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Widely used and celebrated as a symbol of LGBTQ+ love and Pride; frequently used in social media by both gay couples and straight allies.

Rarely used publicly due to social conservatism and historical legal restrictions on same-sex relationships; primarily used in underground LGBTQ+ communities and progressive urban circles.

Almost entirely absent from public use due to legal and cultural prohibitions on same-sex relationships; used cautiously within private LGBTQ+ support networks.

Universally recognized as representing a kiss between two men; reception varies widely from celebratory to controversial depending on regional attitudes.

Extremely rare in public usage given legal and religious restrictions on same-sex relationships; confined to very small private LGBTQ+ circles.

Used only within small LGBTQ+ advocacy communities; generally avoided publicly due to social conservatism and legal ambiguity around same-sex relationships.

Used in limited LGBTQ+ spaces online before heavy censorship; increasingly restricted on major Chinese platforms, with usage mainly in private chats.

Used openly in gay-friendly communities, especially in areas like Shinjuku Ni-chome; relatively accepted in online spaces though mainstream visibility remains moderate.

Used within LGBTQ+ communities and ally spaces; visibility is growing but still faces significant social resistance in mainstream Korean culture.

Widely accepted and celebrated, especially since Taiwan's legalization of same-sex marriage in 2019; used proudly in LGBTQ+ communities and by progressive users.

Used within the active LGBTQ+ community in Hong Kong, particularly during Pride events; faces increasing tension amid shifting political climate.

Used in the large and vibrant Filipino LGBTQ+ community; generally accepted in urban progressive spaces though religious conservatism limits mainstream usage.

Very rarely used publicly due to strong religious and cultural conservatism; limited to private LGBTQ+ support groups and anonymous accounts.

Used openly in Thailand's large and visible LGBTQ+ community; the country's relatively tolerant attitude toward gender and sexuality makes this emoji moderately common.

Used in small but growing LGBTQ+ communities; public usage remains limited due to cultural conservatism, though legal situation is more ambiguous than neighboring countries.

Extremely rare in public usage due to strict legal and religious prohibitions on same-sex relationships; confined to very private LGBTQ+ networks.

Not used publicly; same-sex relationships are illegal and severely punishable, making any public use extremely rare and risky.

Avoided in public digital spaces due to legal prohibitions on same-sex relationships; only used privately within small expatriate LGBTQ+ communities.

Rarely used due to social and legal hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals; any usage is confined to very private and anonymous spaces.

Used within Turkish LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in Istanbul; public usage faces increasing social and political backlash amid growing conservatism.

Essentially absent from public digital spaces given severe legal penalties for same-sex relationships; used only in highly private anonymous online contexts.

Almost never used publicly due to strict anti-gay laws and strong social conservatism; limited to very private LGBTQ+ underground networks.

Used openly and proudly; South Africa's constitutional protection of LGBTQ+ rights makes this emoji relatively common in progressive communities and Pride spaces.

Widely celebrated and commonly used by LGBTQ+ communities and allies; particularly prominent during Pride Month in London, Dublin, and other cities.

Used openly in French LGBTQ+ communities and progressive spaces; France's strong tradition of personal liberty makes this emoji broadly accepted.

Commonly used in Germany's large and visible LGBTQ+ community, particularly in Berlin; seen as a positive symbol of love and inclusion.

Widely accepted in Spain given its progressive LGBTQ+ laws; more regionally varied in Italy, with strong usage in northern cities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Used proudly in Brazil's massive and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, one of the world's largest; São Paulo's Pride parade culture amplifies its visibility.

Used in growing LGBTQ+ communities in major cities like Mexico City and Guadalajara; social acceptance is increasing though regional variation is significant.

Usage varies significantly across Latin America; more common in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay which have progressive LGBTQ+ laws, less so in more conservative regions.

Widely used and celebrated following marriage equality legislation; both countries have strong Pride cultures and LGBTQ+ communities that use this emoji freely.