A little over three years ago I penned an article about racism in the bear community, and essentially how prevalent it really was at that point. The article led to an endless discussion about said racism, in particular the debate of “preference vs. prejudice” when it comes to finding a desired mate for fun or relationship. Given that race relations in this country has become a hot buttoned issue yet again due to the unfortunate presence of Donald Trump and his followers, it begs the question to examine this issue internally and see if there have been any strides made since my original article’s inception. [Read more…] about Racism in the Bear Community: Where Are We Now?
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Campeon in Flatiron- Tasty Mexican Food, 80 Inch HD TV’s & More
Yes you read that right. There are not too many places in the city where you can get flavorful Mexican food while enjoying the surround sound from large screen TV’s. [Read more…] about Campeon in Flatiron- Tasty Mexican Food, 80 Inch HD TV’s & More
End Summer The Right Way With Ruffino!!
Yes we all know it’s a bitter sweet feeling that comes with the ending of August and the realization that the summer is slowly expiring. What does this mean for New Yorkers? No more outdoor music festivals, the days get shorter and the worst of all no more rose!! [Read more…] about End Summer The Right Way With Ruffino!!
Workout Like An Olympian with Crunch Gym!
Ever wonder how athletes and Olympians train for competitions? Well yesterday myself and a group of ladies were able to get a taste of how rigorous that training is. [Read more…] about Workout Like An Olympian with Crunch Gym!
Get out of Manhattan and Spend Your Labor Day with Mohegan Sun!
Yes New York, it’s that time of year where people start planning for the next holiday, Labor Day. Every year you do the same humdrum thing, a family BBQ or a day at the beach. Don’t get me wrong we love a good BBQ along with a nice beach day however it may be time to spice things up a bit. [Read more…] about Get out of Manhattan and Spend Your Labor Day with Mohegan Sun!
The New Norm of Exercising with Pure Conditioning
Ever walk into a gym and instantly feel intimidated by all of the hefty machines and macho men around. Well walking into the Ultimate Training Center, I had those same anxieties, minus the spectators. [Read more…] about The New Norm of Exercising with Pure Conditioning
Try Some Surf & Turf This Summer, and I’m Not Talking Food
Yes you read it right, nowadays surf and turf is not only devoted to delectable menu items. There is a new trend in the fitness world that has everyone going insane, SurfSet & Sand Classes, which the masses are taking at the uber-popular Crunch Gym. [Read more…] about Try Some Surf & Turf This Summer, and I’m Not Talking Food
On Your Grind: Think Like a Brand
When you talk about success, going for goals and being “on your grind” in today’s always-on, hashtag-saturated world, it’s not long before discussions of personal branding come up. [Read more…] about On Your Grind: Think Like a Brand
News Flash Bear Community- No one is Out of Your League
There has been a bunch of articles (by lazy journalists) that has been circling the internet as of late, that has this particular guy pissed in many different ways. The control c, control v articles that are all over social media is about a report that states bears have lower self-esteem, and therefore are more like to engage in riskier sex. Regardless if this is a simple “study”, it doesn’t reflect the bear community at all for several different reasons and as someone who tends to be a bit more blunt than others when it comes to people being wrongfully judged for their owns reasons, I will say this as a preface to this article- fuck what anyone else thinks. And most importantly, when it comes to your dating and sex life, understand that no one, I mean NO ONE, is out of your league. [Read more…] about News Flash Bear Community- No one is Out of Your League
Trying to Get a Career in Manhattan? Here are Three Easy Steps
They say if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. Being in the belly of the beast myself for the past seven years or so, especially coming from the generation where the economy was at its worst, that statement could not be truer as millions of us had to develop a tenacious attitude like no other in order to overcome the pitfalls of what was going on and thrive on our own. [Read more…] about Trying to Get a Career in Manhattan? Here are Three Easy Steps