When I came out at 27, I dated a man in his 40s who made it a mission to turn me into his ex. He was a bearded, tattooed model who was physically superior in every way. For him, I was a project; one that took too long, evidently, since he dumped me. Claiming that […]
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A Valentine’s Gay Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday of the yearwhich means hundreds if not thousands of discreetly packaged sex toys will soon be arriving on the doorsteps of lovers nationwide. Offering a temporary––and long overdue––respite from the monotony of life in isolation. According to the personal finance company, Bankrate, Americans collectively plan to spend $27.4 […]
Social Lubricant: A Conversation with Nick Capra
Nick Capra recently celebrated a significant milestone: he’s 145 days sober. This isn’t the first time Capra’s been sober, but he’s determined to make it his last. Capra has been using drugs since he was 15-years-old, starting with weed and LSD. When he hit his later teens, he turned to meth and eventually, crack cocaine. […]
12 Sexy Gift Ideas For That Special Gay In Your Life
If we’ve learned anything this shit-show of a year, it’s what great company houseplants can be. We’ve also learned how important sex toys have become now that we’re stuck inside our homes, unable to enjoy those spontaneous sexual encounters we value oh so much (though gay and bi men in America reportedly had an average […]
Social Lubricant: A Conversation with Matthew Camp
On November 27, the world will be introduced to a first-of-its-kind reality series called ‘Slag Wars.’ . The SFW series, produced by porn company Men.com. Follows Cock Destroyers Rebecca More, Sophie Anderson, and the internet’s favorite top daddy Matthew Camp. While they hunt for the next international queer sex symbol. “Queer sex symbols are like […]
A Proper Education On Anal Fisting
While casually browsing on social media one lazy Sunday afternoon. I happened on an eye- (and hole-) opening Instagram post from sex educator @makeupandsin. It said: “Fisting isn’t just a porn thing. It’s an incredibly intimate act that requires tons of lube and communication.” This quote is great because it offers a refreshing and important […]
Social Lubricant: A Conversation With Big Plo
Though we’ve come to love him as our sex advice-giving daddy, being a pro wrestler was always the goal for Big Plo. “My earliest childhood memory was watching WWF with my grandpa, I couldn’t have been more than four,” he shares with RIDE. “From the minute I started watching. I knew it was something that […]
The Sex Toys Keeping Porn Stars Happy During The Pandemic
The CDC says sex is very important for our mental, social and physical well-being, outlining in their ‘COVID-19 and Sex’ guide from British Columbia that people “can, will and should continue to have sex during the COVID-19 pandemic.” This includes using sex toys. The guide contends that you are your safest sex partner, followed by […]