

Coming out can feel frustrating, confusing, and embarrassing for some guys. If you’re not into rainbows, tight-fitting shorts, or going shirtless, where do you belong? Understand Your Personal Context In When the Past Is Present – Healing the Emotional Wounds That Sabotage Our Relationships, author David Richo writes: “The enduring
by David, Jul 16, 2023

Coming out can feel like being thrown into the wilderness and having to fend for yourself without a map. Things get messy when you’ve got all these other guys wandering around with you, experiencing their own version of the wilderness, complete with beliefs, perceptions and baggage totally different from
by David, Jul 16, 2023

Trouble finding your place? Belonging is fundamental to survival, but it can also feel hard to come by. Belonging is a survival mechanism. Having people around you, a group, clique, whatever — it’s a form of protection. The tough part for gay guys however is that for the most part
by David, Jul 16, 2023

Starting over can feel daunting. Sometimes you just gotta break it down. What's on your vent list? Do you know what you’re looking for? * A boyfriend? * A better-looking body? * A feeling of acceptance? Gay or straight, everyone has a list. What matters is what kind of list
by David, Jul 15, 2023

A first date with someone who is already grabbing your hand, parading you down the street, and texting you non-stop? You've been “love bombed.” What It's Like to Be Love Bombed I found out about this thing called love bombing not too long ago, after I’
by David, Jul 15, 2023

Sex or no sex? For many of us, it's not a simple black and white question. It Depends Gay men go through a lot of stages. We’re all on a continuum of learning, figuring things out and discovering what we value. Depending on where you fall, jumping
by David, Jul 15, 2023