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People’s Agonizing Experiences With Monkeypox

“It felt like someone shoved a corkscrew with spikes up my ass and mercilessly kept twisting,” River Mitchell, a 30-year-old OnlyFans creator from Texas, remembers of their agonizing 21 days with monkeypox. “The pain was excruciating, I’ll never forget it. There were days that I would just lay on the floor sobbing.”  Mitchell suspects he…

The Fantasy Exchange Part Four – Lessons in Submission by Venus O’Hara

Being a good teacher means knowing your speciality subject very well indeed. You must also know how to present a topic clearly to an individual or a group so that they understand and learn something new. My passion for teaching went far beyond the classroom; I also loved playing the teacher in an intimate role-playing…

Ask a Doctor: Gender & Sexual Expansiveness

Enjoy our interview with certified sex therapist, Casey Tanner, who discusses readers’ questions about gender and sexual expansiveness. Q: Where can I find queer-positive, LGBTQ+ porn? It is certainly more difficult to find queer porn that doesn’t feel tokenizing or made for the male gaze. I find that the best, most ethical queer porn—or really…

What’s Wrong with The Term “Same-Sex Couples”?

As we as a society start to have a broadened understanding of gender identity and inclusivity, we’re noticing the ways our language can exclude or even harm certain people.  Up until recently, the term “same-sex couple” was considered the default to refer to any romantic and/or sexual dynamic that isn’t heterosexual. Same-sex is taken from…

The Heroes of Pride and the LGBTQ+ Folks Who Represent Us

Through millennia of forced silence, the LGBTQ community has persisted – and with more of us holding positions of power now than at any other time in history, our communal voice is louder than ever. The history of pride is still in the making. Some people started it, for generations to come. These eight heroes…

Everything You Need to Know About Gender, Sexuality and PRIDE—Dr. Zhana Q&A

Hi everyone, it’s Dr. Zhana! It’s time to answer your questions about sexual orientation and LGBTQ-related topics for Pride Month. I got some really good questions and I’m really excited to answer them. Q: I know gender is not binary, but is sex binary? All right, let’s start with the basics. Gender is more about…

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Lesbian Vibrators for Lustful Lovers

You’re probably wondering what a lesbian vibrator actually is. And rightly so! How does it differ from any other pleasure product for vulva-owners?  Well, there are several different toys available that are perfect for lesbian partners and lovers. And we’re not just talking about strap-ons and double-ended dildos! Sure, those are quite a treat for…

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An Athlete’s Confession – A Gay Erotica Finalist Story

As an athlete, I learned early the importance of keeping your body tuned and maintained. The sports chiropractor and I were on a regular schedule to keep my body inline. Over the years, I continued looking for a regular massage therapist that would support my flexibility and my needs to be fit. I lamented losing…

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Pressure – A Gay Erotica Finalist Story

“You know that’s not my thing, Phillip.” He said, shifting forward, hands planted either side of his thighs. “But thanks,” he chuckled.   The towel over his lap folded forward, teasing exposure. He made no effort to adjust it.  “I suppose other guys have asked you the same thing,” I said, returning the chuckle and covering…

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Bartender – A Gay Erotica Finalist Story

While bartending one evening, HE walks in. You know the type. The confident, intimidating alpha male that demands the room acknowledges his presence. His slate eyes indicate he is secretive, the way he dresses indicates discretion, but that smile, well that smile indicates he wants me, which makes me nervous. Nervous and hard with desire,…

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Have You Read our Gay Erotica Winning Stories? Meet the Finalists

What better way to get your sexual juices flowing than by writing out your wildest fantasy? Well, that’s exactly what LELO wanted our readers to do. We hosted a gay erotica contest to showcase what’s been cooking in your minds while we’ve had so much time to ourselves, and boy, the entries did not disappoint.…

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Four Black Walls – A Gay Erotica Winning Story

The olive-toned skin glistened with a light sheen of sweat and was stretched taut over lean muscles. There was a light dusting of dark hair that covered the chest, arms and legs. Those perfectly sculpted limbs, in his opinion, quaked with anticipation. He hummed softly, the sound loud in the otherwise silent room. The body…

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LELO’s First Ever GAY Erotica Contest—Prizes & More!

*This contest is open to everyone, however, the submissions must be gay male themed. After we wrapped up our Virtual Pride Month celebrations and our “Dear Younger Queer Self ” contest, we realized that our gay male erotica category should use some beefing up to better represent our diversity. That’s where you beefcakes come in!…

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Introducing Our “Dear Younger Queer Self” Contest Winners

There’s no how-to guide, no roadmap, no detailed manual. Everyone’s journey through discovering their sexuality looks a little bit different, but sharing our knowledge can help those who are starting their journey, especially when it comes to coming out (to themselves and their loved ones).  To commemorate the power of community despite not being able…

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The Most Common Issues Faced by Gay Couples – Guest Post by Michael Moran

As an openly gay therapist who specializes at the intersection of couples and sex therapy,  a large number of the clients I see are also gay. And one of the dynamics I often bump up against with these clients in particular is the gap between sexual and relational compatibility . Meaning that while a person…

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What Coming Out Should Look Like

There are a lot of questions that arise before thinking about coming out (a metaphor used by the LGBTQ+ community referring to revealing your sexual identity) to your friends, family, workplace, etc. How do I tell them? When? What will they say? Is it even worth it?  It’s important to weigh the pros and cons…

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A Safe Sex Guide for LGBTQ Folks

Sexual relationships and intimacy are complicated. And when identity and sexual politics gets thrown into the mix, this can create an even more complex situation. Being communicative about a range of issues including sexual limits, identity politics, your STI and HIV status, and more can help create a safer and better sexual experience for all…

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Why is a More Inclusive Discourse About Sexual Education So Important?

Remember in school, when your trigonometry teacher would threaten you with, “Pay attention! You’re going to need this one day…”? Most of us never ended up dreading the day in our adult lives when trigonometry would pop out from behind some tree that was perfectly perpendicular to the ground. In fact, the only knowledge from…

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