It was published by Pink Triangle publications and printed by the Revolutionary Communist League.
Among the magazine's collaborators were Yves Navarre, Tony Duvert, Gianni De Martino, Guy Hocquenghem, Renaud Camus, Alain Pacadis, Copi, Hugo Marsan, Emmanuel Dreuilhe and others.
The magazine enjoyed great success among French gays, and increased their visibility.
In 1987, minister of the interior Charles Pasqua attempted to ban the publication of Gai pied.
A demonstration on 19 March, along with statements of support from many public figures including minister of culture François Léotard, prevented the ban.