Queer Clicks: December 19, 2016 | Gay People Face Higher Risk of ‘Revenge Porn’ Than Straight People, Study Finds, Sean Zevran on Why Dating Apps Shouldn’t Ask About HIV Status , & Other News

Gay People Face Higher Risk of ‘Revenge Porn’ Than Straight People, Study Finds

“The term “revenge porn” refers to posting publicly online nude or nearly nude photos of a person without that person’s consent, according to a study by the Center for Innovative Public Health Research. The embarrassing breach of privacy has recently targeted film and TV actors, including Jennifer Lawrence and Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones, but revenge porn occurs every day among users of dating apps and other online services.” Out

Sean Zevran on Why Dating Apps Shouldn’t Ask About HIV Status

“for part of our Oustpoken issue’s online content, gay porn star Sean Zevran wrote about the recent inclusion in dating/hook-up app profiles of an optional field to declare your HIV status. He shared his thoughts on why–though clearly coming from a place of thoughtful concern about health and safety–asking people to our their HIV status could lead to discrimination and serosorting. ” Paper Mag

Colton Haynes Just Dropped Off His Christmas Gift

“Colton Haynes dropped a thirst bomb on his Instagram followers for Christmas, delivering a nipply snap right down their social media chimneys. Who’d like to sit on Santa’s lap?

Wrote Haynes in the revealing shot:

“Show us ur tits!!!”. The #1 thing said to me online this yr. Happy Holidays…ur all getting coal? ?x” Towleroad

TV’s Cutest Couple Get You in the Holiday Spirit

“If you haven’t been watching ABC’s The Real O’Neals, you’re missing out. Starring gay actor Noah Galvin who plays the lead, goody two shoe, gay son Kenny O’Neal, tensions are running high as Kenny is being replaced (by his mother no less!) as the new soloist in the church choir. His replacement is the new hunk at school, Brent played by Sean Grandillo. Kenny sets out to sabotage his chances, until he learns the only reason Brent joined the choir is to meet him. They then improvise a rap solo in one of the best mash-ups of Oh Night Divine’ ever.” HIV Plus Magazine

Dec 19, 2016 By Dave 2 Comments