The Difficult Second Column
Columnist Al Jennings confides how sometimes he’s on the outside looking in and why Conservative hypocrisy needs to be called out
COMMENT | Why does Instagram keep deleting naked (not really naked) men?
We’re bombarded with images that prod at the subconscious saying “you’re not thin enough” and we’ve got to change the narrative. We’ve got to expose ourselves to different standards of beauty and platforms like Instagram have to start playing their part.
This guy just destroyed gay toxic masculinity in the best way
What is it with toxic masculinity and shaming effeminate men from within our own community?
Grindr user destroys body shamer in the most glorious way
Here’s how to deal with anyone who fat shames or criticises your looks
COMMENT | Are gay guys the worst fat shamers?
Scrolling through my Facebook news feed also shows up incidences of fat shaming and fursecution. There’s the perpetual thought that being overweight or hairy is unsexy and acceptable to be the subject of ridicule.
COMMENT | Rise Of The Dad Bod and Proud Of It
Well, I never… Sometimes one can be totally of the moment without doing a darn thing. It turns out I have a Dad Bod. The Dad Bod had been much […]
Katie Hopkins, Gay Icon Wannabe, Blasted For Fat Jokes About Gemma Collins
Katie Hopkins is well known for her snarky remarks and quips, however the gay icon wannabe has gotten herself into hot water after blasting I’m A Celebrity’s Gemma Collins for […]
COMMENT | Gemma Collins Vs. Katie Hopkins
Leading celebrity lifestyle and wellbeing expert weighs in on Katie Hopkins’ comments about I’m A Celeb’s Gemma Collins. In terms of public perception, it may appear Gemma Collins has not […]
OPINION | what’s wrong with being Mr Average
Pride season is well and truly underway, and we have many reasons to celebrate this year but why do I feel increasingly isolated from my community? As a gay community […]
OPINION | Becoming body confident
My name is Daniel Browne and I am a fat bastard. I say this not to shock or to gain sympathy from people telling me that I am not fat […]
OPINION | Why gay men will never be happy with their bodies (or will they?)
How many of us are never completely happy with our bodies? There’s a clouded grey area between what I wish I looked like and how good I can realistically look. […]