Gay Promiscuity
One of the things that gay and bi men seem very divided about is gay promiscuity. As a culture we are far more open about sex than the norm. Yet, sometimes that openness gets out of balance. Sex like any … Continued
The Anatomy of a Crush
This month I’m writing about crushes. We’re talking about romantic crushes, not identity crushes based on admiration, or celebrity crushes based on a persona, or a role, someone has played. I am a guy who is very susceptible to crushes. … Continued
Staying Friends
We hear so much criticism of our community from without, and within, I thought it would be a nice change to talk about something that LGBT people do better than our heterosexual peers. While our breakups can be just as … Continued
What’s Your Relationship Style – Part 2
This is part 2 of my posts about relationship styles. I’ll share my experiences, as well as talk about how to handle the topic with your man. I’ve been in monogamous relationships, wildly open ones, and others in between. They … Continued
What’s Your Relationship Style?
I’m exploring relationship styles for the next two posts. It is one of the most important things for gay men to consider when they are looking at compatibility. We need to know what we want, and how to communicate it. … Continued
Finding Love in the Age of Grindr
This month I’m writing about finding a long-term relationship in a world where hookup apps are the norm. Not everyone is looking for a quick lay. Some men are bored with sex as sport, others are unsatisfied with the sex … Continued
The Gay Guy’s Guide to Bi Guys
This month we’re talking about bisexual men. I’m not bi, but, I’m not a “gold star” (a gay man who has never slept with a woman) either. Many gay men use that term as a badge of honour. I think … Continued
Dating, Partnering, and Your Family
So you’re out to your whole family. Everyone is dealing. Some people are handing it better than you thought they would. Others, not so much. Accepting you is one thing, accepting your relationship may be another. Seeing you with another … Continued
Do You Really Want to Know? Guest Post by Jim Joseph, Out and About Dad
Where do you start? What do you say? Should you bring props? I’m sorry, but telling your kids that you are gay is never easy. I’ve spoken to a lot of dads through the years, and the feeling is universal. … Continued