of mrhankeystoys.com, the recent political upheaval may have been bad for the country but good for sales in the Read more

Sexual Healing

An interview with Derek Young, administrative manager at Bad Dragon, a company specializing in custom, handmade fantasy sex toys. BY VICTOR MELAMED In dealing with the LGBTQ community—what are the most common questions you are asked about your products? It Read more

Reversing Gender Roles

Campaign showing clothed women and nude men—a statement about how women are often presented as disembodied sex objects in clothing ads. Women’s clothing brand Suistudio USA has a series of ads that reverse common gender roles, reports LGBTQ Nation at Read more

Gender Transitioning In Recovery

  Without an easy check-in-the-box to apply, many substance abuse facilities simply don’t know what to with a transitioning individual. BY DR. RONAYE CALVERT Picture it: West Hollywood, California, 2016. It was a hot day, white petals fallen from nearby trees lined Read more