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By Zachary ZaneMarch 22 2018 / 11:00 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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The 11 Best Things About Queer Culture
  
Not only are more and more members of the LGBTQ community identifying as queer, there’s also a culture that’s inherent to the queer community. A culture filled with diversity, acceptance, inclusivity, and so much more.
So here are 11 of the best (and most glorious) things about queer culture!
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"Curious" - Hayley Kiyoko

"Girls & Boys" - Blur

"CRZY" - Kehlani