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Better with Age
Ok I admit it, I have a soft spot for older men. And I think lots of girls and gay guys are on the same page as me when I say – some of the hottest guys around are 40+ … Continue reading
Of Dolmas and Deities
In the United States, we see an array of personas on television, from religious leaders to talk show hosts who spout on and on about sex, to homosexual men like Nate Berkus who give decoration and cooking tips. All of … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Asia, Discrimination, Gay, Life, Middle East
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White Washed
I’ve noticed that in the mainstream realm of gay men in the United States, there seems to be this unspoken “ideal” for the gay man and a prejudice which follows for those who differ from the ideal. Who is the … Continue reading
Ringing in the Iranian New Year
For over two thousand years the people of the Silk Road have been celebrating Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, on the Spring Equinox. Nowruz today is celebrated by over 300 million people world wide, mostly in the former … Continue reading
Hi, my name is ________. And I’m a Second Class Citizen.
Yup, that’s what my name tag reads. Why you ask? When trying to go out with friends and meet new guys, I’m pressured into going to a bar specifically for Gays, because my straight compatriots can’t stand the sight of … Continue reading
Hate
It’s such a strong word. And yet we use it so frequently. I hate broccoli. I hate running. I hate chic flicks. I hate cats! So is it any surprise that we use it also so frequently on people? I … Continue reading
No to Nooks: Why Books Are Better
Tablets are all the craze now days, and why wouldn’t they be: combine the technology of Smartphones with your favorite literature and you might actually make reading look ‘cool.’ Even people who don’t usually read now all of a sudden … Continue reading
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