identity

Every Man’s Fear

Although it can slide off someone's lips as easy as any compliment, hearing the word “faggot” stings like yellow jackets. Whether you bear it in silence or lash... Go Deeper

The Invisible Standard

All men are scared of one thing: not being enough. The threat is everywhere you turn: the muffled laughter of boys behind you, the weird stare of girls as you w... Go Deeper

So Good It Hurts

Not many men will admit their shortcomings--and certainly not publicly. But during our interview, Brian, an early-twentysomething from Queens, was qui... Go Deeper

More Than a Means to an End

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you put “intimacy” and “man” in the same sentence? Is he a willing participant? Is he fully invested in being in ... Go Deeper

Far From A One-Size-Fits-All

Jarren, a late twentysomething from the West Coast, is of African and European descent. A 6 foot 3 former football player at Yale, he’s aware of his beauty and ... Go Deeper

An Oppressive Standard

Is it possible that the standard of beauty can be oppressive, even for men who meet it? It seems counterintuitive, but Jarren, a late-twentysomething from the W... Go Deeper