As an advocate for a sex-positive lifestyle, sexual wellness brand LELO is all for sexting as it liberates even the shiest of us and allows us to express things we might not say face to face to another person. There is nothing like the right emoji or combo of emojis to elevate “wyd” to “come-hither.”
Those engaging in sexting have to use many substitutes. Certain emojis are famous for their double entendres. They’re a fun way to get flirty without necessarily having to start up a full-on sexting session. But, with hundreds of pictograms/emojis already in existence, there is no single one dedicated directly to depicting sex/erotica. And as 2020 brought on an entirely new way of living, working, and interacting, the way we think about sex and communicate about it should also change. With our lives being mainly online, more so than ever before, we believe it is essential to have a pictogram for sex and stop hiding behind the more acceptable portrayals – i.e. various fruits and vegetables.
In light of this, LELO wants to apply to Unicode to introduce the first official sex emoji. As emojis are an integral part of how people connect, LELO believes that the creation of such an emoji will usher in a new era of communication, further break the stigma surrounding sex online and help even more people be more satisfied with their sex life.
NOIR MALE: Dillon Diaz has been reminiscing about the time he and his boyfriend decided to have a little fun by inviting then playboy Nic Sahara over for a three-way. Dillon just couldn’t forget that night… until now, when this evening he has the chance to have Nic all to himself. Dillon’s gift to himself is swanky dressed smooth talking Nic Sahara and he’s brought Dillon a surprise this time. Watch \ »The Gift\ » directed by Ricky Greenwood and written by Dillon Diaz, as these two hot young men reunite in a way, they never imagined possible.
After almost four months, RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 has finally crowned a champion! The marathon season ended with a ball, interviews with the top four queens, and a lip sync for the crown.
There’s been a lot of drag to keep up with already this year, with even more to come. Xtra has you covered with weekly recaps, power rankings & analysis following the episodes. Catch up with the queens with this roundup of the latest episodes.
Photographer Adrian Lourie has been showcasing the undeniable appeal of guy-next-door pin-ups through his zine meat.
There’s been no shortage of men keen to strip down for Lourie’s camera, and he’s amassed a decade’s worth of images of everyday guys who want your attention.
To showcase the men of meat, Lourie has decided to publish a book – it sounds exactly the kind of thing I’d like to add to my reading list.
The 260-page book will include many previously unpublished photographs and new work alongside some of Lourie’s favourite men from back issues of the zine.
I caught up with Lourie for a behind-the-scenes look at what we can expect from the book of meat.
What sort of response have you had so far to the campaign to get the book published?
The response has been amazing, both from the guys who I’ve photographed over the last ten years and from guys who buy the zine.
I truly didn’t realise how much love there is for what I’ve been doing with meat all these years.
It makes me even more excited about getting the book published and out there.
Have you had any challenges with social media censorship when trying to promote the book and your photography?
Well, Instagram and Facebook are a constant challenge when it comes to promoting meat and putting my work out there in general.
It’s a hostile environment for anything that could be described as sensual or erotic, for sure.
I’ve also had problems with fairly innocuous images of guys in their pants.
I maintain the accounts but my heart isn’t in social media at the moment. It seems that it’s largely not LGBTQ friendly – it’s not affirming to sex-positive or body-positive messaging and imaging.
There is a prevailing attitude of censorship and puritan values, which I find completely depressing.
Are there any future meat projects in the pipeline?
Putting the book together and raising funds to publish it has become my full-time job.
I can hardly call it a job though, because I’ve been really enjoying going back through the ten-year meat archive.
I’m seriously considering shooting another naked calendar for 2022 – I guess I miss photographing naked men!
The men of meat
“I’d always loved meatzine – the curation and concept of real people always inspired me…” explains Dev. Dev works in PR and will feature in the book. He was inspired to pose for the zine to celebrate his own body. “It was something I’d loved seeing, never thinking I could be part of it. When I saw the call for men of all shapes and sizes, I plucked up the courage. It was a real opportunity to show how comfortable I am with my own body. “I felt really comfortable posing and found it empowering. I’d always aspired to be in a sexy and fun publication like Meat. The reality was all that and more.”
“It was the first time I’d been photographed naked by anyone other than me…” says Ali, admitting that he was nervous and excited about the prospect of posing for Lourie’s camera. Ali is a Public Engagement Manager from Scotland and will feature in the book. “I’d heard from other guys how much fun it was, and it really was.”
“There isn’t enough celebrating of body-positivity in the broadest sense amongst queer men…” adds Nick from South London. Nick has featured in meat’s naked calendar and will also be making an appearance in the book. “Our bodies are all different and all sexy. I think what Adrian does, which is so fantastic, is to bring out the incredible beauty and sexiness in the men he photographs.”
MEN.COM: Lottery: I won the lottery, but my buddy Beau wasn’t happy for me, because he was too broke to buy his girlfriend a birthday present. I had cash, and I was horny so we helped each other out!
FALCON STUDIOS/ HOT HOUSE: After the inauguration, Cade Maddox is waiting for Felix Fox to finish his shower to tell him the good news. After hearing he gets to stay with Cade as long as he likes, Felix climbs on the bed and Cade rips off his towel. After some passionate petting, Felix heads south to wrap his lips around Cade’s thick cock. When Cade wants a taste, Felix bends over to present his smooth, pink hole for Cade to tongue-fuck. During his tongue bath, Felix starts begging for Cade’s pole inside his ass, so Cade gives his man what he wants and sticks him deep and deep.
Felix lays down and takes the brunt of Cade’s power inside of him, somehow still begging for more. When Cade flips the stud over, Felix’s moans get louder and more intense as Cade continues to drill Felix’s prostate bareback. Felix takes control and climbs on top, but Cade’s cock proves to be too euphoric is his ass, so Felix erupts with a thick load all over the bed while Cade slathers Felix’s ass with his cum.
