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Which is the right summer shirts trend for me? Summer shirts are among the items of clothing that can make a man look particularly attractive. All the better that the fashionable "all-rounders" are so hot in summer 2021. However, if you take a little time to look at the current collections, you will quickly realize: not all shirts are the same! If you want to be fashionably dressed today, you don't have to rely only on the classic in white. On the contrary! The following sections show how versatile the world of men's tops can be. Shirt Tip No. 1: Denim This is certainly the most classic shirt type of all: denim shirts! Among other things, the lightweight fabric is super comfortable to wear in the office and often becomes a real eye-catcher in your free time. Meanwhile, many denim summer shirts are also offered with various applications. There are no limits to the fashionable imagination here. To create a particularly harmonious look, you can...

These Schlager stars are/were gay - how the Schlager world has changed Nowadays it is usually no problem to come out as a pop star. However, this was not always the case. Rex Gildo, for example, hid his love for the same sex. In the end, he took his own life - perhaps also due to external pressure. Since then, however, the world has changed. Especially in the pop business, there are now many stars who make no secret of their sexual orientation. Rex Gildo This was one of the most tragic stories of the hit business ever. Rex Gildo, who was the "perfect son-in-law" for many, took his own life. Again and again rumors made the rounds that he had had an affair with Christian Anders, among others. Whether his hidden homosexuality was ultimately the reason why he jumped out of the window, can ultimately only be speculated....

Do Pride and Disney go together? Oh yes! Disney+ will soon be focusing more on Pride content, among other things. A total of six episodes will focus on the challenges and problems of the Pride scene. What does it actually mean to be queer? What has changed compared to "back then"? And how do people deal with it when they realize for themselves "Yes, I am queer! The series is not only aimed at members of the scene, but at everyone who is interested in the relevant content and in thinking outside the box. Without pointing fingers, but close to the people and real. A look at the individual episodes The six Pride episodes on Disney+ were divided chronologically and cover the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Accordingly, it is particularly interesting to watch the individual episodes one after the other and thus see how the lifestyles of the...

The European Championship 2020 - when the world deals with the topic of queerness. Even those who are otherwise rather less concerned with soccer and co. may have noticed that this European Championship will not only focus on sports, but among other things on another important topic: LGBTQ. For a long time, it was a "well-kept secret" that footballers - obviously - can be gay and perform well on the pitch. Many athletes shied away from coming out. They were afraid of being perceived as not masculine enough. However, the topic of queerness is already playing a particularly important role at the 2020 European Championships. It only takes a glance at the details to see that the rainbow is present in many areas. The match of the German team against Hungary as a prime example The match between Germany and Hungary made big waves even before kickoff. Among other things, this was due to the...

Warsaw Pride was celebrated extensively In times of Corona it still seems a bit strange when several people come together in one place like in Warsaw. Nevertheless, they do exist: the occasions that show how important it is to stand together, of course based on the respective current Corona rules, but as determined as ever. A particularly nice gesture: even the mayor of the city did not miss the opportunity to walk side by side with the LGBTQs and thus make a statement. In a time when Poland is criticized from different sides, among others also because of its "LGBTQ-free zones", this step is in many ways a small highlight. Pride in Warsaw - thousands of visitors join in the fun The response was huge! Within a short time, thousands of people gathered in the streets of Warsaw to celebrate their Pride. Especially many goosebumps moments were experienced among an...

There are now a number of companies that print the Pride rainbow on their packaging and thus engage in pinkwashing. These designs are particularly popular around Pride Month. What was welcomed by many, especially at the beginning of this trend, is now occasionally met with skepticism. Time and again, accusations are made that the companies in question are only using the bright colors to present themselves well in public. However, there is no other intention or real statement behind it. One main accusation: companies are not consistent enough In Germany, it is usually not a big problem for the companies in question to add the rainbow to their logo and put it in the limelight. After all, for many people today it is considered "hip" to support the community. The whole thing becomes a little more precarious, however, when it comes to using the LGBTQ content to, for example,...

Many queers know the problem: shortly after coming out, unpleasant questions come now and then. "Finally" you can "someone like that" and can ask all the questions that have accumulated over the past years. Every now and then, prejudices come up here that make you smile. Sometimes, however, the sentences speak of one thing above all: intolerance. The following questions/ statements are particularly annoying. No. 1: Are you sure that you are not actually "normal"? This question is perceived by many queers as a slap in the face. He/she has probably spent months thinking about coming out and then the whole thing is dismissed as a "phase." Even though it certainly may not be meant that way, such a question is a slap in the face to the person and can actually be very hurtful. No. 2: Are you the man or the woman? This is an old prejudice that in same-sex relationships "one of the m...

ESC winner Duncan Laurence will not perform in Hungary for the time being This is a statement that has it all: ESC winner Duncan Laurence from 2019 has decided not to perform in Hungary. The reason is the current anti-LGBTQ situation in the country. Especially the latest law, in connection with which it is to be ensured that children do not come into contact with queer content, recently caused a stir. And this is exactly where Duncan comes in when he says he won't be touring Hungary anymore for the time being. The background of the law, by the way, is that by banning the corresponding content, it should be achieved that children and young people are less likely to become queer or think about gender reassignment. Only from the age of 18 should people in Hungary then have access to the relevant media, including relevant educational books. Duncan is not only concerned u...

Transsexual athlete takes part in For many it is a small sensation: for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games a trans athlete will compete. Actually, this is another logical step on the way to more equality and tolerance. But who is Laurel Hubbard anyway? In which discipline is she competing? And what does it mean at all that transsexuality is suddenly also "quite normal" at the Olympic Games? Portrait of Laurel Hubbard Laurel Hubbard competes for New Zealand in weightlifting (87 kg category). She is 43 years old and comes from Auckland. Her gender reassignment was a few years ago and took place in 2012. In order for her to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games, a few points must be met. In the first step, Hubbard must confirm her female gender identity. The corresponding document is then valid for four years and may be used during...