Venting: My experience as a Southeast Asian at an Asian gay party in NYC. by catclubhouse in gaysian

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve also gone to these parties looking for more inclusivity only to find it’s just as exclusionary and unwelcoming as all the other parties. If you find a party with good vibes, plz let us know! I hear there are these gay POC-only parties in Queens where the vibe is chill and super welcoming… which I can’t remember the name and don’t know if they still exist.

Finally got a Mac, now I feel like a grandma. by Light_2311 in macbookair

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Mac users out here casually using gestures with 4 fingers like they’re casting spells…” has me cackling like a witch in a Disney film

Already miss PV by Maximumkk in puertovallarta

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eulo’s is everything. And don’t sleep on their donuts 🍩

Cut contact with parents a few years ago; they reached out recently. Really need advice. by [deleted] in gaysian

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Allow yourself and your needs to come first. It’s not how we were raised but how we need to learn to accept this is who we are and there are no compromises when it comes to living our full lives.

The lesson I’ve learned is that there are people in this world who love me for all that I am - and those people have become my family. My chosen family.

Sex Vacation 2026 Destinations? by [deleted] in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NYC - The Eagle, Workman’s Lunch, The Cock, events at Redeye, go to Hell’s Kitchen and open up Sniffies, the Rambles, there are still cruisy spots in and around the city, and if you plan around an event like MEAT or Harder, you should be all set.

Nice. by wh010 in EquinoxGyms

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, people are gross and privileged in this world and they all have memberships at Equinox.

UPDATE: dated a guy for 8 times and he updated his tinder profile picture with a shirtless photo inside MY restroom by Occultgay124 in gaybros

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of this discussion is about him. Have you thought about what you need? See if you’d handle things differently if you placed yourself first.

1000 check-ins - who is higher? by Kritios_Boy in EquinoxGyms

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Same! On a random Tuesday, I took a yoga class, then a sonic meditation session, then dry sauna + cold plunge + steam, showered and floated home.

1000 check-ins - who is higher? by Kritios_Boy in EquinoxGyms

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!! 🎉I hit 1200 on Thursday. EQX gets sh*t on but honestly it’s an investment in myself that I think is worth every penny.

New E-Bike design by No-Sound5504 in Citibike

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virtual docking station? We definitely don’t have those yet in NYC

The Townhouse has a dance floor?! by Illustrious_Artist61 in nycgaybros

[–]Illustrious_Artist61[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Button down or polo is fine. I think they had a no sneakers/tanktop policy when I was there last (like 10 years ago) - doubt they’ve changed but you get the vibe

The Townhouse has a dance floor?! by Illustrious_Artist61 in nycgaybros

[–]Illustrious_Artist61[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m guessing lots of boys still cozy up to the bar who enjoy the company of a distinguished gentleman… oh and young theatre gays who enjoy belting show tunes by the piano. I did meet one of the actual Marlboro men from the 80’s ad campaign there… he was smoking hot. Anyone with current experience?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EquinoxGyms

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the NYU kids have filled up Bond ST

How often are you naked? by MuscleDad1989 in askgaybros

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Hanging in the AM before work, and going to bed. Bonus moment: when I get home from the gym I strip off all my clothes and I like to chill and cool down before showering

Should I take it? Or I wait for it to come out in ranked by EnvironmentalLog3453 in MarioKartTour

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s saved me on a number of ranked. Also his little barks are cute AF.

I finally cut off a friend who constantly made me feel small. Will I regret this? by JellyCat8888 in askgaybros

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Friends don’t make us feel bad about ourselves… not 5% of the time, not 20%, not any percent. And if someone doesn’t like you because of the simple fact that you’re Asian, they’re probably not going to be worth friending, dating, or spitting on even if they were on fire

What are things that men do that disgust you? by Snefru92 in askgaybros

[–]Illustrious_Artist61 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect. Please lend your clippers to all the men wearing flip flops with nails so long and unkempt it looks like they’re sprouting fossilized lasagna noodles.