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Love and Sex

Gay love has taken many forms in human history, from Socrates' mentorship of his younger lovers, to the artistic passion between Rimbaud and Verlaine, to modern-day gay celebrity couples and their adorable children. Despite what many hate groups would like to have you believe, gay love is just as natural and beautiful as straight, whether middle-school crushes or long-term relationships. The Advocate has all the latest on gay love and sex, from historical viewpoints of LGBT relationships throughout time to coverage of a Hollywood that is finally representing the diverse beauty of LGBT relationships.

Psychiatrist explains the Kinsey scale to two men and blows their minds

"I'm shocked by this. I'm stunned," TMZ's Harvey Levin said when told about the Kinsey scale.

What is 'The Bird Theory' and does it work for LGBTQ+ couples, too?

Queer dating and relationship experts weigh in on how this theory works for us.

Susan Powter says she's a 'huge lesbian,' gives her biggest bit of dating advice

1990s fitness icon Susan Powter is now a "total lesbian" having "great love affairs, many girlfriends, big fun."

9 tips for becoming a better pillow princess from sex experts

Sit back, relax, and get ready to for some sexy tips and tricks!

What is ‘chatfishing’? The AI dating trend explained & if LGBTQ+ folks are guilty of doing it

Now people are even offloading their toxic dating behavior onto AI.

5 things sapphics need to know about sex with an Older Wiser Lesbian, according to sex experts

Our sex experts weigh in on how to have mind-blowing sex with an older queer woman.

What is 'wildflowering' & should LGBTQ+ folks jump on this new trend? Dating experts weigh in

This may be one dating trend that isn't extremely toxic!

It’s National PrEP Day! Learn the latest about HIV prevention

There are now more ways than ever — including long-acting injectables — to prevent the spread of HIV.

Conservative Christian lesbians are coming out after years of repression

A growing number of women raised in conservative Christian environments are coming out as lesbians later in life.

What is 'pebbling'? Dating experts explain and reveal why LGBTQ+ folks do it best

Pebbling may just be the most wholesome dating trend ever!

Senate staffer accused of having sex in Capitol building recounts 'horrific' backlash

Aidan Maese-Czeropski says that he was diagnosed with PTSD and spent time in a mental health institution after a video of him allegedly having sex in a Senate hearing room leaked.

'Glimmer of hope' as STI rates slow, syphilis decreases among gay men

Primary and secondary syphilis cases dropped 13 percent among gay and bisexual men for the first time since the CDC began tracking the group in the mid-2000s.

Holland Taylor on 'generational difference' and future with girlfriend Sarah Paulson

The actor recently told Andy Cohen that she "worries" about the 32-year age-gap between her and Paulson.

Paris Olympics will give out 300,000 condoms to athletes, continuing long-held tradition

300,000 condoms will be available in the Paris Olympic Village, returning to tradition after the IOC issued an intimacy ban and social distancing orders for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Listen to Dr. Levine: Take syphilis seriously

Dr. Rachel Levine, the transgender Assistant Secretary for Health, has a warning everyone in our community should heed.

The strength of queer couples, from the Griners to the Takeis

In the new Advocate Channel program, Cover to Cover, Stephen Walker goes behind the scenes of The Advocate, Out, and Plus.

Love, LGBTQ+ Style

Two couples who found bliss together share their epic love stories.

On Valentine's Day, let these famous queer couples' love stories inspire you

For Valentine's Day, we're celebrating 5 of our favorite LGBTQ+ couples.

Austin Wolf, Rhyheim Shabazz, Drake Von & more adult stars win big at GayVN Awards 2024

The popular adult expo awarded a new batch of winners to kick off the year!