Tyler Trykowski
Five Queer People on What 'Femme' Means to Them
"Femme" practices can be as empowering for one queer person as they are alienating for another. We asked five queer femmes about the unique ways they approach their identities.
HIV Probably Won't Kill You, but Smoking Will
HIV-positive people smoke at more than twice the rate of the general population. Doctors say smoking now presents a greater risk to them than HIV itself.
Why Are So Many Americans Still Dying from HIV?
The numbers are still embarrassingly high, and reasons why are complicated.
Butt Play Could Keep the Doctor Away
More than ever before, men are waking up to the benefits of prostate massage. But experts say more research is needed to truly unleash the power of the prostate.
The Gay Porn Industry Is Still Super Racist
After calling out an awards ceremony for a "Best Ethnic Scene" category, a white porn star is juggling support and backlash.
I Went to the Happiness Museum and Now I'm Sad
The Happy Place is yet another "installation"-based entertainment experience, optimized for Instagram feeds. It did not make me very happy.
Where Was ‘Call Me by Your Name’ When I Was 17?
Of all the film's achievements, telling the story of a first queer love that isn't filled with shame or rejection may be its finest—and one I could have used during my own queer adolescence.
The Pilgrims Were Queer
Dig into the history and you'll see plenty of early American colonizers were super gay—and their compatriots had views of it that were complicated, to say the least.
How Cancer Affects Women's Sex Lives
Both cancer treatment and its aftereffects have huge ramifications on the sex lives of women—and those ramifications aren't discussed often enough.
How Gender Nonconforming People Approach Fashion
Clothes can be a way to cultivate a self and feel empowered in one's gender. But the fashion industry doesn't make it easy to find items as flattering as they are liberating.
Without LGBTQ People, Modern Music Wouldn't Exist
The author of 'David Bowie Made Me Gay: 100 Years of LGBT Music' tells us about the most surprising contributions queer people have made to music history.
An Oscar Nomination for Daniela Vega Would Make Trans Hollywood History
Her performance in 'A Fantastic Woman' is attracting incredible buzz. A nomination for the actress would represent a huge step forward for the Academy.