Out Magazine

Out (ISSN 1062-7928) is a leading monthly magazine focused on LGBT fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle, boasting the largest circulation among LGBT publications in the U.S. Its editorial style draws comparisons to well-known magazines like Details, Esquire, and GQ. Originally owned by Robert Hardman of Boston, who was its first investor, Out changed hands in 2000 when it was sold to LPI Media. LPI Media was later acquired by PlanetOut Inc., and in 2008, PlanetOut Inc. transferred ownership of LPI Media to Regent Entertainment Media, Inc., a branch of Here Media, which also operates Here TV.

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12 pics of Wet Hot Sniffies Summer merch

1 week ago | out.com | Nikki Aye

Wet Hot Sniffies Summer Wet Hot Sniffies SummerCourtesy SniffiesWelcome to "Wet Hot Sniffies Summer."Sniffies, the popular queer cruising platform, has released its summer collection with this theme. From a release: "Because nothing says 'queer joy' like mesh, sweat, and horny cruising confidence."Wet Hot Sniffies SummerCourtesy Sniffies"This summer’s drop pays tribute to the sun-soaked chaos of early-2000s queer mags—think XY energy, poolside bravado, and DL surf bro realness.
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? The origins & significance of the national holiday

1 week ago | out.com | Trudy Ring

Juneteenth is a federal holiday observed every June 19 that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a look at how it came to be. Why is Juneteenth celebrated on June 19? That was the date in 1865 when Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that slavery had been abolished. Texas was the last state where it was being practiced, and communications being what they were at the time, word had not reached there until then.
22 portraits that prove drag is high art and punk rock

1 week ago | out.com | Nikki Aye

DRAG portraitsThe photography project DRAG is a vibrant visual exploration of the diverse makeup styles within drag culture — from high glamour to punk and everything in between. Shot with an editorial beauty lens, the series pulls in close to capture the intricate artistry and technique behind each look.
Meet the gay couple leading Fire Island's architectural revival

1 week ago | out.com | Daniel Reynolds

There’s an architectural renaissance happening on Fire Island Pines. And it’s being led by BOND, a New York-based architecture studio founded by Noam Dvir and Daniel Rauchwerger, business (and real-life) partners who are presently helming over 15 projects across the storied gay mecca.
These shows introduced our favorite gay TV dads of all time

1 week ago | out.com | Donald Padgett

Gay dads: We love them! (L-R) The Loud House; Modern Family; Danger ForceNickelodeon; ABC; NickelodeonFather's Day is an opportunity for people across the United States to celebrate the men who raised them — whether or not that connection was biological. This is also an extra-special day for those who have two gay dads. Gay fathers are some of the best dads in the world, and many of them have important stories that should be told.
Get the best bang for your buck at these Las Vegas nighttime hotspots

2 weeks ago | out.com | Ricky Cornish

This story is brought to you by our partners at Visit Las Vegas. No city lights up at night quite like Las Vegas, Nevada. After all, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World is considered the brightest city on Earth and there’s so many incredible places to explore while vacationing at the iconic destination.
10 fantastic portraits of queer vanity & vice from Romain Berger

2 weeks ago | out.com | Nikki Aye

The vanity and vice of Romain Berger Romain BergerCourtesy ArtistRomain Berger is a 37-year-old photographer and visual artist who explores universal themes such as vanity, desire, vice, obsession, and superficiality, while blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Each image is crafted like a cinematic scene, where saturated colors, strong symbolism, and meticulous composition come together to captivate the imagination and spark reflection.
I'm 42, gay, never had a bf, and hate the apps. What do I do?

2 weeks ago | out.com | Alexander Cheves

I am 42 and have been out as gay for 25 years. But I have never been in a relationship. I seem to only attract women and I cannot figure out why. I have tried using gay dating apps but I feel very uncomfortable doing so. I have met a ton of shady characters on them, fake profiles, men hitting me up for money after a week, and guys asking me to webcam without even meeting me in person. What do you think I should do differently? — Name WithheldHey cowboy. So, you’ve tried apps and websites.
Who gets to tell the story of Félix González-Torres?

2 weeks ago | out.com | Alexander Cheves

A minimalist pile of candy in a Smithsonian gallery has sparked a firestorm over memory, censorship, and who controls the legacy of one of America’s most famous queer artists. In January, Out published a blistering opinion piece accusing the Félix González-Torres Foundation of sanitizing the queer identity of the late artist whose legacy it represents. The article ignited a flurry of online debate and became the magazine’s most-read story that month. A deeper investigation felt necessary.
VIDEO: A man living with HIV discusses his journey to fatherhood

2 weeks ago | out.com | Desiree Guerrero

In this exclusive clip from +Life’s upcoming Father’s Day edition of +Talk, Dr. David Malebranche, Joseph Kibler, and host Karl Schmid discuss the scientific progress that's enabling people living with HIV to have healthy, HIV-negative chidren of their own. This is also especially timely in light of the current proposed cuts to HIV research under the Trump administration. Joseph and his twin brother were born with HIV and never believed they’d be able to have children.