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Connect with LGBT Colorado: WHO TO FOLLOW

Connect with Our Community: PrideFest comes but once a year – and offers a taste of what hundreds of thousands of diverse LGBT people and allies can bring together in terms of fun, activism, nightlife, resources, information, social groups, events, charities and more. A stronger community has more for everyone – stay informed, involved and connected the whole year!

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How not to let obesity stop you from having a better sex life

Obesity can really be a downer on your sex life. If you are obese and you have diabetes or high blood pressure — or both — the ability to achieve an erection is going to go down. And that’s the last thing you want to “go down.” Besides a toll on the enjoyment of sexual [...]

MSU Denver Professor fights discrimination with knowledge

LGBTQ college students encountering heteronormative information may be negatively affected, says a professor at MSU Denver. If so, we need to educate teachers and professors so that changes can be made and all students are able to succeed in the classroom.

The truth about sucking up

Self-promotion is the antidote to being overlooked or underestimated at work. But, how do you benefit from self-promotion and maintain your integrity and authenticity?

[ Living ]

Pride of Luxury: Getting what you want has never been so rich (auto)

Pride flows through all facets of our lives. Being a gearhead, I started to think about the pride of ownership and the vehicles we aspire to own. Not all of us want a luxury car, but then luxury isn’t the same to every person anyway. So let’s look at the of some of the top auto manufactures: BMW, Lexus and Mercedes and Land Rover.

Balancing friendships and sex

Dear Brent,

I think that I’m a pretty normal guy. I’m out there meeting people to developing new friendships and have some great sex along the way, but seem to be finding people wanting either anonymous sex or to jump quickly into a committed relationship. I’m not necessarily opposed to either, but neither is high on my list – why can’t it be both friendship and sex?

Denver Urbanism: Union Station, the soon–to–be pride of Denver

To celebrate this Pride issue, I think it’s appropriate to highlight what’s going on at Denver Union Station. From an urbanism perspective, if there’s anything you should take pride in, it’s what’s happening there. The area is undergoing a massive transformation taking it both ‘back to the past’ and ‘forward to the future’ at the same time.

[ Social ]

Cycle Sluts: ‘Pretend they’re bubble wrap’

Dear Cycle Sluts,

My boyfriend and I went shopping for underwear. He bought a really sexy thong, but when he modeled it for me at home I noticed that he has pimples on his ass. What should I do?

Reverend Waste, at your service

I took the plunge. Civil unions went into effect on May 1, 2013 here in Colorado. And while I did get hitched to Mr. Waste shortly after midnight at the Webb Municipal Building, the plunge I’m talking about is that I’m now an ordained minister.

[ Body & Mind ]

Alcohol the antagonist

After my HIV diagnosis, I didn’t know if I would get the chance to let my intoxicated alter ego out of his cage anymore. I worried that alcohol could counteract the medications. The doctor assured me that it wouldn’t, but also gave me reasons to love my liver and not give it a liquid beating.

Words: Say it like you mean it

Words have meaning, not to be confused with intent. I often find myself in hot water because I take people at their words, when often that’s not what they meant. The phrase ‘say what you mean and mean what you say?’ couldn’t be more true.

Beauty: Sunless tanners for a healthier summer glow

Whether you’re light–skinned and want color that’s otherwise hard to bring out, or your skin is already an enviable brown and you’d like to deepen your hue, sunless tanners get you there without the risk of damage.

[ Travel & Shopping ]