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Breaking the Stigma

  • August 2, 2017
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HIV discrimination within our own community perpetuates a stigma against one of us that hurts all of us By Mike Fleming Ask any group of gay men a question, and you’re not likely to get the same answer twice. Make that question about HIV, and you have a diversity of opinion and stories worthy of a soap opera. Despite advances in the prevention and treatment of HIV, the shadow of HIV stigma still looms large, affecting many of those of living…

‘Making Of’ Video: Modus Vivendi Fashionably Fit

  • April 13, 2017
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After winter workouts indoors, April entices you outside to show off your results in splashes of bright color    This month's fashion spread features photography by Gastohn Barrios and clothing by Modus Vivendi's Active Line. The full set of pictures appears in our print issue, but for online we decided to share the 'Making Of' video to whet your appetite. Enjoy, then scroll down for more information about the shoot and how to buy the gear.  [embed]https://vimeo.com/187433109[/embed] Clothing Modus Vivendi Active…

A Change Will Do You Good – Spring Forward

  • February 27, 2017
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Spring sets the stage for switching things up in each area of your life. By Mike Fleming No other season spells transition quite like spring. As gay Atlanta dusts off its winter survival mindset for patio parties and Sunday fun days, it’s time for a paradigm shift, and not a moment too soon. We’ll help change up your fragrance in the pages to come, but to make way for all aspects of Newly Budding Springtime You, let’s clear the cobwebs…

5 Steps to Glorious Glutes

  • January 25, 2017
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Swimsuit season is closer than you think, so we solicited the help of an expert to help get bootylicious by Memorial Day. By Mike Fleming Photos By Russ Youngblood Even as you stack on layers against the winter chill this month, it’s time to think about what’s underneath if you’re going to show it off this summer. That means training now to reach Optimal Swimsuit Level before summer. Yes, really, says Atlanta fitness guru Christian Aguirre, who trains his clients…

A Roadmap to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

  • November 30, 2016
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As December indulgences lead into January promises to yourself, here are the most popular New Year’s Resolutions and how to finally stick with them this year. By Mike Fleming The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. And when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, we’ve all been there. And back. Goliath gathered its gays to determine the most common New Year’s Resolutions, as well as the corresponding pitfalls that lead so many guys to break our January promises…

Feed Your Face

  • August 31, 2016
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Great looking complexions are more than skin deep, and fall foods can maximize your inner beauty. By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Good skincare that works solely on the surface of the skin is only half the battle. If you really want to have great-looking skin, you need to consider what you eat as well as how to take advantage of the season’s natural bounty.  When it comes to your appearance, taking advantage of the autumn harvest can be good and good for you in multiple ways. After all, your skin is your body’s biggest organ, so it makes sense that what…

Dude, Do You Even Brotox?

  • May 25, 2016
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Trending on your face right now are medi-spa treatments for summer that go beyond ardent skin care. By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Gay men want to look our best at any age. An increasing number of us are accepting a little help from non-invasive beauty treatments that are a far cry from full-on surgery with a less intimidating requirement of just a little pinch or poke. You want others to admire your great skin and youthful appearance, not your overdone or frozen…

Work that Body

  • April 27, 2016
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Gay Atlanta’s own Urban Body guru serves up tips to get would-be fitness buffs started. By Shannon Jenkins For some gay men, exercise can be intimidating. Longtime Atlanta fitness master Rad Slough offers words of wisdom for beefy beginners who want to get in shape. “Start with what you’re eating,” says Slough, who owns Urban Body Fitness in Midtown’s Amsterdam Walk. “If it’s green and it was once alive, you can eat it. I don’t care whether it’s Brussels sprouts,…

Skincare: Cool for the Summer

  • March 30, 2016
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By Mikkel Hyldebrandt Wouldn’t it be cool to be the guy looking his best as the sun gets hotter, the days get longer, and more skin is revealed? Kick the season into gear by updating your skincare regimen, and that guy could be you. Just like working out and minding your calories works wonders for your summer beach bod, you can also help your look along the way by adding just a few products and simple strategies to your skincare…

Spring Sporty Spice

March league openers are just another reason that it’s good to be gay in Atlanta. By Mike Fleming In an era when gay athletes are coming into their own, Atlanta stands out as a rare city to offer multiple sports options for gay and gay-friendly jocks. Other metropolises have gay rugby, softball, flag football, volleyball, swimming, or tennis. Our fair city boasts all of those and more. Call it another reason that it’s good to be gay in Atlanta. The…