Cover Illustration by Ben Jomo Editor's Letter: GAY TIMES’ March issue is all about work – just don’t call us boring From the end of DEI to the struggles of the sex industry, we’re examining what it means to be queer in the workplace in 2025. Words by Megan Wallace The cost of living continues to soar and the housing crisis plods on, collectively robbing us of our dignity, making Gay Times Magazine • March 2025
Everything is romantic: meet the agency battling erotic censorship online Founded in 2019, Lover strives to create a diverse, supportive ecosystem where pleasure professionals can thrive. Words by Xoey Fourr Whether finding work as a dominatrix or producing independent pornography, when operating in or alongside the sex industries you will inevitably face struggles and push back – be it from the Gay Times Magazine • March 2025
Illustration by Ben Jomo A new vanguard of Black executive directors are leading the LGBTQIA+ movement Amid a tumultuous political and social landscape, the movement’s latest generation of leaders could reinvigorate the movement – but are the odds stacked against them? Words by Eliel Cruz In the lead-up to this recent Presidential Election, companies have done a 180 on their path to diversity, equity, and inclusion Gay Times Magazine • March 2025
Reports of DEI’s death are greatly exaggerated Despite the opposition from Trump and some conservative critics, the fact remains that inclusion is good for business. Words by Nico Lang US President Donald Trump wasted no time targeting LGBTQIA+ workers following his January reelection. During the first week of his second term, Trump signed a series of executive Gay Times Magazine • March 2025
Illustration by Ben Jomo No sex please, we're working The fun, bodily fluids and community of working in the queer sex industry Words by Nick Levine Some jobs in the queer sex industry have nothing to do with sex work. And they aren't even as sexy as you might think. When Ian Squibb told people he worked Gay Times Magazine • March 2025
Instagram’s queer historians share their meaningful LGBTQIA+ moments From sixth century nuns to powerful trancestors, here are moments you need to know from the queer archive Gay Times Magazine • February 2025
