For a 13-year-old boy who loved music, art, and fashion, growing up in a bedroom community raised challenges. Michael Tonello shares the personal story of how he thrived.
Gender & Sexuality
“You’re Too Skinny”: Body-Shaming in the Gay Community Works Both Ways
"Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I see this skinny runt with very little muscle. Narrow wrists and ankles, thin body and, when I lift my arms, I can see my ribcage."
“Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I see this skinny runt with very little muscle. Narrow wrists and ankles, thin body and, when I lift my arms, I can see my ribcage.”
Men, Body Image, and Sexual Attractiveness
What body image issues? This former-fat-kid-turned-burly-bear is sexy and he knows it!
What body image issues? This former-fat-kid-turned-burly-bear is sexy and he knows it!
i aM A femiNist #5. Anonymous, 23 in Germany
Another in a photojournalist's series of interviews with male feminists
Another in a photojournalist’s series of interviews with male feminists
Paternal Relationships
In this Real Men Feel Episode 1, Andy Grant and Appio Hunter discuss relationships between men and their fathers.
In this Real Men Feel Episode 1, Andy Grant and Appio Hunter discuss relationships between men and their fathers.
My Path to Becoming a Man Wasn’t as Clear as I had Expected
Learning to "Be a Man" required observation, thought, AND being honest about my feelings.
Learning to “Be a Man” required observation, thought, AND being honest about my feelings.
Toxic Masculinity: The Dark Side of Patriarchy
Dr. Joe Kort discusses the assumed requirements of patriarchy, misandry, and microaggressions.
Dr. Joe Kort discusses the assumed requirements of patriarchy, misandry, and microaggressions.
Adam Carolla: America’s Barometer
Looking through the lens of humor at how the feminine side of men is dominating societal trends.
Looking through the lens of humor at how the feminine side of men is dominating societal trends.
Deaf, gay, and A-OK: Nothing’s Gonna Kill Dickie Hearts’ Pride Vibe!
Actor and filmmaker Dickie Hearts shares thoughts and memories on Pride season.
Actor and filmmaker Dickie Hearts shares thoughts and memories on Pride season.
Gus Kenworthy Talks with Tyler Oakey About How to Come Out
We get to hear the advice he’d give to closeted teens, and how Kenworthy’s life has transformed since he publicly came out.
We get to hear the advice he’d give to closeted teens, and how Kenworthy’s life has transformed since he publicly came out.
College Student Explains What it Means to be Non-Binary
Human experiences cannot be reduced to simplistic, reductive structures.
Human experiences cannot be reduced to simplistic, reductive structures.
On Pride, HIV, and ‘Being Mistaken for a Drag Queen’
Kristine sat down with the fabulous Pam Ann for Queerty to talk about the PAWS benefit show, pride, performing and jamming with u2.
Kristine sat down with the fabulous Pam Ann for Queerty to talk about the PAWS benefit show, pride, performing and jamming with u2.
High School Boys and Friendly Affection Perceived as a Sexual Advance
How one teen boy felt the need to prove he wasn't gay.
How one teen boy felt the need to prove he wasn’t gay.
i aM a femiNist #2: Luis, 52. Manhattan, New York
Another in a photojournalist's series of interviews with male feminists
—Luis. 52. Birthplace: Manhattan, New York. Currently: Brooklyn, New York. Not Religious. Visual Beauty. Photographer.What does the concept/word “feminism” mean to you? What does the concept of equality mean to you?I have different feelings about that. I think my definition of feminism has changed. At first I saw it as “man-hating” and that’s literally how…
Larry Peterson (I’m From Delaware) — True Gay Stories
The catalyst for middle-aged men coming out is often the death of another man.
The catalyst for middle-aged men coming out is often the death of another man.
Being Black and Gay in the 1960s: A Matter of Life and Death
An expulsion from college could have gotten him killed.
An expulsion from college could have gotten him killed.