Tag "Heteronormativity"

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Queer Twitter reacts to Tweet about Gay Men and Heteronormativity

On April 4, a Twitter netizen who goes by the handle @BoNgAnI45481479 tweeted his exasperation over the type of men he dates. “I want a bottom that knows that he’s

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IN HIS ARMS

I met Hank when I was younger and I was coming into an acceptance of myself. I went head first into exploring my sexuality; meeting some vile men and the

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A GAY MAN IS A MAN

So I was out with these guys. One of them was something I call a non-homophobic non ally. That is, he is not hateful towards the LGBT but is mostly

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DISMANTLING THE ARGUMENT OF “AGAINST NATURE”

The basic conclusion of the argument of “against nature” — as thrown around by Anti-LGBTIQ+ proponents — is that non-heterosexual orientations are not natural. Allow me to reiterate that this

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UP AND DOWN MEMORY LANE (Episode 10)

The other day, while going through my Facebook timeline, I happened on a post from NoStrings; it was asking about the things we did or still do to pass for

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That Piece About Queer Feminists Wanting to Eliminate Masculinity

Originally published on cypheravenue.com “Right now the Black gay community is teaching Black gay men how to be better women.” I made this statement a couple of days ago on

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JAMES’ JOURNAL (Entry 45)

August 8 Something came to my notice a few days back. Two straight girls can kiss each other, grind against each other in the clubs, hold hands on the road

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Let’s Discuss…About Genders And Gay Sex Roles

Tops are men. Bottoms are women. Tops are masculine. Bottoms are effeminate. Tops are dominant. Bottoms are submissive. Tops are strong and steady as a rock. Bottoms are soft and

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10 REASONS WHY YOU CANNOT SAY “STRAIGHT-ACTING”

1. You are not straight. 2. You suggest there is a set way straight guys act. 3. You suggest there is a set way gay guys act. 4. You know