My Straight Friend Won’t Touch Me
by Eugene Heffron | Apr 6, 2018 | Lifestories | 31
He was never physically affectionate; we’d never even hugged. I wanted to touch him not out of a sexual desire but from a longing to connect with him as love with a brother. I dreamed of a day when we could embrace and confess our brotherly love for each other. I put my hand on his shoulder once. He brushed it off.
Read MoreMore Than Just My Best Friend
by Dean Samuels | Feb 13, 2018 | Lifestories | 31
Once I had exhausted my words and my voice, he stepped right in and began pouring out every bit of encouragement he could think of. He kept his arm around me and continued to encourage me. It was as though I’d crumbled right in front of my best friend as he carefully helped build me back up.
Read MoreYOBcast Episode 030: Physical Touch, Part 2
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Feb 9, 2018 | Podcast | 4
Tom and Elliott welcome back Bradley for the continuation of our physical touch podcast — along with a very special guest! We talk about the perception of touch in America versus touch around the world, and we dive into touch as babies to touch as older men. Why is touch — and lack thereof — so critical?
Read MoreHow an Alpha Male Became My Close Friend
by Marshall | Jan 29, 2018 | Lifestories | 11
A straight and very strong “alpha male” type leader has constantly challenged me to go beyond what is safe and comfortable to accomplish more of what really matters. We started becoming close friends, so I shared with him that I deal with same-sex attraction.
Read MoreBro Cuddling: A Beginner’s Guide
by Eugene Heffron | Jan 24, 2018 | Lifestories | 46
I’ve cuddled with many fantastic men, all same-sex attracted. I can say with absolute certainty that these moments have been some of the most beautiful, moving, and totally platonic expressions of intimate love. I’d recommend reading these basic pointers based on my own past experiences with bro cuddling.
Read MoreThe First Guy Who Ever Tried to Kiss Me
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Aug 21, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 41
I’ve written before about having never been kissed. But that doesn’t mean someone’s never tried to kiss me.
Read MoreWhen Should I Hug Another Guy?
by Marshall | Jul 27, 2017 | Lifestories | 34
Like many other guys who deal with same-sex attraction, I really appreciate affection expressed by...
Read MoreThe First Guy Who Ever Held My Hand
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Jul 3, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 86
He reached for my hand and held it. It was the first time another guy had ever held my hand. His boldness caught me off-guard, and his touch sent energy rushes all over. I’d never felt this before: holding hands with another man. In public, no less.
Read MoreYOBcast Episode 014: Emotional Dependency, Part 2
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Apr 20, 2017 | Podcast | 10
How do we endure the weightiness of emotional dependency, and how do we move beyond our emotional...
Read MoreI’ve Never Wanted to Have Sex with Another Man
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Jan 30, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 114
I don’t want sex with another man like I don’t want sex with a woman. And most days I just need someone to tell me that’s okay.
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