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Unveiling the stealthy, steamy mystery of 'ninja lesbians'

Gays may have the bears and otters, but lesbians have ninjas in our ranks.

Lip Sync Battle Is a Ripoff of Drag Race, Says RuPaul

"Straight pop culture has liberally lifted things from gay culture as long as I can remember," the 55-year-old drag icon told Vulture.

Op-ed: The Latest Made-Up Phenomenon Is the 'Straight Homo'

If heterosexual celebrities want to cater to gay audiences to boost their bottom line, so be it. But let's not pretend it's more than it is.

Gay, But Not So Gay

In this piece written exclusively for The Advocate, Angelo Pezzote -- advice columnist and author of the new book Straight Acting: Gay Men, Masculinity and Finding True Love -- examines the gay community's obsession with the idea of being "straight-acting" and how destructive it is for gay relationships and one's psyche.

Bi and invisible

Celebrate the History of Queer Comics with No Straight Lines

Fantagraphics Books and award-winning cartoonist Justin Hall have produced a definitive collection of the greatest LGBT comics created over the last four decades.

It's Easy to Hate Straight, Cisgender People Now, But Don't

Cruely mocking hetero culture -- like the trend of "gender reveal parties" -- isn't getting us anywhere.

Op-ed: When Are We Getting Man on Man Pop Star Action?

Almost every young female musician flirts with bisexuality. Here's why the boys won't be following in their footsteps, at least anytime soon.

Op-ed: Answering Every Homophobic Question Parents Face

For same-sex parents, homophobia is often disguised as pseudo-concern. Here's how to fire back.

Sex Outside the Lines

Are you defined by who you sleep with? Accidentally gay, mostly straight, and other dissonant sexualities.

The Documentary Examining the History of LGBTQ+ Comics

The documentary No Straight Lines discusses the groundbreaking artists and comics in the '70s and '80s.

Cameron Esposito on Releasing a Comedic Memoir During a Pandemic

The out performer's new book, Save Yourself, is a quarantine must-read. 

Op-ed: Our Big Gay Wedding

A wedding doesn't need a label to be about love.

Carnal knowledge

In his new book, Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, psychotherapist Robert Weiss, MSW, explores why such a disproportionately high number of gay men engage in sexually compulsive behavior and how they can be helped.

Chelsea Guy

Chelsea Lately comedian Guy Branum cracks wise on his celebrity crushes, offensive gay humor, and the heavy responsibility of being Chelsea Handler's "staff homosexual."

Every Gay Person, Including Pete Buttigieg, Faces Obstacles

A Slate article posited that Pete Buttigieg might not be diverse enough as a presidential candidate. Gay people, including a former Advocate editor in chief, fumed.

Escape Queerantine With the Kinky Travel Show 'Submission Possible'

Madison Young, the "Queen of Kink," takes viewers on a sex-positive trip around the globe.

Homophobic ‘Karen’s’ Anti-Pride Rant Gets Shut Down On TikTok

 'Karen' called into the wrong person in this viral video.