From Stigma to Pride: Charles Silverstein’s Legacy
by hanz enyeart Charles Silverstein challenged an entire medical establishment at a time when being openly gay could destroy your career. His courage, intellect and compassion helped save countless lives by affirming that being gay is not an illness, but a natural variation of human sexuality. 1972. A graduate psychology student at Rutgers University, Silverstein […]
When to Have Sex?
by michael kimmel This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients/readers who find themselves entering the dating world. This letter is typical: Dear Michael: I’m looking for a boyfriend, but not too seriously. I enjoy great sex a lot of the time and meet most of these guys online. I […]
Yoga, Sex and Anxiety
With millions of people rolling out their mats, research shows yoga isn’t just hype—it’s a path to calm, confidence and maybe even better chemistry in the bedroom by Michael Kimmel In the United States, about 36 million adults regularly practice yoga. About 1 in 3 Americans have tried yoga at least once. Exercise trends come […]
Touchdowns, Tailgates and 25 Years of Pride
San Diego will host Gay Bowl 25 with 120 teams, big parties and the ultimate LGBTQ+ sports celebration by scott leonard Back in 2002, a handful of LGBTQ+ flag football teams came together for something simple: the chance to play the sport they love, unapologetically. That first Gay Bowl was scrappy, small and community-driven, but […]
How to Be More Popular: 13 Habits to Boost Your Social Appeal
by michael kimmel There are hundreds of books and videos on how to be popular. In this column, I’d like to talk about some of the personality characteristics I’ve noticed over the years in clients, friends and colleagues who were particularly loved and cherished. If you’re feeling lonely or unloved, consider these suggestions: 1. Appreciation […]
THE ANTI-GAY CAMPAIGN THAT WAS ACTUALLY JUST PORN – TAKE A GUESS WHERE IT HAPPENED
by hanz enyeart Having failed to find evidence of Communist ties in local civil-rights organizations, the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, an ultra-conservative coalition led by Sen. Charley Johns, knew they were in jeopardy of losing their funding. To stay afloat, they’d have to pivot their witch hunt to a new target, and quickly. One of […]
My First Pride: In a City of Strangers, A Parade of Possibility Brought Me Home
by michael kimmel San Diego’s annual Pride Parade began in 1974, when a small group of gays and lesbians paraded without a permit — marching on sidewalks and stopping for red lights to avoid confrontation with the police department. Activists Jess Jessop and Tom Homann had gone to police headquarters to request a permit, but […]
Glenn Burke and The Gay High Five
by hanz enyeart In honor of the Major League Baseball season kicking off this month, we bring you the uncanny queer origin of one of the world’s most ubiquitous hand gestures. It’s the last day of the 1977 Major League Baseball season. In the sixth inning, leftfielder Dusty Baker sets a new record as […]
EDUCATE YOURSELF, AND BRING A FRIEND!
by lisa lipsey The RAGE Monthly — alongside the California State Library and the Stop the Hate Campaign — is proud to support local efforts to educate our community and our allies about how they can help stop hate. (Or if you prefer, to educate us on how we can spread more love!) The harsh […]
¡EDÚQUESE Y TRAIGA A UN AMIGX!
RAGE Monthly, junto con la Biblioteca Estatal de California y la campaña Stop the Hate, se enorgullece de apoyar los esfuerzos locales para educar a nuestra comunidad y a nuestros aliados sobre cómo pueden ayudar a detener el odio. (¡O si lo prefieres, para educarnos sobre cómo podemos difundir más amor!) La dura realidad es […]