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Hollywood's boldest prosthetic moments: 10 actors who bared it all (sort of)

Hot stars with fake poles

At least they fulfilled some of our fantasies.

Queer Slam Poet of Color Pushes Boundaries in 'Don't Be Nice' Clip

Poet Timothy DuWhite excavates the intersections of being black, queer, and otherized. 

Kevin Spacey Called a 'Sexual Bully' in London Courtroom

The actor is accused of serial groping...and worse.

Sharing Online Accounts With Your Partner

A recent study shows that a majority of Internet users who are married or in committed relationships share passwords for one or more of their online accounts with their partners.

Kevin Spacey Acquitted on Sexual Assault Charges in London

The court returned the verdict on his 64th birthday.

What to Do When You're Asked to Butch It Up for Work

Partners in life and business, Jim Burba and Bob Hayes dealt with homophobia as openly gay cofounders of a hotel company. They tell us how they handle working with clients who want them to "play it straight."

It's Time to Take a Hard Look at How We Act in Gay-Only Spaces

Alcohol and testosterone can no longer be excuses for throwing consent and decorum out the window, writes Ernest Owens.

Interview with a vampire

David Moretti may be new at being out, but the star of Here network's latest romp The Lair already knows a thing or two about being a sex symbol.

Person of the Year: Melissa Etheridge

The Advocate's Person of the Year on 1995's battles, triumphs, and controversies

Op-Ed: Where'd You Get That Body From?

My ruminations on body issues, trans men, and penises of the gods.

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Queer Comics: Featuring 'Vexed Wisecracker'

Mike Van Waes offers a unique perspective on friendships, dating, and pride in this week's installment of his Vexed Wisecracker strip.

Niecy Nash, Jessica Betts, and the Great Queer Love Story of 2021

The Claws star took a leap of faith and married the woman she loves. Now they're telling the world about it while gracing The Advocate's cover.

The Purple Passions of Carl Corley

Carl Corley's work may now seem campy, but this author and artist was ahead of his time.

Op-ed: Reaching Out to Red State Parents

What parents of LGBT children need to know before they subject their kids to a world of pain.

How LGBTQ Couples Can Set Up a Valentine's Day Threesome

Sexpert Angel Rios offers advice to queer couples interested in a third.

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Is Ready for Pride, Honey

The star of Queer Eye on his first Pride parade, his favorite cocktail, and his obsession with Michelle Kwan. 

Bowen Yang shuts down claims that he 'mocked' Chappell Roan on 'SNL'

It's pretty wild to assume that Bowen Yang's Moo Deng sketch on Saturday Night Live was "mocking" Chappell Roan — and here's why.

Nominee Alito once supported antidiscrimination laws for gays

As an undergraduate at Princeton University, Samuel A. Alito Jr., Bush's latest pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, chaired a task force that recommended the decriminalization of sodomy and said discrimination against gays in hiring "should be forbidden."