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More 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.

YOBcast 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?

How 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.

YOBcast Episode 029: Physical Touch, Part 1

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Jan 26, 2018 | Podcast | 17

There is power in touch — especially, it seems, among men with same-sex attraction. How do we healthily receive, give, and manage physical touch? We talk about physical touch as one of the five primary “love languages” and discuss our journeys with physical touch among other men.

Bro 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.

Let’s Talk About Bro Cuddling

by Eugene Heffron | Dec 27, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 75

Most of these cuddling experiences transcend the physical and begin to feel more spiritual. We aren’t just touching bodies; we’re touching souls.

I Want My Pastor to Touch Me

by Dean Samuels | Dec 8, 2017 | Lifestories | 18

I felt comforted. Assured. Confident. My pastor’s hand on my shoulder gave me a shot of strength.

YOBcast Episode 025: Best Friends

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Dec 3, 2017 | Podcast | 22

Tom and Elliott welcome back Tom’s younger brother, Andy, for his second YOBcast appearance. Also appearing for his second show is Dean, one of our authors who also happens to be Andy’s best friend. We talk about their relationship as best friends and what having a best friend means to all of us.