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Top 10 Most Read Stories Of 2016

Dear Straight People, As the year draws to a close, let us take the time to recap the top 10 most read stories of 2016 on Dear Straight People. From controversial confessions to touching love stories, here are the top 10 most read stories of 2016! 10. 25 Singaporean Heroes Of The LGBT Community Millennials Don’t

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6 Openly Queer Indians Share Their Advice On Coming Out

Dear Gay People, Here are 6 incredibly brave Indians based in Singapore who came out, and lived to tell the tale. 1. Patricia (Lesbian) It took me 2 years to come out to tell my family and friends. During those 2 years, I was so afraid of being rejected and being criticised due to the Indian

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Out Of The Closet: Bhas Karan Shares His Story

Dear People, Meet 31 year-old Bhas Karan, an ethnic Indian born and bred in Singapore. Being gay in Singapore is hard. But being gay and Indian in Singapore is harder. Sexual racism is prevalent within the gay community. And in Singapore, the group which bears the brunt of it are the gay Indians. Profiles which

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10 Same-Sex Couples Share The Heartwarming Stories Of How They First Met

Dear People, It doesn’t matter if you’re straight or gay, finding ‘The One’ is a universal struggle. But when you’re a sexual minority and your dating pool is primarily comprised of headless torsos and creepy profiles, the prospect of finding love can seem pretty bleak. But don’t give up on Cupid  just yet. The following

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