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4.6KOscar Bonifacino Steps Into The Ring With Pride And Purpose
Winning your first professional fight with a second-round technical knockout is one way to make a name for yourself. Grabbing the microphone moments later to announce you’re a proud gay man is how you make history. That’s exactly what Oscar Bonifacino did in February, right in the centre of the ring in his hometown of...
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7.3KThis Ex-Gay Fitness Coach Just Found A New Religion On OnlyFans
Mark Turnipseed’s latest transformation is as eyebrow-raising as it is headline-worthy. The 38-year-old wellness coach, father of two, and former evangelical “man of God” has swapped sermons for sex work, re-emerging online as “Ryan Regency,” a self-described “bi bottom jock” on OnlyFans. From coming out to conversion… and back again. Turnipseed’s story first made waves...
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4.9KConversion Therapy Is Resurging And Survivors Are Fighting Back
The resurgence of conversion therapy is quiet, but it’s happening. For Andrew Pledger, it began in a room that smelled of trapped sweat, on a peeling black couch. He had gone seeking help. He was a student at a private evangelical university, depressed and tormented by bullying over who he was. What happened next is...
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4.8KThis Gay Veteran And Firefighter Is Taking Aim At A US Congress Seat
A new candidate has just entered the political arena, and his résumé is one for the books. Chris Gallant, an army veteran and volunteer firefighter, has announced his campaign for a congressional seat in New York, hoping to win the spot for the Democrats. He is challenging the two-term Republican incumbent, Representative Nick LaLota, for...
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3.1KVandals Targeted This Church With Hate, And The Community Fought Back With Art
Last week, vandals tried to shame an inclusive congregation in Austin, Texas by ripping down its Progress Pride flag and spray-painting “Pride was the 1st sin” across the front door. Within half a day, worshippers and neighbours turned the slur into a double-rainbow welcome that now greets every passer-by. A swift and colourful response. Volunteers...
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4.5KJimmy Bartel Has A Theory On Why No Male AFL Player Has Come Out Yet
Former AFL champion Jimmy Bartel has weighed in on one of the biggest questions in modern footy, offering a sharp perspective on why a male player is yet to come out publicly. Speaking on the A Life Of Greatness podcast, the straight ally gave a reason that has less to do with the team and...
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4.6KDaniel Radcliffe Turns “Miracle Workers” Into A Queer Cowboy Fantasy
Most actors who strike it rich as a child star either fade away or desperately try to prove their serious acting chops. Daniel Radcliffe, however, seems to have realised he has enough money to do whatever he wants. And what he wants is to be as weird as possible. Aaaaa I have finished 2 seasons...
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4.8KSame-Sex Church Weddings Are Only A Matter Of Time, Says First Female Archbishop Of Wales
The new Archbishop Of Wales, The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, has spoken about the decades she spent hiding her relationship while rising through the Anglican Church. In a recent interview, she stated that she believes marriage equality within the church is a matter of when, not if. Her appointment is a major milestone. Vann is...
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3.3KOpinion: How New Media Sells Us – And Gus Kenworthy – Short
If you are reading this, it’ll be in the print or digital edition of DNA #307 or on our website, which you may be reading through your phone or on your desktop device. And although social media may have led you to this story, you won’t be reading it on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X or...
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2.6KSam Williams Makes Christian-And-Bi-Inclusive Funny – Watch The Video
Growing up, comedian Sam Williams learned a hard lesson early on. In his small, traditional UK town, being different wasn’t an option. For a kid quietly realising he was attracted to both boys and girls, the world felt hostile. “I learned quickly that the worst thing you could ever be was a queer bloke stumbling...
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3.6KSwiss Advocate Michael Pereira Claims Mr Gay Europe 2025 Crown In Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s rainbow-soaked canals saw another triumph when Switzerland’s Michael Pereira lifted the Mr Gay Europe 2025 title during Pride Amsterdam’s closing festivities. Twelve finalists, each chosen in their home countries, checked in at the Mövenpick Hotel and spent four packed days proving why their voices matter. Four days of challenges and camaraderie. The programme mixed...
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2.4KTom Holland Swings In A Comic-Accurate Suit For “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”
Spider-Man is the most popular superhero among gays, and his latest look will only deepen that love affair. There are many reasons why Spider-Man is arguably the most popular superhero among gay men – the body-hugging suit, the witty comebacks, the perpetual underdog status. It means we pay close attention when his look gets an update....
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5.3KHe Was A Porn Actor And Is HIV Positive. Now He’s A Government Minister
Colombia has a new Equality Minister, Juan Carlos Florián, and his résumé is unlike any other in government. His appointment has ignited a national conversation, placing a political scientist and long-time human rights advocate at the head of a department designed to support vulnerable communities. He also happens to be a former sex worker and...
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3.5KOvercompensating Season 2 Buzz: Will Benny’s Closet Stay Shut?
What made season 1 a streaming crush. Overcompensating landed on Amazon Prime Video earlier this year and immediately felt like the most chaotic uni hook-up you have ever had. Creator/star Benito Skinner plays Benny, a college footballer who spikes his insecurities with beer, bravado, and the stubborn idea that he can pass as straight. The...
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5.0KHot Takes: Giacomo Recchia, Danny Boy And David Bravo
Giacomo Recchia knows how to follow his own advice. In a recent post, the model wore a pair of sky-blue shorts from a brand called Yeah I Workout, whose motto includes getting laid. Pulled down just so, the shorts perfectly frame a physique that backs up the brand’s confidence. When Giacomo captioned the photo with...
