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‘Are You Top Or Bottom?’ And Other Two-Way Stereotypes People Play

The world sees in binary. Everything is in twos. Good and evil. Rich and poor. Strong and weak. Gay and straight. Black and white. Male and female. Even the animals

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Their Eyes Are Watching Them

I’ve often wondered why affection between two females does not draw the same wrath that that between two males does. It is not a new thing to see two girls

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May The Kite And Eagle Perch

Written by Kambili Chimalu, and originally published on Bellanaija.com * A lot of gay Nigerians are increasingly stepping into the limelight to campaign for their rights as human beings deserving

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MY FEARS

FOREWORD: When I read this, my first emotion was surprise. Considering the person who sent it for publication, I could not believe the depth of vulnerability he showed himself capable

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She Asked: FREEDOM OR A SLIPPERY SLOPE TO MORE?

FOREWORD: My attention was brought to a recent Facebook post updated by a female, Eketi Ette. I read it, and I decided to share. Read and of course, let us

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IN THE COVER OF THE DARK

“Suck it! Suck it now!” He snarled the words at me, pulling me forward to him and attempting to shove me on my knees before the small, turgid penis sticking

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WHAT WE ARE GETTING WRONG IN THE “MGM” CONVERSATION

Definition: MGM (Married Gay Man) /em ’dƷi: em/ (derogatory) A closeted homosexual in a heterosexual marriage. Usually applied to males, but can also describe a lesbian or bisexual whose spouse

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OPEN LETTER TO MY SON

My dear adorable son, I love you very, very much. My love is without condition and I honestly hope that you’ll forever know that, no matter your age or how

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A Handy Flowchart To Make You Know If Your Friend-With-Benefits Is Boyfriend Material

Dating apps have revolutionized how gay men hook up. Gone are the days of dark, smokey bars and online chat rooms making small talk with strangers. These days, all it

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Those Hookup Abbreviations You Should Know (Just In Case You Didn’t Already)

If you ever log onto Grindr, SCRUFF or one of the dozens of other knock-offs only to feel like you’re lost in a sea of newfangled and, at times, completely