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Police Officer Sings 'I Will Survive' After Breaking Up Gay Bar Fight
A video of a Glasgow police officer’s rendition of “I Will Survive” has gone viral.
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Gay Guys Worry About Dating Way More Than Straight Guys Do, Study Finds
Fifteen minutes until the date begins, and the full-length mirror still holds you in thrall, like a grisly horror movie.
At your feet, a sprawl of discarded polo shirts, blazers, blue jeans, slacks, socks, underwear, drams of cologne, moisturizer, foundation, ketamine bumpers, dog-eared self-help books, teeth whitening trays, empty bottles of vodka, cigarette butts, muscle relaxers, cartons of melted ice cream, barbells, issues of Men’s Fitness…
Is it just you, or does your face look pouchy today; a slave to the carbs? (Why did you heat up that Fettucine Alfredo yesterday…?)
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Does every pair of pants exist to accentuate those billowy puddles of flesh clinging tenaciously to your sides?
And that face of yours. On your way to a Clearasil casting call?
Your iPhone trembles in your hand as you text the words: “I’m not feeling well, can we reschedule…” Like, never
I mean, who the hell does this guy think he is…?
According to a new research study sponsored by the dating website EliteSingles, data suggests gay men are markedly less confident, less secure, and far more anxious than their straight brethren.
Here’s the breakdown of the study:
Well, okay. That last bullet-point though.
Why would a gay man’s happiness be on par with that of straight men if dating turns gay men into nervous wrecks? We’re confused here. Are we just gluttons for punishment?
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According to Michael Middleton of EliteSingles Research Team, “The large-scale data analysis of users’ responses discovered that, across all the indicators, gay men were demonstrably more neurotic than straight men.”
“Gay men really worry more about their love life than straight men,” he says, “but it doesn’t make them any less happy overall.”
So, so confused now.
What do you make of these findings? Do they ring true, or is this just a bunch of claptrap and how dare EliteSingles, and how dare we even promote EliteSingles…? Sound off in the comments below.
Are You Finally Ready To Embrace The Idea Of ‘Inclusive Masculinity?’
Attention, men of Earth: Good news!
Notions of “masculinity” are changing for the better in the 21st century. (In the Western world, anyway.)
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According to The Good Men Project, researchers have been poking around and examining men’s social mores in various countries, and what they’ve found is that men are “becoming softer and more inclusive” in their gender roles.
The findings have led Professor Eric Anderson to coin a phase: “Inclusive Masculinity,” which include touchstones like an affinity for male-on-male affection (“hugging,” “cuddling,” kissing); a penchant for “metrosexuality” (the embrace of a softer, more fluid interpretation of manhood, a la David Beckham); social fluidity (being able to hobnob, carry on and kiki in ways previous generations would have deemed “feminine” or “gay”); and “multiplicity” (an acceptance of the fact that there are many different types of masculinity and they should all be accepted and appreciated.)
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Anderson suggests this new model is slowly but surely replacing “orthodox masculinity,” a demonstrably darker and more rigid set of traits that include homophobia (regularly excluding “other” types of men); “compulsory heterosexuality,” where men anxiously define themselves based on what they aren’t (i.e., gay); sexism (women are objects and sexual conquests, nothing more); and stoicism (enduring unbearable physical and emotional pain without complaining.)
What does “orthodox masculinity” boil down to exactly? A term that, at the very least, makes for a superior band name: HOMOHYSTERIA.
Anderson defines homohysteria as “the fear of being homosexualized”.
It’s a feeling of terror (for a man) that if you do anything at all which isn’t “orthodox masculine”, other people will think you are homosexual.
Homohysteria takes over a society when three things are in place:
1. Widespread awareness that male homosexuality commonly exists.
2. High levels of homophobia.
3. A belief that anything not “masculine” must be a sign of homosexuality.
Anderson argues that Western homohysteria peaked in the 1980s, following the HIV/AIDS epidemic amongst gay men.
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Anderson claims the costs of traditional notions of “orthodox masculinity” (i.e. guys who play competitive sports, call each other “dude,” drink lots of beer and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the color pink) are dire: Men are expected to sacrifice their bodies “for the good of the family.” They’re encouraged to put emotional distance between themselves and everyone else, leading to intense isolation and loneliness. The violent instincts they’ve honed playing sports leads them to apply that violence to everyday life — both against themselves and others. They become locked in a sort of “gender straightjacket” that forces them to conceal their feelings, deny ever needing help, and be relegated to highly limited options in work, play, and life.
Well, that’s no good — so how do we make sure inclusive masculinities continue to spread?
Easy. Anderson says all is takes is these four simple steps:
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In conclusion: Younger generations of men are altogether “nicer” and more comfortable in their skin, feeling far less confined to stifling gender roles and showing less willingness to engage in homophobic taunts. If Anderson’s findings are accurate, it means that quality of life is continuing to improve for young men, which ultimately will lead to a more accepting and civil society.
What do you think? Do you buy this idea of a burgeoning “inclusive masculinity,” or do you think it’s a considerable reach — psychobabble poppycock that should be relegated to a Gender Theory course at Bard College?
Davey Wavey and 13 Queer YouTubers Share Why They Love Being Gay – WATCH
Just in time for Pride, Davey Wavey has shared a new video in which he talks to other YouTubers about why they love being gay. That is, beyond the cursory, “A bunch of d*cks, a lot of d*cks, and all the d*cks.”
“Being gay is being us, being true to who we are,” said OliviaHas2Moms. Lateef Thynative added, “I love the fact that we have our own culture.” These YouTube stars cover a lot of territory, from having our own language, to being celebrated for who you are, to having the freedom to express yourself and dress however you want, and much more. RyannMinajj said of the impact being gay has had on him,”Not being accepted by everyone has made me accepting of everyone.”
Watch the video, below.
What do you love about being gay? Sound off in the comments.
[image via Twitter]
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Captain America and the Winter Soldier Made Out in Front of Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan – LOOK
If you have been fantasizing about what would happen if Marvel decided to #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend, then you will likely appreciate the entrepreneurial spirt of two cosplay fans who recently posed for a picture with Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan.
Evans and Stan of course play Captain America and Bucky/The Winter Soldier in the Marvel superhero movies. And many fans have pointed out that the relationship these two share is stronger than any heterosexual relationship in the Cap’s movies.
To give the world a glimpse of what Captain America/Winter Solider slash fiction would look like come to life, two as yet unidentified fans posed for a picture with the actors at Wizard World Philadelphia this past weekend and made out right in front of them.
Stan and Evans were greeted by two fans dressed as Bucky and Steve. The duo quickly engaged in a steamy lip-lock. While the move certainly stunned Stan, it looks like Evans approves of this unlikely pairing since he’s sporting a mischievous grin in the photo. Social media users have applauded the gesture.
Nothing to add here. (Thx @MajorSpoilers) pic.twitter.com/bttGIOM8b0
— Scott Johnson (@scottjohnson) June 4, 2016
Another fan tweeted the above image writing, “F****CK.”
Evans’ hand on cosplay Bucky’s arm as the pair kiss combined with that ‘mischievous grin’ is perfection.
Now, if we could just get Marvel on board with the big screen adaptation…
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Bob The Drag Queen Wants To Ensure You are ‘PrEP’-ared: WATCH
Fresh off a sickening season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, America’s reigning drag superstar Bob the Drag Queen is already hard at work. And she’s now serving fierce PSA realness.
In “Oh Hey, Prepare Yourself!”, a video released Sunday, Bob the Drag Queen (not to be confused with Bob the Chiropractor) urges people to take the anti-HIV medication PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis. “Oh hey! Prepare yourself! There is a once-a-day pill called PrEP,” she starts. “And it’s been shown to lower the risk of getting HIV by more than 90 percent” she says, even making “pre-exposure prophylaxis” sound sexy.
The minute-long video has a ’90s C+C Music Factory feel and shows Bob talking to the camera and dancing around seven other dancers, all dressed in white. There is even a little voguing thrown in for good measure.
The video is part of #HIVBEATS a campaign from Greater than AIDS, a non-profit launched in 2009 by the Kaiser Family Foundation with the Black AIDS Institute, whose goal is to bring information and inspire action to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The “Purse First” legend reminds us how easy it is to be on PrEP: “Any doctor can prescribe PrEP, but not all doctors know about PrEP, darling. You can find a PrEP-friendly doctor in your neighborhood by going to getprep.greaterthan.org.”
“Are you PREPared?”, Bob asked on Twitter.
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Are you PREPared? Collab with @endhiv & @GreaterThanAIDS #endhiv #hivbeats #greaterthanaids— Bob The Drag Queen (@thatonequeen) June 5, 2016
Five other artists also released a video for #HIVBEATS this week: Gay for Play’s Todrick Hall, transgender artist Zachary Drucker and YouTube stars Catrific, Amber’s Closet, and Davey Wavey.
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HRC Partners with American Apparel to “Make America Gay Again” and “Make America LGBTQ Again”
Today, HRC, The Ally Coalition (TAC) and American Apparel have launched the “Make America Gay Again” and “Make America LGBTQ Again” campaign to raise awareness for LGBTQ equality. The campaign features a limited-edition tank top and t-shirt, which includes the phrases “Make America Gay Again” and “Make America LGBTQ Again”. Thirty percent of American Apparel’s sales and 100 percent of sales from hrc.org/shop will support the effort to pass the Equality Act and the fight to end LGBTQ discrimination. The Equality Act is a comprehensive federal non-discrimination bill that was introduced in Congress last year.
While the Equality Act, which provides basic protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, access to public spaces, housing, education, jury service, credit and federal funding, awaits action on Capitol Hill, the patchwork of current LGBTQ legal protections leaves millions subject to uncertainty and potential discrimination. Just this year, over 200 anti-LGBT bills have been introduced in 31 states.
Notable musician Jack Antonoff co-founded The Ally Coalition with his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff.
“Rachel and I founded The Ally Coalition to inspire fans to take action for LGBTQ Equality,” Antonoff said in a statement. “During a year where LGBTQ rights are being threatened all over the states, everyone is responsible for coming together and challenging these injustices. I’m proud that The Ally Coalition is joining with American Apparel and The Human Rights Campaign to #MakeAmericaGayAgain.”
Inspired by Donald Trump’s own “Make America Great Again” hat, HRC continues to push for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion, noting that our country should be a place of equality, liberty and justice for all.
“Today, LGBTQ people remain at risk of being fired, evicted or denied services in a majority of states simply because of who they are. That’s why we are fighting to pass the Equality Act — legislation that will protect LGBTQ people under our federal civil rights laws,” said HRC Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing Olivia Alair Dalton. “We are excited about our partnership with the Ally Coalition and American Apparel, which empowers people to subvert the politics of hate and division by creatively speaking out for the equal rights and dignity of LGBTQ people.”
American Apparel received a 100 on HRC Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index, which is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ employees.
#MakeAmericaGayAgain/#MakeAmericaLGBTQAgain campaign will share personal stories and videos to educate audiences about LGBTQ equality and work to increase acceptance. The videos will be featured on social media and on American Apparel’s website.
The campaign will also include in-store events in Los Angeles and New York City, featuring top talent from the LGBTQ and allied community. Event dates are as follows:
Individuals are encouraged to join the #MakeAmericaGayAgain/#MakeAmericaLGBTQAgain movement in a variety of way.
AT&T Launches Fourth Annual Campaign to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride
This month, AT&T kicked off their fourth annual AT&T Live Proud campaign to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month.
“June is LGBT Pride Month and AT&T is joining the movement with our 4th annual AT&T Live Proud campaign,” AT&T posted on their website. “FromJune 1 to Aug. 14, friends, allies and members of the LGBT community are invited to participate in Live Proud as we celebrate awareness, empowerment, and most importantly pride for the LGBT community.”
There are several ways to join the campaign, including going to att.com/liveproud and completing the Live Proud personality quiz, visiting the AT&T Live Proud activation tents and sharing their unique photos on social media using #ATTLiveProud.
Each year pride events are held nationwide in cities large and small, and for some Americans, it is the only occasion where they can be out and proud in their community. Pride festivals and parades are a celebration of the progress the LGBTQ community has made, but also a time to recognize the distance we still have to go to achieve full equality.
AT&T has been a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ community. In 2014, AT&T was the first major U.S. corporation to make a public statement condemning the anti-LGBTQ Russian law outlawing “homosexual propaganda.” Earlier this year, AT&T spoke out against Mississippi’s H.B.1523, an outrageous law that allows individuals, religious organizations and private associations to use religion to discriminate against LGBTQ Mississippians in some of the most important aspects of their lives, including at work, at schools, in their family life and more. AT&T also presented at HRC Foundation’s Time to THRIVE 2016 conference, speaking about the importance of LGBTQ visibility and sharing why AT&T is committed to LGBTQ youth.
AT&T received a 100 on HRC Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ employees. HRC also rated AT&T as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”
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