Gay dating and hookup apps and the hidden cost of ‘distraction capitalism’
Gay dating and hookup apps dangle the promise of in-person interactions, yet no one…
Yes, male privilege exists. But it carries a terrible cost—especially if you’re gay.
The dominance of the male gender is visible not only in male privilege,=but also…
Gay autistics exist, and we need a name
As a gay autistic, I wasn't really surprised when I learned that gender identity…
The ugly truth about Grindr and exclusion-based dating
Exclusion-based dating has long been a widely embraced norm for apps and services like…
How magical thinking destroys gay men’s chances of living authentically
Are you sitting down, dear reader? There’s something I need to tell you: almost…
Dating apps are surveillance capitalism at its most cynical
As someone with a natural tendency for obsessive compulsiveness, I loathe visits to the…
Enough with the toxic culture of COVID-19 shaming
After 10 months of trying to evade COVID-19, the virus finally caught me. No—I…
Is ‘choice’ in app-based dating really just a cruel illusion?
As someone with a natural tendency for obsessive compulsiveness, I loathe visits to the…
Five steps to a fantastic gay relationship
Throughout my twenties, I stumbled from one unsuccessful gay relationship to another, thwarted by…
How to avoid becoming a gay dating app sociopath
Much of the small talk that happens on gay dating apps is, in my…