Category Archives: Queer Community

Hey Gays, Stop Hating Your Body

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

I just walked out of a restaurant in Chelsea screaming.  I’m pretty sure I flipped over the table as well, but the blinding rage makes my memory a bit fuzzy.  The last thing I remember is two skinny gays lamenting … Continue reading →

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Fear the Queer

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

It’s been a rough week for the gays/great week for posting outraged posts to Facebook.  Long time homo-nemesis Chick-Fil-A is back in the news for hating fags with their president declaring, “We are very much supportive of the family–the biblical … Continue reading →

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The Many Screaming Heads of HIV

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

I’m not sure how I’m supposed to feel about HIV. I’ve heard the stories of watching loved ones waste away in hospital beds as their partners stood by helplessly. I’ve seen the tears men cry when they talk about the … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Wedding

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

A year after New York State cleared the fags for nuptials, the summer of 2012 is turning out to be the Summer of Gay Weddings (not as terrifying as Summer of the Shark back to 2001, but nearly as dramatic … Continue reading →

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How Boycotting Accomplishes Nothing Except Giving Me My Power Back

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

I’m boycotting Chick-Fil-A to take a stand against their anti-gay actions.  I’m refusing to eat their delicious chicken sandwiches and lovely golden waffle fries as a form of protest.  The ~$40 I would spend there a year is $40 less … Continue reading →

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The Value and Values of Middle-Aged Men

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

Despite society’s obsessive worship of youth, there’s still a whole lot of sexiness and desire associated with men of certain age.  Middle-aged men–or my preferred moniker, “daddies”–are arguably one of the most desirable groups in gay taxonomy with entire profile … Continue reading →

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Campy Queens: An Out of Date Stereotype

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

Learning my gay history has been a process of gathering together bits and pieces from all sorts of sources over the years.  From drag queens, art galleries, hookups, and friends I’ve learned about our struggles and victories in a casual … Continue reading →

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Jockstrapped

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Justin Shaddix

The jockstrap: the simplest and most potently masculine of all garments.  This hot little ass-hugging strap has been supporting men for over a hundred years with only a slight dip in popularity in the 80’s and 90’s when compression shorts … Continue reading →

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CRUISING with Chad States

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Chad States is a sexy lad and photographer who recently released his first monograph entitled Cruising that features beautiful images of parks and locales where men hunt and indulge in primal connections.  An exploration of public spaces where these interactions … Continue reading →

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MEN OF THE SASH: 2012 Charity Calendar of Titleholders

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Justin Shaddix

Your 2012 leatherman calendar is here!  Jed Ryan, Mr. Rawhide 2011, and some of his loyal brothers have put together a fun and HOT calendar to celebrate our community and raise money for worthy causes.  This calendar features 12 titleholders … Continue reading →

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