In addition to photography, The Intimacy Project has requested writings from the LGBTQ community about their experiences within the realm of intimacy.

The Prompt

Requirements for written submissions are very relaxed, so you can write a quote, a poem, a rant, a short story, or basically anything you’d like. Submit 350 words or less that share an experience, a viewpoint, or a perspective of what intimacy means to you as an LGBTQ individual.

Below are some writings that have been submitted by LGBTQ individuals all across the United States — and a few from the UK.