Let’s Talk About Drinking

Year after year, drinking rates remain higher among queer folx than our straight peers, and the gap is even bigger for queer women and bisexual people. These disparities are anything but random, they’re by design. For decades, bars and clubs were the only places we could be ourselves without getting arrested, fired, or worse. Let’s not forget The Stonewall Inn literally helped kick off the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, so yes, nightlife is our history and, in many ways, our chosen family’s living room.

But somewhere along the way, a drink became the default for every date, celebration, and bad day, and drinking to cope with stress and discrimination is one of the biggest predictors of heavy drinking in our community. Add in a shortage of affirming treatment options and alcohol-free spaces - plus the fact that booze can get risky when mixed with other depressants, hormones, or PrEP - and we’ve got a real issue. Whether you want to drink safely, cut back, go sober-curious, or stop altogether, you deserve affirming resources.

Looking for a night out that doesn’t revolve around a bar tab? We host sober-friendly LGBTQ+ events so you can connect, dance, laugh, and build community without alcohol at the center. Check out our events page, connect with us on Instagram, or sign up for our emails to catch what’s coming up next!