For over 50 years, countries around the world have celebrated Pride every June. What first began as liberation protests in New York City in response to a police raid on a gay bar in Lower Manhattan blossomed into a celebration of LGBTQIA2+ culture in all corners of the globe.
LGBTQIA2+ people and allies are responsible for some of the most iconic cultural phenomena around the world. From reality to fiction, the creations of queer people are deeply ingrained in our society, enriching our lives in a multitude of ways.
Look no further than the music you hear every day. From Freddie Mercury to Elton John, the soothing sounds of queer voices have laid a foundation of joy in our lives. We see it daily and may not register it. Take Kim K for example, who is in the media every day wearing contoured makeup. Did you know that drag queens have been contouring for decades to produce soft facial features? No matter where you are, you cannot walk through the city without seeing someone wearing clothing designed by a member of the LBGTQIA2+ community. Queer culture is everywhere, and it is fabulous.
This month, we will be celebrating Pride and giving back to the community that has thoroughly enhanced our quality of life. Similar to the Lifetime Achievement Award we gave Cecilia Gentili Posthumously at the 6th Annual Pornhub Awards, it is our mission to uplift and highlight the work the community has contributed to enriching the way we live our daily lives. Keep reading for a few of our initiatives.
Popular Categories
In our 2023 Year in Review, we learned Lesbian was the #1 most viewed category, holding the top spot for the second year in a row. Lesbian content was the most viewed category in the United States, and was also particularly popular in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. When broken down by gender, we found Lesbian was the #1 most viewed category for women and the 7th most viewed category for men.
What does this mean? It means now is an excellent time to upload lesbian content and apply effective meta data to help users discover this type of content and build your fanbase!
Queer Model Spotlight Series
Queer culture aligns with several of our core values: freedom of sexual expression, diversity, and authenticity. This month, we are excited to highlight the many colors of queer life through Model Spotlights with Emma Magnolia, PuppyGirlXO, and Angel Rivera.
Pornhub Apparel Spotlight
Rhyheim Shabazz is our Pornhub Apparel Model Spotlight for June. Rhyheim is a Top 10 PornhubGay Model and creator of his own production studio, Voyr.com. He has taken home an array of impressive awards, most recently the 6th Annual Pornhub Award for Most Popular Male Newcomer and Performer of the Year at GayVN 2024. Check out his Apparel Spotlight here.
Homepage Banner Ads
Throughout June, we will also highlight LGBTQIA2+ content on our homepage in select countries. When a viewer clicks on the banner ad, it directs them to that Model’s profile and content to help boost their exposure. This potential increase in views has a direct and positive impact on earnings.
Visit Pornhub and PornhubGay every few days to see who we highlight throughout June! If you are interested in being featured in this ad space, please visit: www.trafficjunky.com to learn how to purchase ads and set up an account.
Updated Model Achievements for Creators on PornhubGay
We are happy to announce our updated Model Achievements on PornhubGay will now include 10K, in addition to our other subscriber milestones. The 10K milestone includes a branded T-shirt, bucket hat, and pair of boxers. Select Models will be notified via email mid-June. Share your new swag on your socials and tag us on X for a chance to be retweeted!
VCC Contest: Pride & Pleasure
We are also featuring a special Pride themed Viewers’ Choice Contest this month. Learn how to participate in the Pride & Pleasure Viewers’ Choice Contest here. Models who upload a new video have a chance of winning one of three cash prizes!
Pornhub at the Grabbys Europe
We recently sponsored the Grabbys Europe in Torremolinos, Spain, and had a wonderful time meeting so many content creators in person! During the event, we handed out Pornhub tank tops and due to the overwhelming response, we will soon be launching the product at our Apparel Store. Check out photos below:
Models: Gabriel Coimbra and Andy Rodrigues
We are committed to creator success on PornhubGay and our Model Success Team is available around the clock if anyone needs help setting up their account, undergoing verification, or optimizing their profiles and content. You can contact our team here.
Keep an eye on the website and the blog throughout the month for more Pride themed content.
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