An African Gay Man – Coming Out & Coming Of Age
Many people ask me why I am always so “alive”. Well, if you know my history then you would understand.
Gay marriage in America – a win for all
Gay marriage is now allowed in all states of America. Find out why this is not only a victory for America, but for…
Feminine Gays: The Strongest of the Bunch
Feminine gays are often treated badly by both straight and gay people. This article proposes that feminine gays (fems) are more of a…
The Church and Homosexuality: Is the condemnation just?
Does the Bible really say that being gay is wrong, or has the church pulled out wordings that incorrectly appear to be against…
Being Gay is Not a Choice: Understanding Sexual Orientation
Doesn’t society get tired though? Throughout the ages, an annoyingmantra has been preached and forcibly enforced onto our heads that being gay is…
Finding love in Durban: A losing battle
Durban is a wonderful city situated in KwaZulu Natal. One has to love the warm but erratic weather and the cool beautiful beaches.…
Interrogating the Gay Identity: What it Means to Be Gay
Like many minority groups in South Africa, the LGBT community continues to be subject to discrimination and marginalization, perhaps even to a greater…
7 Realities of Gay Sex: it is not like porn
Before I knew the realities of love and sex, all I had to go on was porn. While never addicted, it shaped unrealistic…
The difficulty of finding love in a gay life
As gay people, we are all at different stages of coming out & acceptance. This makes finding love difficult, as many guys are…
Gay dating: Things not to do on a date
Gay dating is not easy. It is hard to find the right guys out there. We all read about things that we should…
Coming out as gay – better late than never
Sometimes, coming out can take many years. This is a story of a man who has spent over a decade coming out to…
When Coming Out Goes Right: Austin’s Family Story
Coming out as gay is never easy, even if you are fairly certain that your family will be completely accepting. Here is a…
Parker Comes Out as Gay to His Parents
A coming out as gay letter by Parker, with the response from his parents. Luckily his parents were both very supportive, without making…
Coming out as gay: A Gay Teen’s Journey to Self-Acceptance
My coming out story begins in 2011, when I was in 7th grade. Being a middle schooler, who is going to turn 13,…
6 Life-Changing Resolutions That Add Real Value to Your Life
Tired of empty promises? These 6 resolutions that add value to your life focus on authenticity, growth, and real connection—no calendar required. Start…
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