By Mikey Rox Staying motivated at work when the chips are down isn’t easy. You feel deflated, like a failure, maybe even afraid you’ll lose your job. The first thing to remember, however, is that none of us are perfect and all of us make mistakes. The second thing is that you can turn the

By Mikey Rox Relationships are hard enough as it is, but throw money into the mix and it becomes a recipe for certain disaster. It doesn’t have to go down like that though. Your relationship can survive a financial crisis – yes, even a menacing mound of debt – if you can both get on

By Mikey Rox Our dogs treat us to kisses, snuggles and cuddles every day, and it’s about time we return the favor. This National Dog Day – Aug. 26 – pack up your pup for a new adventure in these dog-friendly places where canines receive all the perks of people and sometimes more. 1. Chicago,

By Mikey Rox There’s more to gay travel than P-Town, Fire Island and Fort Lauderdale. Every state (yep, even the red ones) has something to offer our community, and with the help of LGBTQ-friendly travel site Orbitz, I’ve narrowed them down to the best of the bunch. Start packing 1. Camp Wonderful in New York

By Mikey Rox So many of us go to work, do what we’re paid to do, punch out, and go home. But are we happy? Take a look at these eight things content employees do, and see how you measure up. 1. Go the Extra Mile Without Being Asked People who love their jobs don’t

By Mikey Rox When swim briefs are your go-to gay summer attire, why wear anything at all? Stay naked with these fun, in-the-flesh warm-weather activities and getaways. 1. Nude Beaches My first introduction to naked summer a few years ago was on Gunnison Beach in New Jersey’s Sandy Hook State Park – located on the

By Mikey Rox Booths may be the most popular seating option at restaurants, but dining at the bar has more benefits than you may realize. Here are five. 1. You’ll receive faster service Wait staff that serve the main dining floor have several to many tables each, and it’s sometimes difficult to receive the attention

By Mikey Rox  If you’re not dripping in head-to-toe rainbow this Pride season, are you even Priding?Lock down your lewks with these somewhere-over-the accessories that’ll make a haus begin to pitch.  1. Toms Unity Collection Toms Unity Collection canvas classics for men and women have a rainbow connection in a multicolor text style that features

By Mikey Rox For the entirety of June (and the first time in its history), WorldPride lands in the center of the universe – New York City – to commemorate Stonewall’s 50th anniversary, which will culminate in the massive LGBTQ Pride March on June 30 – and of course you’re gonna need a place to

By Mikey Rox Punch up your post-brunch weekend activities with these exhibits of cultural and LGBTQ significance. 1. Superfine! Art Fair, New York, N.Y. Superfine! NYC moves this year’s everyman art fair, May 1 to 5, from Manhattan’s Meatpacking District to SoHo with a particular emphasis on queer culture, including Brooklyn artist Adam Chuck’s Call