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Speak Out: How mediators can help

Before a conflict turns hostile or ugly, consider engaging a mediator to help. Mediation provides a neutral third party to help people engage conflict and difficult issues. Mediation is voluntary, encourages honest communication, sets boundaries for ‘fighting fair’ and is completely confidential. Ultimately, mediation is a cost-effective way to settle conflicts in a relationship without constant arguing or prolonged litigation.

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With Pride just around the corner, more reflect on the evolution

The march toward Pride continues this month with another Evolution Party. Produced in partnership with The GLBT Community Center of Colorado, Element, Aujay Entertainment and DJ Sinna- G, the Evolution party will again feature the best of Denver’s Pride: music, hot men, sexy women, gogo dancers, burlesque, fire performers, a drag show and for the return of [...]

[ Living ]

Ask the Sexpert: A potential other couple

Dear Shanna, My girlfriend and I have been together a few years and the sex is fantastic. We’ve become friends with another couple (also lesbian) and there seems to be chemistry between us. I know the term “swinging” is somewhat outdated, but I think it’s the best word for what we’re interested in. Is it a good idea? If so, how do we move forward?

The kids really are all right

The secret stash was my first glimpse of ‘porn,’ and I remember the feeling: exhilarated and guilty at the same time. I thought back to my Catholic catechism classes – sins of the flesh would send supposedly send us to Hell, and I figured that looking at pictures or videos of those sins would mean the same. It took me all of 10 minutes to get over that notion.

Plan an unforgettable Pride party for all five senses

With PrideFest just around the corner, June 15 and 16 at Civic Center Park in Denver, it’s time to pull pride season party ideas out of the closet.

And like any plan, a great party comes together best with foresight.

[ Social ]

The brink of extinction

Wooly mammoths have always fascinated me. It’s the convergence of my two most favorite things, elephants and dinosaurs. With a mastodon, you get two for the price of one.

Sample the restaurant scene

Do you remember the days of 21-year-old bar crawls? I do. It began in sober excitement, a mellow Long Island in one hand, a Vodka-Cran in the other. Before you knew it, both glasses were empty and the giggles sloppy. Then on to another – with a name you can’t quite remember. Then a third, and a fourth, and … maybe a fifth?

[ Body & Mind ]

Glamorous vs. fun: In Colorado, why choose?

Transplants from all over bring their city lifestyle to our slower setting. We are creating this wonderful, vibrant, integrated community here, and I am really proud to be part of it.

The dos and don’ts of beard-keeping

From skinny hipsters to studmuffin Ryan Gosling, men are bucking the clean-shaved trend and doing what was once thought so unprofessional by past generations: sporting the understated stubble. While the look is not limited to mountain men or Santa Claus, your facial hair – whether a full-fledged beard or oh-so-subtle shadow – requires grooming.

Singing in the rain

The first day riding in the AIDS/Lifecycle, if nothing else, made me an expert on California weather. The morning started off cold while the afternoon got hot. Even though my little windbreaker came in handy, once the sun came out it suffocated me. At least I could tie my arm and leg warmers around empty bar space on the bike.

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