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…
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&…
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…
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…
"Good or Bad, It's Just a Piece of My Past Now" Breakups can be emotionally overwhelming, often leaving people questioning their sense of self and the path forward. For many gay men, this experience can be compounded by societal pressures and inter…
Say Bye Bye Bye to Abandonment Issues When people hear the term abandonment issues, they often associate it with instability in childhood homes—scenarios where neglect or a lack of support created lingering wounds in adulthood. But for many g…
Blame Straight People for the 50% Divorce Rate Since Same-Sex Marriage Wasn’t Legal Until 2015 In the fight for marriage equality, few moments stand as pivotal as the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges. Decided in 2015, this cas…
“Sometimes People Don't Talk About Yellow Flags” Growing up LGBTQ+ in a heteronormative family can be a journey filled with both self-discovery and challenges. Reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve often found myself comparing my…
Toot Toot, Hey, Beep Beep. Make Way for the Queen of Disco. Donna Summer, known as the Queen of Disco, occupies a special place in pop culture and the hearts of gay men, whose love for her transcended the dance floors of the 1970s. Her powerful voi…
”Mom is Gonna Be Upset That I Told This Story” Growing up LGBTQ+ in a heteronormative family can be a journey filled with both self-discovery and challenges. Reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve often found myself comparing my p…
