Product DescriptionInstinct is America's #1 gay men's magazine. Instinct is fun, lite and informative. It is the magazine for the rest of us, bringing you fashion, health and lifestyle information from a unique perspective.
What Others Say
Worth The Money
I first learned about "Instinct" when I was at a party, and have since subscribed. I like the magazine; it's perfect for when you find "Out" too intellectually demanding. I enjoy the various articles, and the reviews of books and media are well-written.
Just a word of warning, though: if you subscribe, do NOT use the "bill me later" option. I dropped the postcard into the mail in late May, and it took them so long to send me a bill (I got it on 9/8 with a due date of 9/12) that they suspended my subscription for non-payment. This has since been resolved (the customer service online was very helpful), but if you subscribe, do so online or mail them the payment in advance. You'll save yourself a lot of headaches.
Stinkin' Thinkin'
Somehow I'm on the mailing list for this magazine --believe me I wouldn't pay for it -- and since it is just about the only pipeline I have to the gay club culture at this point, it leapt to mind when viewing a film just a moment ago. Not at all the sort of film one might be thinking of, if you were crude, on seeing this magazine. Rather I just watched the Youtube video of the Vernissage of Art Basel Miami Beach 2007. This magazine came to mind, because it makes me think of my memories of gay clubs, how tedious they are, how tiresome the crowd. And watching the Vernissage I thought of something I didn't think of when were down there a year ago. The whole scene is just like a gay bar. No one seems to be having a good time, no body is looking ... Read More
It's the magazine for the rest of us!
I don't know what those haters are talking about! This mag rocks! I mean would you see OUT or GENRE do articles on FTM transexuals or gay midgets? And the humor! EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE is a target, even themselves. I guess that's the problem. This mag is for people who don't take themselves too seriously. Those who do should just go read The Advocate.
3 1/2 maybe
I was referred to Instinct by good friend, which described it as a bit better than the typical gayzine. And, for its first years, the magazine presented sarcastic and biting satire of everything gay--the kind of biting wit you might find on HereTV vs. LOGO (and an insulin IV drip and without the saccharin aftertaste).
It held promise of being the FHM or Maxim for gays. Classic bubbles on photos included the irreverent broken-hearted whine, "I can still smell him on my finger".
In the last few years, it has reformatted into the typical OUT, Genre, Esq. or GQ. I won't say it isn't "good" but less bite, more "woof" in the pages--from suave celeb models and interviews to its swimsuit edition and men's fashion pages.
Disappointed
Have recieved 1 but it wasn't what I expected. Maybe next one will be more informative. If not, will not renew.
