The Evolution of San Francisco’s Gay Gym Culture For many of us who live and work in the Castro, Fitness SF at Noe and Market is a welcome landmark. It’s a place not only to work out, but also to meet old friends, colleagues and lovers, and…
“Kiss for the Bay Times” Is Our Valentine to You Think about it: lips were meant for kissing. They are soft, sensual and fit so well with those of another. What could be more natural? And yet when LGBT couples lock lips, homophobes the world over can’t…
Photo©Gareth Gooch 2015 ( Garaje Gooch ) Celebrating the Imperial Council of San Francisco on Its 50th Anniversary At an event a few years ago, a member of our San Francisco Bay Times team accidentally tripped, sending a drink flying onto a small nearby table. Beautiful, elegant…
A Musical Maverick in His Prime: Michael Tilson Thomas
Michael Tilson Thomas just turned 70, proving that the big 7-0 can be as sexy, passionate and vibrant as the steamiest climaxes ever set to music. Tilson Thomas is our own musical maverick who is still very much in his prime. Always out and proud, he is…
A Still-Relevant Question Our cover features a quote widely attributed to acclaimed African American writer Ernest Gaines: “Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns, than holding hands?” It has sparked discussions over the years, including earlier this month,…
Get Off Your Good Intentions and Stop Making Excuses
Work schedules these days can seem overwhelming. It’s hard enough to get through traffic, deadlines, chores and needed rest in 24…
I’m Only Attracted to Older Men
From a reader: Dear Tom: I’m just the opposite of the guy in your last column (“I’m Only Attracted to Younger…
A Council of Two
Recently a friend told me about a practice she and her husband have been doing for several years: holding a weekly…
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