Tag: dating advice
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5 Tips for Getting Into Cruising
Moises Mendez II is a freelance entertainment journalist based in New York City. He was most recently the Culture Reporter at TIME Magazine, where he covered everything from internet culture to music, television, movies, and more. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, VICE, Huffington Post, Complex, and more.
At 27, I’m no stranger to a gay bar—I used to go before I even turned 21 and used a fake ID that my friends and I procured on a sketchy site that required us to wire transfer money to China. I’ve spent countless nights drinking a tequila and pineapple juice, dancing to Top 40…
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5 Tips on How to Navigate Love Across Generations
Daniel J. Downer is a GLAAD Award-winning community activist and is currently a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant at The Equality Institute, He blends his lived experiences as a Black Queer Muslim man living with HIV in the South with his educational and professional background, leading movements around diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus around antiracism, HIV, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Dating someone significantly older or younger can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. Age gaps can introduce different perspectives, life experiences, and societal judgments that need to be navigated carefully. Here are five practical tips to help you overcome the challenges of intergenerational dating and make your relationship work. Tip…
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5 Tips on How to Deepen Intimacy
Ty Cole is a dynamic multi-hyphenate journalist with over eight years of experience, working between LA and NY. He has contributed to a wide range of outlets, including HuffPost, BET.com, and Out.com. Ty is also a three-time award-winning journalist, recognized for his excellence with accolades like the GLAAD Award for Best Online Coverage at Out.com.
When it comes to intimacy, relationships often have a unique flavor—a cocktail of connection that transcends societal norms. It’s not just about physical touch; it’s about building a tapestry of experiences that foster closeness. So, whether you’re cuddling on the couch or sharing your spiritual beliefs, here are five ways to embrace intimacy with your…
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5 TIPS TO HAVING A GREAT DATING APP EXPERIENCE
Steven Peters is the host of the “He’s My Girl” podcast, a show that offers relationship advice and relatable stories to the LGBTQ+ community, guiding listeners towards the love they deserve.
I get it – even though apps like Archer are working to make it more fun, dating can have its fair share of challenges. Finding that perfect match can sometimes feel like a full-time job! Lucky for you, I’ve made plenty of mistakes – and experienced a lot of growth! – on my dating journey. Over…
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5 TIPS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH HOMO FOMO
Zach McKenzie is a publicist and writer based in Houston. He covers local and national LGBTQ+ stories for a variety of publications.
We’ve all been there. A casual afternoon scrolling Instagram suddenly, without warning, turns into a minor depressive spiral filled with feelings of insecurity. The culprit? FOMO, or “fear of missing out.” Videos of groups of gays gathered poolside while EDM music pulsates in the background, photos of your peers gathered scantily clad at a house…
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5 TIPS FOR DATING IN EARLY RECOVERY
Spencer Jenkins is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Queer Kentucky, a southern LGBTQ+ publication based in Louisville, Kentucky. His writing has also appeared in Queerency, SENSITIVE CONTENT, and KentuckyTourism.com.
My name is Spencer and I am an addict and alcoholic (this is where you say, “Hi, Spencer!”). After I came out of the closet, I tumbled down the rejection stairs constructed from conservative societal norms, and acquired bruises and scrapes that I now claim as “gay trauma,” or what others call my “entire personality.”…
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5 TIPS ON HOW TO EMBRACE INCLUSIVITY IN DATING
Daniel J. Downer is a GLAAD Award-winning community activist and is currently a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant at The Equality Institute, He blends his lived experiences as a Black Queer Muslim man living with HIV in the South with his educational and professional background, leading movements around diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus around antiracism, HIV, and LGBTQ+ issues.
In the gay and queer community, embracing our identities while navigating the dating scene can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Some of us find ourselves at the crossroads where being our true selves can be intimidating because we’re not sure if it will lead to acceptance, connection, or rejection. So…
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6 TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO YOUR PARTNER ABOUT COSMETIC TREATMENTS
By Chris Bustamante, DNP, NP-C, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Lushful Aesthetics
With aesthetic treatments becoming more mainstream, it’s very possible either you or your current or future partner have had, or at least considered, a cosmetic procedure. Discussing it, though, can be a sensitive topic given there can still be a bit of a stigma associated with it and people may be hesitant to share their…
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5 TIPS FOR DIVING BACK INTO THE DATING POOL
Jordan Daniel Lantz is a marketer and writer focused on the ups and downs of queer dating. His current project, The Guy and the Grub, is a personal blog that grades both the restaurants he visits and the guys he dates.
The dating experience can have its share of stops and starts. Take it from someone who has often hopped in and out of the dating pool. It’s important to recognize that dating again can sometimes feel like going back into the ocean after seeing Jaws, especially if you’ve experienced a tough breakup or a rough…
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5 TIPS FOR DATING IN THE AGE OF FLAKES WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING FOR COMMITMENT
Zachary Zane is a sex and relationship columnist who recently authored Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto.
I believe it was Aristotle who famously said, “Dating is a pain in the ass.” And he wasn’t even talking about dating for gay, bisexual, and queer men in the year of our Lord and Savior, 2024. There are some challenges that seem to be heightened when it comes to queer men in the era…