The word “fetish” runs rampant in the gay community. Sometimes for the good, and sometimes for the not so good (see here). Something that can easily be fetishized within this ever growing cafeteria of gay subcategories is when a guy happens to be into someone who is carrying extra weight on them. This term used to be referred as someone who is a “bear”, however the meaning of that is now so misconstrued that even I don’t know what is and what isn’t (it’s basically a state of mind at this point. Which is fine). So what happens when you are like me, and have the weight on you, but don’t like being called words like “chubby” amongst others adjectives? At what point does someone draw the line with how they fetishize a dude with size? [Read more…] about Dear Gay Men: Please Stop Calling Me Chubby. Thanks in Advance.
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Liam Knox Has a Sweet Disposition… and is Sexy to Boot
I first met the dashingly handsome Liam Knox a couple of months ago, when he was in Manhattan for the Black Party and all of its debauchery. We sat down for what became a three hour lunch (the best, in my opinion) where the TitanMen exclusive told me all about himself and where he got to where he is. He, just like many of the other men in the industry that i have met and interviewed, has a fantastic backstory to him that elevated not only his charm and good looks but above all his heart to a level that I don’t think I have seen before. [Read more…] about Liam Knox Has a Sweet Disposition… and is Sexy to Boot
Former “Real World” Star Davis Mallory Gets “Loud” on New Album
Davis Mallory has had an interesting decade since we first saw him on The Real World: Denver which aired a decade ago. After becoming known nationwide for not only that show but his subsequent appearances on The Challenge, Davis has done a complete 180 and made music the focus of his career. He has spent the past four years writing and developing music that has now been put together on a remarkable first effort called “Loud”, which is available for purchase today. [Read more…] about Former “Real World” Star Davis Mallory Gets “Loud” on New Album
“Super Smash Bros” Reimagined as Hot, Burly Bears? Yes, Please!
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to look at Luigi and Pikachu ever again, and you know what… that’s fine! The bear world has been abuzz on social media this week, as these incredibly hot and amazing recreations of characters from Super Smash Bros have been popping up all over the place! This is all courtesy of Oso Apparel, who has set their mission to create bear apparel for “bear lovers, geeks, and fashion-forward folk”, according to their Facebook page with the Super Smash bears series and so much more. Seems to be doing the trick so far. [Read more…] about “Super Smash Bros” Reimagined as Hot, Burly Bears? Yes, Please!
The Str8UpGayPorn Awards (Top)ple Through Stage 48 During Pride Weekend
The Str8UpGayPorn Awards, which honors the best in gay adult entertainment, took place this past Thursday night at Stage 48 as part of the kickoff for NYC Pride Weekend. I have done gay events in the past that had awards, but never for the adult industry itself, so suffice to say, I was excited in many different aspects to see just exactly what would go down as this is the first time that the website and its owner, Zach Sire, has done something like this. [Read more…] about The Str8UpGayPorn Awards (Top)ple Through Stage 48 During Pride Weekend
All the Tea From the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Finale Party!
Stage 48 played host last night for the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Finale Party! Four amazing girls remained in the competition going into the final episode: Peppermint, Trinity Taylor, Sasha Velour and Shea Coulee. So who won? What did Valentina and Alexis Michelle think of their portrayals on season 9? I have all the tea for you here, hunties. And just to help everyone out… SPOILERS AHEAD. So if you haven’t seen the show yet, don’t read on. [Read more…] about All the Tea From the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Finale Party!
Sam Hendi’s MAGNANIMOUS Connects Men & Body Language Beautifully
Filmmaker and Creative Producer (and superbly handsome) Sam Hendi is back with his second short film in his MADIDUS triolgy called MAGNANIMOUS. The follow up to his critically acclaimed first film MASS: C19H2802 once again brilliantly showcases how men and body language intertwine absolutely beautifully. On a visual and hearing level, this short film is something that needs to be seen by many as it highlights the beauty of men from a solo point of view but also when they have that amazing connection with another man. [Read more…] about Sam Hendi’s MAGNANIMOUS Connects Men & Body Language Beautifully
Between the Shades Premieres at Soho Int. Film Festival Saturday!
Six letters make up the rainbow that is our community- LGBTQI, and as time has gone by each of those letters has shifted and shaped in so many different ways from its inception many years ago. Jill Salvino’s documentary, Between the Shades, puts faces to those letters in an effort to figure out how our community got to where we are today in 2017. The documentary will be one of the highlights at the Soho International Film Festival, premiering this coming Saturday at the Village East Main Theatre. [Read more…] about Between the Shades Premieres at Soho Int. Film Festival Saturday!
Gay Trippers NYC Gets You on The Bus for a Wild Ride!
Gay Trippers NYC goal is simple… get you and your friends together and go on journeys that you will remember for a lifetime. With gay bars closing all around our city and app culture consistently on the rise, it can be hard to find those “in real life” experiences with your fellow gay friends as we have become so reliant on our smartphones to provide us with entertainment. Gay Trippers still wants you to use those phones, but for taking photos when on these fabulous trips that they set you up on outside of Manhattan. [Read more…] about Gay Trippers NYC Gets You on The Bus for a Wild Ride!
Fire Island Pines’ Four Amazing Spots to Hit Up This Summer!
Fire Island Pines is one of those magical spots that you must visit at least once during the summer. It is a great way to escape the concrete jungle we know as Manhattan and to find yourself surrounded by beautiful beaches, delicious food, and yummy men and women who are there to have a damn good time. We have seen it profiled on the LOGO hit show Fire Island, but there is so much more to see outside of what’s on television for you to experience yourself first hand. [Read more…] about Fire Island Pines’ Four Amazing Spots to Hit Up This Summer!