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Hollywood's boldest prosthetic moments: 10 actors who bared it all (sort of)

Hot stars with fake poles

At least they fulfilled some of our fantasies.

Queer Author Jonathan Alexander Says It Doesn’t Necessarily Get Better

The writer speaks with fellow queer author Alex Espinoza to discuss his book Dear Queer Self: An Experiment in Memoir.

The Power of an HIV-Positive Community of Men to Transform Their World

"Being with other queer HIV-positive people is a liberating experience that allows a release of anxiety around status."

A Love Letter to Our Queer Bodies

Author Julietta Singh evocatively recalls her experiences as a brown, queer woman in her most transparent work to date.

5 LGBT Characters We'd Love to See in a Justice League Movie

We choose five LGBT characters from the DC Universe that would add a much-needed dose of queer to our superhero movie-going experience.

Homophobia can 'increase cancer risk' in LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.

AIDS Panic Should Not Be a Defining Queer Experience

A recent New York Times op-ed oddly longed for the good old days when terror loomed over every sexual decision.

Queer Kids Experience More Sleep Problems Than Straight Ones: Study

This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.

The LGBTQ+ History Exhibit That (Unfortunately) Made History

A scandal in Missouri shows the past is very much present when it comes to erasing the queer experience.

The Books of Mark Merlis Brought Modern Gay Identity to Life

The award-winning author died this month but left behind a sterling legacy that chronicles the queer experience.

How Natalie Morales Changed LGBTQ+ Storytelling in 2021

The queer actor took her experience behind the camera to deliver of-the-moment movies and is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.  

How One Man Came Out to Barbara Bush and Educated Her on Trans Rights

Not long before she died, the 90-year-old former First Lady spoke with out historian Timothy Naftali about the queer experience.

Global Black Pride comes to Atlanta for 2024

The city will sizzle this summer as the first U.S. city to host the global event.

Queer Latinx Experience at Center of New Dance Piece

Hypanthium, premiering this week in Los Angeles, explores how queer brown people can thrive.

New Anthology 'Be Gay, Do Comics' Vividly Depicts the Queer Experience

With works by Sasha Velour and Kendra Wells, Be Gay, Do Comics highlights the best LGBTQ+ graphic artists and writers.

Game Developers Conference Tackles LGBT Representation in Video Games

Developers like Mattie Brice are leading the charge to queer your gaming experience.

A Young Hasidic Man Leads a Gay Double Life in 'Black Hat'

This new film explores religion and queer identity through the experiences of a closeted Orthodox Jewish man. 

What These LGBQ Moms Love Most About Being Parents

For Mother's Day, we asked gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer moms to share their experiences with us. Get the tissues.

American LGBTQ+ Museum Moves Towards Reality

The New-York Historical Society announced work would start on the museum, dedicated to the U.S. queer experience, next year.

Sorry, Frank Bruni: Gay Identity Isn't Extinct, It Evolved

There's a certain hubris about declaring the shared queer experience DOA just because it looks different than it did in 1968, or even 2008.