Tag: health tips
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5 Tips for Getting Into Cruising
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
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 TO HAVING A GREAT DATING APP EXPERIENCE
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
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
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
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…