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The Instinct Magazine Staff brings together seasoned editors, writers, and researchers with over 20 years of experience in digital publishing and LGBTQIA+ media. The team...

Mar 13, 2026
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Apollo by Instinct

Our Mission

Apollo exists to make discovery more thoughtful, relevant, and trustworthy. Our mission is to help people find products, services, and experiences through guidance that is clear, credible, and culturally aware.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a trusted destination for recommendations people can return to with confidence — a brand known for clarity, relevance, and a genuine understanding of the communities it serves.

Our Positioning

Apollo is the recommendations and discovery brand from Instinct. Built to complement Instinct’s authority in queer culture and lifestyle, it helps readers navigate everyday choices through trusted guidance, useful content, and culturally informed recommendations.

Our Values

1. Trust Comes First

We believe commercial success only lasts when audiences trust what they are reading. Apollo must earn that trust through clarity, usefulness, and consistency.

2. Respect for the Audience

We put the audience at the center of every decision. That means thoughtful framing, responsible language, and an understanding of the cultural sensitivities tied to LGBTQIA+ content, wellness, and intimacy.

3. Practical Value Over Noise

We prioritize content that helps readers make decisions, discover options, and understand categories quickly and confidently. Usefulness matters more than hype.

What We Do

Apollo helps readers discover, compare, and choose products, services, and experiences through clear recommendations, practical guidance, and content that feels relevant to everyday life.

How We Work

We approach every piece of content with clarity, care, and respect for the audience. That means straightforward recommendations, thoughtful framing, and a strong awareness of the communities and topics we cover. Our goal is to make discovery feel easier, more relevant, and more trustworthy.

All products featured on Apollo and Instinct Magazine are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases made through links in our content. To learn more about how our reviews work, please see our Review & Recommendation Standards

Disclaimer: All products featured on Instinct Magazine are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases made through links on this page. Each platform was evaluated using the Instinct Magazine Review & Recommendation Standards .

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