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Pups reveal the truth behind their misunderstood scene

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The pup scene is growing in popularity, thanks to online communities. Here’s what they wish you understood about pup life. WORDS BY KATIE BASKERVILLE Until recently, the pup scene has been a fairly underground sect of BDSM culture. Though you may recognise the leather dog masks that are emblematic of the scene at Pride or in your local sex shop. Wherever you might have encountered pups and their handlers, we’re here to unpick the inner workings of the misunderstood dynamic.  What is power play? And how does it relate to the…

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Your complete guide to the sportswear kink

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Meet the kink that subverts in sportswear, and where you can explore it further. WORDS BY KATIE BASKERVILLE Sportswear encompasses several different areas of kink and fetish. From the subversion of scally lads’ very specific displays of masculinity and the happy hardcore club scene, to the smell of a sweaty jockstrap and ripe gym rooms, this visceral, multifaceted eroticism is far-reaching, deeply personal and maybe even a little misunderstood.  Here, we uncover the myriad ways sportswear has made it into our wildest fantasies, from being trampled by a Nike Air-wearing youth…

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A complete guide to darkrooms, anonymous sex and consent

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There’s no such thing as safe sex, but sex can always be safer. Here, we shed light on how to navigate the dimly lit world of anonymous group sex, its history and how to know when you’re ready to get involved. WORDS BY KATIE BASKERVILLE Okay, curious minds, it’s time to demystify the backroom, otherwise known as a blackroom, darkroom or playroom. Maybe you’ve spotted one on a night out and felt compelled to explore, but couldn’t quite bring yourself to do it. Perhaps you’ve been fantasising about anonymous group sex,…

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Drag Race: Kerri, Nicole and Tina break down the shenanigans of All Stars 10

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Gay Times sits down with the trio to unpack the slayage and shenanigans of Drag Race All Stars 10. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS “The Pink Ladies are slaying,” declares Tina Burner. Can confirm: the second bracket of Drag Race All Stars 10 was an absolute slayathon from start to finish. Featuring Tina, Jorgeous, Kerri Colby, Lydia B(utthole) Kollins, Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Nicole Paige Brooks, this unhinged group served up some of the most entertain(t)ing television in the franchise’s history — from Mistress’ deliciously sinister scheming to the high-octane drag on…

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A harm reduction guide to anal douching on the go

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While a prepared routine is preferable, it’s not always realistic. Here’s your complete guide to douching on the go. WORDS BY KATIE BASKERVILLE Listen, when it comes to prepping for sex, it’s sods law that the one day you take a day off from being ready at a moment’s notice is the day you’re likely to have sex. Everyone’s been caught short. And, while having the time to prepare for sex of any kind is key to the enjoyment of it later (because sex starts where? In the brain!), life likes…

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The 12 best gay sex scenes of the decade (so far), from Fellow Travelers to On Swift Horses

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Blow-jobs! Rimming! Toe-sucking! Sex scenes are back, and they’re hornier than ever. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS The industry’s sanitised, sexless era has finally fizzled out. The 2010s witnessed a sharp decline in erotic mainstream filmmaking as a result of increasing scrutiny from the internet (and sometimes, those within the industry) over whether sex scenes are necessary in driving the plot forward. Although billion dollar franchises didn’t hesitate to gratuitously flaunt actor’s ripped bodies – for example, Chris [insert any last name here, honestly] in [again, insert any superhero film] – general…

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What It Feels Like for a Girl: Ellis Howard on humanising the trans experience with working-class grit

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From trauma to euphoria, Ellis Howard traces Byron’s journey — and their own — in this timely, trailblazing series. WORDS SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID REISS STYLIST MICHAEL MILLER GROOMER SANDRA HAHNEL “Powerhouse” doesn’t even begin to capture the full force of Ellis Howard. As Byron in the BBC drama What It Feels Like for a Girl, the Scouser channels raw vulnerability and biting wit to bring Paris Lees’ acclaimed memoir to the screen — offering a fearless and deeply human portrait of a trans, working-class person rarely seen on British…

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Drag Race: Phoenix on All Stars 10 and why Ice Spice shade “wasn’t that serious”

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From the fire and from the ash… Phoenix has shared her unfiltered thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, as well as her viral beef with ‘Think U The Shit (Fart)’ rapstress Ice Spice. In May, the Atlanta queen was – iconic lyrics incoming – “ready in flight and ready to fight” as she made her long-awaited return to the franchise, where she competed in the first ‘bracket’ alongside Aja, Bosco, Deja Skye, Irene the Alien and Olivia Lux. Although Phoenix impressed the judges and her fellow contestants with her…

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A Nice Indian Boy: Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on their historic gay rom-com

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Following the digital release of A Nice Indian Boy, GAY TIMES spoke with director Roshan Sethi and star Karan Soni — who are also a couple! — about the rom-com’s historic gay and South Asian representation, and how it both subverts and pays homage to the genre. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS “It’s so antithetical to the current political climate, which is all about exclusion and fear,” says A Nice Indian Boy director Roshan Sethi. With a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% audience score, the rom-com has emerged…

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With DEI and queer voices under threat, The Wedding Banquet speaks louder than ever

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GAY TIMES speaks with The Wedding Banquet director Andrew Ahn and stars Kelly Marie Tran, Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-chan and Joan Chen about the queer rom-com’s relevance in an era of rising conservatism. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS The stars of The Wedding Banquet have reflected on the film’s significance for LGBTQIA+, Asian and Indigenous-American representation, particularly in the era of Trump 2.0. A remake of the 1993 classic of the same name, the queer rom-com follows lesbian couple Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) and Lee (Lily Gladstone), who are…

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