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What Causes Social Awkwardness?

ByMark May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Reading Time: 7 minutes

They used to be called “shy” people. More correctly, those who shun many different types of social interactions may have social anxiety disorder. While it’s normal for all individuals to…

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The Challenges of Covid-19 on LGBTQ Mental Health

ByMark April 26, 2020August 19, 2023 August 19, 2023 Reading Time: 9 minutes

It’s 7:09 AM. I’ve been awake for twelve hours. My sleep schedule is so off, I feel like I exist in a different time than everyone around me. I’m taking…

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Of Course I Have Social Anxiety – I’m Gay

ByMark April 12, 2020September 3, 2023 September 3, 2023 Reading Time: 14 minutes

It was my senior year of high school when I got the question: “Are you gay?” Heather, my ex-girlfriend and then best friend, was standing in the doorway of the…

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AIDS/LifeCycle: Why I Ride

ByBae March 7, 2020March 7, 2020 Reading Time: 6 minutes

The following article was written by our guest contributor, DG. Editor’s Note: The author of this piece wishes to remain anonymous so as to maintain the integrity of his piece…

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Healing Religious Trauma: A Gay Man’s Guide

ByBae February 28, 2020December 19, 2021 December 19, 2021 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Many religions have an issue with queer people. Queer people can start to associate the alienation, hate speech, adverse treatment, or even violence they receive with their faith. This can…

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Reading is Fundamental, But is it Necessary?

ByBae February 27, 2020August 17, 2022 August 17, 2022 Reading Time: 6 minutes

As drag enters the mainstream, more aspects of drag culture are becoming popular. RuPaul hosted Saturday Night Live and has her own Netflix dramedy, AJ, and the Queen. Drag Race…

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How to Come Out of the (Porn) Closet to Your Family

ByBae January 21, 2020December 19, 2021 December 19, 2021 Reading Time: 7 minutes

In the wise words of my mother, “You know, at least he’s not a serial killer.” Thanks, Mom. Finding out your son has secretly been doing gay porn for the…

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How We Couple: Do We Need Multiple Partners Or Deeper Intimacy?

ByBae January 14, 2020August 19, 2023 August 19, 2023 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Whether you’re married with kids or living your best single life there’s no guidebook for gay coupling. Queer people are called urban pioneers because we discover new neighborhoods and moves…

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New Year’s Resolve Solutions: How to Make Big Changes in 2020

ByBae December 12, 2019September 3, 2023 September 3, 2023 Reading Time: 7 minutes

As we approach the New Year, we’re often poised to make big changes for the coming year. We start to ponder what we want from 2020. Spoiler alert: It’s Barbra…

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Gays & Gender Jumping: Is there More Beyond Manhood?

ByBae November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Reading Time: 9 minutes

As queer men, we are men who date men, have best friends that are men, and some of us interact almost entirely with men. And yet, how we interact varies…

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The Authentic Gay was originally created to bring free mental health resources and experiences to a mostly-gay audience with the goal of eliminating gay shame. While that is still our driving cause, it has since blossomed into a catch-all resource for all-around wellness (and sometimes silliness too). Regardless of who you are and how you stumbled upon our site, we’re glad you’re here.

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