According to Adam Lambert, there’s less shame about sex now.
The singer recently joined an interview with GRAMMY.com on a phone call and said that with the current sociopolitical climate, people are feeling more rebellious and expressive. There’s more acceptance and visibility for exploring gender and sexuality. He continued:
“There’s less and less shame around sex than there’s ever been. We’re more mainstream than we’ve ever been — there’s more with social media and [pauses] other types of media on the internet. And that’s really exciting. ‘Cause sex is f*cking great. And healing, and wonderful, and exciting. It’s our human right to explore our sexuality, and I see more people feeling freer in that.”
The Queer Community Is In A Better Place Now
Recently, Lambert also talked to Them magazine about more queer artists in pop music and praised how mainstream songs now explore gay themes. He also mentioned the backlash from some conservative groups against the LGBTQ+ community and said:
“The queer community has made so much progress, obviously over the last 15 years, but now were facing a lot of weird pushback from right-wing, hyper-conservative parts of our country. That might cause some people to react by taking a step back and being more cautious. But in a way, it almost lights a fire in me. It makes me feel like, ‘Well, f*ck you. I’m going to shine brighter. I’m going to be even gayer.’”
Last year, the rocker also talked about being asked about his sexuality in interviews. He said it used to be a major focus but found thoughtful journalists more comfortable to talk with. He said:
“Queer and queer-allied journalists who knew what they were talking about always felt more comfortable. Where it got a bit strange was when super-mainstream journalists asked ignorant questions, that’s when it got annoying.”
Lambert, who rose to fame on ‘American Idol,’ chose to use his platform to represent the LGBTQ+ community and help others feel comfortable being themselves. He felt it was important to be open and authentic, even if it was challenging.