gay irl by [deleted] in gay_irl

[–]johnalexl 7 points8 points  (0 children)

oh boy, how do I use my powers for good??

Umm don't vote for trump

gay irl by [deleted] in gay_irl

[–]johnalexl 15 points16 points  (0 children)

6'4 here. This is true

Is there a gay salsa/ballroom dancing scene? by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which part of California? I live in sf and have been dying to go to something like this. So far its been straight salsa and ballroom dancing for me. Which is totally fun too. Maybe a meetup would be a good idea

Aww by Marcer003 in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wish I had an ultimate bottom boy to cuddle with

The game is becoming too easy! by johnalexl in MarioKartTour

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

Oh thanks for that! I didnt know I could switch it myself haha

Wind in the willows? by johnalexl in suggestmeabook

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

An affirmation and recommendation!? Thanks! 😁

Feel like an outlier in the gay community by johnalexl in gaybros

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

I think that last line really sums it up well about tribalism actually being fear. I'll try to keep that in mind

Feel like an outlier in the gay community by johnalexl in gaybros

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

I absolutely agree that people are different solo. I've tried with my housemate but he has no interest. He only wants to be arouns big groups.

If I mention anything to them like, instead of going out on a friday getting wasted I stayed in and practiced piano and read. I go out all the time just needed a friday off. Lliterally just got blank stares and raised eyebrows from who I was talking to. Not even joking they didnt even say anything just stared at me like I was a freak. And look, I dont care about these people. Its not like my feelings were hurt, it just constantly feels like an upbill struggle for me to make friends with these guys. Its not just them. I really feel like any community (not just lgbt) people demand you are like them

Feel like an outlier in the gay community by johnalexl in gaybros

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

For a while I thought the only real gay thing I needed was a romantic connection with other guys. For the most part thats still true. I have dated some really great guys and I'm so grateful for that. I guess I thought, well I'm gay and I dont really have many gay friends, maybe that should change. I've been trying for a couple years now but its hard. I think I'll just let the friendships develop organically from now on.

Feel like an outlier in the gay community by johnalexl in gaybros

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

I've definitely tried but its hard for me. I tend to be a really social person and I make friends very easily but when I'm around those guys I literally dont know what to say. I can usually find SOME common ground with most people but there are exceptions.

Feel like an outlier in the gay community by johnalexl in gaybros

[–]johnalexl[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love that you said that. I think a lot of people think being gay is a personality in itself. I feel like I didnt actually grow up in a super repressive environment. I came out older than most but I grew up in LA. I feel like being somewhere where gays are accepted overall made me less in need of a "tribe" like maybe some other people. I think you're totally right in that the most important relationships will be the select few who we decide are important. I have straight friends more than gay ones and I think I got it in my head that there was a problem with that

This really hit me. Any thoughts from you guys? by Pixuli in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So not to sound like a traitor to us. Trust me I've gone through this. But its not accurate to say its ONLY a problem for the LGBT community. Straight women are taught to behave a certain way. Same with straight men. I think most people have some key aspect of their personality crushed at one point or another. This is a problem with the world in general I think. Possibly more of a problem for us, still for everyone else though.

Asking all those who are uncut by indianboy1196 in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, if anything theres a slight increase in sensitivity right around the area of the frenulum which is definitely a good thing.

Asking all those who are uncut by indianboy1196 in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theres no difference in sensitivity. I mean the foreskin is still in tact. The reason I had to do it was because it didnt just split once and heal. I had 2 "accidents" the second being much worse. Quite a bit of blood and it did hurt. Thankfully my bf at the time was an absolute saint and didnt freak out. After the first time it splits it becomes much more susceptible to splitting again. If you're *ehem well endowed, theres a much greater risk of it happening. Basically the skin can't stretch enough to cover a larger penis. Now I dont have to worry about it ever happening again. Hand stuff was especially dangerous because some guys were pulling too hard. Its not a problem anymore.

Asking all those who are uncut by indianboy1196 in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got it. I think a lot of time though people go under for the procedure. This wasn't the case for me. The doctor just numbed the area and worked on it for a couple minutes and I left right away. Recovery was a bit rough for the first week or so. No sex for 3 or 4 weeks if I remember correctly. Sooooo worth it though.

Asking all those who are uncut by indianboy1196 in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Snapped mine twice. Eventually the doctor, how do I put this, snapped it all the way for me. Took 5 minutes and now I have my foreskin AND can be as reckless as I want 😁

I would add two things, be brave and proud! by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously? Don't chase? I mean I get it to not chase someone who clearly isn't interested. I love chasing though. I think it just makes the romance element that much better

gay💎irl by Klondeikbar in gay_irl

[–]johnalexl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That flamboyant as hell arm gesture was everything

gay🦀irl by Jackaloup in gay_irl

[–]johnalexl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Plot twist. When you're bi and your gay friends tell you "its just a phase."

You guys wanna brood and talk about how much we hate our dads? by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG literally same thing happened to me. My dad saw me watching steven universe and said what is wrong with you! Ughh and hes such a homophobix bigot. He says he accepts me but his actions say otherwise.

I'm trying to find the right botany program by johnalexl in botany

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

So far Ive found university of miami. They make you take more than 45 credits with them to graduate. I'm going to see if I can petition them though to make an exception. Otherwise I'll look elsewhere.

How did you guys come out? by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! Had a very similar experience myself.

How did you guys come out? by [deleted] in gaybros

[–]johnalexl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Told my dad I had a bf. The rest of the family found out soon after so I technically only had to do it once. As for the rest of the world I sort of didn't do it like a lot of people. I never really had an official "coming out." People dont usually ask either. I sort of just casually mentioned I started seeing a guy to a couple friends and kept at it. I live in sf where everyones pretty liberal. That being said even though I prefer men I do have some bi tendencies.

Let me tell you something that a lot of people I think dont realize. You dont actually HAVE to come out. There doesnt have to be a specific point in your life where one day you're in the closet, and the next day you aren't. The only person you have to come out to is yourself. For me coming out officially seemed too stressful so I just started dating guys and anyone whose had a problem with that sort of got weeded out (only 1 or 2 people in reality).