How I Made Peace with Being ‘Too Sensitive’
I fell into a state of depression a few days ago. I did what I always do when I tread rock bottom: sneak…
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Why Depression Won’t Stop Me From Finding Love
It’s an effort nowadays to find a neutral state of being. My heart is constantly being tugged and dragged to the ground…
LGBTQ Police Officers Are Coming Out & It’s a Beautiful Thing…
While LGBT folks across the country have had fluctuated emotions in the last 3 years regarding progressive (and regressive) laws, one particular…
Tituss Burgess Wants Gay Guys to Stop Shaming Their Feminine Peers!
Tituss Burgess is breaking new ground as the lovable character of “Titus Andromedon,” an immediate favorite in the show Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt.As an…
It Pays to Be Sarcastic in the Gay Community
I don’t need to tell you the gay community is full of sarcastic assholes — I’m one of them!There’s nothing wrong with bringing…
Always Fight For Your Voice. You’re Worth The Scars.
It’s not hard to have a voice, but it is hard finding the courage to use it. One of the major reasons…
Parents: Stop Forcing Your Sons to Be Masculine
When I was five, my mom decided it was time for me to go hunting. Perhaps the gun and cowboy boots would knock…
How to Overcome Internalized Homophobia
Internalized homophobia is a silent killer in America. Countless gay men from around the world are brainwashed to hate themselves. We’re shaped to believe…
Why the Bully Always Wins
We’re all born without a compass. If we’re lucky, we are instilled with great parenting or friends that direct us towards a…
How Grindr Effects a Gay Man’s Brain
I have never been a truly sad person. My morning ritual consists of waking up, turning towards the window, smiling, saying “thank…