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Most people will know Patton Oswalt as the lovable nerd Spence Olchin from the famous US sitcom "King Of Queens". After the series, Oswalt enjoyed many other offers and a correspondingly successful career. Since then, he has been taking gigs all over the world and has managed to prove to people that he can do more than "just" nerdy. Among other things, the 52-year-old comedian uses his enormous reach to actively advocate for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community. That's precisely why a joint photo with fellow comedian Dave Chapelle has caused an enormous stir. Dave Chapelle is an avowed trans opponent At the turn of the year, Dave Chapelle asked his decades-long colleague and actor Patton Oswalt to appear with him. Because of the longstanding friendship that unites the two comedians, Patton Oswalt finally agreed. What at first seemed like a successful end of the year and a special cooperation ...

Every man has personal preferences when it comes to choosing a suitable partner. As before, many tend to the so-called "bear types". These are tall, bearded and also otherwise quite heavily hairy. Their appearance is - in the truest sense of the word - strong. Nothing seems to upset the bear type, he protects his loved ones and is the ideal cuddly bear. But: He can also be different. Also in bed it is guaranteed not to be boring with this kind of man. Some people talk about a fetish when it comes to the preference for hairy men, others talk about an "individual taste in men". But why are bears actually - especially within the scene - so popular? Reason No. 1: perfect cuddling partners Many guys enjoy the firm and intimate embrace of a big man who offers plenty of surface area for cuddling. Behind the seemingly rough shell often hides a loving guy who loves to cuddle at least as much as...

The fact that David Bowie is being honored with his own stamp is nothing new. In Great Britain, there is already one that pays homage to one of the most colorful queer rock stars. Now Germany is following suit. Already from the beginning of the year, more precisely: from 03 January 2022, the special stamp should then be available. Those who wish can also secure a packset special edition a few days later, on January 07, 2022. What will the German David Bowie special stamp look like? The German variant of the David Bowie special edition is an 85 cent variant. On it: Bowie with a guitar. The picture is a shot from the mid-1980s. The fact that the German community also has such a strong connection to Bowie is no coincidence. After all, the exceptional artist, who had no problem with making a splash here and there, lived in Germany for a period of about two years. His style and music were, or are, just as colorful as the letter m...

The organization Stonewall has organized a virtual kiss-in to demonstrate with love against the hate violence that many queer people still face in the UK. The event features queer couples in a video caressing, kissing and showing their love publicly and without shame. The Ramones provide the appropriate musical background with their "Merry Christmas". Accordingly, the video not only fits the community's demands for more equality, but also the current Christmas mood. The images convey a very special message: namely, not to hide, but to react to hate violence with cohesion and love. The United Kingdom in particular has been shockingly forced to realize in the recent past that many people suffer from hate violence. Many of those affected see no alternative but to hide and keep their sexuality secret. The organization Stonewall...

Of course, people with right-wing views can also be gay. And yet outings always seem to arouse a little more surprise here. Now Chris Janssens, the deputy leader of the Flemish party Vlaams Belang from Belgium, has come out. He gave an interview to a magazine in which he spoke at length about being gay and the motivations behind his outing. Janssens struggled with himself for a long time In the interview, he explained that he had kept his homosexuality a secret for a long time. He also did not talk about it with his family. Accordingly, even those who are particularly close to the politician may be surprised by his outing. He himself says that he has known about his sexual orientation for a long time. However, he decided to ignore it for a long time. Particularly interesting in this context is the fact that Chris Janssens belongs to a pa...

In 2021, numerous people have also come out as queer - even in the world of the "rich and beautiful. The outings of celebrities often play a particularly important role. Because: they increase the visibility of the community again and again. But which outings from 2021 have actually been particularly surprising and touching? In general, it can be said that the reactions on the web to the famous phrase "I'm gay!" were largely positive. However, the one or other hate speech has also shown once again that the road to complete equality is still long. The following sections are encouraging, but their order is random. Outing No. 1: Tommy Dorfman When you think of Tommy Dorfman, you often think directly of "Dead Girls Don't Lie." A lot has happened since she (then still as ER) stood in front of the camera for the series. In the meantime, Dorfman lives as a woman. She regularly keeps her fans up to date. Vo...

First of all: Anyone suffering from depression should ALWAYS seek professional help. In the case of "only" bad mood, however, it may be worthwhile to resort to the following tips. Especially in the current time, in which it does not seem to be really clear how things will continue, it is after all normal to have negative, or at least no positive, thoughts every now and then. The turn of the year often acts here like a kind of "magnifying glass" on problems. It allows to pass in review and forces quasi to look into the future. This is a position that many people cannot really identify with. However, the following tips can help you to see the positive as far as possible and to get off to a (hopefully relaxed) start in 2022. Tip No. 1: Plan a little ahead What "a little" means in this case is certainly up to each person. Possibly, this kind of pre-planning could also be called "good intentions" ...

She has been one of the most beloved people in TV and film for decades: Betty White. The LGBTQI+ community also loves the woman who has played so many roles, but is best known for portraying her "Rose" in Golden Girls. She recently gave an interview that showed how fit she still was and that it was certainly due to her special optimism that she was able to see life from a positive side. On January 17, she would have turned a full century old. The round birthday was denied her. Betty White is dead. At this point, we will take a look at an impressive career and what Betty White was all about. The breakthrough came with the Golden Girls Especially the children of the 90s know the series, in which four women master their everyday life in a kind of WG. One of them is a man-hunting femme fatale, the other is much more realistic. And in the middle of it all: Rose (aka Betty White), the...

A change in the Corona Protection Ordinance for the state of NRW has ensured that gay saunas must now close again. While it is (at least currently) still possible to gain entry to gyms as a recovered/vaccinated person with a test, different rules apply to saunas. Meanwhile, many locations have already reacted and published corresponding postings in the social networks. Since December 30, 2021, swingers clubs and co. are no longer allowed to open due to the adapted regulation. Since gay saunas fall into the category of comparable locations, they are also affected. How long must the saunas in NRW remain closed? This is a question with which not only the operators but also many passionate gay cruisers are currently concerned. After all, the gay sauna landscape is wide-ranging, especially in NRW. A look at the current regulations shows that the specifications are provisionally "only" until January 12, 202...