fabbrazza 1 month

NEW emerging/promising artists to listen to? need some fresh music 🫠

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leart 1 month

My distaste in a lot of today’s gay men is valid. In the current climate, it is unacceptable to not be unapologetically QUEER & OUT. We have spent decades curating a safe world for young gay men to come out and unless you live in an underdeveloped country, SHAME on you for still being in that closet. You want to honor your family’s name more than you want to honor yourself. You are afraid of losing an unsupportive system you’ve been stuck in since a child. And you are doing such a disservice to our community by not openly engaging in queer culture. I know to some of you it sounds tone deaf, I understand the need to protect yourself against homophobia. But at what point are you going to force those cycles to stop? At what point are you going to stop giving these heteros what they want. For you to be invisible. For you to be eliminated. QUEER UP & not just on pride. Not just in our clubs. IN YOUR HOMES. AT WORK. IN YOUR FAMILIES. QUEER UP🏳️‍🌈

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southerncowrie 1 month

Any and all book recs welcome!! Drop them in the comments please😚

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lokizian 1 month

song of the moment??

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mostlyval 1 month

i need to destroy the concept of clothing this summer

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jameshasnofriends 1 month

There’s something about having a solo dance party in swim briefs on the beach that is so hot. Like your dad is watching me with his tongue out and your grandma wants me to go to hell. It’s hot

grahamgibbs 1 month

Any French speakers/ learners have tips for someone that wants to learn?

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saochiang 1 month

Almost have one act of non research related dialogue for my play, almost done with a big drawing, and I have finished two small sewing projects. I think we’re getting somewhere

collective 1 month

The best way to be an ally in 2026 is being truly unbothered Oh woe. Yet another viral smooch. A sassy little greeting between Stephen Colbert and Pedro Pascal is, indeed iconic, but also offers a masterclass in comfortable allyship. By participating in a moment of affection with humor and ease, Colbert demonstrates that the best support is often the most unbothered and cheeky. Performative gestures and statements are replaced by jumping in on the humor and having a laugh. And, with powerful trans ally Pedro Pascal, you get an allyship double decker. Research into intergroup contact theory suggests that these positive, integrated interactions are a primary driver of community resilience. So, yes, allies do make us stronger. Collective is a space that celebrates its queer members while also showing love to the allies. Allyship is not a one way street; it is a shared atmosphere of respect. We want to share this space with the allies that we love who lead with sincerity and comfort. So, yes, you can invite your ally friends to join. Just be sure they get the bit ;)

ricayotorres 1 month

brad 1 month

I seriously need to evaluate my financial decisions because tell me why I just paid 500$ for a perm and cut.

littledrew 1 month

Anyone watching Love Island???

dylpics 1 month

Workout update: My body is, conventionally, the best it’s ever looked.

joshuavilorio 1 month

Guess who got a new job at the sushi Buffett

lvluplevi 1 month

Where are my other fashion & costume design queers at? Where is the creativity on this app? Like and share this post! So far just seeing a lot of muscles (not complaining, but not what was marketed).

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mc94612 1 month

Gosh. I feel old. 😑

pedr0atx 1 month

Thinking of getting bigger for the summer. Any recommendations?

mouse7777 1 month

I had to do one of the most hardest things a son could do on Sunday 10th May 26, my wonderful mum passed away, she was battling cancer for 6 months and sadly it took another. She was only 52

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thotanist 1 month

Anxiety is truly the best diet plan

breadhubby 1 month

The other person im interested in being nonchalant will ALWAYS be a huge turn off for me

collective 1 month

2026 is putting us through our paces, and now more than ever we need our friends and connection. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Collective is spreading the message - connection is a form of medical care. The loneliness epidemic has made it clear that isolation is a significant health risk. And, maintaining social health takes intention and care. Clinical research suggests that social fitness—the practice of maintaining regular, meaningful connections—is just as essential to your well-being as physical exercise. It is the active training of our sense of belonging. We need our circle of friends to train our senses of humour and our party tricks. Another aspect is checking in on your circle of friends. Collective members and allies foster real-world networks that sustain us through the highs and lows. Checking in on your friends is the most effective way to combat the drain of the modern social landscape. If the struggle becomes more than you can manage alone, Collective offers a direct path to help. You can find resources and a helpline website by clicking the Mental Health Support button in your profile settings. We are stronger when we are connected.

michenoble 1 month

Gym update: I can now successfully deadlift the equivalent of a new born Asian Elephant (160kg)! I thought that’s kinda impressive

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sierramichhh 1 month

Im folding immediately if you play an instrument

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chrissjacqq 1 month

Some of my other favorite shows that I can ( and have ) watched a bunch of times are Hemlock Grove, The 100, The original L Word, Umbrella Academy, You. Ragnarok, Skins UK, American Horror Story, True Blood, and Locke And Key. If you guys know any shows that are similar to these, LMK!

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coveppo 1 month

Not me thirsting over man picking fruit at the supermarket

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lax 1 month

510 Spent the entire day just workout, sauna and jacuzzi. Such a relaxing day 😌

joshuavilorio 1 month

Two people can go thru the exact same thing n come out completely different

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joshuavilorio 1 month

Everything I wish I had I can give myself

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jorgedolores 1 month

Is cuddling considered platonic or intimate?🤔

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ethanraysor 1 month

i can’t tell u why but something inside is dancing with fire 🔥

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vincentthefox 1 month

What’s your favorite horror movie and why?

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p.ierre 1 month

My bf buying me a treadmill so I can practice singing and running like Beyoncé 🥰

studiokervo 1 month

Unpopular opinion: I actually love ending things on bad terms. I think I need that. It’s obviously so much easier to move on if the last thing I remember between us is that I want nothing to do with you…

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udonomii 1 month

Signed up for a Graphic Design course. Psyched 🥸

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joshuavilorio 1 month

When did yall find your peace and what helped you find it

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donovan.dona 1 month

I'd rather get an ugly man with personality than a pretty guy with the depth of a puddle

studiokervo 1 month

Music really is the closest thing to time travel we have. Some songs make me feel like my past, present and future selves are all hearing it at once and it literally transcends time. This perfect mix of Nostalgia, euphoria and bliss…

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pasifaye 1 month

got any sentences that changed your life immediately?

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jbenjamin 1 month

Hark! June approaches. Time to be even gayer 🫡

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clownpup 1 month

i shall be dancing and flirting and clubbing all summer mark my words

collective 1 month

We are taking IDAHOBIT, holding space with that … and creating a safe space. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is a vital moment for awareness and the internal reality of being queer. While the queer community celebrates how far we’ve come, we must also acknowledge the toll of armouring against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Research into minority stress shows LGBTQ+ people often live with chronically elevated cortisol, a physical result of constant vigilance in spaces not built for us. We become so used to the weight of our defenses that we only notice the pressure when we enter a queer sanctuary and finally get to take it off. Collective is creating safe space for recovery. A space where the baseline stress of being a minority is replaced by the relief of being among your fellow minority. Not everyone has had the time to build armor. Young queers or those in isolation often face the world without a shield of community. Reach out, invite those who are still navigating their journey alone, help them find the protection they need to thrive. Mental Health Support is always available in your Profile section.

carlj 1 month

Secretly praying that Beyoncé drops Act III tomorrow 🤞🤞

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hannah.verena 1 month

Am I the only one who gets teary-eyed at demonstrations? There is something so deeply moving about seeing so many people come together, standing side by side, fighting for something larger than themselves

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laurence.troutman 1 month

Being in an open relationship is greedy. Gluttonous, really.

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xgrimlin 1 month

Looking for sapphic women to play video games with 🩷 only looking for friends 🩷

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khavory 1 month

I love it when I take a moment and look around and realize the version of me a year ago wouldn’t believe where I’m at now… still moving through the unknown, but now there is just so much more gratitude instead of fear. Every day isn’t easy, but every day we have the choice to still move forward with love & grace🤍🫂

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joshuavilorio 1 month

Omg I hate Bjork

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erawn 1 month

Anyone going to primavera have an extra ticket to opening day? 🥺👉👈

avatar.isaac 1 month

I fucking hate AI

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nateiscool 1 month

What’s truly the worst in LA right now, the Dating Scene or the Gas and Parking? 😂

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