Ahead of this weekend's Pride celebrations, MTV debuted a new season of the reality dating show "Are You the One?" The twist: The show features TV's first sexually fluid cast. In other words, there are no gender limitations in the perfect love matches forits 16 contestants. "It's very normal to see a heterosexual dating show. It's been around since dating shows started," said Nour Fraij, a contestant. "The fact that this is the first sexually fluid season in the US, it's groundbreaking."It's not groundbreaking for MTV.Over its nearly 40-year history, the cable network has becomea global trailblazer in breaking down gender and sexuality barriers, showcasing stories that spur conversations among its young audience about what it means to love. And season 8 of "Are You the One?" is no different.Here's are some of the most notable moments:

1992: 'The Real World' features a bisexual man

Norman Korpi became the first openly bisexual man on reality television when "The Real World: New York" debuted. In 2017, Korpi revealed to CNN that he is actually gay, but MTV had called him bisexual.Even in the early '90s, when sexuality was considered too taboo of a subject for television, MTV tried to spotlight LGBTQ young people, including the third season's Pedro Zamora,a Cuban-American gay man with AIDS. Zamora died in 1994.

1999-2002: 'Undressed' showcases similarities

"Undressed" characters Joel and Carter in a hot tub.When "Undressed" aired, it was one of the few shows on television to address same-sex relationships with similar candor as heterosexual relationships. The show featured gay, lesbian and bisexual characters experiencing love like anyone would. It showed viewers that the fun, exciting and anxious moments of our sex lives are pretty universal.

2001: The dark reality in 'Anatomy of a Hate Crime'

"Anatomy of a Hate Crime" followed the case of Matthew Shepard.When "Anatomy of a Hate Crime" debuted on MTV, viewers learned about Matthew Shepard, an openly gay college student who died after being attacked and left tied to a fence. The TV movie's portrayal of the 1998 case reminded audiences of how cruel the world can be to members of the LGBTQ community.

2003: Britney, Madonna and Christina at the VMAs

Britney Spears, left, Madonna and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 VMAs.They were the kisses that stunned the world. During the MTV Video Music Awards opening act, Madonna kissed both Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera,two of the biggest pop stars at the time.The performance is widely considered a key moment for LGBTQ visibility on televised award shows.

1998-now: 'True Life' was ahead of its time

Hope and her two fathers in an episode of "True Life.""True Life" made same-sex marriage a reality for people more than a decade before the Supreme Court's landmark decision in 2015. The documentary series — which included episodes such as "I'm Gay and I'm Getting Married" and "I Have Gay Parents" — highlighted LGBTQ issues for viewers to watch and understand.

2012-now: 'Catfish' continues to tell LGBTQ stories

Nev Schulman, left, and Max Joseph co-hosted "Catfish." Joseph recently left the show."Catfish" has been praised for consistently including LGBTQ voices and normalizing their stories. The TV show has addressed topics such as the challenges some queer people have faced when hiding their gender to loved ones, and the hosts don't treat these narratives any differently than they do heterosexual dating stories.

2011-17: 'Teen Wolf' is free of homophobia

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