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I love gay men. I've even fallen helplessly and hopelessly in love with a few. Though I'm not the best person to be giving out advice or directing folks to resources when it comes to the topic of gay males, I have collected a couple of things that I think might interest our gay readers. If you feel that I've missed something or that there are better resources for me to focus my attentions upon, please !
According to the flyer I picked up, it seems simple enough. You get folks you know (or don't) to sponsor you for every minute you masturbate. All proceeds will go to the Center for Sex and Culture which, based on their website, seems like a pretty worthy cause for all sexual orientations. The best part (or the worst part, in my lover's estimation) is that this is NOT a mass joining of folks in one area to get their grips on. No, this is done in the privacy of your own home, and I guess basically you're on the honor system. Looks like you don't have to limit it to just May 15, since your check with collected donations are not due until June 15, 2004, but the more you jerk, pull, push and groan, the better off the sexual community will be overall, so why not give it a go! In fact, all of May is National Masturbation Month, so you can do your part (pun intended) for a good cause. Check out the Good Vibes site for more information and to download a pledge form. It's short notice, I know, but I think you're capable of it. How could a circle jerk be more fun than while also raising money?  Another little free magazine I've fallen for is Frontiers News Magazine. It covers LA, SF and a host of other places up and down the California coast, so rest assured you can find something that will light your spark or get you out to meet, greet and play. It's a complimentary mag, and I've found it in a few areas before but the most recently at - you guessed it - Good Vibes. You can also check them out on the web at www.frontiersnewsmagazine.com or even subscribe by contacting the addresses inside the publication.Of course, Frontiers is filled with ads for lovely boys and men looking for a good time, chat lines, cam sessions, and real-time meetings. It also features a calendar with upcoming events which may help you plan your busy schedule with a few gay-friendly dealings. There are some fantastic articles of worthwhile reading as well. This being the Mother's Day edition, they offered a loving tribute by many men to their mothers, heartbreaking stories of coming out and the trouble it caused with eventual reconciliations, and community-based editorials and updates. If you're not familiar with it, I highly recommend getting a copy. Even if you're not in California, check out the website. There are lots of things offered which are not merely location-specific, and you could even find the buff-Biff of your dreams on one of the dating services or chat lines. The last magazine I suggest is Cybersocket. This seems a far more interesting gay-mag to me in that it has articles that are not entirely for a gay crowd, but the homosexual qualities that we all have come to love and hold so dear were ever-present. They pride themselves on website reviews to let you know if you're wasting your time and/or money. And yummm to the pics! I mean, I've always had a thing for gay men, but this seemed just like the cruelest tease!  Sections of this publication include Cybersurgeon - technical questions and answers, Megabytes - net advice, E-mail advisor, Clubs and Events (a section we love), Health, Travel (specifically geared towards gay travel), Music - or as they call it - Tunes to Fuck to, Shopping, book reviews, Video and DVD reviews, and so much more. It seemed to me a really high-quality publication that might be a fantastic resource for those looking for information. And, again, if you're not in California to pick up a free copy, check out their website or you can subscribe by calling 323-650-9906 or writing to . It's not just geared toward the California crowd. I think there's a lot of global information, and ads are applicable nationwide.One last thing - and maybe this is out of line, but last week I was listening to my favorite radio show Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me on NPR (National Public Radio). It is a news recap that lets contestants call in and try to identify actual news of the absurd that happened the week previous. Well, in this one section, they began discussing the new Iraqi flag. Who did they call for expert advice? Carson, from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. I adore that show, and he's one of my favorites because he can be such an absolute bitch, but you can tell he truly has a heart of gold beneath his harsh exterior. It seems that even the mainstream media has found it necessary to call Carson for his opinion on the color scheme of the new proposed flag. I'm thrilled that a staid network like NPR would go to such length to be all inclusive like this, but to hear a discussion on colors, and how they might be a little too summery with not enough winter shades (hello…Middle East), I found a little ridiculous. I think Carson and the rest of the fellows from that show can be of much more use for breaking down barriers to the rest of the country than this trite little five minute segment. I found it beneath him, and what's more, his natural acerbic wit was held strongly in check! Outrageous. Well, that's all from the world of Alexia's Men. I am always looking for comments, suggestions and dialogue, so please - take a moment to drop me a line that you think might help us (and me) get a better handle on what you'd like to see in this column. And try that masturbation thing…I know I will. And maybe looking at all these photos of lovely gay boys…
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