It was 2017 and I was standing in the sweltering summer heat on Halsted Street, watching the Chicago Pride Parade. I looked out at the Dykes on Bikes cruising down the parade route in their leather ...

What if straight people were asked how they knew they were straight? Sounds absurd, right? And yet, for many gay men, one of the most common responses to coming out isn’t immediate affirmation—it’s a ...

From an early age, many gay men are subtly conditioned to suppress parts of themselves. These messages aren't always overt. Instead, they can show up as subtle social cues, unspoken expectations, and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. I had a difficult time reading the gut-wrenching accounts from the parents of gay children who are part of the ...

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, My boyfriend is what a ‘90s rom-com writer would call “a very pretty ...

Helping raise queer kids isn’t the easiest thing these days, but it still comes with some very sweet moments. TikTok couple Christie and Gaby–best known for their series “Baby Gay University”—have ...