sxc.hu user LotusHead

As a gay man, I’ve always been hyper aware of how I look. I stay in shape by working out, hiking and watching what I eat. I dress well, don’t drink, smoke or do drugs and have spent a small fortune on botox, moisturizer and night serums.

At ten years old, as a chubby gay kid (yes, I knew even back then!) I decided to embark on a fitness regimen. I took up swimming, running and tennis and soon the pounds melted away. In my teens, I joined a gym and bulked up. I was getting attention and I liked it, but maintaining took a lot of work.  In my early twenties, I dated and then fell into a series of unhappy relationships. So unhappy and unhealthy that I’ve sworn relationships off for the past five years. I won’t even date. Read More...