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Thanksgiving dessert: 25 mouthwatering artworks from Tom of Finland Fest

Don't miss the action at the Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival 2024, which takes place in Los Angeles from November 29 to December 1.

Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to Los Angeles just in time for the holidays

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Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to L.A. just in time for the holidays

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

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Durk Dehner steps down from Tom of Finland Foundation after Nazi controversy

The ToFF cofounder announced that he was stepping down as the president of the nonprofit.

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What better way to beckon second glances this summer than with a book that signals your profound sophistication? Then again, how about a work you can still make sense of while sipping cocktails at the pool? To spare you the homework of finding the best books for your mood, wallet, and barbecue chatter, we asked folks at four of the country's best lesbian and gay bookstores for their predictions about the summer's most-anticipated titles. This short list is the result, with thanks to Philip Rafshoon of Outwrite Books and Coffeehouse in Atlanta, Ed Hermance of Giovanni's Room in Philadelphia, Kim Brinster of New York City's Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, and Jason Galloway at San Francisco's A Different Light Bookstore.

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15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

A street of people in Chicago holding different placards supporting trans rights, immigrants, and more.

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Visions of Solidarity: Lesbian writers on how we save the world from fascism

New books by Sarah Schulman and the late Urvashi Vaid offer a blueprint for a common movement to fight against American authoritarianism and the rise of fascism worldwide.

erotic art fair

Thanksgiving dessert: 25 mouthwatering artworks from Tom of Finland Fest

Don't miss the action at the Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival 2024, which takes place in Los Angeles from November 29 to December 1.

Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival returns to L.A. just in time for the holidays

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

Advocate Bookshelf Naked Women for the Holidays

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The tiny clue that pointed to a passionate love affair.

8 LGBTQ+ films coming in 2026 that we can't wait to see

From steamy romances to zombie apocalypses and true stories inspired by personal triumphs and tragedies, LGBTQ+ stories are taking over the silver screen in 2026.

Durk Dehner steps down from Tom of Finland Foundation after Nazi controversy

The ToFF cofounder announced that he was stepping down as the president of the nonprofit.

Out.com summer listings

From Pride events to nude wrestling seminars, here's a listing of cool--and hot--events for this summer

Exclusive: Top Male Models Accuse Photographer Rick Day of Sexual Assault

Barrett Pall and Kai Braden say the renowned photographer coerced them into an erotic shoot, then forced them into sexual acts.

Behind the Story What if Casanova Was Gay

Hall of Fame Part Two

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the LGBT rights heroes that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in segments and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

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Artist Spotlight: Mel Odom

Odom's outrageously sleek and sensual renderings set a style for a generation and kept on going.

15 groundbreaking queer films every Gen Z gay NEEDS to see

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

Learning the Ropes in BDSM: Whips, Chains, Pain and Lots of Pleasure

A little fear for a lot of payoff.

Visions of Solidarity: Lesbian writers on how we save the world from fascism

New books by Sarah Schulman and the late Urvashi Vaid offer a blueprint for a common movement to fight against American authoritarianism and the rise of fascism worldwide.

Mooning over the LGBT Miami film festival

Writer Harriette Yahr heads to SoFlo and tells us what movies are making waves on the festival circuit.

Davey Wavey's Gay Sex Ed

Call it hipster porn if you will, but the YouTube star's new venture could transform how queer men think of pleasure.

The Advocate Covers Over the Decades

America's oldest LGBTQ publication has come a long way since its start as a newsletter in Los Angeles in 1967.

Colton Ford's legacy: A 'sweet, funny, talented' man

A list of positive messages and lovely stories from a community that is mourning the loss of Colton Ford.

17 Tips for Happier, Healthier Bottoming

From fiber to fingering, here is a guide to being a better bottom.

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erotic art fair

Don't miss the action at the Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival 2024, which takes place in Los Angeles from November 29 to December 1.

For the first time, the international festival takes place concurrently with CLAW’s Leather Thanksgiving celebration.

The tiny clue that pointed to a passionate love affair.

From steamy romances to zombie apocalypses and true stories inspired by personal triumphs and tragedies, LGBTQ+ stories are taking over the silver screen in 2026.

The ToFF cofounder announced that he was stepping down as the president of the nonprofit.

From Pride events to nude wrestling seminars, here's a listing of cool--and hot--events for this summer

Barrett Pall and Kai Braden say the renowned photographer coerced them into an erotic shoot, then forced them into sexual acts.

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the LGBT rights heroes that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in segments and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

Odom's outrageously sleek and sensual renderings set a style for a generation and kept on going.

From Glen or Glenda to Hedwig and the Angry Inch, these are the iconic, seminal films every young LGBTQ+ person needs to see!

A little fear for a lot of payoff.

New books by Sarah Schulman and the late Urvashi Vaid offer a blueprint for a common movement to fight against American authoritarianism and the rise of fascism worldwide.

Writer Harriette Yahr heads to SoFlo and tells us what movies are making waves on the festival circuit.

Call it hipster porn if you will, but the YouTube star's new venture could transform how queer men think of pleasure.

America's oldest LGBTQ publication has come a long way since its start as a newsletter in Los Angeles in 1967.

A list of positive messages and lovely stories from a community that is mourning the loss of Colton Ford.

From fiber to fingering, here is a guide to being a better bottom.