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Ariana DeBose on how horror flick House of Spoils relates to identity, empowerment, and book bans

Out Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tells The Advocate, "I think there's something [about horror] that allows people to process, and maybe it is the sensation of being scared into it."

What happens when your best friend of 40 years suddenly turns on you for being gay?

In the face of mounting anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes, hate speech, online disinformation, bullying, and bigoted bills, add one more voice condemning us, John Casey writes.

Transgender Man and Former Athlete Opens Up About What It Means to Be ‘A Real Man’

In an excerpt from his new book He/She/They, former NCAA Division I swimmer Schuyler Bailar discusses standing out, fitting in, and what it means to be a "real man."

Toxic Masculinity and Me

The world pressures us to be the best men we can be, but what does that actually mean?

What Is Toxic Masculinity?

The term has been bandied about a lot since the #MeToo movement began, but what does it really mean and where did it come from? 

Trump's Wall Is Peak Toxic Masculinity

There is no national emergency, except for the one sitting in the Oval Office.

How Toxic Masculinity Harms Women

When college student Mollie Tibbetts was killed, some blamed immigrants. The real cause may be toxic masculinity — which perpetuates violence and homophobia. 

Straight Men Infected the Gay Community With Toxic Masculinity

We can't be caught up in outdated ideas of what men are -- including when we're cruising for guys on Grindr.

Proactive Love, Not Reactive Discipline, Will End Toxic Masculinity

It's imperative that boys are shown affection and empathy from the men in their lives.

#MeToo-Inspired Gillette Ad Takes on Toxic Masculinity

Men must hold other men accountable "to say the right thing" and "to act the right way," says the razor company.

A transgender TikToker’s tips on how to embrace masculinity without the toxicity

The Advocate spoke with viral TikTok star Leo Macallan on transitioning, masculinity, and just being yourself.

Trump May Be Gone (Almost) But Toxic Masculinity Is Here to Stay

It's time for men to do some work.

What Men and Boys Need to Know About Toxic Masculinity

While we talk a lot about how toxic masculinity hurts women, we need to start discussing why it also harms the men who express it.

Charles Blow Blames Toxic Masculinity for Rampant Sexual Misconduct

"The idea that horny men can't control themselves is a lie," The New York Times' Blow wrote. 

Terry Crews Slams Toxic Masculinity During Sexual Assault Testimony

The actor blamed the Hollywood boys' club for allowing an environment of assault and abuse to fester while testifying for the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights.

Can Taylor Swift bring the gays to the yard line?

The world's most famous woman and proud LGBTQ+ ally has brought a dose of estrogen to an institution dripping in toxic masculinity.

Meet Steve Howey, the Straight Actor Who Came Out as Gay

Steve Howey, the Shameless star, hopes to end stigma -- and toxic masculinity -- by playing gay and speaking out.