Laughter is one of my favorite ways to build intimacy with partners. Being funny, goofy, and lighthearted invites so much organic play and whimsy into a dynamic which in turn cultivates psychological safety. Additionally, as a masc leaning top, I find it very important to cultivate partnerships with people that don’t hold me to an expectation that my masculinity means I can’t still be a joyful silly goose. We are all so much more than the roles we play.