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Andrew Garfield says 'Queer' blowjob scene is 'so genuinely beautiful'

And we'd be hard-pressed to disagree.

Op-ed: Do You Want Me Just Because I’m Black?

Being desired for only one external attribute gets pretty tiresome.

Surprising and Gay-friendly Merida

Cancun might seem like the obvious pick for gay travelers to eastern Mexico, thanks to its flashy gay discos and hedonistic reputation. But 200 miles west in Merida, the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan, offers a welcome alternative for gay visitors who appreciate a serious dose of Mayan culture with their cocktails.

Op-ed: When Three’s a Crowd

Sometimes polyamory is fine in theory -- until it gets a little too real.

On Dodging a Perfect Storm in Puerto Vallarta

How we dodged the fiercest hurricane on record in idyllic Puerto Vallarta.

Meet the Gay Man Elected to Lead Greece's Leftist Party in Historic First

Stefanos Kasselakis, who is married to an American, now sets his sight on becoming the country’s first gay prime minister.

Kuwait to Screen Out Gender-Nonconforming Immigrants

While initial reports suggested the Kuwaiti government would conduct medical tests to keep any LGBT people from entering the country, further analysis shows the proposal could have serious implications for anyone who doesn't conform to strict standards of gender presentation.

U.S. Politics From a Distance

As America continues to rejoice in election of Barack Obama -- while gay Californians lament the passing of Prop. 8 -- overseas, political activists look on from a distance. Zachery Scott has watched the drama following Election Day unfold as he serves in the Peace Corps in Mozambique.

GayWatch India

Big, bold and beguiling, India rarely fails to transform visitors with its sheer onslaught of sensory stimuli.  

Op-ed: The Mythical Big Black Man Kills Romance Abroad

There's one racist question that black men seem incapable of escaping at home, but especially abroad.

Artist Spotlight Steve MacIsaac

Steve MacIsaac creates comics that explore contemporary gay culture, identity, and sexuality.

Peace Corps Recognizes, Respects Same-Sex Couples

In a historic policy shift, the government-funded volunteer service organization will now consider committed same-sex couples married, offering joint placements, a benefit previously only available to opposite-sex spouses.

Lost in Translation

What's not gay about girl-on-girl comic book love? In Japan, everything. Caroline Ryder explores the elusive world of lesbian manga.

How a Pro-LGBTQ+ Rights Armband Became World Cup Drama in Qatar

The "OneLove" armband was supposed to show solidarity for LGBTQ+ people as Qatar criminalizes homosexuality.

Acclaimed Musician John Grant Turns His Addictions Into Art

The out Brit Award nominee gets candid with The Advocate as the release of his third album nears.

Outrageous! – The Tribeca Film Festival Wrap-up 2009

Lower Manhattan's famed film festival welcomed campy, innovative, and thoughtful films alike.

Olympics: Who Can Force Russia to Change Its Ways?

LGBT athletes will soon compete for their shot at the Olympic squad, but they still aren't sure whether they will be safe in Sochi. Can anything be done?