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By Zachary ZaneOctober 31 2017 / 10:25 AM
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Zachary Zane is a Brooklyn-based sex and dating expert, columnist, activist, and author of 'Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto' and co-author of 'Men’s Health: Best. Sex. Ever.'
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10 Ways to Have the Best (and Gayest) Halloween Ever
  
It's Halloween! In my humble opinion, it is the best and gayest holiday of the year. But if you’re anything like me, you want this Halloween to be better—and even gayer—than ever before. So here are 10 ways to guarantee you have a Halloween that’s fun and gay as all hell.
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