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Do straight women bond better with gay men?

Are women and gay men faster (and better) friends? Science has provided some answers. A study published in the February issue of Psychological Science tested whether there is a basis in the perception of a “unique bond that straight women and gay men share,” as author Eric M. Russell, from the University of Texas at Arlington, told PsyPost.

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This 83-year-old gay man just broke into porn.

Age is just a number. Like 69. YouTuber Davey Wavey, who launched his gay adult site Himeros in December, released a new porn video this week featuring a solo from an 83-year-old newcomer named Norm. Directed by Daniel Cardone, the unconventional clip, Blessing of the Elder, also features veteran twink porn stars Blake Mitchell and Joey Mills.

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Milwaukee Brewers to hold first LGBT pride night this season.

The Milwaukee Brewers will hold their first LGBT pride night June 21 in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park. Rick Schlesinger, Brewers chief operating officer, told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: “The schedule for our theme nights has expanded to at least 16 events this season, and we are excited that Pride Night is one of the new additions.

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WA House of Representatives passes bill to protect LGBTQ youth from dangerous “Conversion Therapy”.

Today, HRC hailed a vote by Washington state’s House of Representatives approving SB 5722 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” Several amendments were added to the bill, which now heads back to the Senate for concurrence before it can go to Governor Inslee’s desk. If signed, SB 5722 would be the first pro-LGBTQ law to be enacted this year.