When Toxic Masculinity Meets Sexual Assault: Why Boys Fear Coming Forward
Every time a boy comes forward as a victim of sexual abuse, the wannabe lady-killers crawl out from under their rocks and cry “why not me??” People wonder why boys don’t talk.
The Dangerous Influence of Religion
It seems no matter how many health organizations tell us that conversion therapy does not magically change sexual orientation, there are still groups out there that claim gays can go straight, as long as they place…
It’s Okay to Feel Those Feels (and Admit You Feel Them)
A few months back I sat down to watch a couple of episodes of Amazon’s Gortimer Gibbons Life on Normal Street and ended up binging the entire series by Monday night. Why, you might ask, am…
Sexuality, Conservatism & Fear: What Scares Bi and Gay Boys
This post originally appeared on OTVMagazine.com Even with all the progress made in the fight for Equal Rights, it’s still not always an easy thing being a not straight boy in today’s America. With a president…
Overcoming Society’s Dangerous Ideas About Manhood
Did you ever wonder if you were man enough? Ever wonder if you were even considered worthy of being called a man? Have you rolled your eyes yet at the utter stupidity of the questions? If…
Stop Redefining “Man” and Let Boys Be Themselves
I’m sure you’ve seen dozens of those Real Men are… or Real Men do… or Real Men like… posts all over social media; those pesky little memes that have the secret to being a Real Man guaranteed to make you not a…
There’s a Difference Between Rape & Sex
Daniel Tepfer recently wrote about a teacher who did very bad things to a student in the name of her disgusting desires. When I saw his piece on CTPost.com, I was most bothered by the incredibly dangerous headline…
Some Boys Fear Coming Out. Ready to Know Why?
For those of you familiar with my BroTalk series, this one is gonna feel a bit different as I’m in a bit of a pissy mood and ready to place some well-deserved blame. Some might be offended…
When Coming Out Isn’t an Option
So today is National Coming Out Day. And that’s a great thing to celebrate. All over the world, LGBT people are fighting for the right to simply exist so anytime someone is able to be themselves,…
There’s Nothing Wrong With Some Self Lovin’
A few months back I wrote Sex & Sexuality: A Boy’s Primer and recently decided to explore the topics I mentioned in it a bit more. This is the first in a series about boys, men and a…