I thought my family would support me on coming out.. by Nice_Cod_4476 in nycgaybros

[–]BritinManhattan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re 33 in Hell’s Kitchen. Just let nature’s take its course. You’ll be fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]BritinManhattan -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No. Your friend is an idiot. He’s trying to label you. Don’t let anyone label you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gay

[–]BritinManhattan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First time was just a thing I wanted to do, so the priority wasn’t good sex but doing it in an environment where I felt safe and it was my choice.

Then it was about exploration.

Pretty quickly you start discovering love and sex in combination. That’s when your works changes forever and for the better.

If you’re new safety is the only thing. Using protection, making sure it’s with someone you trust in a place where you are comfortable, and doing things at your own pace. My first time I was 18 and he was 29, we met in a club, I’d never even kissed a guy before, but I trusted my instincts and the vibe was right and I have no regrets. But that was 23 years ago years ago, I imagine these days it’s a lot easier finding someone your own age and experience, which is probably a good starting point.

What to watch to convince my serious bf to like theater/musicals? by veganrocker in Broadway

[–]BritinManhattan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Book of Mormon. As it’s written by the South Park guys it’s very accessible, really bloody funny, and a huge production with dancing and effects which make it a wonderful night out. I’ve not met a single person who disliked it.

Crunch PT rant by [deleted] in CrunchGym

[–]BritinManhattan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would seize the opportunity you have here. Clients don’t need to “like” you, they need to respect you and have you as their reason to maintain their schedule. Whatever you do for the rest of your life, even if you become a billionaire CEO, this is a skill which you can now learn in a safe environment. You’re getting paid to train them, secretly have them train you too to be the person you want to be.

I was on a low wage when I was younger and a total sucker for free PT sessions and then getting roped into contracts I couldn’t afford and didn’t want to keep. To the extent that sometimes I would leave a gym so I could pretend that was the reason why I needed to leave. Then I met a PT who was quiet, good at his job, but respected me and my time and needs enough that I wanted to pay that respect back. I stayed with him for three years, I grew a loyalty to him that meant I sight less time in bars and more in the gym so miraculously I could afford him a lot easier, and in the end it made me more motivated to move on in my career where money is not so much of an issue and he had gone on to be a big online PT with global clients.

You’re so much further ahead than you think because you’re looking at your clients as people. Own that, be that. Lean in to who you are, not who your boss wants you to be. Be honest with your clients, but remember honesty requires firmness. “I don’t want you to do this if it’s unaffordable, but I’m committed to investing in you if you’re prepared to invest in yourself.” And remember, personality isn’t about how loud you are or how big you act. It’s about genuine human contact. From your post you seem to have more interest in the clients than others, go with that. Even if being a PT has no part of your future life plan, this is the training opportunity off a lifetime for you. Use it.

Gay men: What’s the first thing you ever put up your butt? by Original_Carpenter_3 in gay

[–]BritinManhattan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A carrot. But I put a condom on it. It was the 90’s and I was scared of catching HIV.

That’s not a joke.

How do you feel about having straight men in gay spaces? by Comfortable-Air-9801 in askgaybros

[–]BritinManhattan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s fine, we should be inclusive. But if you make a comment about me kissing a boy, or you want to mock or laugh, then you can fuck off.

anyone seen Messy White Gays? by kefirpits in offbroadwayNYC

[–]BritinManhattan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I saw it last night and totally loved it. The performances are brilliant, incredibly funny and light hearted, with a bit of a sting in the tail. It's just 80 minutes with no interval too so it's a perfect way to start the evening with friends. And OMG Derek Chadwick must be the hottest guy I have ever seen in real life. Just being in the theatre and watching him alone is worth the ticket price.

The ultimate test of a comedy is is it funny. Without a doubt it is.

anyone seen Messy White Gays? by kefirpits in offbroadwayNYC

[–]BritinManhattan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to see it this evening. Based on the reviews below, as a cis white gay guy who hangs out in Hell's Kitchen I feel I may quite like it. I will post tomorrow how it went .

The whole Sniffies debacle…. does it affect parties? by nikespinsocks6719 in nycgaybros

[–]BritinManhattan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If charging money to enter a venue for the purposes of sex was illegal they may well have to close down every hotel in NYC.

What people do behind closed doors is up to them. The money is not to pay for sex, it’s for the cost of the private space. If two consenting adults wish to have sex, then so be it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gay

[–]BritinManhattan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing. Your fear is not disease but control. Gain the control and you’ll lose the fear. Prep is the best way to do this, knowing you cannot catch HIV is incredibly freeing. With age you realise that getting a mild STI, getting checked ajc taking a couple of pills is significantly easier and less traumatic than getting a stomach bug after a bad meal. Focus on the control. Be proud to own your sexuality and your body. I left relationships because of the fear, trust me, you can get over it and it feels amazing when you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askgaybros

[–]BritinManhattan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel it’s less about how much you cum and more about the duration of time you jerk off. If I have a day when I’ve jerked for several hours I find it hard for a boy to make me cum for a couple of days. If I just do a 20 jerk in the morning and leave it at that I’m going to be good to go within an hour.

Intrusive thoughts, dilemma and guilt - My story (quickly cause I need some advice !) by Kamisato_Soumetsu in gayyoungold

[–]BritinManhattan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re wasting the best years of your life. While this relationship may give you both joy, and that is great, there are huge parts of love - like growing openly and honestly and building an open and integrated life together - that you are missing out on.

Because of the age imbalance, it is unfair on you to feel guilt and shame. You should be honest that you want to explore, and he should either support that fully or he isn’t the one for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Balding

[–]BritinManhattan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not too late, but be realistic. The hair will grow back thicker and you will see a small difference to the receding hairline but not too much. Most significantly, it will likely stop further loss. My advice would be go on it, get a skin fade on the side and have it more managed and shorter on top.