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As many of you are still reeling from Spotify Wrapped calling you queer in cheeky ways, I feel a little bit bad for adding some festive fuel to the fire. However, it is that time of year when I try to make your Christmas, and your playlists, merry and gay.

torpedoed his deal with Democrats to keep the government funded, as well as provide billions of dollars in disaster relief to hurricane-ravaged areas of Florida and North Carolina. Jumping on Musk’s bandwagon, Trump also came out against the continuing resolution, only to endorse raising the debt ceiling. On Thursday, Trump backed a pared-down version of the bill that would’ve raised the debt ceiling until 2027.

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It’s been a rough year for many, and yet it is so important to find things to be grateful for. Hopefully, you and your LGBTQ loved ones have enjoyed the plethora of presents being offered throughout this festive season.

Hi Jake,I go to a pretty gay (aka cruisy) gym and the showers in the men’s locker room tend to be pretty, um showy, if you know what I mean. In that environment, you can’t help but notice other guys naked, and sometimes I compare them to myself. A while back, it seemed like all the guys in the locker room were shaved or heavily trimmed. Now, I’m seeing more hair down there, yet still pretty trimmed elsewhere (chest, body, etc.). I especially notice it with younger guys in their 20s. I’m wondering… Does public hair-length follow trends that I should be paying attention to? Is Gen Z bringing the bush back? And how do I decide what’s right for me?Groomed For SuccessSubscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Dear Groomed For Success,Comparing ourselves to others is natural—though often unproductive.