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Spandex, Mr. Missouri Leather, and the WYCKD Aspect of Queer Fashion

Spandex, Mr. Missouri Leather, and the WYCKD As...

This September, the Mr. Missouri Leather Weekend is back with its legendary Black & Lou Fetish Ball, and the theme this year is WYCKD — Beware of Flying Dildos. It’s...

Spandex, Mr. Missouri Leather, and the WYCKD As...

This September, the Mr. Missouri Leather Weekend is back with its legendary Black & Lou Fetish Ball, and the theme this year is WYCKD — Beware of Flying Dildos. It’s...

Men and Folks in Spandex and Hosiery, 2025 Digest

Men and Folks in Spandex and Hosiery, 2025 Digest

From beaches to runways to the weight room, 2025 saw fashion trends push skin-tight silhouettes further into the mainstream. Here are three headlines shaping the year. 1) “Speedo Summer” really...

Men and Folks in Spandex and Hosiery, 2025 Digest

From beaches to runways to the weight room, 2025 saw fashion trends push skin-tight silhouettes further into the mainstream. Here are three headlines shaping the year. 1) “Speedo Summer” really...

This is How I will Remember Hulk Hogan and Joey...

Hulk Hogan died on July 24. His legacy? Racism, anti-Blackness, homophobia, and a deep resistance to accountability. Recently, fitness influencer Joey Swoll took it upon himself to defend Hogan—using racist...

This is How I will Remember Hulk Hogan and Joey...

Hulk Hogan died on July 24. His legacy? Racism, anti-Blackness, homophobia, and a deep resistance to accountability. Recently, fitness influencer Joey Swoll took it upon himself to defend Hogan—using racist...

Burn It Down: Why We Need Queer-Centered Bodybu...

A bold call for queer-centered bodybuilding that challenges the toxic norms of the fitness industry. This post explores identity, inclusion, and the need to radically reimagine bodybuilding for queer, trans,...

Burn It Down: Why We Need Queer-Centered Bodybu...

A bold call for queer-centered bodybuilding that challenges the toxic norms of the fitness industry. This post explores identity, inclusion, and the need to radically reimagine bodybuilding for queer, trans,...

Where to Buy Those Rad 80's Striped Bodybuilder...

You take your bodybuilding and fitness regimen seriously, and you also care about your aesthetic. You love everything about the 80's too: the music, the movies, the video games, and...

Where to Buy Those Rad 80's Striped Bodybuilder...

You take your bodybuilding and fitness regimen seriously, and you also care about your aesthetic. You love everything about the 80's too: the music, the movies, the video games, and...

The History of Men Wearing Tights: From Middle Ages to Modern Times, to Queer Liberation

The History of Men Wearing Tights: From Middle ...

For decades, men wearing tights or spandex in the gym has been considered taboo, weird or offensive, often framed as an act of rebellion against rigid heteronormative gender norms. But...

The History of Men Wearing Tights: From Middle ...

For decades, men wearing tights or spandex in the gym has been considered taboo, weird or offensive, often framed as an act of rebellion against rigid heteronormative gender norms. But...