Gay Life

Just like that, with the bang of a gavel, the U.S. Court of Appeals rules California's controversial ballot initiative Proposition 8 unconstitutional. Actually, although the ruling seems swift, the tug of war over gay marriage in the Golden State has been in process for many years and may not be over. Read more...

Ever wonder why that one gay friend can't seem to cooperate when the group gets together? You're trying to order and he's being the complicated order? A recent study suggests that his ego and his refusal to go along with the group may be a result of too much testosterone. Read more...

Relationships aren't on everyone's radar. And even if they are, many guys stay open to hooking up on the path to whatever they are looking for. Meeting guys for random fun can be a wonderful thing or a complete disaster depending on what you do before, during and after hooking up. Read more...

There's a new risk of cancer in men from a virus mostly associated with women. HPV is a growing concern for gay men and can lead to anal cancer. New research suggests that what's being called oral HPV can lead to higher risks of throat, neck and head cancers as well. Here's what you should know about oral HPV prevention.

New research suggests that there's more to what you see than you think. Good memory or bad, your ability to recognize a face in a crowd has something to do with who you are (for instance, left-brained or right-brained), but more so where you've been. Read more...

You're out!

These are dreaded words in most social circles and group environments, but for the gay loner or shy guy sometimes that's exactly where they want to be.

Our lives are becoming increasingly social, where even a trip to the grocery store warrants a status update. Much of our gay lives are defined by social scenes: prides, parties, dating sites, hobby groups, etc. Group implies just that—more than one.

So what of the gay guy, the shy one, the loner, that prefers small groups over mass hysteria? Are they outcasts, social morons or freaks? Or are are they as happy as can be? Read more...

I'd like to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a tribute to one of his closest confidants, Bayard Rustin.

In 1937, at the age of 25, Bayard Rustin—an openly gay man—started training at the American Friends Service Committee. By 1963 he was one of the most important figures in African-American and glbt history.

Bayard Rustin was recruited by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington where King gave his famed "I Have A Dream" speech. Both King and Rustin saw an injustice in this country and the world and worked in peace to create change.

On this MLK Day, I think back to the contributions these great men made for me, my family, and this country; and the brevity of Mr. Rustin, who served with our greatest leader at a time when being an openly gay man was met with the same hostility as being a person of color.

The magnitude of injustices in the world can be overwhelming, and our individual contributions can often seem insignificant. But like us, Dr. King and Mr. Rustin had no special powers or abilities. They had dreams and an undying commitment to creating change. They then used their strengths of speech and mobilization toward a common cause, efforts that we will forever be greatful for.

More about Dr. King's colleague and friend Bayard Rustin after the jump.

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When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Is it crystal clear with things you wish you could change and fuzzy when it comes to good thoughts about your body?

A lot of gay men suffer from body image issues such as Body Dimorphic Disorder that spoil the way we see ourselves. But there is a remedy that just might make you the sexiest man alive.

It's almost the middle of January. Can you believe it?

The good news is 2012 is well under way. Your resolutions are written down (hopefully) and in process. The bad news: Science says only 12 percent of you will make it to the finish line.

But, you can defy the odds with four secrets to making your resolutions a reality.

Fear is all around us, especially as gay men. We fear coming out, then when we're out we fear being alone, losing family and friends, and a parade full of other phobias.

How do you get over fear?

Everything you need to know is in the ultimate fighting ring. New research shows how MMA fighters turn fear into confidence. You too can fight through fear in three moves.