Intimacy is “an exercise in being vulnerable and knowing that I’m going to be okay on the other side of it regardless.”
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How Celibacy Deepened My Sense of Intimacy
In our world of hook up culture and dating apps, remaining celibate can be seen as “missing out.” But for this writer, it strengthened her relationship with her partner—and with herself.
Editor’s Letter (September 2021)
In this first chapter of this new iteration of ILY, we explore the depths of intimacy as our September monthly theme.
Here’s How Virgo Season Will Impact Your Love Life
Things might start slow, but they will begin to transform quicker than you realize.
Here’s How Leo Season Will Impact Your Love Life
Let’s take a closer look at what Leo season has in store for your love life and what you can expect with the current energies at play.
Editor’s Letter (June 2021)
ILY’s Erika Ramirez on hiding your voice in fear of losing love.
10 Characters That Should Have Been LGBTQ+
Just because a character isn’t explicitly written to be queer doesn’t mean they can’t be. Words by Jordan Currie. Art by Sam Liacos. I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older that being a queer media consumer can feel like being a pop culture archaeologist—an endless hunt for representation in the nitty gritty subtext, digging through dirt…
How To Seek Help If You’re Experiencing Sexual Assault in a Romantic Relationship
Licensed Master Social Worker and psychotherapist Sabrina Sarro offers ways to seek or offer help if you or someone you know is experiencing sexual assault within a romantic relationship.
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ 20 Years Later: An Ode To Queer Self-Love
Why the cult rock musical’s message of loving yourself is still empowering today.
Me & My ASMR Boyfriend
How ASMR boyfriends are allowing us to experience healthy, sexy relationships again.
Self-Love in the Time of Corona: Daniel Crook
Conversations with creatives on finding themselves through self-love while in the midst of a global pandemic.
Self-Love in the Time of Corona: Modi Oyewole
Conversations with creatives on finding themselves through self-love while in the midst of a global pandemic.
Self-Love in the Time of Corona: Enkrypt Los Angeles
Conversations with creatives on finding themselves through self-love while in the midst of a global pandemic.
5 Places Where You Can Cry in Public Safely: Toronto
As part of our Maps series, we suggest the perfect public places to have a good cathartic sob.