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We live deeply immersed in a world and images grace the cover and the dominated by technology. The time photo editorial inside the magazine. we spend practically glued to our Talk about perfect fits! smartphones only cements that fact. And, of course, Beastly will enlighten In this issue, we put together a gadget you with his column – this time guide with some toys, tools, and tech about size obsession and how it can for you to play with. We also asked be damaging in creating unhealthy Tyler Scruggs to write about how to perspectives – and our Daddy Supreme connect in a world full of dating apps, answers your kink-curious questions and Larry Olson talks to trans emcee, (and you better do as Daddy says!). Epiphany Mattel, about being fabulous Mary Edith Pitts visits the doctor where and the importance of keeping up with things (literally) hit bottom for her. social media movements to get ahead. As always, we have you covered – from For this issue, we also collaborated with cover to cover! SuitSupply, whose beautiful clothing
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BOOK REVIEW are never as bad as they T hings seem. There’s always a brighter spot if you just look for it, always something to be thankful for, a way of making yourself feel better because things aren’t as they seem. As in the new book “Tomorrow Will Be Different” by Sarah McBride, there’s always a chance to make a change.
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Though she was ten years old the first time she heard the word “transgender,” Sarah McBride knew from an early age that she was really a girl. Problem was, everyone around her saw her as a boy, and she didn’t want to disillusion them because she didn’t want to disappoint them. And so, McBride tamped down a feeling of “homesickness” inside herself and she tried to be a boy by dating girls, joining a fraternity at college, and doing guy things that felt wrong. It wasn’t ‘til the end of her time as student body president at American University that she took the leap and came out, publicly, as a woman. It was a relief, she says, and though there was some initial shock, her friends and family never stopped loving her. For that, she acknowledges her fortune; a high percentage of her LGBTQ peers aren’t so lucky. Not long after this major lifechanger, McBride was accepted for a dream come true, landing an internship at the Obama White House. She’d been fascinated by politics since she was small and was a campaign volunteer in her home state of Delaware. Starting in the Office of Public Engagement, she was quickly engaged; activism, as McBride learned, was something she could sink her teeth into, as a trans woman.
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Happier than she’d ever been, McBride’s life continued to rise: she fell in love with Andy, whom she’d met at a party, though she didn’t see him again until he emailed her months later. He was trans, too – a homegrown Wisconsin boy with a sense of humor, and she adored him. The future was bright. And then things changed again… There’s a message inside “Tomorrow Will Be Different” – and it’s not the activism one that you think is there. Oh, there’s no denying that author Sarah McBride is an activist and she’s been a big part in making change, not only at state-level but nationally. She’s a history-maker and a shaker. But this book isn’t just about that. Oh-so-subtly, McBride makes readers’ brains itch. LGBTQ teens can be fragile, and you’ll watch closer after reading this book. Health care isn’t just an issue for the middle-class, and you’ll understand better now. Politics aren’t just something to rant about, and in the midst of all this, believe it or not, you may be better off than you think you are. This book forces a different way of looking at things, but you might not initially notice that as you’re crying over the rest of this memoir. So bring tissues while you read and let your brain itch. Let “Tomorrow Will Be Different” sink in because things can always be better than they seem.
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Finding a New Connection Through The Apps By Tyler Scruggs
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h, yes. The Apps. Of course, as technology evolves, the ability to date, mate, and find love does too. That hasn’t changed much. Grindr, technically (and importantly!) is categorized as a geolocation-based networking app mostly for men who have sex with men, and it straight-up pioneered a new form of online social networking. Grindr was the very first gay social networking app in the App Store, debuting in 2009. What was revolutionary though, and something dating websites like gay. com or MySpace could never as acutely compete with, was that never before could a vast percentage of the gay and bisexual population within a given radius be so easily accessible, in order of how close they were to you. Most heterosexuals, and therefore the mainstream as a whole, only really picked up on this about five years ago, when Tinder hit the scene and for the longest time was nicknamed the Straight Grindr, ‘cause it was. Even then, with quite reasonable privacy restrictions, Tinder lacks the thrill/terror from checking your phone to find that there are half a dozen gay men within 1000 feet from you. Grindr, Scruff, Jack’d, Growlr, Chappy, what have you; they all serve fragmented purposes for the sometimes fragmented men who inhabit these digital spaces. Some are looking for love, and rightfully so. The historic fight for equality was earmarked with the legalization of gay marriage in the US in 2015, and it’s been widely viewed that as the giant leap necessary for out and proud dating. Cisgender gay men take the attitude of finding love in its most heteronormative and traditional sense, and reluctantly use “sex” apps like Grindr and Scruff synonymously with the likes of Tinder, to find love. Across the board, there’s a respectable prudishness in their approach to finding the love of their lives on an app with usernames like “Discreet Oral Top.” Regardless of their actual behavior offline or when it’s last call at the bar (if they make it to gay bars in the first place), strictly sexual encounters are seldom their endgame, it’s just a means to an end. For many others though, these apps are a means to an end in another way: to get laid. Period. End of story. For decades, the culture surrounding gay sex relied on anonymity to not only get off as quickly as possible with minimal emotional damage, but to curb the possibility of being outed, beaten, outcast, or murdered. And although the general public’s stance on sexuality
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has dramatically shifted, there is still a huge number of LGBTQ+ people who simply can’t come out, or the toll it would take on their lives would be too great to justify going public with their preferences. This is where things get interesting. What’s so intriguing about these virtual spaces is that it’s a pretty direct reflection of gay culture at large. Sure, many people on these apps are simply looking for friends or even professional connections, and may totally succeed in that effort. It’s definitely been done before, but how we present ourselves on these apps are often a direct reflection of how one sees themselves in the narrative of LGBTQ culture. Yes, there will always be jerks, drug addicts, and hesitant torso profile pictures, but it’s about time we realized that how we present ourselves online is a pretty good diagnosis for the attitude we have towards our own sexuality, for better or worse. Gay men have access to a kind of social networking no other subculture really has at this scale. We have an acute awareness and access to a wide variety of men, all with different tastes, opinions, and backgrounds. The only thread that really ties them together is their mutual admiration and often sexual desire for the male figure. Grindr, Scruff, what have you; they’re all tools. Extremely powerful tools that help us connect with one another regardless of our backgrounds. The compassion and respect we give towards the real, living people on the other end of our phone glow reflects back on us. Everyone generally knows this, but it bears repeating. It’s important to remind ourselves the position we’re in, both technologically and socially as a minority subculture. There’s an opportunity to go beyond cuddling, sex, friendship, and love. There’s a camaraderie that comes with being on Grindr. And before you nay-say the effects of these apps on the community at large, begin by evaluating how you’ve used them, and how you’ve treated others. How have they treated you? Men of all ages, backgrounds, sexual preferences and desires congregate on a near-constant basis to connect. So let’s connect. Beyond broadcasting our bodies for validation and attention, what do you want to say to the gay community?
Experiencing an Epiphany Trans Hip Hopper Epiphany Mattel Steps Up to the Mic By Larry Olson Discovered by RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Latrice Royale, hiphop trans artist Epiphany Mattel has big dreams. She aims to create a movement; something similar to Neyo and Kanye West, where other artists might create similar songs that sound like hers, but fans will always recognize it as an Epiphany Mattel joint. “What I hope fans take away from my music is that they are not alone,” she says. “That there is someone out there that goes through the same bullsh*t they do. I hope they hear a voice representing them and their experience. I also hope that by listening to my music, they learn how to finesse their way through adversity, and if not, that at least they walk away with some sickening reads and one liners.” Her hot new single, “#FIXYOFACE,” is out now. In it, Epiphany Mattel takes aim at pretty people who make themselves ugly by refusing to wear that most important accessory — a smile. It’s hard enough being a female emcee. What’s it like being a trans emcee? Epiphany Mattel: As far as hip hop is concerned, it’s a hetero
ruled genre and finding producers can be hard. Though there are plenty out there, the ones who produce the sound I want to give tend to be skeptical about attaching their name to a trans artist. Getting noticed in the LGBT community isn’t any easier. As a trans entertainer, the cards are stacked against you. Gay guys like their divas and their sexy male entertainers and lesbians like their lesbian artists. There’s no real interest in trans people in the entertainment industry. People tend to see what you are before who you are and your talent. What’s been your biggest struggle to date? Epiphany Mattel: Getting booked for shows. (Laughing) My
own manager gets booked for more shows than I do. Of course, she’s coming off of a tv show that is the biggest drag queen competition in the world. When Latrice (Royale) releases my music, it’s to an audience that wouldn’t even acknowledge me normally because I don’t have that show attached to my name. I definitely feel people are less interested in me because I’m not a drag queen. I’ve never been one to make a character or mockery of who I am and that’s not helpful to my career because we live in a time where if you aren’t making a spectacle of yourself, no one is going to take notice. What is your earliest music memory? Epiphany Mattel: As long as I can remember, I’ve had a love
affair with music. I remember waking up on weekends and cleaning the house with my mom while she blasted her R&B hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. That’s when music was about the message instead of the hook and the beat. The lyrics not only meant something but mattered. I can say those standards have made me the lyricist I am today. 16: March 9, 2018
Epiphany How did you get your start in hiphop? Epiphany Mattel: I have always been a student of hip hop.
After all, rap music is the voice of my generation. I grew up during a time when the art form was still pure and had substance. Though I actually got my start in the industry when I met Latrice. When and where did you meet Latrice Royale? Epiphany Mattel: Latrice and I were brought together by a mutual friend about five or six years ago. She was just coming off of the TV show that made her famous and she wanted to release a single to capitalize on her time in the spotlight. Our friend knew that I wrote music and she made the introduction. How has working with Latrice impacted your career?
comfortable and you can dress them up or down. You can wear them to the club, gym, grocery store, or even around the house. Plus I love the way they compliment my assets. Is there a beauty item that you cannot live without? Epiphany Mattel: MAC golden bronze shimmer powder.
I use it to highlight my T-zone and I love the way it compliments my rich brown complexion. What is your most career defining moment so far? Epiphany Mattel: Outside of releasing #FIXYOFACE, I think
it’s being featured on Latrice’s new #eXcusethebeauty single. We shot a huge video for it and it’s been so humbling to see all the people responding to a song I wrote. Do you have advice for other transgendered artists?
Epiphany Mattel: Latrice opened the door
for me actually having a chance of making a career with my music. She saw my talent and my work ethic and decided to invest in me. She’s made it possible for me to do what I love. And, of course, 90% of this business is based on who you know and who sees you, so being attached to Latrice has meant opportunities I wouldn’t otherwise have had. Including this interview. Would you be speaking with me if it weren’t for Latrice? The popularity of #FixYoFace is why I wanted to speak with you. Epiphany Mattel: No one would have heard the song
without Latrice bringing attention to it. What inspired #FixYoFace? Epiphany Mattel: #FixYoFace was inspired by the “resting bitch face” I see every night in the clubs. You know, those people who go out pretending they’re disinterested or the ones who refuse to let go and have fun because they wanna take themselves way too seriously? Girl, this is the only life we have so we all better learn to laugh and have fun.
Epiphany Mattel: You are only as strong as
the team behind you, and that includes if you happen to be a team of one. You have to stay focused, set goals. If you have management, make sure you are a priority to them and that you aren’t put on the back burner because in this business, time is of the essence. Surround yourself with people who wholeheartedly support your vision and believe in you. Keep a strong social media presence and most importantly, write, write, write. You can never have too much material. View yourself as a brand and try to get your feet in as many ponds as possible. You need multiple streams of revenue, not only to fund your music but also to preserve your relevance.
Epiphany Mattel’s single, “#FIXYOFACE,” is available on iTunes, Spotify and all digital platforms.
Have you always been so bold? Epiphany Mattel: I have always stood in my truth, been
unapologetic in my believes, principles, standards, and cultural identity. When you know who you are and your worth, you carry yourself in a certain way. To some it comes across as being bold. To me, it’s me being myself. Can you take us back to a time when you weren’t so fabulous? Epiphany Mattel: Sorry, I can’t because in my mind, I’ve
always been. I somehow managed to thrive in a world of constant adversity and that’s what makes me fabulous. Do you have an essential fashion item? Epiphany Mattel:I know this probably won’t sound so
fabulous but leggings. I love leggings!
They’re so
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Why Size Doesn’t Really Matter If I was someone else, and I cruised me in the back of Heretic and felt my dick, I’d think it was decent, but not immediately something worth bending over for. When I bottom, I’m a size queen, and my cock wouldn’t measure up to my own standards, or at least my standards of the past. Barely longer than average, and pleasantly thick, it matches my frame — solid and strong, bottom-heavy, with big legs and big butt. When I bend over for someone, I fantasize about getting railed by a 10/11-incher, and have left backrooms defeated because no one measured up. I did this until this recent year, when I was the one in the back with my dick out, horny for a man’s hole, and other devoted size queens in the dark turned me down. And then it all came together — size, the measurement of bodies, all of it — as a defeating, almost eugenics-based form of filtering, a way of locking out good, skilled sex partners with much to offer based on some arbitrary, idealized measurement. I almost want to say it’s discrimination, but it’s more than that: It’s a culture-wide, long-standing belief that equates bigger size to betterment, bigger size to manliness, bigger size to machismo, and leave the vast majority of men out in the cold. I don’t know where this cultural institution comes from, but I imagine it’s older than Christianity, although not by much. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire, which drew much of its aesthetics from the Greeks, and those aesthetics including equating smaller cocks with heroism. It’s true that most Greek statues we have are not originals — they are Roman copies, and most of the male nudes, even the ones meant to depict full grown men, have very small dicks. For guys who liked getting fucked, maybe this distinction is not entirely arbitrary. Big dicks feel great, and if you’re into harder assplay and hole-stretching like me, there comes a point in play (and in personal sexual development) when smaller items — dicks, toys, or otherwise — won’t create as much sensation down there as larger ones. But is that true? In the bizarre way that memory works, suddenly I’m unlocking all those past fucks in dark spaces, or on dark dance floors, with men who were my size or smaller. It’s remarkable how you
block out true information in the pursuit of fantasy: Two men I love, who I consider more than regular playmates but not-quite-boyfriends, are average in size. They are close to my size, or smaller, and my experiences with them count among the best sex nights of my life. How easy it is for me to forget them when I’m hunting for hung cocks in the back of a club. I wonder now if it ever hurt them when I went on and on as I have in the past about loving XL and XXL. I imagine it did hurt them, just a little bit. I imagine it cut them down as lesser in my eyes, something I thought about them but would never say to their faces. I wonder if we would be boyfriends now if I’d been less of a vocal size queen, less of a one-trick pony making a fuss over a fetish that — this must be said — has ethical implications we cannot ignore. Do we want to say it’s OK to block out men for their size? Does doing so not feel uncomfortably like “no blacks,” “no Asians,” “no fats,” “no femmes”? No one wants to kink-shame, but are we fostering real, life-wrecking shame? Are we shaming beautiful men who, according to every available statistic, comprise the vast majority of us? About these guys I mentioned above: I love it when they fuck me, because I love them, or I love parts of them that have drawn me back for over two years and counting to their beds. I don’t consider their dicks little or average. When they fuck me, I like that they’re fucking me, and it feels amazing. Most of the experience of sex happens in your head. Once you get the ideal out of the way — the longstanding and problematic concept that bigger is better — and just enjoy fucking, and allow it feel good, it will. I promise. Dick size is only one small part of the “size obsession” that queer men have, and it’s damaging on many levels: muscle size, butt size, arm size, skinny size, and more. Think about how all these size obsessions create unhealthy lifestyles and unhealthy perspectives. But those are other columns we’ll get to later. For now, take some time to analyze what you think about dicks. They’re awesome, no matter how big they are, no matter how they look. Enjoy them.
Alexander Cheves (Beastly) is a contributing editor for The Advocate where he writes the sex column Sexy Beast, and he is copywriter and social media manager for Fort Troff. His work has appeared in Vice, Out Magazine, Plus, Pride, Gayety, SheWired, GC Magazine, Mend, and others. He loves group sex and tiny dogs.
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Ask Daddy What is the deal with that leather motorcycle man-hat?
Artwork by: Rob Clarke
It’s called a Muir cap or a “lid” or a “cover” and they are usually worn by Dom’s (those who identify as a Dominant sexually). Muir is the name of the company that first produced these caps – they are still around today. Mine was given to me by my Daddy many years ago and he was given it by a Dom he had. But, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes it just completes a look.
Some people are very strict with their lids. When not on their head, it goes under their arm, they never hold it by the front edge, and don it by placing their hands on either side, as not to smudge the shine on the brim. They are usually worn low, with the shined brim right at eye level and one finger height above each ear. How well it is cared for and how old it looks should serve as an indication of its importance and ancestry. (The same is true of people, btw)
Daddy says: Don’t let the salesperson talk you out of buying
What is this? I wanted to create a way to discuss topics that some curious people might not have an audience to ask. Sex is personal; sex isn’t always about a making a deep connection, it isn’t always about the other person, it isn’t about the toys or the equipment. Everyone has a different “in” to their sex – a different path to the heart of their passion. Successful kink happens when you understand how someone connects to their sex, and you engage accordingly.
What should I know during play?
I hate “should-ing” people… you should do this, you should do that. There are just some things you might want to remember: if you are just starting out in BD/SM (bondage discipline/sado-maso play), have a safe word for scenes… Generally, people use “yellow” and “red.” Yellow to mean “I am right where I want to be, but don’t go further,” and, for me, red means “this needs to stop – it is too much.” When I hear my sub say “red,” I stop the scene, get them out of whatever situation they are in, and bring them back to the present with me. You can also use other words that are far outside any scene play – something like “cucumber” (that was my first one). For Dominants (Doms): occasionally check on your submissive (sub) during the scene – “You a happy boy?” And most importantly, remember how you end the scene, how you care for the sub afterwards, TRULY sets the tone for any further interaction. You communicate a lot in how you take deal with your sub once the scene is over. Slowly unbinding them, cleaning them, holding them, telling them what a good boy they are versus blowing and then handing them their shorts says two very different things. And, “thank you” goes a long way.
Daddy says: This is supposed to be fun.
Lids can have emblems or chains on them that mean something to the wearer and just like a collar, never take a lid off anyone’s head. There are ceremonies where men (and women!) earn their lids… it can bestowed by another person, or by a community for contribution or out of respect.
Don’t forget that.
a Muir cap if you want one because it should be “given to you.” You simply could be getting it ready to give to someone later. It’s your story. Own it.
How do I learn more and try more? Atlanta has a thriving fetish life with a lot of great groups. The Atlanta Eagle on a Saturday night is a melting pot of Daddys, boys, Sirs, pups, and fetishists – many cloaked in jeans, sneakers, and baseball hats. You want to learn about rope? There is a great group that meets once a month to practice in an atmosphere that isn’t necessarily sexual – you can find them on Facebook. SouthEast Black and Blue (SEBB) and Atlanta Leather Pride (ALP) are events held by the Atlanta Panthers that brings out great players. Atlanta has the Froli-con convention, which is pan-sexual and fantastic to experience just to see everything that is out there. Want to play more? Fort Troff, an Atlanta-based company, has an event they throw at the Midtown dungeon-themed sex club: Manifest. Also, here in Atlanta, there is a mid-day bondage/play party at a club called 1763 – a very well-stocked play space with some amazing and fun equipment – well worth the $20 to just see. And then, for those of you who would rather not do anything “in town,” there are events like IML, MAL, CLAW, Folsom, Dore, TBRU – google that shit. Don’t want to travel, but want to chat? Explore Recon, fetishmen.net, hotcigarmen.com…
Daddy says: Get out there.
Try it. We are waiting for you.
Daddy’s Final thought Wear your boots this week, boy. I don’t care if it is to work, the bar, or just a quick trip to the store. Get out there and stomp around some. Maybe you see someone stomping around, too. So, do you have a question you want to ask Daddy? Email your questions to questionfordaddy@gmail.com.
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Hey Girl Hey! Holler Poodles! I’m headed to the Doctor’s office in the morning and a thought just occurred to me. Have you ever noticed how so many doctors have names that relate to their individual specialities? Recently, I had accidentally on purpose tried to squeeze a pimple that had formed on my nipple. I noticed it became infected because one of my lady hairs was growing out of it so I went to see my dermatologist, Dr. Whitehead, who said he needed to check me all over for other possible skin issues. When he asked me to get in the stirrups, I was just glad my buttplug had fallen out on the bus I had worn panties that day. Anywho, he asked if he could have one of his colleagues look at something on my butt and since I’m not shy, I said “yes”. A handsome man entered the room and introduced himself as Dr. Mark Pootnstain--Colorectal specialist. After a short exam, he said it looked like I had a pro-lapsed time-lapsed anus. Now I don’t understand all that fancy doctor talk so I asked him to explain it to me in terms I could understand. He just told me it looked like a moon crater had exploded out of my ass. Damn!! I knew right then that last Krystal’s belly bomb did me in. He said all would be fine and that he would send in his nurse, Mrs. Punchhole to administer a shrinking salve into my moon pie butt. Though I was defended, her fist finger gave me some much needed action relief. After getting my shit together, no pun intended, I was so done!! Love and lashes,
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