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April 22, 2025

LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness: The Crisis, Causes, and Critical Need for Support

Protect LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth LGBTQ+ homelessness, particularly among youth, remains a pressing yet often overlooked issue. Across the United States, LGBTQ+ individuals, especially young people, are disproportionately affected by housing insecurity…

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April 17, 2025

Gayming: How LGBTQ+ Gaymers Are Redefining Community and Connection

Level Up Your Sense of Community For many LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly gay men, finding a sense of belonging can be challenging—especially when traditional social spaces like bars and clubs dominate the cultural landscape. While these ven…

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April 15, 2025

LGBTQ+ Alcoholism: Unpacking Societal Challenges, Cultural Factors, and the Path to Recovery

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Drinking in LGBTQ+ Culture Social drinking has long been intertwined with LGBTQ+ culture, tracing back to the era when gay bars served as vital safe havens for queer individuals seeking connection and community in a…

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April 10, 2025

Straight Actors Playing Gay Roles: The Debate Over LGBTQ+ Representation in Hollywood

I Deserve an Oscar for Pretending to Be Straight for All Those Years The portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters on television has evolved significantly over the years, from the early days of stereotypical gay best friend roles to more nuanced and diverse r…

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April 8, 2025

Building Genuine Self-Confidence for Gay Men: Embracing Vulnerability, Mindfulness, and Self-Acceptance

“If I Have the Choice Between Disappointing You and Myself, I'm Probably Gonna Pick You.” Many gay men pour a tremendous amount of effort into looking “attractive.” We hit the gym religiously, splurge on stylish clothes, per…

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April 3, 2025

Breaking the Cycle of Comparison and Competition Among Gay Men

Survival of the Fiercest? In the world of dating, particularly within the gay community, it’s common to find oneself comparing to others, especially potential partners. Thoughts like “Is he more muscular?” or “Does he seem m…

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April 1, 2025

ACT UP: The Radical Fight for HIV/AIDS Awareness and LGBTQ+ Rights

Okay, Gays, Now Let’s Get in Formation ACT UP emerged in the late 1980s as a fiery and unapologetic response to the AIDS epidemic, a crisis that was devastating communities while being met with indifference from the government and broader soc…

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March 27, 2025

Overcoming Loneliness: A Journey of Self-Discovery for Gay Men

Got Loneliness? Growing up gay in a predominantly straight world can have a profound impact on how gay men experience loneliness. The lack of representation and absence of gay role models often leave us feeling invisible, isolated, or as if we don&…

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March 25, 2025

Shattering the LGBTQ+ Wage Gap: Unpacking Economic Inequality and Systemic Barriers for Gay Men

Gays May Have More Disposable Income, But Therapy Bills from Growing Up Gay Add Up There’s a common stereotype that gay men are cultured, fabulous, and flush with cash—jet-setting across the globe with seemingly limitless resources. Thi…

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March 20, 2025

Rooted in Mindfulness: How Houseplants Foster Self-Care and Growth for Gay Men

Men May Let You Down, But Succulents Never Disappoint In recent years, a growing trend on social media has sparked conversations around the rise of the "plant daddy" and "plant gay" identities. Whether it's a Millennial phenomenon, a queer cultural…

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