Health & Wellbeing Posts

Nov. 12, 2024

Perfectly Imperfect: Understanding Perfectionism and Its Impact on Gay Men

As Nina Sayers Says in Black Swan, “I Just Want to be Perfect.” Perfectionism is a complex personality trait that manifests across various aspects of our lives, including career success, body image, and personal achievements. At its cor…

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Sept. 24, 2024

Finding Your Community: Navigating LGBTQ+ Friendships Beyond the Party Scene

Just Because I Don’t Fit Into the Gay Party Scene Doesn't Mean I Have to Settle for Mediocre Heteros Finding a sense of community within the LGBTQ+ world is essential, especially for those of us who have experienced gay loneliness. Yet, some …

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Aug. 13, 2024

Unpacking Internalized Homophobia: A Deeper Look at Self-Directed Negativity

Is It Me? Am I the Homophobe? Many have heard the term internalized homophobia, but few fully understand it. It's often used to describe a gay man who seems sexually repressed or self-loathing. However, the concept delves much deeper than these sur…

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July 16, 2024

Authenticity Unmasked: Navigating Mental Health for Gay Men

Oh, Shit, We're Really Doing This Here we are, diving headfirst into the deep end. Buckle up because we're about to explore some real truths. In an earlier blog post, I explained that I launched A Jaded Gay to create a space for like-minded gay me…

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