Shakespeare’s Obsession With Queer Desire

William Shakespeare Memorial Statue at Westminster Abbey in London, England. By Will Tosh Where should we look for an LGBTQ+ icon from the Elizabethan age? How about the playwright Christopher Marlowe, a dissident who scorned those “that love not tobacco and boys” and wrote a historical tragedy about England’s queer king Edward II? Or have …

Condoms are no longer a fact of life for young Americans.

— They’re an afterthought Condoms are made available to students at the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. By Devna Bose It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and …

‘Gender Queer’

— Incident inspires film ‘A Book By Their Cover’ Scenes from the movie “A Book By Their Cover” which was filmed in Berkshire County. “[Young people] need to have visibility, and they don’t need to learn about things covertly with shame,” said filmmaker John Tedeschi. “They should be given the same awkward chance of learning …

What does the ‘plus’ stand for in LGBTQ+

— And what is the history of the acronym? by Adam Bloodworth If you’re wondering what the “plus” means in LGBTQ+, you’ve come to the right place. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and “plus” represents all other sexual identities including pansexual, asexual and omnisexual – amongst many others. It’s the accepted and …

The Erotic Mind of Johnny Murdoc — Podcast #254 — 01/10/11

[Look for the podcast play button below.] Hey sex fans, welcome back! Today we launch the 2011 edition of The Erotic Mind podcast series. This is the longest running of the four interview series currently underway here on my site. Since it’s inception back in early September 2008 we’ve had an opportunity to meet dozens …