If you’ve been feeling down since Heated Rivalry ended and you’re wondering where you’re going to get your next gay romance fix, don’t worry, because there is still a whole world of undiscovered steamy gems out there for you to find.
Not only are there a ton of gay vertical romances with hunky leading men for you to sink your teeth into, but YouTube is also full of short-form steamy love stories.
There are hot gay short films and ongoing web series that are full of so much yearning, spice, and chemistry, you’ll stop reheating the gay hockey romance and fall down a YouTube rabbit hole instead.
Gone are the days when YouTube was only known for makeup tutorials, cats playing the piano, and hilarious viral videos like Numa Numa and Star Wars Kid. Now the site is full of award-winning short films and more gay content than you can imagine. So the next time you’re craving a sexy gay romantic drama or rom-com and are in need of a quick fix, look no further than the video-sharing platform.
From guys getting turned on at the gym to silver daddies getting hot and heavy to sexy threesomes, these short films and serialized dramas have everything you’re looking for.
Keep scrolling to check out the seven gay romantic short films and web series you should be binge-watching!
All series descriptions are courtesy of their respective studios and streaming services.
'Lip Crush 1 and 2'
Tyler is launching his YouTube channel with a fun sensory challenge alongside his best friend Oliver. In the video, they attempt to guess each other’s cologne and lip balm scents. As the challenge unfolds, Tyler and Oliver confront hidden romantic feelings for each other, transforming their playful experiment into a heartwarming and joyful moment. The sequel, Lip Crush 2, is also available now.
'Shafted: An Unexpected Romance'
This standard romantic comedy about awkwardly finding love in an elevator falls apart dramatically when the filmmaker is forced to step out of the fantasy and decide whether he believes in the story he’s telling.
'Cool Down'
In Cool Down, a post-workout cool down turns up the heat between the last two men at the gym.
'The Disappointments'
The Disappointments is a comedic TV series about three gay friends in their 60's who are single, broke and desperately trying to turn their disappointing lives around. It's full of heart, with its focus on friendship and the embarrassing lengths people will go to fix their lives before time literally runs out.
'Gym Buddy'
Recently dumped by his girlfriend, Dylan throws himself into fitness, making friends with the muscular and charismatic Noah in the process. But is his admiration for Noah's physique more than aesthetic?
'The Horizon'
In the first-ever gay drama series set in Sydney Australia, Jake from Bega comes to Sydney to meet AJ at The Colombian Hotel on Oxford Street, Sydney. There, he meets Wilma Bumhurt, a jaded drag queen who takes a liking to him. The long-running show started 15 years ago and has eight seasons for you to enjoy.
'Practically (Gay): Living Authentically'
After Alex's boyfriend breaks up with him at a wedding, another couple invites him in for a nightcap in their Airbnb's hot tub. When he starts to open up to him about his romantic troubles, they console him in more ways than one. Alex reckons with the feelings for women he's previously ignored out of a belief that living authentically as an out, bisexual male was impractical.
