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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.
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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.

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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.
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5 Gloriously Gay Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Discover new and timeless queer podcasts that feed your soul, pique your curiosity, and tickle your funny bone.

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STIs Rates Could Spike Due to Medicaid Cuts, Experts Warn

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Archaeologists Say They Found a 2,000-Year-Old Penis-Shaped Sex Toy

After realizing that they filed it away incorrectly, researchers believed they had a sex toy and not a mending tool on their hands.

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A Love Story That's Gay for Valentine's Day

To demonstrate that queer love is very much part of the traditionally hetero holiday, Corey and Andrew Hamilton tell us how they fell (and stay) in love.
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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.

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Love, LGBTQ+ Style

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

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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!
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Captain Sandy Yawn of ‘Below Deck Med’ Proposes to Girlfriend

A fairytale proposal: The Bravo star and gospel singer share their love story.

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Sonya Deville of WWE Fame Gets Engaged

The wrestling star, also known as Daria Berenato, will soon be a stepmom to her fiancé's children.

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Pamela Anderson Finds the Secret to Landing and Loving a Man

In a new book and documentary, the TV icon expounds on the elusive search for a partner and the freedom found in loving yourself.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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

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'Red, White & Royal Blue' author Casey McQuiston’s next book is their 'spiciest' ever

Casey McQuiston is teasing their next novel, The Pairing, which "explores how queer sex can be transformational and affirming."

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Meet the Couple Who Uncover Historic Gay Romances

The couple spotlights timeless same-sex love stories through the ages in their book Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love.

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Gay Husbands Recreate Decadence Photo 23 Years Later, Proving Queer Love Can Endure

While there’s a lot of tragedy and trauma to go around, here’s a story of enduring gay love. Share your stories and photos with us at news@equalpride.com.