Tag Archives: Gay

Fenway HIV study needs you: Help spread the word

HIV Testing, AIDS, Fenway Health, LGBT health, gay health, mens healthEarlier this spring I wrote about an ongoing national study that the Fenway is participating in that follows 400 gay couples, called Stronger Together.

Stronger Together is a research study that aims to improve the sexual health of male-male couples through unique testing opportunities. HIV infections still occur and it remains both a deeply personal and difficult issue to talk about and that is the real issue: lack of communication.

If you would like to help be part of the solution, Fenway Health would like to hear from you. Participants receive up to $350 ($700 per couple). For more information and to see if you are eligible please call 781.479.2330 or email StrongerTogetherBoston@gmail.com.

Who may be eligible to participate?
Male-Male couples over the age of 18
One partner is HIV+  (serodiscordant couples)
Couples willing to test for HIV and STIs together

How you can help?
Sign up for the study if you are eligible.
Tell your friends about the study and help spread the word.

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell this Saturday at Great Scott

Dont Ask Dont Tell BostonThis Saturday is the monthly LGBT party in Allston at Great Scott.  This month the theme is “Club Kid Scene of the 1990s”. As the event page says on Facebook, “The club kid scene of the 90’s was a glorious and monstrous thing.  It was your most lavish fantasy or your most twisted nightmare.  Come dressed to impress for this rave featuring an all female roster of DJs and performers.

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell: Club Kids Rave – Saturday, Oct 24

 

Gus Kenworthy comes out as gay

Gus Kenworthy US OlympianGus Kenworthy first appeared on my radar during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia when he took the silver medal in Men’s freestyle skiing. However it was his decision to postpone his return to the US following the Olympic Games to help find homes for more than 1,000 stray dogs in Sochi that captured my heart. sports, athlete, Olympian, comes out, gayToday Gus Kenworthy is making news again, but this time because he has come out to the media, confirming he is gay. With every athlete who comes out as gay they help to chip away at stereotypes and challenge assumptions about gay men and their ability to compete in sports.  The fact that Gus is handsome and showed a more compassionate side to saving stray dogs is just icing on the cake so to speak.

Kenworthy has a videotaped interview on ESPN where he candidly discusses how he felt the need to hide the fact he was gay, “for the longest time I didn’t think I would tell anybody. I was so scared of what people would think… that way no one would ever have to know this dark side of me.”  You can watch the 2-minute video of Gus Kenworthy talking about why he ultimately chose to come out, here.

Instagram account BearsCubsNBeards

hairy, chest, beard, muscle, furry, hunkIf you liked the shout out I gave last month to an Instagram account that posts photos of men with beards then I think you’ll like this month’s account too.

This month’s featured Instagram account has a significant number of followers (60k plus) and focuses on bears and cubs mostly. If you like the sound of that and you are on Instagram, check out @bearscubsnbeards and while you are on Instagram check out my own account, @bosguyblog.

The golden age of gay weddings

Gay marriage, same-sex marriageThe US Supreme Court’s decision in June 2015, declaring same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states has resulted in many LGBT couples getting married this year. While many already lived in states where they could get married it was the recognition provided by the Federal Government that some had been waiting for. Regardless of their reasons, wedding planners who focus on this demographic are suggesting that this has ushered in the “golden age of gay weddings”.Interactive Map of Same Sex Marriage by StateAccording to a 2014 estimate from the Williams Institute, nationwide spending on gay marriage could bring in as much as $2.6 billion over the next three years.

Working with Credit Suisse, The Williams Institute created an interactive map, that shows how many marriages occurred and the total spending in the first three years LGBT couples were allowed to marry in those states.  In the case of MA, 12,167 marriages took place and $111.2m was spent. Check out the interactive map here.

TWC’s Fellows take over Ted Baker Wed. 10/21

The Fellows at Ted BakerTomorrow night The Fellows are hosting an event at the Ted Baker shop on Newbury Street. Over the years, Mr. Baker has provided me with an incredible amount of retail therapy.  If you are in a similar mood or are just looking for an excuse to get out, check out The Fellows event tomorrow.

All the fun starts at 7PM on Wednesday, October 21st at the Ted Baker store.   There is a $10 charge and you must register but you get a free cocktail and 20% off any purchase you make.  For more information and to RSVP link here.

Gay quiz with LGBT ally Chris Thompson and his Dad

The distractingly handsome and heterosexual vlogger, Chris Thompson – also known as SupDaily06, posted a new YouTube video this week where he quizzes his Dad on gay lingo.  The video is both funny and endearing. Take a watch and see how well his Dad does guessing the meaning of terms like: Otters, Throwing Shade and Basket Shopping.

Drag gospel fest at Club Cafe tonight 6-9PM

LGBT Asylum SupportWe all know how lucky we are to live in the US. Being gay is the equivalent to a death sentence in many nations throughout the world, but especially in Africa and the Middle East.  The LGBT Asylum Support Task Force is a group of dedicated volunteers who provide support for those seeking political asylum in the U.S. based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

If you would like to get involved come to Club Cafe tonight from 6-9 for their 5th annual drag gospel fest and to learn more visit: lgbtasylum.org.

Get your purple on it is Spirit Day

Spirit Day - Oct 20th: Wear your purpleMillions of people will be wearing purple today, October 15th, on Spirit Day as a way to show that they stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Observed annually since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes ‘spirit’ on the rainbow flag.  To learn more glaad.org/spiritday.

Boyfriends at Milky Way Lounge on Fri., Oct 16

Boyfriends, DJ Brent CovingtonJoin DJ Brent Covington as he hosts his monthly party, Boyfriends, in JP at the Milky Way Lounge on Friday, October 16th. Doors open at 10:00 PM.  The Milky Way Lounge is at 284 Amory Street in JP.  For more information visit their FB event page:  Boyfriends.

When I grow up…

gay, humorFacebook is far more interesting when you have friends like my buddy Joel who share posts like this.  Feel free to share if you have similar aspirations.

Orthodox Calendar 2016: Sancta Paraphilia‬

Sancta Paraphilia‬The Orthodox Calendar which first ‘came out’ in 2012  continues to get more provocative with each passing year.  Don’t be mislead by their name. The project is the brainchild of a group composed mostly of Orthodox eastern Europeans who use these provocative images to take an ironic approach to the Orthodox Church and raise awareness of homophobia; especially in the Orthodox region.

Watch the NSFW promotional video on YouTube then learn more about the project by visiting their website where they also sell all sorts of provocative items including their 2016 Orthodox Calendar, www.orthodox-calendar.com.

How to handle bigots without saying a word

Chester, England Pride Dean Paton joined a group protesting at a gay pride parade in Chester, England earlier this month with a sign of his own that was absolutely brilliant.  I saw this article in HuffingtonPost’s Gay Voices and wanted to share it with you. You can read more and watch a brief video of Paton with his sign at the parade, here.

FUZZ returns to Pi Alley, Friday, Oct 9th

hairy, furry, leather, muscles, hunkThis Friday get all sweaty dancing to all the great music played by DJ Brent Covington and DJ Taffy at the Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing (just blocks from the Park, DTX and State Street T stations).

FUZZ – Friday, October 9th – 10 PM – 2 AM

Out in Maine: Big gay weekend

Big Gay Weekend OgunquitThis weekend you can drive up to Ogunquit, Maine for the OUT in Maine’s BIG GAY WEEKENDSergio and I love Ogunquit, but we’ve never had a chance to go to this Columbus Day Weekend party.  If you attend any of the parties, let me know what you think.

More details about Maine’s Big Gay Weekend on the Facebook event page, here.