Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 29: Revisiting the show’s gayest episodes From ‘Doppelgangland’ to ‘Once More, with Feeling’, these are the gayest moments from Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s iconic seven-season run. Sam Damshenas • Culture
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney to tackle Alexander the Great for Netflix Alexander will serve as an adaptation of The Golden Mean by Canadian author Annabel Lyon. Sam Damshenas • Culture
Scream star Matthew Lillard embraces Billy and Stu as lovers "and there’s nothing you can f**king do about it" Stuilly shippers, Matthew Lillard is in your corner once again! Sam Damshenas • Culture
The coming-out scenes that gave LGBTQIA+ people courage Grab your tissues, it's about to get real emotional. Jordan Robledo • Culture
"Nothing could've prepared me for this!": 9-1-1 fans explode over new shirtless 'Buddie' scene Buck and Eddie have ditched their shirts! Jordan Robledo • Culture
Shia LaBeouf says he's "scared of gay people" following Mardi Gras arrest Shia LaBeouf attributed his recent Mardi Gras arrest and anti-LGBTQIA+ rant to his fear of "big gay people". On 17 February, the Transformers actor was arrested in New Orleans and charged with simple battery after allegedly assaulting two men at a local bar. "At approximately 12:45 Jordan Robledo • Culture
Trans rights could be weaponised in the next election, but what do voters really care about? Conor Clark • Life
‘We won’t live in fear’: Greece’s LGBTQ+ community stands strong after trans couple’s attack Conor Clark • Life
Polish town becomes first to rescind ‘LGBT-free zone’ claiming it was “misunderstood” Matt Moore • Life
Michelle Visage returns to the stage in new West End musical Sea Witch - review Sea Witch review. Chris Selman • Culture
Photo: Daniel Boud Cynthia Erivo stars in radical new staging of Dracula on London’s West End – review With an actor and a director both at the top of their respective games, riding huge waves of success, Dracula has a lot to live up to. Chris Selman • Culture
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a truly charming new musical – review Chris Selman • Culture
Tag Warner becomes Chair of GT Group after 7-year CEO tenure. Solomon Thomson leads Gay Times while company announces suite of new Board appointments. GayTimes • Community
GT Group launches wax Studio: a brand activations agency powered by one of the industry’s largest diverse creator networks GayTimes • Community
Solomon Thomson announced as Managing Director of Gay Times, unifying content and commercial growth as the brand reaches record audience results GayTimes • Community
Pedro Pascal protagonizará romance gay de Todd Haynes junto a Danny Ramírez Kaiqui Macaulay • Spanish
“Ganaste siendo fiel a Puerto Rico”: Ricky Martin escribe carta abierta a Bad Bunny Kaiqui Macaulay • Spanish
The History of Sound: Everything you need to know about Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s gay drama Alice Morey • Culture
‘My life is stranger than fiction’: Chrishell on Selling Sunset, G-Flip and coming out Alice Morey • Culture
The women of Heated Rivalry are indispensable The women of Heated Rivalry: Powerful representation of queerness and allyship is important for everyone. Gay Times Magazine • Culture
AI porn isn't regulated. What does that mean for depictions of queer bodies? “Transgender,” “Lesbian” and “Twink” are some of Pornhub’s most watched categories. What happens when you can create these types of porn with artificial intelligence? Gay Times Magazine • Magazine
Instagram: @michaelcimiino Love, Victor star Michael Cimino leaves fans thirsting for more with sexy club performance Michael Cimino is turning up the heat! Demetri Woode • Culture
Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie goes nude in cut SNL sketch “THEY’RE FEEDING US." Demetri Woode • Culture
The internet can’t stop talking about Manu Ríos’ thirst-inducing new photos "Just fell to my knees in the Barnes & Noble parking lot.” Demetri Woode • Culture
Stonewall CEO on the next steps for LGBTQIA+ equality: 'The UK must deliver on its commitments in 2026' "It is way past time the Conversion Practices Bill was published." Philip Christopher Baldwin • Features
Green Party leader Zack Polanski: ‘We need a society where HIV is met with openness, not stigma’ Philip Christopher Baldwin • Community
From Holby City to Changing Ends: David Ames on Pride and representation Philip Christopher Baldwin • Community
Trans sporting pioneers you need to know from the past century GAY TIMES highlights historic sporting trailblazers – from Dora Ratjen to Chris Mosier – ahead of the Paris Olympics. Jamie Windust • Features
The digital fashion disruptors gleefully prising tech from gatekeepers’ hands Jamie Windust • Fashion
Aromanticism 101: A guide for questioning folks and allies Here’s what you should know about being aromantic and, nope, don’t listen to anyone who says it’s just ‘commitment issues’. Megan Wallace • Community
Black, Queer & Right Here: BLKQR TV creator Miracle Hurd on building online platforms and navigating creative careers Nali Simukulwa • Culture
Black, queer and right here: Betty Mayeya on football and becoming the change you want to see Nali Simukulwa • Life
Black, queer and right here: Creating international safe spaces with The Blacker the Berry Project creator Jesualdo Lopez Nali Simukulwa • Life
The quiet epidemic of sapphic domestic violence Same sex intimate partner violence is as prevalent or more so than between heterosexual couples, so why are services consistently failing same-sex couples? Katie Baskerville • Magazine
Silver jewellery is sapphic – and recognising it is important Katie Baskerville explores the hidden language of sapphic style, from covert signalling to cultural erasure. Katie Baskerville • Magazine
Some women like to watch men f**k each other, so does it really matter who Heated Rivalry's sex scenes are for? Katie Baskerville asks if it *really* matters who Heated Rivalry is written by, or for. Katie Baskerville • Features
From The Archive: Tinashe "I’m bisexual. I’m somewhere on the spectrum." Nick Levine • From the Archive
Welcome to the ‘Sophaissance’: the return of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s brand of chart (and FYP) dominating pop Nick Levine • Amplify
I Kissed a Girl: Dannii Minogue on “fresh” series and being “empowered” by the cast Hollie Wong • Culture
UK Government proves it still doesn’t understand why ‘conversion therapy’ is morally corrupt Connor Young • Life
Destin Conrad: “There’s so many gay boys that need songs about other gay boys” Mikelle Street • Amplify
Queer Climbers London are creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ adventurers Solly Warner • In Partnership With
“Through my style you can see my journey of growth”: How self-expression can lead to self-acceptance Solly Warner • In Partnership With
“I love that my personality is always on display”: Release your inner child with Google Search Solly Warner • In Partnership With
BFI Flare marks 40 years with an unapologetic celebration of global queer cinema BFI Flare is back for its 40th anniversary edition, unveiling a programme brimming with restored classics, trans-led storytelling and an exclusive talk exploring Heartstopper Forever! Malik Haddington-Ahmed • Culture
Destin Conrad is claiming his place in the Black queer music renaissance With a Grammy nomination for his debut album, Destin Conrad reflects on his biggest year yet, the queer artists who shaped him and what’s next for one of music’s brightest rising stars. Malik Haddington-Ahmed • Magazine
Fully Wrapped: 5 camp and festive moments from our Kylie Minogue interview Kylie Minogue is vying for her 11th number-one album with Fully Wrapped. Here’s what she told us about her latest Christmas hit. Malik Haddington-Ahmed • Features
It’s time for the LGBTQ+ community to rise up and stand together in the fight against HIV/AIDS Tom Knight • Life
The View UpStairs writer: ‘Straight critics with a stick up their ass don’t get it’ Simon Button • Culture
Armistead Maupin is proud the new Tales of the City series is queerer than ever before Simon Button • Culture
The harsh truth about HIV phobia in gay dating HIV and stigma remain baked into queer dating culture, leaving many men living with the virus to navigate rejection, discrimination and shame in 2025. Openly • Justice
Why queer spaces often fail South Asian women Racism and homophobia still affect queer South Asian women in LGBTQ spaces and at home. Openly • Life
Ex-Love Island contestant issues powerful statement about lack of LGBTQ+ inclusion Sarena Moss • Culture
Celebrating the Power of Queer Youth, Tag Warner & GAY TIMES celebrate Heartstopper’s Bel Priestly RashidaHassan • Originals
‘How do I explain to people that non-binary doesn’t equal androgyny?’ Alim Kheraj • In Partnership With
“I draw inspiration from the things I enjoy”: Discovering true self-expression with Google Search Alim Kheraj • In Partnership With
Paris Jackson opens up about her sexuality: “I’ve dated more than just men and women” Mothy Muyobo • Culture
Children’s drag story time event cancelled after violent homophobia on social media ella-glenn-buchanan • Culture
Stars of Netflix’s Special open up about the importance of representation ella-glenn-buchanan • Culture
Lesbos: An inside look at lesbian paradise on the Greek island Flo Bass on photographing sapphic joy in the sun-soaked Greek island of Lesbos. Phebe Barnum-Bobb • Features
Tillow, Yorkelly, Brittana: The sapphic romances that broke ground for queer representation on TV From Bette and Tina to Rue and Jules, here are the sapphic romances that made it possible for queer women everywhere to see themselves on screen. Phebe Barnum-Bobb • Magazine
with all due respect: kwn is rewriting the rules of R&B Fresh off her tour, we spoke with kwn about crafting sultry music, the B-side of her EP, and representing Black queer women. Phebe Barnum-Bobb • Magazine
What is the Cass review and what does it say about healthcare for trans youth? Gay Times Editor • Life
‘Queer youth will continue to feel invisible if teachers are silent on LGBTQ+ history’ Rich Bartlett • Life
‘Navigating the storm: My journey to better mental health as a young LGBTQ+ person’ Rich Bartlett • Life
Looking after our mental health should not be a luxury, it should be an every day consideration Silva Neves • Life
One question many people don’t ask themselves enough is: ‘Why am I choosing monogamy?’ Silva Neves • Life
The female-led festival redefining women's place in the UK music scene "The Garden is a statement to all other festivals to do better and create spaces that are truly inclusive for everyone." Emily Cameron • Culture
“This is the revolution”: Paul Preciado on trans history, a non-binary future and Orlando: My Political Biography Emily Cameron • Culture
The long-standing terror of ICE against LGBTQIA+ immigrants From Obama to Trump, detention and deportation have endangered queer and trans asylum seekers — especially trans women — and the violence is structural, not partisan. Eliel Cruz • i565
From resolutions to results: how to make real change in 2026 Eliel Cruz explores how, in 2026, your New Year’s resolution can go beyond personal goals to creating meaningful change in your community and the world. Eliel Cruz • Magazine
Gender Liberation Movement’s next phase of resistance A year into building Gender Liberation Movement, we’ve learned that fighting anti-trans politics requires strategy, disruption and a bold new vision for gender justice. Eliel Cruz • Magazine
Lady Gaga will make her first live Chromatica performance at the VMAs 2020 Daniele Facciuto • Culture
Lesbian Visibility Week may be over, but a generation of sapphics is more visible than ever Anya Schulman • Intimacy
Is being an (actually) hopeless romantic the best way to find love this Valentine’s Day? Anya Schulman • Intimacy
Even as a lesbian, is it ever safe to show your full, ‘crazy’ self in a relationship? Anya Schulman • Intimacy
‘I’m a proud lesbian mum, but I’m worried about my child being bullied at school’ Amy Ashenden • Life
GAY TIMES Group & Openly / Thomson Reuters Foundation announce content partnership Jared Fleming • Life
Ricky King: Meet the designer behind one of the most sustainable fashion labels Lewys Davies • Culture
Polyamory isn't legally protected in the US. Why? Millions of polyamorous Americans remain legally unprotected, leaving them vulnerable to employment and housing discrimination and excluded from medical and family decision-making. Sam Donndelinger • Justice
Is bystander intervention the solution to violence on New York subways? Sam Donndelinger • Uncloseted
“What like, it’s hard?”: Why Legally Blonde made me want to be an LGBTQ+ lawyer Mara Harris • Culture
It’s a funny place to build France’s most fabulous new beach hotel, but it totally works Simon Gage • Originals
“Nature doesn’t care if you’re gay or straight”: meet the gay farmers queering agriculture RyanCahill • Community
‘Sex Education’s O is the fierce, complex asexual character we’ve needed for so long’ Sarah Sharp • Culture
‘From Queer as Folk to It’s a Sin, Russell T Davies has allowed us to see our LGBTQ+ realities reflected’ Charlie Middleton • Culture
Olly Alexander being a trans ally inspires me to live my best life as a trans man Charlie Middleton • Life
Welcome to the hottest new hotel in Paris – and it’s right where you want it to be Stephen Unwin • Originals
A note from our CEO, Tag Warner, as Gay Times Magazine celebrates its 500th issue Tag Warner • Originals
‘The Hijra community is a testament to the history and legacy of queer South Asians’ Rush Mittal • Community
Catherine Duleep Singh: The queer suffragist and Indian princess we should all know about Rush Mittal • Life
How Ozempic infiltrated the queer community – and why off-brand diet drugs are replacing it Beth Ashley • Life
Your expert-led guide on how to use a strap-on – no matter your gender or orientation Beth Ashley • Intimacy
Italy is finally celebrating its hidden heroes with the country’s first-ever LGBT+ History Month Lili Hartlep • Life
Beach Rats is a gay movie that dared to be real – here’s why it deserved more Liam Gilliver • Culture
Fusing Identities: How queer students of colour in Cambridge are building community Mishti Ali • In Partnership With
Great (Black Gay) Expectations: Racism, hypersexualisation, stereotypes and tired tropes Lerone Clarke-Oliver • Life
I spoke to 25 men about race-based sexual ‘preference’, here’s what happened… Lerone Clarke-Oliver • Life
Put the white tube socks down! Here’s what to actually get your queer friends this Christmas Tom George • Fashion
From The Archive: Billy Porter The actor-musician reflects on living through the HIV crisis, his trailblazing new record and decades of art as activism. Tom George • From the Archive
Penguin Pride: Five LGBTQ authors speak about queer fiction, censorship and visibility Otamere Guobadia • Amplify
Relationships & Sex Education: A new generation of queer youth is being failed yet again Phil Samba • Life
Shigella is an STI increasing among gay and bi men in the UK – but have you ever heard of it? Phil Samba • Life
‘Kim Petras and Sam Smith hitting number 1 is a major win for the trans community’ Matthias Robins • Culture
Section 28 is continuing to haunt our schools – we need unequivocal support for LGBTQ+ youth now Dominic Arnall • Life
A history of coming out: what does it mean to our community today, and do we still need to do it? Jordan Page • Life
“My non-monogamous situationship cried when I told her I started doing sex work” Leanne Yau • Intimacy
“I’m dating both halves of a couple but neither of them know it – what can I do?” Polyamorous educator Leanne Yau responds to a reader who has unwittingly become a forgotten member of a throuple. WORDS LEANNE YAU Welcome to A Polyamorous Perspective, an advice column where I, Leanne Yau – a bisexual, polyamorous, and neurodivergent educator, writer, advocate, and expert at Taimi – answer your burning questions on Leanne Yau • Intimacy
‘Valentine’s Day can be a tough time to be asexual – here’s how to celebrate love of all kinds’ Carden Cappi • Life
‘In defence of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The chaotic, radical and freaky pinnacle of queer cinema’ Amy Chiswell • Culture
‘Films taught me that LGBTQ+ and faith identities couldn’t co-exist – but that wasn’t true’ Arber Gashi • Films
Let’s not forget to break down stigma around men’s mental health this Pride Month too Arber Gashi • Life
We have no doubt just how important Love, Simon will be for queer youth – review Brendan Marshall • Culture
120 BPM is an exhilarating and moving portrayal of a community galvanising during a crisis – review Brendan Marshall • Culture
