The end of summer is near, but no reason to fret. It’s time to put the Speedos and sandals away and prepare for the best damn season of the year. As someone who grew up in Los Angeles, I didn’t understand why everyone seemed to obsess over fall, but since moving to the east coast seven years ago, I can safely say, I get the hype. Fall is fantastic, especially for us East coasters. Here are 11 reasons why all gay men should be stoked about the approaching autumn.

1. Sweaters

It’s sweater weather. And there’s nothing we love more than buying and wearing the sweater our grandpa donated to Goodwill just a week before.

2. Halloween AKA gay Christmas

Also known as gay Christmas, Halloween is a favorite among the gays. It’s the one day a year we can be as slutty and ridiculous as we want sans judgment. And it’s fun as hell to dress up.

3. PSLs

Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks (obvi). You hate how much you secretly love them. Don’t worry, you basic biddy you, your secret is safe with us.

4. No longer worrying about your swimsuit body

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You won’t be busting out your Speedo anytime soon. Time to start eating real food again, and caring less about your body.

5. Boots

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We can start wearing boots again. The summer was for sandals and boat shoes. Autumn is for sexy leather boots. Time to whip those bad boys out of the closet.

6. RuPaul All Stars

Alright, so it’s not every fall, but think of it like a presidential election year. Every four years, RuPaul will grace us with the best of the best, and we, like moths to fame, will go apeshit over it. 

7. Alcoholic fall beverages

I’m talking apple ciders, hot toddies, and any cranberry cocktail your heart desires.

8. Beard season

*Cue panty drop.* Aren’t obsessed with boys with beards? Check these guys out.

9. Cozying up/cuddling

You no longer need to go out all the time. The number of parties you want to attend is fading, and the beach is going to be off limit any day now. It’s time to grab a boy to prepare for cuffing season.

10. The boys are back in town

Everyone was traveling during the summer. Going to Ptown, Fire Island, Palm Beach, or wherever. Finally, everyone is back in town, and you can hang out with your whole crew again.

11. Your favorite TV shows resume

After Labor Day, a ton of good shows come back on the air. Netflix has changed the game with this a little by releasing shows whenever they damn well please. Nevertheless, there are still a ton of great shows that start in the fall. Notable mentions include Scream Queens, Empire, Arrow, The Voice, and Jane the Virgin.