July 6 marks International Kissing Day 2021. The reason behind this day is simple which is all about appreciating the art of kissing. In today’s time, we all give sex the utmost priority and forget the little joys of warmth i.e lip lock. The pleasure of kissing your soulmate is beyond words and that’s what we are gonna celebrate here today, but the LGBTQIA+ way. Well, we all know, how heterosexual romance has been highlighted a lot by media, and so we took it upon ourselves to give you the top five gay kisses of all time from the OTT platforms that scream love is love irrespective of gender. International Kissing Day 2021: From Spider-Man to Avengers Endgame, 5 Best Kissing Scenes From Superhero Movies (Watch Videos).
It’s rare that we see same-sex couples kissing each other on screen, but as the scenario is progressing, we nowadays also witness queer romance. This act proves that things are getting normalised slowly and steadily. So, hold your breath as we present to you top five gay kisses you shouldn’t miss out on. International Kissing Day 2021: Date, History, Significance and Celebrations Related to This Fun Day.
Angel and Papi - Pose Season 2
Weddings are special, but this one is extra-special as it breaks stereotypes and how. From Pose Season 2, when trans Indya Moore aka Angel kisses her man Angel Bismark Curiel aka Papi on the d-day it echoes how even LGBTQ+ peeps deserve happiness. This show's season one is available on Netflix, whereas part 2 is on Disney+ Hotstar.
Ignacio and Evaristo - Dance of the Forty One
Based on a real-life scandal from the 20th century, this is a Mexican drama film on Netflix that saw two men falling for each other wherein one of them is married to a woman. However, it’s the kissing scene between the leads when they first time indulge is beautiful. Nothing more romantic than two Mexican guys totally into each other in dark. Pride Month 2021: Call Me by Your Name, Dance of the 41, Evening Shadows – 5 LGBTQ+ Films To Watch on Netflix India!
Casey and Izzie - Atypical
When Brigette Lundy-Paine aka Casey meets Fivel Stewart aka Izzie for the first time, they don’t gel up. However, later on, we see Izzie’s love confrontation being interrupted by Casey as she kisses her in the middle of the night. Really soothing to watch. It's a Netflix series.
Adam and Eric - Sex Education
In Sex Education season one, Ncuti Gatwa aka Eric’s life is a total hell thanks to bully Connor Ryan Swindells aka Adam. However, when the two indulge and kiss each other in the detention, things change. This particular scene still remains the hottest.
Oliver and Elio - Call Me By Your Name
The story of this amazing film is all about Timothée Chalamet aka Elio, a teenager, who develops feelings for Armie Hammer aka Oliver, his father's temporary assistant, but nothing is permanent. There’s a scene when the two go out for a stroll and amid the same kiss each other while relaxing in a luscious green spot. You can watch this one on Netflix.
That’s it, guys! These are some of the most loved and prominent LGBTQ+ kissing scenes. It’s high time we celebrate the love and affection of the queer peeps, just like we do for straight people. This international kissing day, we raise a toast to these lovely lip locks mentioned above. Stay tuned!
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