2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (549+ words) The word “degenerate” has, across centuries, faded in and out of fashion and from one use to another, but its latest vogue feels notable. Lately there’s a comic note, a habit of self-deprecation, a sense of toying with the stern…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (645+ words) “What’s your number?” has always been one of dating’s worst little trap doors. It sounds casual. It sounds adult. It sounds like two people having a mature conversation over drinks, possibly with one of them pretending not to care. Then…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (363+ words) The first day of Pride Month sent the hosts of The Charlie Kirk Show into a tailspin, with the two men warning that rainbow logos and a celebratory June are quietly steering America toward demographic collapse. “It’s a month that’s…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (503+ words) You could argue, and people have, that the top gay dating apps are now optimized for monetization and juicing engagement loops. Increasingly overrun with bots, they are at times even devoid of actual connection. As public backlash against popular queer…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (383+ words) The chief executive of gay dating app Grindr, who once-described himself as a conservative, has made his choice in the California governor’s race. Grindr CEO George Arison has endorsed moderate San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and has cut a check…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (445+ words) It’s not a love song — it’s a nightmare. Pop star Sara Bareilles was left horrified when she discovered a pile of dead animal bones hidden inside her quiet country home. The 46-year-old “Waitress” star took to Instagram Thursday to share…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (385+ words) Grindr Inc. unveiled a handful of new app features and shared more details around its premium subscription tier as part of a larger effort to integrate artificial intelligence across its LGBTQ dating platform. The premium plan unlocks access to new…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (625+ words) Fake news is now a problem in almost every country. But when it’s combined with an oppressive state known for its heavy-handed censorship and its antipathy toward LGBTQ+ rights, it can be dangerous. The southwestern city of Chengdu, in addition…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1128+ words) A federal court ruling has affirmed the free speech and religious rights of California teachers who want to tell parents about how their child is expressing gender identity at school, a victory for conservatives and parent-rights advocates that stands to…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (389+ words) “Heteroflexible” didn’t take long to go from niche label to casual reference. Over the past year, it’s crept out of dating apps and into regular conversation, and the numbers suggest it’s expanding faster than nearly any other sexual identity right…...