Best books on gay relationships
I didnt realize until the film came out just how many queer women in my social circle and workplace had scan and adored Red, Light and Royal Blue. But perhaps I shouldnt have been so surprised, considering women have historically been the primary readers of M/M romantic fiction, even if the general assumption around that fact is that its straight women. But I suspect Im not the only lesbian out there who enjoys a light, unchallenging little romp into gay romance. Whether youre looking for warm sex scenes, tender coming-of-age tales, historical romance or kitchen-centric love, weve got you covered. Share your favorites in the comments!
Red, White & Royal Cerulean, by Casey McQuiston
If youre looking for a reading experience that will be an unmitigated delight from top to bottom, aim Red, White & Royal Blue! I loved this book so much I sent a Kindle imitate to my girlfriend because I wanted her to have the same opportunity to access and harness easy joy in her life as I’d just given myself. If you’re here, you know the basics: Alex Claremont-Diaz is th
5 Books Gay Men Can Read to Improve Their Lives
Would the small gay boy you once were look up to the gay man you’ve become?
This is the question Dr. Joe Kort explores in 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do to Improve Their Lives as he guides readers through the complex journey of becoming a fully self-actualized gay man.
In his publication, Kort covers:
➡️ Mistakes gay men make when seeking a relationship
➡️ Understanding how to deal with loved ones who disapprove of your being gay.
➡️ How to overcome damaging patterns that are holding you back from enjoying a healthy sex life.
➡️ How to identify your retain internalized homophobia.
After coming out, gay men will typically feel better at first, but often the fine feelings fade. This is because “coming out” is only a part of the beginning of the journey. This book provides a map for navigating the whole long passage of becoming the gay man you want to be.
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Visibility. It’s one of the most crucial needs of the queer community. To be understood, to be accepted, the LGBTQIA+ community needs first to be seen. This has meant that centuries of authors writing about the experiences, love, and pain of the queer community possess been crucial in making progress towards a radical acceptance.
From the delicate art form of the semi-autobiographical novel — a life story veiled behind fictional names and twists — to the roar of poetry to a immersive dive into the history that has too often been erased and purged, queer literature has helped to challenge, move, and shape generations of readers.
As a pansexual, demisexual cis woman on my way into another Pride Month, researching and crafting this list was a singular joy. I possess many books to lay on hold at my local library. Many stories to encounter. Many histories to educate myself on.
Because queer texts verb to increase our visibility to the “outside” world, but they also verb internal visibility and acknowledgment. Today, transphobia is rampant among the queer community, and there are still
Feed your gay wanderlust with our roundup of the best gay books to read whilst traveling!
RuPaul has always taught us that reading is, what….? FUNDAMENTAL!
Neither of us had interpret much for pleasure since our schoolboy days (don’t judge us, we were too busy being fabulous…). So, we decided to stop scrolling on our phones and taking selfies on our bus/train/plane journeys, replacing that time with some reading instead. Just like the olden days.
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And what better way to break a reading slump than to scan books with gay content and exciting travel locations? Not only are we getting a representation of ourselves in literature, but it gets us pumped up for our next destination.
And sure, you might think: “But guys, gay fiction is all sappy romance, com