Got MILK?
An interview with Morgan “Goodboy” and Steph “Bounce” of Milk Milk, a once a month, pop up, queer/lesbian dance party that takes place at locations throughout Los Angeles. BY ROXIE PERKINS How long...
View ArticleFolsom Street Fair
Sunday, September 24 in San Francisco: 400,000 fetish enthusiasts spread out over 13 city blocks. BY VICTOR MELAMED Bigger IS better at this “only in San Francisco” event! With 400,000 fetish...
View ArticleFind Your PASSION
Contemplating a career change? Check out this workshop in Palm Springs. BY JAY ZALTZMAN I’ve always felt lucky that I get to do what I love, but over the years, I’ve met a lot of people who aren’t...
View ArticleExhibit Aa
Aaron Valenzuela’s personal, intimate and revealing visual essay. Spanning over 10 years of work, Exhibit Aa: A Visual/Essay is an artist book created and written by Aaron Valenzuela featuring art,...
View ArticleThe Color Of Kink
Take a minority (say, for instance, gay blacks in San Francisco) and cross section it with another (alternative sex scene people) and well—you get an even bigger minority. BY BRONTEZ PURNELL My first...
View ArticleYoga For Life [cover interview]
Thomas Harris on moments of clarity, windows of opportunity and how yoga became an integral part of his recovery. BY AUGUSTUS BRITTON | PHOTO BY DUSTI CUNNINGHAM Thomas Harris, a yoga teacher...
View ArticleTo 3 Or Not To Three
If You’re Thinking Of “Adopting” Seek Knowledge From Leather Mentors And Navigate These Waters Safely. BY SEAN WOLF GALUSZKA They bought me a vacuum cleaner for Christmas. I said I loved it. I said I...
View ArticleThe Passing Of An Icon
Marriage equality pioneer Edith “Edie” Windsor dies, age 88. BY ORLY LYONNE Gay rights pioneer Edith Windsor, whose lawsuit against the federal government helped pave the way for same-sex marriage...
View ArticlePalm Springs Pride
Missing Persons The free pride festival takes place next month on November 3-5, featuring Missing Persons, The Gand Band, GayC/DC, Mama Tits and others. BY VICTOR MELAMED The organizers of Greater...
View ArticleMars Creations
An interview with owner and artist Marsha Robinson of Mars Creations in Palm Springs. BY ROXIE PERKINS Tell us about yourself. My name’s Marsha Robinson, I own Mars Creations and I’m an artist and a...
View ArticleLocali West Hollywood
Healthy, fresh and ready-made food in a friendly, quick-service environment. BY VICTOR MELAMED If 7-Eleven and Whole Foods had a love child, Locali would be it. We make eating healthy convenient....
View ArticleThe Halal Guys
Now open in West Hollywood. Get your gyro on! BY ORLY LYONNE From humble beginnings as a New York city hot dog cart to a world-renowned international restaurant chain, The Halal Guys has finally made...
View ArticlePushing The Envelope
Bad Dragon’s body safe, unique fantasy toys are made by good people with positivity towards their clients’ wants and needs as individuals. BY VICTOR MELAMED Bad Dragon came about when our CEO, who was...
View ArticleAngels Of Bread
Showcasing the gay latino political and sexual experience through provocative imagery, Leo Herrera helps fuel the resistance against racism and homophobia. BY VICTOR MELAMED Imagine the “Angels of...
View ArticleSmart Health LA
Providing culturally sensitive, high quality primary care to the LGBTQ community, regardless of ability to pay. BY SEAN GALUSZKA Smart Health LA held a star-studded gala on September 26th with a lot...
View ArticlePride Recovery LA
PHOTO BY PAULO MURILLO Now open in West Hollywood, serving the LGBT community. BY PAULO MURILLO The City of West Hollywood has a new treatment center that specializes on the needs of LGBTQ people who...
View ArticleHeartthrobs & Hounds
Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz’s 2018 calendar benefits pet rescue groups. What happens when you pair the cutest pups on earth—who just happen to be in need of forever homes—with beautiful, hunky...
View ArticleHankey’s Toys
“Helping people spice up their sex lives for years to cum…” An interview with the one and only Mr. Hankey. BY ORLY LYONNE When was Hankey’s Toys established? Hankey’s Toys was established in October,...
View ArticleReversing Gender Roles
Campaign showing clothed women and nude men—a statement about how women are often presented as disembodied sex objects in clothing ads. Women’s clothing brand Suistudio USA has a series of ads that...
View ArticleCuties Coffee
An LGBTQ-owned & operated espresso bar in Los Angeles, with community events. BY ROXIE PERKINS “Cuties Coffee Bar,” a queer cafe in Los Angeles founded by Iris Bainum-Houle and Virginia Bauman...
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