Singer Ari Gold made headlines earlier this summer when he and his partner were confronted by a homophobic bus driver while on an outting in New York. Finally, after plenty of speculation, Ari is giving his side of the whole story in an exclusive first-person piece on what happened and how his relationship changed from one bus ride.

Domestic partners and flight attendants Ron Zeitz and Bill Smith are the latest casualties of The Amazing Race…but their loss hasn’t hurt their relationship one bit. Check out their exclusive Instinct interview, after the jump!

Frankmusik has evolved. From his power-pop origins in the U.K. to his stateside residency and the more-mainstream sound America may have inspired, Frankmusik’s journey continues to afford fans a cutting-edge catalog (and handsome mug to go along with it). While the mid-twenty-something (he turns 26 on Sunday!) matures and transforms, the essential traits that have afforded him a following since his 2009 debut Complete Me remain static: a devotion to the LGBT community and an uncanny knack for thoughtful, infectious pop hooks.

Instinct caught up with Frankmusik (government name: Vincent Frank) in his new hometown of Los Angeles in the days ahead of the release of his sophomore album, Do It In The AM. The album (which was leaked in summer,...

Any good Instincter knows that the October Issue always means one thing: our annual underwear shoot! And this year’s may be the hottest yet! So whether or not you've had a chance to fawn over the fashion editorial in the issue, check out some additional shots from our sexy Los Angeles Athletic Club shoot—after the jump! 

For more underwear hotness, check out the new October issue of Instinct—on sale now on newstands and online at iTunes for the iPad and iPhone!

(Photos by Bradford Rogne)

Former 90210 hottie Freddie Smith shook things up in Salem when he became Days of our Lives first major gay character earlier this summer. And after planting some roots and getting acquainted with the historic cast of characters, it seems like Sonny Kiriakis may be on the verge of that long-buzzed-about romance. We caught up with Freddie on the Days set to talk about his transition into daytime, living up to gay soap fans’ expectations and what to expect from the “new” Days of our Lives that kicked off this week.

As a New York Police Department Detective, Mark Caruso navigated the gritty urban jungle of the Big Apple. As a contestant on the most recent edition of Survivor, Caruso endured a jungle of a different kind: a hot and humid one in the South Pacific. An out and proud gay man, Mark gave his first gay press interview to Instinct just as the new 23rd season got underway on CBS—and word is he may be giving the other contestants a run for their money this season!

A perfectly-sculpted body, unabashedly flaunted on everything from his blog to his YouTube channel, might have initially attracted countless fans to the Internet empire of Davey Wavey, but his infectious desire to help others lead better lives keeps them returning. Through daily affirmations, fitness tips and how-to videos vital to the modern-day gay zeitgeist (for example, a recent video blog is titled "How To Get Laid Online"), Davey Wavey has undeniably catapulted to the ranks of Internet stardom. The newly-single gaylebrity—on the precipice of change as he (possibly) prepares to transition his fame to television—took time out of his busy schedule to chat with Instinct about how he's harnessed his contagious optimism (and...

I knew after I held one in my hand for the first time.

I knew that it was always meant to be this way and really, it came quite naturally. Everyone around me thought I should be out playing football, that I should be like the other boys, but I just wasn’t. I was meant to be right where I was, eyes focused on my prize in anticipation. I admired every inch of it, and I didn’t want to put it down. I couldn’t. I gripped it firmly but delicately the entire time I held it, and then it was over.

I had read my first comic. (What were you thinking?!)

There are plenty of fitness gimmicks out there, but most experts agree that sticking with the basics may just be the best way to stay in shape. But that doesn’t mean we can’t spice it up, right?! From drum sticks to yoga passports, check out the new ways gyms and trainers around the country are freshening up some old routines.

We may be a year away from the next summer games, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the superb talents of a few hot gymnasts! And since August is all about health, fitness and wellness, we thought we’d introduce you to three college gymnasts who are turning up the heat in the sport.