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Gay aging is complicated. Madonna is showing us the way
Music

Gay aging is complicated. Madonna is showing us the way

“Confessions II” is the Queen of Pop’s latest middle finger to people who think her age makes her irrelevant. Queer people should take notes

By Russ Martin
Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ tour taught me things I didn’t even know I could know
Consumed

Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ tour taught me things I didn’t even know I could know

After years of pining, I finally went to the Catalan superstar’s concert. I wasn’t ready for what it did to me

By KC Hoard
Loving my partner is easy. Finding the courage to stay feels harder
Love Like Mine

Loving my partner is easy. Finding the courage to stay feels harder

Our decade together has helped me see myself as capable of change, rather than as always looking for a way out

By Zena Sharman
The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back
Religion

The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back

As a trans woman, I’ve returned to the church on my own terms; I’m working with others to tear down the barriers that drive difference away

By Charlotte Sheasby
Opening up about being non-binary helped my family see gender differently
Love Like Mine

Opening up about being non-binary helped my family see gender differently

While they might not fully understand my transness, our conversations about gender bring us closer

By Jake Hall
‘Survivor’ helped me climb a volcano
Consumed

‘Survivor’ helped me climb a volcano

Instead of training for a gruelling day-long hike, I listened to podcasts about my favourite TV show. It paid off

By KC Hoard
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I came out to my dad to protect my queer sibling
Love Like Mine

I came out to my dad to protect my queer sibling

As kids, my sibling took heat because I was sporty and they were nerdy. When we grew up, I did everything I could to keep them safe

By Emory Oakley
Robyn made me dump my toxic ex-boyfriend
Consumed

Robyn made me dump my toxic ex-boyfriend

The Swedish pop star is known for gay anthems like “Dancing on My Own” and “Sexistential.” Her “Honey” album saved me and my best friend from a pair of doomed relationships

By KC Hoard
Society told me to hate my body. I choose to embrace it instead
Love Like Mine

Society told me to hate my body. I choose to embrace it instead

As I prepare for bottom surgery, I’m returning to the people who have stood by me from the beginning—and myself

By Victoria Hincapie Gomez
Halsey’s ‘Badlands’ soundtracked the rise and fall of my oldest friendship
Consumed

Halsey’s ‘Badlands’ soundtracked the rise and fall of my oldest friendship

The pop star’s first album let us escape from the suburbs. After a falling out, it brought us back together

By KC Hoard
Six of my exes are dating each other, so I’m moving to Europe
Dating

Six of my exes are dating each other, so I’m moving to Europe

I’m sick of being ignored by the same Toronto-famous art hoes, twunks, circuit gays and daddies on Grindr

By Ben ED
As a trans therapist, my trans clients teach me how to build a better future
Identity

As a trans therapist, my trans clients teach me how to build a better future

I share my client’s fears and struggles; they help me as much as I help them

By Leigh Hendrix
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When I realized I was ace, I thought love wasn’t in the stars. I was so wrong
Love Like Mine

When I realized I was ace, I thought love wasn’t in the stars. I was so wrong

Romantic feelings come much later. First, I must fall in love platonically

By Magan Carty
In the closet, I lost my voice. Queen gave it back to me
Consumed

In the closet, I lost my voice. Queen gave it back to me

As a kid, I felt I had to tamp myself down. Freddie Mercury proved I didn’t have to

By KC Hoard
I was married to my work—until I met him
Love Like Mine

I was married to my work—until I met him

I could only find purpose in my job. It took meeting a special man to pull me out of this cycle

By Kyle Elliott
My mother is pounding on my closet door. I don’t want to answer
Love Like Mine

My mother is pounding on my closet door. I don’t want to answer

I’m left to wonder: ¿Cómo se dice, ‘Mom, I’m queer’ en español?

By Cynthia Jimenez
Richard Linklater showed me how to love
Consumed

Richard Linklater showed me how to love

During a honeymoon phase with a new partner, I clung to Linklater’s “Before” trilogy. His new film, “Blue Moon,” helped me carve a new path forward

By KC Hoard
I had a threesome with my monogamous partner, and it couldn’t have been better
Love Like Mine

I had a threesome with my monogamous partner, and it couldn’t have been better

There’s more than one route into opening a relationship—waiting for the perfect moment is a good way to start

By Denys Johnson
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