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The Nation's Leading LGBTQ+, Lifestyle, & Entertainment Site! Instinct's distinct voice has been a part of the gay community since 1997, and with the relaunch of Instinct Online in 2013, our daily presence is bigger and better than ever!

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 15/07/2026

Turns Out Calling a Gay Candidate a Predator Can Come With a Court Date #GayPolitics #GayRepublican #ReidRasner #Wyoming

Gay Republican Reid Rasner Sues GOP Figures Over “Pedophile” Smears | Instinct Magazine

Politics is already messy enough without people dusting off one of the oldest and ugliest anti-gay stereotypes in the book. Reid Rasner, the openly gay

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 15/07/2026

Forget the Skyline—Everyone's Staring at This NCAA Diving Champ’s Buns #bareass #brydenhattie #GayAthlete #ncaa

Bryden Hattie, NCAA Diving Champ, Shows Off Cheeky Thong Speedo | Instinct Magazine

There are athletes who collect medals, and then there are athletes who collect screenshots. Bryden Hattie, somehow, manages to do both. The NCAA diving

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 15/07/2026

Joe Locke Says ‘Heartstopper’ Couldn't Ignore Sex Forever—and He Is Right! #Heartstopper #HeartstopperForever #joelocke #kitconnor

‘Heartstopper Forever’ Finally Lets Nick and Charlie Have Sex | Instinct Magazine

For years, Heartstopper has been the comfort show that reminded queer audiences first love can be awkward, sweet, life-changing, and occasionally powered by

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 14/07/2026

Kevin Carrera's Father Left After He Came Out. Now He's Mr. Gay Spain 2026 #ComingOut #Gay #MrGaySpain #Spain #KevinCarrera

Kevin Carrera is Mr. Gay Spain 2026! | Instinct Magazine

Kevin Carrera is wearing the crown, but it was his story that truly won over the audience.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 14/07/2026

Mormon Church Promoted a Designer Who Now Sells Gay Kissing Shirts #Mormons #Church #ChurchofMartin #Conservative #fashion

How a Church Ended Up Promoting a Gay Fashion Designer | Instinct Magazine

Church and fashion are not usually the ingredients for an online controversy. Yet that is exactly what happened after members of The Church of Jesus Christ of

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 14/07/2026

Graham's Death Revives the 'Lady G' Rumors. What Do We Actually Know? #LGBTQNews

Trans Actress Jesse James Rose Alleges Sen. Graham Hired Her | Instinct Magazine

Senator Lindsey Graham is once again at the center of an online firestorm, but this time it comes in the wake of his death rather than a political battle.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 14/07/2026

Oops... Did a Museum Just Leak Connor Storrie's Movie With Billie Eilish? #BillieEilish #SylviaPlath #TheBellJar #ConnorStorrie

Connor Storrie Sparks ‘The Bell Jar’ Casting Rumors With Billie Eilish | Instinct Magazine

Sometimes the biggest casting announcement doesn't come from a glossy studio press release. Connor Storrie may have just learned that the hard way after a

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 14/07/2026

The Closet Wasn't the Only Thing Coming Back—Apparently So Are the Gay Jokes #GayJokes #Poll #surveys #UnitedKingdom

UK Poll Finds Support for Gay Jokes Is Rising—Not Exactly Funny! | Instinct Magazine

The numbers may look like they belong in a dry polling report, but they land with a familiar sting. For many LGBTQ+ people, gay jokes followed by the excuse

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

Rugby, Please Don't Fix This Wardrobe Malfunction #Sports

Pat Voss' Rugby Jersey Keeps Ripping and We're Not Complaining | Instinct Magazine

We have a modest proposal for the powers that be in Rugby.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

"He’s 22. Have at it, internet." Kathy Griffin Holds Hands with Rumored Beau. #kathygriffin #Ally #Comedian #AgeGap

Kathy Griffin Proved the Internet Loves a Scandal | Instinct Magazine

Kathy Griffin knows exactly how to get people talking. The comedian has spent decades making headlines with fearless jokes, sharp observations, and an uncanny

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

Here's 10+ Posts of No. 10 Jude Bellingham Making Us Sweat Before Kickoff #fifa #WorldCup #2026 #Athlete #England

Jude Bellingham Is the Snack Before the Main Match | Instinct Magazine

We're obsessed with England's Jude Bellingham and we know you are too.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

Trump's CDC Cuts and now Explosive Diarrhea. Coincidence or Consequence? #USA #Cyclospora #Cyclosporiasis #Diarrhea #ExplosiveDiarrhea

Here's Why Explosive Diarrhea Shouldn't Be Ignored | Instinct Magazine

Cases of cyclosporiasis and explosive diarrhea are making headlines across the United States after a growing outbreak of a foodborne illness linked to the

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

You Know Who Does A Family Shout-Out... Followed by a 'Threesome' Joke? #DonaldTrump #DonaldTrumpJr #EricTrump #Threesome

Donald Trump Jokes About Having a 'Threesome' With His Sons | Instinct Magazine

RELATED: Ian McKellen Says Trump Helped Him Unlock Magneto’s Darkest Powers

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

Your Hookup Has a New Red Flag—and It's Called 'Shigella' #LGBTQHealth #STI

The STI Everyone's Ignoring Is Becoming Harder to Treat | Instinct Magazine

Most of us know the usual pre-hookup checklist. Condoms? Maybe. PrEP? Hopefully. Fresh breath? Absolutely. But there's one thing that's still flying under the

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

Leaked Database Reportedly Ranked Celebrities by "Risk" and LGBTQ+ Identity #leaked #lgbtqpride #LGBTQRights #MadisonSquareGarden

Madison Square Garden Allegedly Kept a Secret LGBTQ+ Celebrity List | Instinct Magazine

Getting spotted at Madison Square Garden is one thing. Allegedly getting categorized in a private database is another.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 12/07/2026

Woof: Favorite Instagrams From The Week #gaylife #EyeCandy

Banana Ball Beef + Pink Party + More Eye Candy

Instagram round-up: Banana baller Ben Parker is just your "average vegan pilates enthusiast," PCL Pavan at the pink party, and more eye candy.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 12/07/2026

Senator Lindsey Graham Passes from a "Brief and Sudden Illness" at 71 #LGBTQNews

Lindsey Graham: A Legacy of Political Power and Cultural Contrast | Instinct Magazine

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the most prominent and influential voices in modern American conservatism, has passed away at the age of 71 following

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 12/07/2026

When Company Card Becomes Your Personal Sugar Daddy, You're Going to Get Caught #GayCrime #LGBTChamberofCommerce #Theft #Florida

Company Credit Card Allegedly Used for Personal Expenses | Instinct Magazine

There's treating yourself after a stressful workday... and then there's allegedly treating yourself with the company credit card.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 11/07/2026

5th Place Riley Gaines Takes Aim at Elliot Page as Fans Defend the Actor Online #Entertainment

Elliot Page Faces More Online Hate as Fans Rally Behind Him | Instinct Magazine

Elliot Page has spent years using his platform to live openly and authentically, but 2026 is a reminder that visibility can still come at a cost.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 11/07/2026

Would You Be Excited For a 'Kinky Boots' TV Adaptation? #CyndiLauper #BillyPorter #kinkyboots #RyanSampson #series

'Kinky Boots' Might Be the Next Musical to Conquer Television | Instinct Magazine

Kinky Boots may be kicking its way to your TV screens soon and we're just giddy with excitement!

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 11/07/2026

Flori-duh Politician Goes on Anti-Gay Rant Involving Giraffes #AndyOgles #Republican #rodjoseph #Sexuality

Florida Republican Claims Giraffes Prove Being Gay Isn't Natural | Instinct Magazine

There are hot takes, there are wild takes, and then there are bringing giraffes into your anti-gay argument takes.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 11/07/2026

Have You or Have You Not Looked at Tyler Lepley's VPL? #Harlem #TheHaveandtheHaveNots #thirsttrap #TylerLepley #vpl

Rising Star Tyler Lepley Causes 4-Alarm Fire in Grey Sweatpants | Instinct Magazine

NAACP Winner Tyler Lepley has entered the 'thirst trap' chat.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 10/07/2026

Romantic Queer Film 'The Man with the Answers' Just Landed in Prime Video #QueerFilm #AntonWeil #gayfilms #LGBTQ #TheManWithTheAnswers

Looking for Your Next Queer Film? Start With This Hidden European Gem | Instinct Magazine

Queer film fans have been eating well lately. From acclaimed festival favorites Leviticus to mainstream love stories like Heartstopper Forever, there has

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 10/07/2026

Tan France Alleges Another Queer Eye Cast Member Called Him a "Traitor" #Entertainment

Tan France Reminds Us That Every LGBTQ Journey Looks Different | Instinct Magazine

Apparently, Tan France also didn't have smooth start on Queer Eye.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 10/07/2026

Coastal, Cruisy, Covered in Fur: We are Booked for Ogunquit Beach Bear Weekend #Bears #Gay #Maine #ogunquit

Ogunquit Bears 2026: Events, Dates, and Guide to Bear Weekend in Maine | Instinct Magazine

The bears are officially back in Maine, and they’re fixing to make an even bigger wave for year two. Mark your calendars for August 26–30, 2026, because the

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 10/07/2026

Why Connor Storrie’s Emmy Recognition Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Moment #emmy #ConnorStorrie #Nomination #SNL

The Real Reason Connor Storrie's First Emmy Nom Feels So Well Earned | Instinct Magazine

We first fell for Connor Storrie when he skated onto our screens as Ilya Romanov in Heated Rivalry. As the Russian speaking, broad chested, quietly romantic

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 10/07/2026

Connor Murphy Found Dead in Thailand Lake After Apparent Drowning #connormurphy #RIP #Death #Looksmaxxing

Looksmaxxing Influencer Connor Murphy Dead at 32 | Instinct Magazine

For years, Connor Murphy built an online persona around one very specific fantasy: the perfectly sculpted body. Chiseled abs, gym selfies, impossible

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 09/07/2026

Remembering the Woman Behind Pop's Most Gloriously Dramatic Love Songs #bonnietyler #LGBTIcon #RIP #TotalEclipseoftheHeart

Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75: 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Star Remembered | Instinct Magazine

Nobody sang like the world was ending quite like Bonnie Tyler. She could turn a breakup into an opera, a chorus into a spiritual experience, and an ordinary

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 09/07/2026

Your TikTok Algorithm Has Some Questions About Your Sexuality #Algorithm #SocialMedia #tiktok #Sexuality

TikTok May Know You're Gay Before You Do, New Study Suggests | Instinct Magazine

Before TikTok filled your 'For You Page' with suspiciously accurate recommendations, there was your best friend, your group chat, and that one cousin who

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 09/07/2026

Gay Cruise Turned Away From Another Destination #atlantiscruise #GayTravel

LGBTQ Cruise Turned Away From 2nd Destination At Last Minute | Instinct Magazine

As Instinct reported last week, just days before the current LGBTQ cruise by Atlantis Events was to depart Athens for 10 days at sea, my fellow passengers and

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 09/07/2026

"Gay Grifters" Case Back in the Spotlight as Key Figure Walks Free #AmericanHustlers #GayGrifters #gays #MurderCase #CraigAMcCarthy

Gay Grifters Case Heads to Hulu as Real Life Case Evolves | Instinct Magazine

A key figure from the 2008 "Gay Grifters" case has been released on parole.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 09/07/2026

The LGBTQ+ Vigilantes History Almost Forgot: The Rise of the Lavender Panthers #lavenderpanthers #LGBTQHistory #Pride #vigilante

Lavender Panthers: the Badass LGBTQ+ Vigilantes | Instinct Magazine

Lavender Panthers might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of LGBTQ+ history, but their story is one worth remembering. Before rainbow

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 08/07/2026

Who Are the Hot New Men of 'The Shards'? #HotMen #hotties #RyanMurphy #Thriller #GrahamCampbell

'The Shards' Has Found Ryan Murphy's Next Trio of Heartthrobs | Instinct Magazine

The Shards is already generating buzz, and if there is one thing Ryan Murphy knows how to do besides deliver addictive television, it is finding the next

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 08/07/2026

This Forgotten Gay Football Comedy Deserves a Comeback During World Cup Fever #GayCharacter #GayFilm #GuysandBalls #WorldCup

'Guys and Balls': Gay Football Comedy Every World Cup Fan Should See | Instinct Magazine

Guys and Balls may not be the first football movie that comes to mind every World Cup, but it probably should be. Every four years, everyone suddenly turns

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 08/07/2026

Liberacé and Liza at 54 Below Is the Most Joyful Show in New York #cabaret #54Below #Broadway #Comedy #ConcertReview

Liberacé and Liza: The Most Joyful Night in New York | Instinct Magazine

Liberace & Liza at 54 Below isn't simply an impersonation act or a nostalgic evening of familiar songs. It's a brilliantly imagined fantasy that asks one

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 08/07/2026

The Viking Build Was Already Hot—Then Everyone Noticed the Package #bulges #ErlingHaaland #eyecandy #Footballer

Erling Haaland's Bulge Has Everyone Suddenly Interested in Football | Instinct Magazine

Every so often, the internet collectively develops a crush. This week, it's Erling Haaland's turn. The 6'5" Norwegian football superstar has always looked

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 07/07/2026

Most People Retire at 50. He Became a Sex Symbol Instead. #adultcontent #DaleSavage #RIP #AdultStar

Dale Savage Dies at 62: Beloved Gay Muscle Daddy and Adult Star | Instinct Magazine

Dale Savage proved there’s no expiration date on reinventing yourself. While many people spend their retirement perfecting sourdough starters or arguing with

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 07/07/2026

Matt Bomer, Bob the Drag Queen, and the Expanding Face of Jesus Christ Superstar #Jesus #BobtheDragQueen #MattBomer

How 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Continues to Welcome Queer Talent | Instinct Magazine

The enduring story of Jesus Christ Superstar is welcoming another exciting chapter, this time with a lineup that reflects the growing diversity of modern

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 07/07/2026

Forget the Plot—Hudson Williams' Red Mankini Had Everyone Looking South #eyecandy #thirstrap #Bulge #HudsonWilliams

Hudson Williams Brought the Sexy Red Mankini—His Bulge Did the Rest | Instinct Magazine

Forget the plot. Hudson Williams' blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance in the short film Human Nature, premiered at the Run N Gun Film Festival, somehow became

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 07/07/2026

Southern Baptists Say You Can't Be a 'Gay Christian.' LGBTQ Believers Fire Back #christian #lgbtrights #Religion #GayChristians

Gay Christians Under Fire as Southern Baptists Reject LGBTQ Identity | Instinct Magazine

Christians, gather around—because it's once again time for someone to tell LGBTQ Christians they're apparently doing Christianity wrong. If there's one thing

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 07/07/2026

'Evil Dead Burn's' Director Sébastien Vaniček Might Be Its Greatest Asset... #EvilDeadBurn #horror #HotMen #hotties #Film

A Hot French Horror Director is Making His Mark in Horror | Instinct Magazine

Who knew the hottest part of Evil Dead Burn would be its director?

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

This AI Series Brings Your Favorite Jock/Nerd Romance Novel to Life #AI #GoldenBoysConfession #YANovel #YoungRomance #YouTube

Can AI Get You in the Mood? We'll Find Out by Episode 3. | Instinct Magazine

How do you feel about AI? For the most part, I don't really think about it much. As someone working in film and media, I can acknowledge that it's taking jobs

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

JoJo Levesque: Singer, Actress... and Gay Icon? #2000s #Jojo #nycpride #TooLittleTooLate #Broadway

2000s Hit Maker JoJo Surprises Fans with NYC Pride Performance | Instinct Magazine

Lucky patrons at BOOM on Thursday night caught a surprise performance by singer JoJo. The Grammy Award Winning artist took the stage - uh, I mean, bar top -

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

The Girls, the Gays, and One Very Gay Chihuahua: Why ‘Elle’ Gets Queer Fans #Entertainment

Elle Woods Has Been a Gay Favorite for Years—The ‘Elle’ Cast Gets Why | Instinct Magazine

Some pop culture favorites earn their place through awards. Others become beloved because fans simply decide they're family. Elle Woods has always fallen into

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

Which of These Football Players Got You Extremely Wet? We Mean Thirsty... Mostly #WorldCup #ChristianoRonaldo #EnzoFernandez #Football #HotPlayers

Football's Hottest Players Put Their Soaked Jerseys to the Test | Instinct Magazine

As football's World Cup edges closer to its grand finale, we're starting to realize we'll soon have to survive without daily doses of elite athletes sprinting

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

Woof: Favorite Instagrams From The Week #eyecandy #gaylife #robbiegk

Getting Meaty + Getting Wet + More Eye Candy

Sharing some favorite Instagrams from the week, starting with a red, white, and blue Giorgios, and Mateo getting meaty.

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

Gay Wrestler Aaron Rourke Brings Feathers, Flair, and Victories to 'WWE NXT' #AaronRourke #EvilGay #gayathletes #gays #NXT

"Evil Gay" Aaron Rourke Makes an Unforgettable First Impression in WWE | Instinct Magazine

Some wrestlers make an entrance. Aaron Rourke makes a statement, and with feathers no less.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 06/07/2026

Disney Couldn't Say Ryan Evans Was Queer, So Kenny Ortega Got Creative #Gay #HSM #KennyOrtega #queercoding #Disney

The Disney Character We All Secretly Knew Was Gay | Instinct Magazine

Disney gave millennials plenty of unforgettable characters, but few have inspired as many years of playful debate as Ryan Evans from High School Musical.

Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 05/07/2026

Friends Proved That Sometimes Your Soulmate Is Sitting Beside You at Lunch #GayWedding #Husbands #ChildhoodSweethearts #Friends #LGBTQIA

Friends Turned Soulmates: The Sweetest Wedding Throwback | Instinct Magazine

Friends come and go for most people. Every now and then, though, one of them ends up becoming the love of your life.

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Instinct Magazine @instinctmagazine.com · 05/07/2026

"Fecal Act" Without Consent Leaves Miami Man with Multiple Felony Charges #LGBTQNews

Miami Sexual Encounter Allegedly Spirals After Nonconsensual Fecal Act | Instinct Magazine

A West Miami man is facing multiple felony charges after police say an intimate encounter turned into a violent confrontation

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