When the Shirts Come Off

There’s a moment at gay parties when the shirts start coming off. Not just in nightclubs, everywhere. At pre-drinks. At the afters. At a BBQ that was absolutely not advertised as “shirts optional” but somehow becomes that anyway. One minute everyone’s dressed. The next, someone has decided it’s time. And once one shirt comes off, […]

The Rise of the Himbo (And Why I’m Leaning In)

There’s been a cultural shift lately.A quiet but noticeable one. The rise of the himbo.And, alongside him… the gooner. Two archetypes that, on paper, sound like they shouldn’t work.One is wholesome, charming, emotionally available but maybe not overthinking things.The other is… blissfully checked out and enjoying himself a little too much. And yet, somehow, they’ve […]

Sturdy Boy’s Club

I’m not shredded. I don’t have a six-pack that glistens under club lights or cheekbones sharp enough to slice air. But I’ve got a broad chest, thick legs, and a build that doesn’t flinch when a mate jumps on your back.Sturdy. Solid. Like a fridge with feelings. I’ve spent years learning to take photos that […]

Straight Men Are My Biggest Fans

I’ve realised something recently: I get more compliments from straight men than I do from gay men. Case in point: I’m in the elevator at work, doors open, and a straight guy walks in, looks me up and down and goes: “Geez bro, what juice are you on? You’re huge!” For the record, no juice. […]