The Lens

Lesli Margherita Knows the Surefire Way to Combat Social Media Haters

Lesli Margherita is a lot of things. She is an Olivier Award winner, a Broadway belter, an actor, a Star…

5 years ago

All That Glitters: Matthew Mitcham

Olympic gold represents the pinnacle of human accomplishment. To snag the top prize, you must possess strength, dexterity, and precision.…

5 years ago

The Thong Remains the Same

Breeders had the Sears catalogue. Gays had International Male. Hence, we have just explained the reason why we live in…

5 years ago

Is ‘Gay’ Passé? Ask Montreal’s Village People

Labels can be hurtful, but they can also be a signpost, a beacon, or a source of inclusion. For ages,…

5 years ago

The Doctor Is In (Our Fantasies)

It’s both the ultimate embarrassment and the beginning of every gay porno: you arrive for your annual exam, learn that…

5 years ago

Wake Up to a Gay Dream Team on Xmas Morning

Here’s the T: Christmas is queer. The holiday season is full of singing, obligations, and an aging bear dressed all…

5 years ago

Empower State of Mind: Inside the NYC Queer Scene

In the darkest days of the past year, community has felt like nothing but a brilliant memory. Gathering and cavorting…

5 years ago

Romance Is In – Take It from Grindr

Tragedy breeds ingenuity. Since the advent of HIV/AIDS, the queer community has led the world in sexual education, transparency and…

5 years ago

Still Mighty After All These Years

The year is 1993. Queer and questioning individuals are subjected to barbaric indoctrination that takes the form of ridicule, harassment…

5 years ago

Rainbow Lifeguard Tower Burned Down to Nothing

The one and only rainbow painted lifeguard tower was burnt to the ground in Long Beach, California last night. Painted…

5 years ago