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News Round-Up: May 18, 2022
AskGayBros discussed things about being gay straight people will never get (image via Depositphotos)
Funny: Michael Henry Flips The Script On Internalized Homophobia
Paul McGovern Jr. (screen captures)
Michael Henry Explains Gay Sex Without Tops Or Bottoms
L-R Michael Henry, Kevin McDonald (screen cap)
Michael Henry: Is Calling Someone ‘Turtle Taint’ A Come-On?
Hunter Harden as ‘Adam’ (screen capture)
Ever Notice Some Gay Men Avoid Smiling In Photos?
Why don’t gay men smile in photos? That’s the question Michael Henry poses in his latest light-hearted short film exploring the ins and outs of gay culture. Continue reading “Ever Notice Some Gay Men Avoid Smiling In Photos?”
Flashback Friday: My First Visit To A Gay Bar
One of my colleagues at Instinct Magazine began a chat about gay bars and the discussion eventually turned to the first time we ever went to a gay bar. Several of us wrote down our memories of that ever-so-fateful day in our lives when we crossed over into fully-formed gays. Continue reading “Flashback Friday: My First Visit To A Gay Bar”
Funny: Is A Man’s Natural Scent A Turn-On Or Turn-Off?
In his latest short film, funny guy Michael Henry asks his audience to ponder: Is a man’s natural scent a turn-on or a turn-off? Continue reading “Funny: Is A Man’s Natural Scent A Turn-On Or Turn-Off?”
Michael Henry: Which Is A Bigger Turn On – Confidence Or Vulnerability?
Michael Henry (screen capture)During a perfectly socially-distanced afternoon in the park, funny guy Michael Henry has a question for John Hartman about the men he’s attracted to.
Before Henry can get to the question, though, we find out Hartman has an ‘issue’ with oversharing on a range of topics including erectile dysfunction, never tipping bartenders, and flatulence in libraries.
Anyway…
Henry is specifically curious to know if men’s confidence is a turn on for Hartman.
“The reason why I ask is because a good friend of mine told me his number one turn-on when it comes to men is confidence,” explains Henry. “And I thought, ’No, no, no, no, no, no.’”
But Hartman lands on the other side of this spectrum: “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, dummy. Who doesn’t love a confident man?”
Apparently, not Henry. Which leads Hartman to flip the script and ask, “What do you like then? Insecure, emotionally damaged men…like you?”
Ouch…
The discussion quickly turns into a pros and cons comparison of confidence vs. vulnerability. Henry finds men who are sure of themselves in work and life just fine, but really digs guys who are insecure about those things, too.
John Hartman (screen capture)“Weirdo – I don’t want to hear about his insecurities,” says Hartman. “Don’t tell me you’re uncomfortable with your bald spot or your weight gain. Own it!”
“Nothing makes my d*ck more limp than a guy whining about his misfortunes,” he adds.
Hartman admits he’s drawn to a more stereotypic kind of guy as he rattles off qualities like “assertive,” “sturdy,” an achiever of “big things” with a deep voice, a beard and a three-piece suit…although now the conversation is more about masculinity and not confidence.
Obviously, attraction is more than a simple ‘this’ or ‘that’ equation. But Henry raises a valid question about how and what gay men find to be a turn-on. I have to admit I’ve said for years confidence (not cockiness) is a definite turn-on for me. Let me know in the comment section, readers – where does confidence land on your dating spectrum? You can find more coverage of Michael Henry’s short queries on queer life here.