Instinct heats up February with annual swimsuit issue

Instinct readers know they can always count on a little humor (and a lot of sass) sprinkled in with the latest in entertainment, fashion, travel and generally all things gay each month. But come February each year, there’s a little something extra that the most loyal of readers anticipate—Instinct’s Annual Swimsuit Issue! And February 2012 kicks off with possibly their sexiest swimsuit cover yet.


Fulfilling their pledge to feature openly gay men on their covers, Pablo Hernandez stripped down and suited up this month, showcasing the hottest swimwear for pool party season 2012. But, as with each and every issue of Instinct, this cover guy’s got more than just a pretty face (and bangin’ bod). In the February cover story, “The Role Of A Lifetime,” this actor/model explains how youth advocacy is his true passion and how he turned his life around after some troubling times as a teen.

Of course Pablo’s sandy shoot isn’t the only place you’ll find some hot swimwear this month. The Instinct fashion team took over Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier, armed with designer shorts and a few good men, resulting in some handsome “Beach Boys” that offer a little something for everyone.

This month, Instinct is also taking readers to some very different travel locations, all with one common theme: sun! Go island hopping on a tour of Hawaii as the mag showcases the poshest destinations to stay and play in Maui, Lanai and Kauai. Then, grab your life vest and head down the river with a few good gays to explore South Africa’s Orange Pride Safari.

All that, plus Bravo-lebrity Tabatha Coffey brings her tough talk to the Soapbox and Graffiti6 hottie Jamie Scott talks music in the February 2012 issue of Instinct Magazine—now available in print and in iPad and iPhone versions. Plus, click on these links to follow Instinct on Facebook and Twitter!