5 fabulous Chicago summer festivals perfect for gay travelers
Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, attracted a record 54.1 million tourists last year, thanks in part to its vibrant summer festival calendar. The epic Chicago Gay Pride is of course on every LGBTQs’ radar, this…
Ready For Vacation? Here Are 6 Gay-Friendly US Destinations
Summer is almost upon us, and with warm weather beckoning, it’s time to start planning the most anticipated event of the year – summer vacation. For those looking to stay in the US…
A Newbie To Nudity? My First Visit To INNdulge Palm Springs, A Clothing Optional Resort
I’m not a Palm Springs newbie–far from it. My friends and I take at least one annual group vacation to Palm Springs to enjoy a long weekend of sun, fun, and frolic—generally from…
2017 Summer Travel: LGBT travelers rave about riding the rails
There was a time when travel was romantic; those about to embark on a trip often donned their best clothing while service providers pulled out all the stops with freshly prepared meals, cocktails…
West Hollywood is Los Angeles’s Shabby Chic Neighborhood
Liberal, stylish and at times hedonistic, West Hollywood is famous for its all-night entertainment, youthful culture, beautiful people and palm tree-lined streets with views of the iconic Hollywood sign.
Gay Bars Can be Mind-Bogglingly Racist
Last weekend, Rebar went from being one of New York City’s most promising new gay clubs to a glaring personification of the lack of intersectionality that exists within broader gay culture. When the…
Allure of a Palm Springs mid-century
Tourists come from all over the world to gaze at the distinctive midcentury modern architecture, historical monuments, and the former homes of movie stars in Palm Springs. But what about a driving tour…
Las Vegas ranks high with LGBT travelers
According to the 2016 LGBT Tourism & Hospitality report published by Community Marketing & Insights (CMI), Las Vegas was one of the top U.S. destinations for LGBT travelers last year. The report, now…
Britney Spears's Las Vegas residency is coming to an end
Britney Spears’s Piece of Me Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood is set to end, with her publicist confirming a date for the final show. Spears’s publicist Jeff Raymond confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter the show…
Botox for Buttholes: Yes, It’s a Thing
On this week’s Sex Lives, Brian J. Moylan reports from the wild world of cosmetic procedures for male nether regions, starting with the time he used cryotherapy to freeze his penis. (The shrinkage…