Pride 2022


My Extremely Conservative "Pro-Life" Cousin Just Got A Secret Abortion — Should I Call Her Out?
"This level of hypocrisy feels like a bridge too far."

My Boyfriend's Been Cheating On Me For 8 Years But Says He'll Stop If I Marry Him — Should I Do It?
"He said he won't cheat again if we get married in church."

This Woman I Know Is Getting Cheated On, But She's A Big Bully — Does She Deserve To Know The Truth?
"She can actually be very mean and a bully to those around her."

My Friend's Dad Sent Me A Bunch Of Extremely Creepy DMs — Should I Tell Her?
"A close friend of mine's dad recently slid into my DMs, and I'm not sure if I should tell her about it."

19 Queer-Owned And Operated Sex Shops To Support (Even After Pride Month)
They're here, they're queer and they've got everything you need from vibrators and plugs to binders and kink accessories. Check it out. 🏳️🌈

20 Items To Celebrate The Pride At The End Of A Rainbow
You're what's found at the end of a rainbow.

I Am Begging Hollywood To Greenlight Spinoffs For These 19 TV Characters Already
Josie Saltzman from Legacies deserves the whole world.

"Queer As Folk" Is Rebooted As A Classic Once Again
In its third iteration, Queer as Folk lets its queerness shine brighter than ever.

How Do Your "Love, Victor" Opinions Compare To Everybody Else's?
I can't believe it's really over!

I'm Curious If You Still Feel The Same About These Shows Mistreating Their Queer Audience
If there's one thing I'm good at, it's keeping grudges. And these shows gave me plenty of reasons.

Coming Out As LGBTQ In Your Childhood Isn't Always So Bad, And Here Are 16 Beautiful Stories That Prove It
"When I did a research project about transgender people in high school, I realized the idea of me having a penis wouldn't upset me in the slightest. I always felt like a boy inside and related to everything they did."

From "Rumors" To "Work Bitch," I Need To Know How Many Of These "Songs That Make Gay People Scream" Make You Yell
Don't get in between twinks and the dance floor when "Rumors" by Lindsay Lohan comes on at a gay bar.

Jennifer Lopez, Cher, And 12 Other Celebrity Parents Who Champion Their LGBTQ+ Kids
I'm open to being adopted at any time!!

Here Are 27 Sex Toys That LGBTQ+ Reviewers Absolutely Love
Once again, shoutout to all of the queer reviewers doing the most important work. Thank you.

15 Celebrities Shared Their Coming Out Stories, And This Is So Important
"The universe has always given me the power to know I’ll be okay. Even at that time, when my parents didn’t understand, I just felt that one day they are going to understand."

15 LGBTQ+ Chefs That Should've Been On Your Radar, Like, Yesterday
A delicious way to savor Pride month!

Here Are Actors, Directors, And Writers Who Advocated For Better Queer Representation, And What Scenes Ended Up In The Final Cut As A Result
"I had to threaten to quit because they basically wouldn’t let us have the characters kiss."

16 Queer Movies That Actually Have Happy Endings
Spoiler Alert: These will fill you with joy! 🌈

Just 19 Cool Products To Celebrate Pride Month (And Beyond)
Not that we need a reason to celebrate.

Halsey Voiced Their Opinion On The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade At A Concert And Some Fans Weren't Feeling It
"The 'people pay to see you sing not hear your views' argument is so dumb."

I Bought My Parents A "LGBT+ 101" Crash Course, And I Don't Know What I Was Expecting, But...Bless Their Hearts
They have a lot to learn, and I'm going to be right there with them.

11 Famous LGBTQ+ Couples Who Have Been Together For 15+ Years
Tan and Rob France skipped the engagement and went right to forever. 🥺

Lil Nas X And 11 Other Black LGBTQ Celebrities Who Deserve BET Awards
We're not free until we're ALL nominated.

My Boyfriend Of Three Years Has Been Catfishing Me All Along — Should I Dump Him?
"I really love this person, but I’m not sure how I can cope with the fact that they were lying to me all this time."

I Read The 5 Most Challenged And Banned LGBTQ+ Books Of Last Year — Here's What I Thought
Tl;dr: Stop banning books, you weirdos.

19 LGBTQ+ Couple Influencers Who Prove Time And Again That Queer Love Is Beautiful
Queer love is incredibly precious, and these folks prove it.

18 Highs, Lows, And Plateaus In "Survivor" LGBTQ+ History
Come on in, gays!

Get Intimate With Samer Salem, "My Fake Boyfriend's" Fun-Loving Foodie
Taking leaps of faith has paid off in spades for the Canadian heartthrob.

"I Made That Film With The Best Intentions, But I Think It Was A Mistake": 7 Actors Who Said They Wouldn't Accept LGBTQ+ Roles Outside Their Identity Today
"I want to make sure I won't be another straight boy taking a gay man’s role."

George Michael Became Pop Music Royalty. Then He Burned It All To The Ground.
Before Adam Lambert or Troye Sivan, George Michael broke down barriers for gay men in music. A new biography chronicles the price he paid.

15 Famous People Who Have Come Out As Nonbinary In The Last 10 Years
“I am not male or female. I think I float somewhere in between."

Pick From These Song Lyrics By Queer Artists And We'll Guess Your Favourite Trope
Are you more fake dating or more enemies-to-lovers?

Elliot Page Got Candid About How "Umbrella Academy" Handled His Transition And Transgender Storyline
"We're not in control of our stories a lot of the time."

These Women Came Out During the Pandemic. Now What?
“It’s harder to build community, go on dates, find queer friends, and get in-person support.”

6 Adaptations That Straightwashed Queer Characters, And 6 That Made Sure They Were Inclusive
We need an X-Men movie where Mystique gets to have a wife.

17 Women I Was Infatuated With From TV And Movies Who, Ironically, Made Me Go "Hmm, I Might Be A Gay Man"
The Winx fan to gay man pipeline should be studied.

17 Things Straight Men Said They Were Told Not To Do Because It’s "Gay," And They're Equal Parts Weird And Hilarious
A reminder of just how archaic fragile masculinity is.

19 Times Hollywood Actually Cast Trans And Non-Binary Actors To Play Trans And Non-Binary Characters
"It's amazing what they're doing this with this story. It's huge, and I'm very, very proud to be part of it."

People Are Sharing The Celebs And Famous Characters Who Helped Them Come Out, And It's Incredibly Touching
"At every show, it’s like a little part of my soul gets stitched back together again. I am so thankful for her."

19 TV Couples That Were Freaking Robbed Of Their Happy Endings, And I'm Still Not Over It
I know all the Killing Eve fans out there will agree with me.

You Need To Shop From These 18 Indian Queer-Owned Small Businesses On Instagram, Like, Right Now
Products as diverse and vibrant as the people who create them! 🌈

Pride Month In 2022: “Pride Is Less Joyful Than It Has Been”
To celebrate Pride in America in 2022 is to be on edge and alarmed. Lawmakers and violent actors are targeting LGBTQ people, but the party goes on. Hell, it has to.

The 10 Things That Inspired Kate Berlant And John Early
The creators and stars of Would It Kill You to Laugh share the movies, TV shows, and internet videos that inspire them the most comedically.

23 Things To Pack And Wear At This Year's Pride Festivities (And Beyond)
Not even blisters will get between you and the time of your life.

What 27 Celebs Looked Like Before, During, And After They Came Out. Like, There Are Some Serious Transformations.
This is what happens when you start acting like your true, authentic self.

23 Gay Shorts On YouTube To Watch If You Love Seeing Boys Fall In Love
I can't believe these are all free on the internet.

Beanie Feldstein Just Got Engaged To Her Long-Term Girlfriend Bonnie Chance Roberts
"You make me happier than I knew was possible."

"You Hear Everything When They Assume You're Straight": People Are Opening Up About Coming Out At Work, And We Still Have A Long Way To Go
"It makes such a difference to have allies on your team — and every good ally is a blessing."

28 Disney Characters I Wish Would Just Come Out Already
The straights never bothered me anyway.

“The Umbrella Academy” Introduced Elliot Page As Viktor Hargreeves Within The First Episodes Of Season 3, And Here’s How
"Elliot was in his own transition process at the time of shooting.”

Only A Queer Film Connoisseur Will Have Seen More Than 20 Of These Movies
From blockbusters to indies – if these movies don't get you in your feelings, I don't know what to say!

Elliot Page Said That He Feels Joy That He “Never Really Thought Possible” Since Transitioning After He Revealed That His “Juno” Fame Almost Killed Him
The actor also said that he hopes the people who make nasty comments about his transition can “embrace” the fact that his life has been “drastically” improved by it.

LGBTQ People Shared Their Favorite "Mom, How Did You Not Know?!" Pictures, And They're Equal Parts Hilarious And Heartwarming
But really, the signs were everywhere.

My Wife Thinks I'm Straight, But I Have Feelings For My Gay Best Friend — WTF Should I Do?
"I got married last year to a girl, but...I'm also into guys."

23 Examples Of Meaningful Queer Representation That Changed People's Lives
"I wish someone in high school had talked to me about asexuality the way Jean did to Florence in Sex Education."

Tell Us About Your First LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Experience
You never forget your first.

People Are "Losing Their Minds" After Finally Learning How To Properly Say "Tove Lo"
Now, hopefully this will get more people streaming her music.

Chosen Families Are Vital To The LGBTQ+ Experience, So I Want To Hear How You Found Yours
Just because there are no blood ties doesn't mean you're not family.

Sex Parties Are Back — Unless You Aren’t Into Men
Sex parties for gay men and straight couples are relatively easy to find. What about for those craving “a sapphic dreamland”?

Harry Styles Helped A Fan Come Out During A Concert And Honestly, I'm Tearing Up A Little Bit
"You're officially gay, my boy!"

31 Characters Whose Coming Out Storylines Made Us Feel Seen
All the scenes that made us say "same."

Here Are 23 Famous People Who Are Black, Out, And Proud
Proud is an understatement.

LGBTQ+ People Are Sharing The Aha Moment When They Realized They Weren't Straight, And They're All So Relatable
"Brendan Urie. I don’t need to explain."

We Asked Asexual And Aromantic Folks What They'd Wish People Would Stop Saying To Them — Here's What They Said
"My asexuality is not something that needs to be 'fixed.'"

36 Famous Couples That Happen To Be Lesbian Relationships
Happy Pride to all of them and anyone we don't know about yet!

Here's What The Cast Of "Magic Mike" Looked Like Then Vs. Now
These guys aged like fine wine.

Folks Are Praising Jennifer Lopez For Introducing Her Child Using They/Them Pronouns
"They’re my favorite duet partner of all time."

17 Times Studios, Networks, And Countries Cut Explicit LGBTQ References From Films That Prove We Still Have A Long Way To Go Towards Representation
Lightyear's lesbian kiss is back, but there's still sooo much more to do.

"Fire Island" Is A Classic Remade Into A Queer Masterpiece
The film takes a Jane Austen classic and makes it entirely its own, in this stunning new masterpiece added to the queer film canon.

LGBTQ+ People Who Came Out After Having Kids Are Sharing Their Experience, And It's Eye-Opening
"Was rocky at first but worked out in the end. Wish I would not have waited so long."

12 LGBTQ Books I Would Do Anything To See As TV Shows And Movies
Let's be gay in every medium possible.

This Is A Patrick + David "Schitt’s Creek" Appreciation Post, Deal With It
They're simply the sweetest.

49 Famous Women And Nonbinary People Who You May Or May Not Know Are Queer As Heck
So you're saying I have a chance???

28 Sex Toys To Shop For Pride That Give Back To The LBGTQ+ Community
From queer-owned sex shops and businesses donating a percentage of profits to LGBTQ+ orgs — here's a great selection of sex toys to check out this Pride month.

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Gay Rom-Com “My Fake Boyfriend”
Get all the deets about your new favorite!

Keiynan Lonsdale Is A New Kind Of Queer Leading Man
“I enjoyed how the stumbling and fumbling of queer dating were represented,” the My Fake Boyfriend star said. “I've been injured in many similar ways.”

13 Longest Running LGBTQ+ Relationship In Hollywood
Get your pen and pads out. It's time to take some notes.

"Stop Only Dating Your Type": Gay Men Over 30 Are Sharing Their Dating Advice For Younger Queers, And It's Heartwarming
"The foundations of romantic relationships don't happen until much later for must of us — we're on a whole different learning curve."

These 18 Celeb Couples Went Instagram Official And It's The Best Thing Ever
They make my heart aflutter. 🏳️🌈

Here Are The Celebrities That Have Come Out As Queer In 2022 (So Far)
Yass, 2022 just got gayer!

These Reactions Prove How Amazingly Entertaining "Fire Island" Is
It's all pride and no prejudice.

These Students Are Going Viral For The Genius Way They Protested Against Their School's Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
"We’ve also been sleeping outside his office for 19 days in a gay sit-in but he usually doesn’t say hi to us."

Sarah Catherine Hook And Imani Lewis From "First Kill" Might Be The Best Costars Around, And Here's The Proof
Listen, I just want to be BFFs with Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis from First Kill.

16 Times Celebs Called Out Interviewers For Their Homophobic Or Transphobic Comments
Kudos to these celebs for standing up for the LGBTQ community.

A Gay Running Club, A Gym Locker Room, And 16 Other Ways Queer Celebrities Met And Fell In Love With Their Partners
My lil' gay heart is melting, y'all. 🌈 💖

11 Reasons "Teenage Bounty Hunters" Didn't Deserve To Be Canceled
Netflix, I just wanna talk.

Dove Cameron Was Afraid Of People "Having Access To The Human Parts" Of Her Before Coming Out
"I wasn't ever afraid of people knowing who I loved."

Tell Us About The Celebrity Who Helped You Come Out
We love a positive role model! 💜

Asexual And Aromantic People, Tell Us What You Wish People Would Stop Saying To You
We want to hear from you!

20 Queer Graphic Novels That Are So Good, They Should Be A Part Of Every Pride Month Reading List
From "Heartstoppers" to tear-jerkers, this list has everything! Happy reading!

A Teaser For "My Policeman" Just Dropped, And I'm Already So Excited
Harry Styles is our policeman.

58 Celebrities You May Or May Not Know Are Currently In Queer Relationships
Let's celebrate our queer couples with a rundown of whose with who.

24 LGBTQ+ TV Scenes That My 13-Year-Old Baby Gay Self Would've Melted Into A Puddle Over
There wasn't a lot representation back in the day, but I'm THRIVING now!

Show Us A Picture You Have As A Kid That Screams You Were "Born This Way" And By That I Mean "Guh Guh Guh Gay"
Dig through those archives.

25 Tweets About Dating That Gay Twitter Has Blessed Us With
It's brutal out there, but these tweets help a little!

Gay Twitter Is Memeing President Eisenhower After A Photo Of Him Posing Went Viral — Here's Why It's Messier Than It Seems
"The 'D.' in 'Dwight D. Eisenhower' stands for Diva."

7 LGBTQ+ Storylines And Moments That Were Censored Or Dropped By Executives And Studios
"I never thought I’d be going to battle for a gay rat wedding, but here we are."

Here's Where You’ve Seen The Cast Of "My Fake Boyfriend"
Keiynan Lonsdale isn't the only member of the Arrowverse in the movie.

Here's What Chris Evans Had To Say About Disney Restoring The Same-Sex Kiss In "Lightyear"
"It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion."

Which LGBTQ+ Characters Have Made A Difference In Your Life?
David Rose's pansexual wine analogy will forever be SUCH an impactful moment.