Tyler Trykowski
'Dragula' Is Loud, Weird, and Pisses on Heteronormativity
On the filthiest drag competition online, contestants chug blood and pummel one another in a thunderdome. And that, in a way, is the future of queer politics.
The Overwhelming Whiteness of Queer Women on Teen TV
Queer women on teen TV shows are, by and large, blindingly white. Though things are slowly changing, they're not changing fast enough.
'Saturday Church' Shines a Light on Growing Up Trans
'Saturday Church' uses the ball scene, magic realism, and bold musical numbers to plot one child's queer self-actualization.
More Women Need to Talk About Sex Addiction
A new memoir about one woman's journey of recovery aims to open the floodgates and end stigma.
The Future of Transgender Healthcare Is Online
Transgender patients often travel long distances and pay more for less-than-competent medical care. But as doctors embrace virtual treatment models, those problems may soon be obsolete.
When Toxic Masculinity Infects Our Queer Spaces, We All Lose
I made a meme about how annoying "masc" gay parties are. But the response it got said more about the gay community than my joke ever could.
Taking the Last Tour of Chicago’s Most Historic Gay Bathhouse
Before an estate sale, we checked out the trippy art, otherworldly cruising areas, and scraps of LGBTQ history inside Man's Country.
Instagays, Unfiltered
With thousands of followers, extravagant lifestyles and nonstop gym selfies, Instagays are easy to envy. But their rise marks a gay cultural shift, prompting big questions about what all those innocent snapshots might mean.
Choking Me During Sex Without Consent Is Assault
In my early 20s, aggressive sex became the norm in my world, and I was too afraid to speak up about it. Not anymore.
What I Learned on My Road Trip to Meet American Homophobia
I visited three anti-LGBTQ hate groups because I believed dialogue and contact could foster understanding. Now, I'm not so sure.
People Still Think It's OK for Businesses to Turn Away Gay Customers
It comes down to a core American belief in individual liberty—one that enables discrimination.
The Freedom and Beauty I Found Cruising for Sex
Throughout my life, I've found moments of serendipity, romance, and connection while cruising that will stay with me forever.