The Queer Love Issue

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Behind The Scenes

Trans Storytelling As An Act Of Love

How writer Emil Weinstein found a kindred spirit.

By Emil Weinstein, as told to Kerensa Cadenas

Giddy Up

Queer Friends, It's Time To Tug On Some Cowboy Boots

"[We're] doing this thing that is so American and making it ours and taking up space."

By Lydia Wang

"I Do"

17 Ways To Make Your Wedding Feel More Personal

Take inspiration from the meaningful ways queer couples have adapted dated traditions.

By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Entertainment

David Archuleta Is Finally Living In The Moment

To make his sweetly sensual video for “Crème Brulée,” David Archuleta — who publicly came out as queer in 2021 — had to learn to get comfortable in his own skin.

By David Archuleta

Bustle Exclusive

'When The Harvest Comes' Tells A Story Of Chosen Family & Artistic Ambition

Read an excerpt from Denne Michele Norris’ debut novel.

By Bustle Editors

Wellness

What Does It Mean To Be Pansexual?

Experts explain.

By Bustle Editors

Entertainment

I’m Totally Gay. I Still Love My Fake Celebrity Crush.

There’s no bond like the one between closeted queer people and the stars who helped them pass.

By Kerensa Cadenas

TV & Movies

Bisexual Chaos Is 2024’s Biggest Pop-Culture Trend

Benedict Bridgerton, we’ve been waiting for you.

By Sarah Ellis and Kelsey Stiegman

Celebrity

Maren Morris Comes Out As Bisexual During Pride Month

She’s been a longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ communities.

By Sam Ramsden

Fashion Week

These Trans & Nonbinary Models Were All Over Fashion Week

These are the runway stars to watch.

By Alyssa Lapid

Comedian Robby Hoffman Isn’t Exactly Happy To Be Here

Comedy’s next big thing is ambitious, annoyed, and dating The Bachelorette.

By Lizzie Logan

TV & Movies

27 Years Ago, A Groundbreaking 'Friends' Episode Was Banned From Airing

It went on to become a ratings hit.

By Sam Ramsden

Books

How One Of Hayley Kiyoko’s Most Popular Music Videos Became A Novel

The singer-songwriter is slowly building an entire Girls Like Girls universe.

By Brad Witter

Pride Yearbook 2023

Big Freedia Is Shaking Things Up

“I would tell lawmakers that they are full of sh*t and that God sits high and looks low,” she says about drag bans.

By Sam Ramsden

TV & Movies

Jonathan Van Ness Will Fight For The Right Makeover On 'Queer Eye'

The Fab Five hairstylist also reveals why they call Season 7 their best work yet.

By Gabrielle Bondi