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Transgender Man and Former Athlete Opens Up About What It Means to Be ‘A Real Man’

In an excerpt from his new book He/She/They, former NCAA Division I swimmer Schuyler Bailar discusses standing out, fitting in, and what it means to be a "real man."

Bottoming Made Me a Better Man

Being pegged taught me a lot about my manhood.

'Ex-Gay' Group to Hold Two Events in Southern U.S.

People Can Change claims it can rid its participants of "unwanted homosexual attraction" with its 48-hour retreat, Journey Into Manhood.

Conversion Therapist on Gay Hookup Apps: 'Unable to Help Myself'

A psychologist who claimed he could "cure" homosexuality and was found looking for gay sex now says he needs help.

'Ex-Gay' Leaders Are Also Victims—Of Organized Religion

We can hate people like David Matheson, but their sins are borne from the homophobia of dogma. 

Missing From History: The First Gay Trans Man

Told he could not live as a gay man, this pioneer forged his own path to manhood.

'Ex-Gay' Leader Comes Out, Won't Condemn Conversion Therapy

David Matheson co-wrote the "Journey Into Manhood" program, but now says he wants to date men. He still has love for "conversion therapy" though.

Pete Buttigieg on Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Emasculate' Comment

The anti-LGBTQ+ congresswoman said Buttigieg is trying to "emasculate the way we drive" by promoting electric vehicles. Buttigieg replied that masculinity doesn't depend on what you drive.

Straight Men Infected the Gay Community With Toxic Masculinity

We can't be caught up in outdated ideas of what men are -- including when we're cruising for guys on Grindr.

How Society's Notion of Manhood Leads to Murder

How society's notion of manhood leads to murder.

Op-ed: Entering Manhood With Zero Male Role Models

Boys Do Cry: Many LGBT people growing up in dysfunctional homes will relate to this trans man's harrowing tale of abuse and survival.

From Big Bang to Boys on Broadway

Actor Jim Parsons is offering Hollywood -- and the rest of America -- a different style of manhood. And it's not a moment too soon.

Vice Shares an Inside Look at a Texas 'Ex-Gay' Camp

In the first part of a series, Vice takes a look at the industry that claims to help people change their sexual orientation.

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How My Father Taught Me to Be a Man

"He tried cutting my hair, training me with loud snaps, and raged, 'Stop acting like a f****t!'"

Op-ed: What 'Straight-Acting' Really Means

"Straight-acting" and "gay-acting"--in the end, it's all just an act.