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Study suggests PrEP can be taken as needed to avoid HIV

Posted on August 10, 2017 | 1 comment

Earlier this month Huffington Post Queer Voices published findings from a study of gay and bisexual men where researchers found that taking four doses of PrEP around the time of sexual activity cut the risk of being diagnosed with HIV by 97 percent.

The 361 men in the new study were enrolled from France and Canada after the completion of the IPERGAY trial. They were told to take two doses of Truvada between two and 24 hours before sex, another dose 24 hours later and a fourth dose 24 hours after that.

Taking PrEP is a personal decision and one you should discuss with your primary care physician. This is yet another example of how important it can be for sexually active gay men to have access to doctors familiar with LGBTQ health issues. Fortunately here in Boston Fenway Health and the South End Associates are two excellent medical practices gay men can access.

You can read the full article on Huffington Post here.

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Boy Culture: The Series

Posted on August 10, 2017 | 1 comment

Boy Culture was originally released in the US in 2006

Earlier this week a friend and fellow blogger, Matthew Rettenmund, released a video promoting a new six-part series to boyculture.

Ten years later, the story picks up where it left off and will be told through six 15-minute stories, creating a feature-length, 90-minute story. Check out this video featuring Matthew (author) and Allan Brocka (director). If you like what you see you can learn more by visiting their kickstarter page: boyculture: the series.

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Vintage gay

Posted on August 10, 2017 | Leave a comment

I dedicate this weekly post, featuring vintage gay photographs, to the men and women who lived in a more critical time where being true to yourself and loving who you want wasn’t always an option and came at a great price. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email me at bosguymail@gmail.com.

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Just how sensitive is your OCD radar?

Posted on August 9, 2017 | 5 comments

Although I don’t consider myself OCD, I took this interesting online quiz which claims to test your attention to detail. I scored a 100. Not sure I’m as detail-oriented as that exam might indicate, but it was fun to take. Let me know what you score if you take the online quiz.

Just how sensitive is your OCD radar?

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Caption this photo

Posted on August 9, 2017 | 8 comments

Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a caption or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh with their caption.

Heads or Tails?

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History of American Presidents

Posted on August 8, 2017 | 2 comments

This is an easy to follow chart of U.S. Presidential history that I wanted to share. You can click on the photo to enlarge if the image is too small to see in the post.

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New trailer for Call Me By Your Name

Posted on August 8, 2017 | 1 comment

Earlier this spring I shared a video for a forthcoming movie based on a popular gay novel Call Me By Your Name .

The new trailer which was released last week gives a glimpse to the film that is scheduled to open in theaters in November 2017. If you are unfamiliar with the book, go out and buy a copy. The story centers around Elio played by Timothée Chalamet and the American graduate student, Oliver, who moves in with Elio’s family in Italy for the summer, played by Armie Hammer.

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Temptation Tuesday

Posted on August 8, 2017 | 4 comments

Much thanks to Rob O who writes the Seduced by the New blog where I saw this image posted last month. I figured he was perfect for this weekly post.

Past Temptation Tuesday Posts

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Changes to Massachusetts marijuana law

Posted on August 7, 2017 | 3 comments

Changes were recently made to Massachusetts recreational marijuana bill which was voted into law last November through a ballot initiative that was years in the making. WBUR shared some key points that those interested in keeping marijuana safe and legal in the state should know.

1 – The law calls for marijuana to have a maximum tax rate of 20 percent, up from a maximum 12 percent rate outlined in the voter-passed ballot question. While this is more than the ballot initiative outlined it is in line with other states that are selling marijuana for recreational use.

2 – The Cannabis Control Commission was originally outlined as a three-person panel, with its members all appointed by the state treasurer. Now, it’s five members, and the governor and the attorney general have appointment authority as well. The three officials have to select these five commissioners by Sept. 1st.

3 – The compromise bill makes no changes to the existing law governing the home cultivation of cannabis plants for personal use. Every adult over 21 can grow up to six plants in their home, with a maximum of 12 plants per household.

4 – Although marijuana has been legal for adults in Massachusetts since December, there are no retail establishments selling recreational pot. That changes July 1, 2018, when shops can open.

5 – Perhaps the most controversial change is changes to the process by which a city or town in Massachusetts can ban forthcoming retail marijuana shops. The original law said the decision rested with an individual community’s voters, but this bill says if your municipality voted for marijuana on November’s ballot measure, a question of banning or limiting pot businesses has to be put to a voter referendum. If your town or city voted against marijuana, then the decision rests with the local governing authority, like a city council or board of selectmen.

For the record more than 60% of voters in Boston and approximately 70% of voters in Cambridge and Somerville voted to legalize marijuana so this issue hopefully won’t be held up by our Mayor or selectmen.

You can read the WBUR article in full here.

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Men in kilts

Posted on August 7, 2017 | 1 comment

I feel like I could help this guy out. For starters, I could explain to him the difference between ice and field hockey.

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What to do this week: August 7 – 13

Posted on August 7, 2017 | 2 comments

Sunday, August 13th, hosted by America’s Finest Kickball League at 11AM in Boston (All welcome)

Head over to The Alley on Monday to play Cards Against Humanity or check out karaoke at Machine on Thursday. Later this weekend Provincetown’s 2017 Carnival Week kicks off on Saturday. Click here for a more complete list of Carnival events. Finally on Sunday Newbury Street bans the car and becomes Boston’s premiere promenade from 10AM – 6PM.

Additionally, America’s Finest Kickball League hosts a pick up game on Sunday at 11AM in Southie near Carson Beach at Joe Moakley Field. More info here.

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY

Drag Bingo is every Monday starting at 7PM free to play at Club Cafe in Boston

Queers with Beers – End of Summer Edition starts at 6PM at the Aeronaut Brewing Company in Somerville

Cards Against Humanity starts at 8PM at The Alley Bar in Boston

Show Girls Weekly Talent Show is hosted each Monday by Ryan Landry and guests each Monday at the A-House in Provincetown

Movies on the Greenway presents: King Kong is from The Coolidge Theater on Tuesday at the Greenway between Milk & India Streets in Boston

Taco Tuesday is a fun way to socialize and eat on the cheap in the South End; first come, first serve – hosted every Tuesday at Tremont 647 in Boston

Showtune Tuesday hosted by VJ Ryan Grow starts at 9PM every Tuesday at dbar in Dorchester

Karaoke Night starts at 10PM every Tuesday at Jacques in Boston

Geek Trivia is guaranteed fun and has lots of prizes (trivia starts at 8PM) hosted every Tuesday at Club Cafe in Boston

Bingo with Tiki Bronstein takes place at the A-House starting at 9:30 every Wednesday in Provincetown

Trivia night starts at 8PM at The Alley Bar

THURSDAY

ICA Boston every Thursday from 5PM – 9PM admission is free to the public

Free Summer Yoga takes place each Thursday through August 31st at the Frog Pond on the Common starting at 6PM

Trivia Night is at 8PM every Thursday at The Alley Bar in DTX Boston

Karaoke Thursdays is every Thursday at Machine with your hosts Rob Botelho and Emphysema Menthol 100s in Boston

Detention Thursdays! is hosted every Thursday starting at 9PM with shows at 10:30 & 11:45PM – No Cover – at EGO in Providence

Thump! Thursday is hosted every Thursday starting at 10PM at Peggy O’Neil’s in Dorchester

FUZZ Boston pays tribute to the Pet Shop Boys at their monthly party at The Alley

FRIDAY

Yankee Cruising Club is New England’s LGBTQ Boat Club and members are sailing from Boston to Provincetown

Tea Dance at the ‘Slip parties start up this weekend with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown

Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub (QuICK) Pizza night and climbing club at Brooklyn Boulders in Somerville

Billiards Tournament is hosted each Friday starting at 7PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Movies Under The Moonlight: Casablanca shows at dusk for free at Rowes Wharf in Boston

Delighted Tobehere (Opening Night) brings her Southern charm to Mainestreet starting at 8PM (tickets required) in Ogunquit

Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Friday night in Ogunquit

FUZZ pays tribute to the Pet Shop Boys at their monthly party at The Alley starting at 10PM in Boston

Twerk Fridays at is an 18+ night at Ego in Providence

The Coolidge After Midnight: Nighthawks shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Friday in Brookline

Carnival kicks off with Boatslip’s Tea Dance at 4PM

SATURDAY

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Saturday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston

Marijuasana – Cannabis Yoga in Boston is a limited space workshop that combines cannabis and yoga (tickets required) at 12PM in Boston

Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown

Delighted Tobehere brings her Southern charm to Mainestreet starting at 8PM (tickets required) in Ogunquit

Underwear Party is every Saturday night starting at 9:30 at Club Purgatory in Provincetown

Dueling Divas are back for the summer at Mainestreet every Saturday night in Ogunquit

Saga Saturdays Boston’s biggest gay dance party at Paradise in Cambridge

The Coolidge After Midnight: Sudden Death shows at The Coolidge Theater starting at 11:59PM on Saturday in Brookline

Newbury Street opens for pedestrians only on Sunday from 10AM-6PM

SUNDAY

SoWa Open Market SoWa Open Market is now open every Sunday from 10AM – 4PM through the end of October in Boston

Open Newbury is happening again today from 10AM-6PM the street will be closed to automobiles to become Boston’s busiest promenade for the day

LGBT Pickup Kickball Game hosted by America’s Finest Kickball League starts at 11AM at Joe Moakley Field by Carson Beach in Boston

Tea Dance at the ‘Slip with DJ MaryAlice from 4-7PM at the Boatslip in Provincetown

Back 2 Basics Tea Dance never has a cover and always has great music from 70s 80s & 90s, starting at 5PM no cover every Sunday at Club Cafe in Boston

Sunday Tea Dance starts at 4PM at Mainestreet in Ogunquit

Marijuasana – Cannabis Yoga in Boston is a limited space workshop that combines cannabis and yoga (tickets required) at 7:30PM in Boston

Free Movies at Christopher Columbus Park: ET shows in the North End start at dusk in Boston

Pajama Party is a weekly dance party hosted every Sunday starting at 10PM at Machine in Boston

Hot Mess Sundays at Candibar in the Theater District is every Sunday starting at 10PM in Boston

Send me information about your upcoming programs and events in my blog’s comment section or message me the details on Facebook.

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Amy Schumer filming in South End on Monday

Posted on August 6, 2017 | Leave a comment

Those movie tax credits continue to pay dividends locally. Starting Monday, August 7th, Amy Schumer is set to start filming in the South End for her upcoming comedy, “I Feel Pretty”. Residents have already received notices that the movie shoot will take over Tremont Street between Union Park and West Brookline Street (so if you’re driving avoid that section of Tremont). The production will also return to Boston on August 18th to film additional scenes at a store located on Union Park Street. My guess would be the new Walden Local Butcher shop that is yet to open and currently an empty space – ideal for a shoot (but that is only a guess).

“I Feel Pretty” is about a woman who starts acting extremely confident after suffering a head injury. Model Emily Ratajkowski and actress Michelle Williams, join Schumer in the movie that is expected to be released next summer.

Restaurant review: Lulu’s Allston

Posted on August 6, 2017 | 4 comments

Source: Lulu’s Allston Facebook Page

Recently I visited the Allston/Brighton neighborhoods of Boston to spend an evening with my friend Evan. Allston is a vibrant neighborhood that many students and 20-somethings call home. Tourists who visit Boston are unlikely to venture into Allston/Brighton but it is an easy T or Uber ride, and I was glad my friend had invited me to have dinner in his neighborhood.

Lulu’s is located on Cambridge Street in Allston and is a fairly large space with a decent size bar and a recently opened back patio. Televisions hang around the the restaurant, which both Evan and I noticed preoccupied the attention of most of the 20-something patrons who come to this place for its comfort food and reasonable prices. The menu is filled with classic American food served in large portions that are not in the least calorie conscious – dieters stay away.

Lulu’s Pretzels $4 || Lulu’s Cajun Tots $4

We started our dinner with orders of their Pretzels and Cajun Tots, which came out very warm served in tiny tin pales. The munchkin shaped pretzels were served with sides of cheese and mustard. I’m not sure what made the Tots Cajun since I didn’t taste any spices but I love tater tots so I was not disappointed. They were crispy on the outside and steamy warm and fluffy on the inside.

Our sever was vigilant about refilling our drinks, which if you are a beer drinker Lulu’s has a lot of options (about 50 is what I counted) but note they don’t have a full liquor license, rather they have a cordials liquor license. This article in the Boston Metro explains what that means. That being said it didn’t prevent Evan from enjoying his Manhattan and me from having scoffing down two lagers.

Lulu’s “Miss PIggy” Burger burger is $15

Lulu’s serves several burgers and Evan opted for the largest on the menu. The Miss Piggy Burger (as it is called) is served on texas toast, topped with pasta salad, pulled pork, bacon, bbq sauce, red onions and served with a side of fries that are drizzled with honey mustard and sprinkled with scallions. The order is so large that it is served on a metal tray. I only swiped a few fries so I cannot comment on the burger but it looked like a heart attack on a bun. Evan ate almost everything so I assume it was very good.

Lulu’s Short Rib and Mac & Cheese $14

I opted for something equally unhealthy albeit slightly smaller, Short Rib Mac & Cheese, after our waiter suggested it was one of their most popular plates and one that the place is probably best known for serving. I enjoyed the meal but would probably try something different if I were to return to Lulu’s. The short rib was slightly dry and the cheese had pooled at the bottom of the plate rather than coating the pasta. My critique aside – in full disclosure – it didn’t stop me from eating nearly everything on my plate.

Which brings me to my overall evaluation, which I would characterize as a solid neighborhood restaurant. It knows its clientele and caters to them with affordable price points, typical American food and plenty of cold beer on tap. Lulu’s Allston is open 7-days a week, serving lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends.

BosGuy Rating: 3 out of 5 stars, Good.

Lulu’s Allston
421 Cambridge Street in Allston || (617) 787-1117
lulusallston.com

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Scruffy Sunday

Posted on August 6, 2017 | 2 comments

Previous Scruffy Sunday Posts

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Provincetown’s 39th Carnival Week: Gods & Goddesses

Posted on August 5, 2017 | Leave a comment

The 39th Annual Carnival week celebration starts next Saturday. This year’s Carnival is August 12th – 18th and the theme is Gods and Goddesses. Below, I have included a partial list of events not to miss for those of you attending Carnival 2017.