By Stephanie Nieves-Rios — 2013
There are few things the author looks forward to more in the calendar year than New York City’s Pride Parade.
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How misperceptions about disability can prevent people with physical and cognitive impairments from being able to express their sexuality.
It’s no secret that certain segments of the gay community hold high, near-oppressive standards of what counts as sexually attractive. Countless gay men have struggled to see themselves within it as a result.
What began as a proud assertion of identity has itself become a trope; the stereotype of a gay man now is one who goes to the gym and takes care of himself.
Body image issues aren’t unique to bi or gay men, but toxic thoughts pertaining to self-worth and physical care have become dangerously prevalent within the MSM (men seeking men) community.