Author: Read with Pride

Let’s talk about something Hollywood doesn’t always want to acknowledge: behind almost every iconic red carpet moment, every unforgettable costume, and every perfectly styled movie star, there’s often a gay stylist working absolute magic. From Joan Crawford’s shoulder pads to Zendaya’s showstopping Met Gala looks, LGBTQ+ stylists have been the architects of Hollywood’s most memorable …

Fashioning the Self: Why Gay Stylists are the Secret Weapons of HollywoodRead More

We’ve all walked into a space that just feels wrong. The bathroom signs that force you to choose. The campus layout that assumes everyone moves through the world the same way. The housing complex that screams “nuclear family or nothing.” For too long, architecture has been designed by and for a very narrow slice of …

Built with Love: How Queer Architects Design for CommunityRead More

When you think about dance, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the graceful pirouettes of ballet, the fierce energy of hip-hop, or the sultry moves on a club dance floor. But here’s something that often goes unspoken: gay dancers and choreographers haven’t just participated in dance history: they’ve fundamentally reshaped it. From the stages of …

Movement as Magic: The Impact of Gay Dancers on ChoreographyRead More

When the museum doors close, the streets keep talking. And in the world of gay street art, they’re not just whispering: they’re screaming, celebrating, protesting, and reclaiming public space one spray-painted rainbow at a time. Street art has always been about giving voice to the voiceless, about turning concrete walls into manifestos. For LGBTQ+ artists, …

Concrete Canvas: The Bold World of Gay Street ArtRead More

There’s something magical about the theatre. The lights dim, the curtain rises, and suddenly you’re transported into someone else’s story: their pain, their joy, their truth. But for decades, one truth was forbidden from the stage: the authentic lives of LGBTQ+ people. When gay theatre finally broke through the silence in the 1960s, it didn’t …

Spotlight on Pride: How Gay Theatre Changed the WorldRead More

Let’s be real, opera has always been incredibly gay. Not just in the campy, dramatic sense (though yes, absolutely that too), but in the literal, historical, deeply meaningful sense. For centuries, opera houses have been sanctuaries where queer artists found their voice, where coded love stories played out under the guise of mythology, and where …

The Aria of Identity: Gay Icons in the World of OperaRead More

There’s something deeply intimate about sculpture. Unlike a painting that keeps you at arm’s length, sculpture invites you to walk around it, to see it from every angle, to understand the human form in three dimensions. And when it comes to gay sculptors throughout history, that intimacy becomes even more profound, because these artists weren’t …

The Power of the Pose: Exploring the World of Gay SculptorsRead More

When we think about the skylines that define our cities, the soaring glass towers, the playful postmodern plazas, the buildings that make us stop and stare, we’re often looking at the work of visionary gay architects who quite literally shaped the world we live in. Yet their stories remain surprisingly untold, their contributions overshadowed by …

Designing the Future: The Visionary Gay Architects You Should KnowRead More

There’s a moment that happens on every red carpet: that split second when a celebrity steps out of their car and the world collectively gasps. The dress is perfect. The suit is impeccable. The entire look is chef’s kiss. And more often than not, there’s a gay fashion stylist behind that magic, orchestrating every detail …

The Stylist's Touch: Transforming Icons with a Gay PerspectiveRead More

Let’s talk about the men who literally dressed the world. When you think about fashion, real fashion, the kind that stops traffic and makes headlines, you’re thinking about the work of gay designers. From the moment Christian Dior unveiled his revolutionary “New Look” in 1947 to the cutting-edge collections dominating today’s runways, LGBTQ+ designers haven’t …

Couture Kings: Gay Designers Who Defined the CenturyRead More

Father Marco’s hands trembled as he lit the morning candles in the sacristy of Santa Maria della Vittoria. Not from age: he was only thirty-seven: but from the weight of the secret he’d carried for fifteen years beneath his cassock. In the eternal city where saints walked and sinners prayed, he existed in the liminal …

Stained Glass Secrets: A Gay Priest's Silent Prayer in RomeRead More

There’s something uniquely painful about hiding who you are in the very place that’s supposed to teach you about truth. For Daniel Levy, the weight of that contradiction had become unbearable. Growing up as the son of one of Tel Aviv’s most respected rabbis meant living under a microscope. Every Shabbat dinner, every community event, …

The Rabbi's Son: Finding Love and Faith in Tel AvivRead More

Let’s talk about Palm Springs. This desert oasis has been a gay mecca for decades, but there’s a particular corner of the scene that doesn’t get enough spotlight, the clothing-optional resorts that are absolutely perfect for couples looking to reconnect, relax, and leave all their inhibitions (and swimsuits) behind. If you’ve been curious about exploring …

Palm Springs Paradise: Why Couples Love Nudist ResortsRead More

Let’s talk about getting naked in Croatia. Because sometimes the best vacation is one where you can leave everything behind: including your swimsuit. Just a quick 15-minute boat ride from the stunning town of Hvar lies Jerolim Island, a tiny slice of Adriatic heaven that’s been a naturist paradise since the 1950s. And while it’s …

Hvar's Jerolim Island: A Croatian Gay ParadiseRead More

If you’ve ever dreamed of combining Amsterdam’s legendary liberal vibe with a sun-soaked afternoon of guilt-free naturism, then Nieuwe Meer needs to be on your radar. This isn’t your typical beach destination, it’s a slice of freedom just minutes from the city center where gay men can strip down, soak up the sun, and embrace …

Amsterdam's Free Spirit: Nudism at Nieuwe MeerRead More

Let’s talk about one of Europe’s most legendary gay nudist beaches, a place where golden sand dunes meet crystal-clear waters, where rainbow flags fly proudly, and where you can literally leave everything behind (yes, including your swim trunks). Welcome to Maspalomas, Gran Canaria’s iconic gay beach paradise that’s been attracting queer travelers from around the …

Bare it All in Maspalomas: The Ultimate Gay Nudist GuideRead More

There’s something magical about feeling the Mediterranean sun on every inch of your skin while the Aegean Sea sparkles in front of you. And when you’re surrounded by other queer folks who get it, who understand that freedom looks different for everyone, well, that’s when you know you’ve found your spot. Welcome to Elia Beach, …

Sun-Kissed in Mykonos: Elia Beach's Clothing-Optional CharmRead More

There’s something magical about a beach that requires effort to reach. Not the “oh, we need to cross a busy road” kind of effort, but the real deal, a proper 45-minute hike that separates the casual sunbathers from those truly seeking something special. Welcome to Platja de l’Home Mort, or as it translates rather dramatically, …

Sitges Secrets: A Day at Platja de l'Home MortRead More

If you’ve been daydreaming about letting it all hang out on a stunning Mediterranean beach where the gays absolutely thrive, let me introduce you to Es Cavallet. This isn’t just any beach in Ibiza, it’s the beach where gay couples and groups come to strip down, soak up the sun, and live their best clothing-optional …

Ibiza's Wild Side: Es Cavallet for Gay NaturistsRead More

There’s something magical about watching the sun melt into the ocean while surrounded by your people. At Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts, that magic happens every single evening, and if you head to the right spot, you can soak it all in without a stitch of clothing. Welcome to Boy Beach, where gay men …

Provincetown Bliss: Sunsets at Herring CoveRead More