[ Focus ]

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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How to find your career sweet spot

By Dr. Doug Gilbert You’ve heard what Confucius “said”: Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Sounds good. But, how do you find this elusive work satisfaction? It’s hidden in the career “sweet spot” – the intersection of three key factors: Interests – what excites [...]

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 ]

Why are guys the same everywhere I go?

Dear Brent,

Guys don’t seem any different in Colorado than any other places I’ve lived – many are flakes about meeting up or arrogant both in person and online.

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 I know the term “swinging” is somewhat outdated, but I think it’s the best word for what we’re interested in.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.

[ Social ]

Top 5 LGBT–themed films to rent this summer

If your tastes differ from middle-class heterosexual teenage males ages 12 to 16 – the most sought–after demographic in the summer film market – then perhaps this list can help. Pop your own popcorn and consider the following LGBT-themed favorites:

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.

[ Body & Mind ]

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.

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.

[ Travel & Shopping ]