Gay men and straight women have been natural allies for years, sharing relationship horror stories and top billing on popular '90s sitcoms. And now that there are so many out and proud celebrities, and such adorable ones, too, that we don't see any reason why we should limit our crushes to heterosexuals. Here are seven of our favorite famous gay men, and the reasons we love them so (yes, like that).

Neil Patrick Harris

Because he handled a public outing with grace, nonchalance, and dignity. Because he makes being a gay icon for the 21st century look easy while playing a … Read More

Science fiction television appears to be in a renaissance. Unfortunately, the networks are too concerned with things like "viewers," "ratings" and "revenue" to see brilliance when it smacks them in their collective, unoriginal face. But the die-hard fans aren't. We know quality programming when we see it, even if it only appeals to an extra-brilliant niche. Read: Throwing A Sci-Fi Theme Wedding

Our homies over at Lemondrop love some nerd TV. More than that, they love the men of sci-fi, especially Mr. Spock. They practically gush about the Vulcan half-breed science officer (check out why). But I'm not convinced he … Read More

A week after taking the helm of J.J. Abrams's Star Trek reboot, Chris Pine was spotted out in L.A. with The Hills' Audrina Patridge. The two met for drinks May 15 at the Red Lion Tavern in Silverlake, California, and In Touch reports that Audrina was seen leaving his apartment May 2.

The pair met at the ShoWest convention in Las Vegas last month. He received the male star of tomorrow award, and Audrina got the convention's ladies' counterpart (yeah, we were surprised too). "Chris was looking at Audrina a lot, and you could tell that he thought she … Read More

Love Bytes: three must click sex, dating and relationship links.Star Trek v. Star Trek porn. [Buzzfeed]Is there a limit to how loud you should be in the sack? [Lemondrop]She has crushes on other guys. Her boyfriend's just fine with that. [Em and Lo]It was my roommate's 21st birthday a few Fridays ago, so my roommates and I decided to throw her a massive birthday party at our apartment. My boyfriend opted to chill in my bedroom for most of the night, while I mingled with the throng of intoxicated co-eds crowding our kitchen.  Several … Read More

The most romantic place in the Milky Way for nerds this past Valentine's Day wasn't a local Dungeons and Dragons chapter, a renaissance festival reunion, or even dear old Mom's basement. No, benevolent earthlings, it was a place even more thrilling and exotic than all those magical locations put together. It was Detroit.

The morning quickie: the perfect way to start your day. Read on for three interesting love and sex tidbits.

"They're doing a Star Trek remake" is right up there with "They're giving Howie Mandel another show" in terms of something that you have to see to believe. But, I had to set my expression to stunned after seen the first trailers of the JJ Abrams prequel. It looks pretty sexy, action, cool. And I was even further relieved that they weren't pressured to let William Shatner bullrush his way into the picture (I have nothing against Bill Shatner, but it's a role that he would be silly to reprise, especially with a generation who knows him as James … Read More

According to the Huffington Post, George Takei and long-time boyf Brad Altman were married over the weekend. The pair has been together for a couple of decades, Takei is 71 and Altman is 54. The pair is another is a line of celebrity couples taking advantage of the state of California's gay marriage law. We're guessing that the 2 probably didn't want to get married in Massachusetts because it's pretty far away from Hollywood and it's not technically a state (it's a commonwealth).

There's an outside chance that you know him as Mr. Sulu and a slightly smaller chance that you know him as Kaito Nakamura the father of Hiro from Heroes. Either way, George Takei is ready to 'boldly go where no man has gone before.' And to explore 'the final frontier.' And to be 'beamed up.' Take those homoerotic Star Trek catchphrases to mean what you want but George Takei is ready to marry a dude. After the California Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in the state, Takei decided it was time for him and partner Brad Altman … Read More

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