Instinct Magazine

Instinct Magazine

Instinct (ISSN 1096-0058) was a lifestyle magazine catering to gay men, in circulation from 1997 until 2015. It was launched in 1997 by Instinct Publishing and was distributed by Curtis Circulation. The last issue of the magazine was released in the June-July 2015 timeframe.

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  • 1 week ago | instinctmagazine.com | Denny Patterson

    Every June, New York City transforms into a vibrant tapestry of color, community, and celebration. As the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, the city doesn’t merely celebrate Pride – it lives it. From iconic landmarks to cutting-edge queer culture, NYC becomes an electrifying stage for joy, remembrance, resistance, and revolution. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, there’s truly no better time to experience the city than during Pride season.

  • 1 week ago | instinctmagazine.com | Denny Patterson

    It looks like the stakes have never been higher in Ginny & Georgia. Now streaming on Netflix, Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Georgia’s shocking arrest on her wedding day, shattering her fairy tale ending and thrusting the Miller family in the public eye like never before. With the world closing in, Ginny is forced to reckon with what it truly means to stand by her mother – and whether she even wants to.

  • 1 week ago | instinctmagazine.com | Randy Slovacek

    Sharing some favorite Instagrams from the week, starting with Sterling Walker soaking up the California sunshine.

  • 2 weeks ago | instinctmagazine.com | Jeremy Cloward

    How do I write this article? AdvertisementAside from this film being a gatecrasher at the Beverly Hills film festival of 2025, there’s a haunting beauty to Growing Daisies, an indie film from Alessandra Williams and Arielle Raycene, that lingers long after the credits roll. Set in the summer of 1995, this dark, aching film follows a young woman spiraling through the streets of New York in search of connection, control, and something like love.

  • 2 weeks ago | instinctmagazine.com | Denny Patterson

    Welcome back to Shadyside!In the latest blood-soaked chapter of Netflix’s Fear Street franchise, prom season is in full swing at Shadyside High – and the stakes have never been deadlier. Set in 1988, Fear Street: Prom Queen follows a clique of glamorous ‘It Girls’ whose ruthless race for the crown turns sinister when a bold outsider enters the picture, and her competition starts vanishing one by one.

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