Monthly Archives: August 2015
Trans People Confront Myths They Hear About Themselves Head On
Trans People Confront Myths They Hear About Themselves Head On
Transgender identity can be hard to understand. In a way, it’s supposed to be since “trans” means so many different things to different people.
In “I’m Trans, But I’m Not…” a group of transgender people confront myths about what it’s like to be transgender head on in order to dispel mainstream misconceptions about their lives. From “I’m trans but I’m not damaged” to “I’m trans but I’m not tricking men into having sex with me — I don’t need to,” their statements are honest, poignant and reveal quite a bit about the daily lives of the transgender community.
One powerful point that everyone should keep in mind?
“I’m trans, and I’m worthy of love.”
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Ellen’s Gardener Is More Buff Than You’d Ever Believe, Plus James Franco Has Freed The Nipples
Ellen’s Gardener Is More Buff Than You’d Ever Believe, Plus James Franco Has Freed The Nipples
This week, Leslie Jordan clarified what really happened during that homophobic encounter at Starbucks, Ellen Page attended the first-ever Pride event in Jamaica and Lady Bunny told us about why she’s reviving her legendary Wigstock fest on a boat. Here’s what happened recently on Instagram:
J.Lo caught Hamilton and paid a backstage visit to Jonathan Groff.
Vin Diesel is dapper in black…and every other color, tbh.
The full trailer for Last Witch Hunter finally comes out this week. Excited. Will keep you posted. #kaulder Oct 23rd. A photo posted by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) on
The eyes have it, if you’re Colby Melvin.
The #churntlife with @strongjaws and @gingereddie Thanks Tommy D for an amazing weekend #vancouver #pride #rapture
A photo posted by Colby Melvin (@colbymelvin) on
Sam Smith isn’t quite ready for take off.
Johnny Weir released some tension with a relaxing massage.
Post-massage realness. Goodnight!
A photo posted by JOHNNY WEIR (@johnnygweir) on
It’s the summer of Nev Schulman‘s chest hair.
I know, I know. It’s a topless mirror pic, but it’s ok cause I didn’t take it. ?: @emmabella_ A photo posted by Nev Schulman (@nevschulman) on
Is Marc Jacobs the new man in Miss Piggy‘s life?
Saddened over the news of Kermit and Miss Piggy splitting up. ? ? ? Retail therapy is real…
A photo posted by Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) on
Ricky Martin can try all he wants but will never take a bad photo.
Pasando por aquí a saludar. Cuéntame, ¿como estas?
A photo posted by Ricky (@ricky_martin) on
Speedo remembered Ryan Lochte‘s birthday, even though we forgot.
Thank you @speedousa @speedo for the amazing cake and balloons for my birthday! #yummy #oldmanstatus A photo posted by @ryanlochte on
James Franco can’t hear a thing you’re saying right now, so let him have it.
The sun will rise again for EJ Johnson.
So what else…. #Italy #teamthis A photo posted by EJ Johnson (@ejjohnson_) on
That’s not a vintage pic of Schwarzenegger below, it’s Ellen’s erstwhile gardener Billy Reilich!
Happy chest day! Pump brought to you by a massive amount of carbs last night!
A photo posted by Billy Reilich (@billreilich) on
Why is Jesse Metcalfe so angry?
#Current #Mood ???? #AdonMagazine #flashback ??? #adon #menswear #mensfashion #malemodel #fashion #style @royfire7 @peertal ??? #JesseMetcalfe A photo posted by Jesse Metcalfe (@realjessemetcalfe) on
Blake Skjellerup is letting his thunder thighs do the talking.
Avocad’oh! Representing some serious thunder thighs! #homer #simpson #simpsons #avocado #doh
A photo posted by Blake Skjellerup (@blakeskjellerup) on
Colton Haynes lives in a bubble (bath).
Cheers to the freakin wknd #Relaxation #LuxuriousCaviarBubbles #Palmolive #Naked&Afraid #NoneOfTheseHashtagsMakeSense #StopTypingColton #TakeAnap
A photo posted by Colton Haynes (@coltonlhaynes) on
Jeremy Kinser
WATCH: Michael Sam Makes History with Pro Football Debut in Montreal
WATCH: Michael Sam Makes History with Pro Football Debut in Montreal
Michael Sam made history last night as the first openly gay professional football player to take the field in a regular season game. The 25-year-old Montreal Alouettes defensive end entered the game late in the first quarter in the match-up against the Ottawa Redblacks.
Sam appeared in several plays throughout the remainder of the game but did not register a tackle or sack. The Alouettes lost the game 26-23.
The Canadian Press reports:
“I was focusing on my assignments, actually,” Sam said when asked if he was thinking of the significance of the moment prior to kickoff.
“I’m not going to lie, there were some big jitters out there and I was nervous when I first got on the field. I didn’t get any opportunities to make many plays. I had some good pass rushes I thought, but close enough is not a sack.”
Sam, who signed a two-year contract with the Canadian Football League’s Alouettes after failing to make the final cut on the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys or St. Louis Rams, missed part of Montreal’s training camp this summer to attend “personal matters.”
A short time later, Sam’s fiancé Vito Cammisano (engagement ring noticably absent) launched his own vlog.
Following Sam’s debut, retired NBA player Jason Collins tweeted his support and desire to see Sam return to the NFL.
I hope he plays well because a spot with the @49ers just opened up at defensive end. #justsayin t.co/P3CWikuQKc
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) August 7, 2015
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Kyler Geoffroy
WATCH: Michael Sam Makes History with Pro Football Debut in Montreal
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These Soaked Studs Make Bath Time So Much Fun
These Soaked Studs Make Bath Time So Much Fun
Summer may be in full swing, but snap your fingers and twirl three times and it’ll be 2016 as soon as you know it.
And that means a whole batch of ’16 calendars will soon start making the rounds.
Here’s our first look forward at marking your therapy appointments with Project Soaked — 14 gorgeous half-dressed men getting soaked to raise money for prostate cancer research.
Check out a preview below:
Dan Tracer
Artist Spotlight: Stanly Vo
Artist Spotlight: Stanly Vo
Muscles, nudity, and the Russian male.
Christopher Harrity
www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/art/artist-spotlight/2015/08/08/artist-spotlight-stanly-vo
There’s A New Rectal Gel In Development That Might Help Prevent HIV And STDs
There’s A New Rectal Gel In Development That Might Help Prevent HIV And STDs
A new STD prevention method may well be coming to a drugstore near you.
Researchers at the International Rectal Microbicide Advocates (IRMA) have been working tirelessly on creating a “rectal microbicide” gel that they believe could help prevent the transmission of HIV and other STDs.
Related: Not To Alarm You, But This Interactive Map Shows Per-City STD Rates
According to HIVequal:
A rectal microbicide is a topical substance, which may come in the form or a lube, anal douche, or a wash, that is being developed and tested to reduce a person’s risk of HIV and other STIs.
Although most research on microbicides has focused on vaginal intercourse, it is reported that anal intercourse increases the risk of HIV infection by as much as 10 to 20 percent. Researchers are now looking at the rectal safety of microbicide gels originally formulated for vaginal sex.
Sounds A-OK to us! But also hardly a reason to give up condoms or stop that essential PrEP regimen. In fact, it probably will be best used in combination with other prevention measures.
Clinical trials are already underway, but so far the application is limited to “rectal microbicide using applicators” (i.e. enemas), which researchers agree are “decidedly unsexy,” so work continues with “scientists, advocates, ethicists, and community members” on finding a less intrusive form of application.
Next on researchers’ agenda is conducting a trial in which couples will “take a microbicide gel and apply it with fingers and penises, and then test to see if enough drug gets to where it needs to go rectally.”
Sounds like our kind of study.
Related: Ten Things HIV-Positive Guys Want Negative Guys To Know
Graham Gremore
Man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime in Seattle
Man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime in Seattle
Troy Deacon Burns of Bremerton, Washington has pleaded guilty after being charged on Wednesday under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr, Hate Crimes Prevention Act, according to the Justice Department.
Holding a knife raised over his head in a stabbing position, Burns approached three gay men who walking along East Pike Street in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood just after midnight on Jan 25 and yelled ‘fucking faggots’ as the trio crossed the street, according to a court document.
As Burns got closer, he made eye contact with them and repeated the slur yelling ‘Yes, fucking faggots’ while holding a knife at waist level. One of the men said he heard Burns say ‘I’ll fucking stab you.’
The three men ran, but Burns caught up to one of them and again used a gay slur while threatening to stab him.
A friend of the men found Seattle police officers, who arrested Burns.
Police said Burns continued to yell slurs even after he was placed in the patrol car.
Burns has claimed he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the assault and does not remember his actions, according to the Seattle Times.
A hate crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a US$250,000 fine.
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Sylvia Tan
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Man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime at Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood
Man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime at Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood
Troy Deacon Burns of Bremerton, Washington has pleaded guilty after being charged on Wednesday under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr, Hate Crimes Prevention Act, according to the Justice Department.
Holding a knife raised over his head in a stabbing position, Burns approached three gay men who walking along East Pike Street in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood just after midnight on Jan 25 and yelled ‘fucking faggots’ as the trio crossed the street, according to a court document.
As Burns got closer, he made eye contact with them and repeated the slur yelling ‘Yes, fucking faggots’ while holding a knife at waist level. One of the men said he heard Burns say ‘I’ll fucking stab you.’
The three men ran, but Burns caught up to one of them and again used a gay slur while threatening to stab him.
A friend of the men found Seattle police officers, who arrested Burns.
Police said Burns continued to yell slurs even after he was placed in the patrol car.
Burns has claimed he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the assault and does not remember his actions, according to the Seattle Times.
A hate crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a US$250,000 fine.
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Sylvia Tan
