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The world's 10 most visited cities and which ones punish gays with death
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The world's 10 most visited cities and which ones punish gays with death

Some of these cities welcome LGBTQ+ travelers while others punish same-sex sexual relations with the death penalty.

Starz Sexy New Series 'Harem' Springs from the Mind of Gina Gershon
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Starz Sexy New Series 'Harem' Springs from the Mind of Gina Gershon

From the mind of Gina Gershon springs the new Starz show, Harem, about an ambitious slave girl to a Sultan during the Ottoman Empire. I don’t have to tell you that if they miss the multitude of possibilities for Sapphic interaction in period clothing circa the 1540’s then they’ve done it wrong!

Istanbul: Not Constantinople, Modern and Gay Friendly?
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Istanbul: Not Constantinople, Modern and Gay Friendly?

OK. First things first: Turkey’s proximity to some more dangerous areas of the world has given it a bad rap. While a move toward a more conservative government has prompted more women to wear head scarves (and even the occasional burka), Istanbul is as modern — and safe — as any other European city. You’ll even find a couple of lesbian bars, but in this Muslim-centric city, gay couples might want to keep PDA to a minimum.