African and Black Queer Experience and Public Education
Bottom-Shaming, Masculinity, and Black Gay Men A 2023 study by T. J. A. Winder found that some Black gay men use shaming language—particularly “bottom-shaming,” or mocking the receptive sexual role—to …
How Some Black Gay Men Use Shaming Others to Boost Masculinity Read More
Sex is supposed to be a moment of connection—where you are fully in your body, fully feeling rather than thinking. But sometimes, especially under pressure, your mind flips into “observer …
Why Many Black Gay Men Struggle With Spectatoring During Sex Read More⚠️ Content Note: This article addresses erectile dysfunction, stigma, and mental health in gay men. Sensitive themes are discussed—please proceed with care. Erectile dysfunction (ED)—difficulty getting or keeping an erection …
How Internalised Stigma Fuels Erectile Issues in Black Gay Men Read More
By Daniel Nkado. In queer dating and relationships, labels like top and bottom help people communicate what they enjoy. But when these terms solidify into permanent identities—dictating what someone “should” …
Top vs. Bottom: 8 Ways Rigid Roles Hurt Gay & Bi Men—Why Fluidity Matters Read More
Many gay men describe feeling a different kind of fatigue — a deep, persistent exhaustion that does not come from doing more work. It can feel more like being drained …
Queer Burnout: How Minority Stress Leaves Gay Men Exhausted Read More