Adult gay men that look really young

Embracing aging as a gay man can be an overwhelming and liberating experience…. Yet not even the gay glitterati have figured out how to stop the biological clock and put a halt to the aging process. I turned 40 recently and was forced to reckon with the great expectations this birthday is burdened with.

Planning to meet up for drinks with a guy from the dating app? Your 30s are to learn the lessons. Your 40s are to pay for the drinks. Despite what you may have heard, darker skin needs protection from the sun, too. Not quite ready to brave the needle, I opted for a HydraFacial instead.

Get ready for a slower metabolism, weight gain and your first strands of grey hairs sprouting from your head, nose, beard and, dare I say it, below the waist. Good times. Beyond the superficial considerations that come with aging while gay lie deeper issues that cut straight to the heart of the matter.

At a certain age, you start to become more comfortable in your own skin and gain a newfound sense of confidence and inner peace. You might even try embracing the mantra: This is who I am. Take it or leave it.

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Love it or hate it. How many fucks do I give? You also realize that aging is a privilege many gay men in previous generations were never afforded. Looking fit was a way for gay men who carried the virus not to be seen as sick. Just a little perspective for the next time you find yourself downplaying your age.

Perhaps the best part about being gay and aging gracefully is that you get to redefine what aging as a gay man looks like for you. Sounds pretty liberating to me. This foursome of gay men ranging in age from mids to late 70s share a beautiful bond of friendship and have become social media stars in recent years on account of their viral videos.

Seeing them enjoying life and having fun should give gays of all ages hope. He writes about compassion, community, identity and belonging. His guilty pleasure is watching the Real Housewives. Follow him on Instagram jumolroyes. Health Initiative for Men HIM is a non-profit society that aims to strengthen health and well-being in communities of self-identified gay, bisexual and queer men and gender-diverse people in BC.

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