Reuters reported on May 19 that Singapore warned the U.S. "not to interfere in [their] domestic social and political matters" after the U.S. embassy in the country co-hosted a webinar with a local LGBTQ support group. The webinar occurred on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, and focused on the benefits of LGBTQI+ equality. Reuters noted that sex between men is illegal in Singapore, with a sentence of up to two years in jail, although this is rarely enforced.

Adam Bloodworth's MSN piece, posted May 21, brings up the issue of a "double standard around gay men and sexual harassment," with the added context of Doctor Who star John Barrowman's apology in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. Bloodworth believes Barrowman's description of his acts ("tomfoolery") is genuine, but also asserts that his own experience with the actor has been dicey, and that whatever Barrowman may have intended, he should be aware of the trauma his actions might have caused. Bloodworth cited a survey by the Gay Men's Health Project, which found that 62 percent of gay men have been touched inappropriately in a bar without their consent.