Gay Daddy & Bear Blog: Age Appropriate

RobHeartsDH
May 14, 2012
Category: Porn
ManRoyale.com

At a certain point, watching two men have sex gets boring. Porn gets boring. I've always needed some sort of plot or setup or uniform to fully engage with porn, but lately I feel like it's just the same thing over and over again. It's an ongoing conversation with some of my friends that there's nothing really that exciting out there anymore. I've veered into some different territories (some scarier than others) in an attempt to reignite the fire within, but I may have blown one too many loads and now find myself immune to porn's once beloved charms. I still scour the internet in search of something great, and I'm hopeful that the future of porn brings me back into the fold, but so far I've only found a few glimmers of hope.

One of those glimmers being ManRoyale.com (the link is wonderfully NSFW guys!). One of my friends introduced me to this site a few weeks ago, and it's prospects are exciting. We were both lamenting that visually porn has become a little stale and we were surprised that the industry hadn't adopted any of the new camera tech into the fold. HD is pretty common amongst most of the major sites like RandyBlue, and Dominic Ford does 3D, but I don't think I've ever seen anything as crisp, clear, or detailed as what Man Royale is shooting with. (And they shoot a lot). The difference in how they shoot is noticeable and they seem to be pros at lighting and setting up beautiful shots. It's a little more artful than what we're used to be, but there's an intimacy to what they're...

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RobHeartsDH
May 10, 2012
Category: Politics
Obama

This week has been a real roller coaster for our community. First the Vice President comes out in support for gay marriage. YAY! Then a motivated and hateful group of voters passed Amendment 1, banning gay marriage in North Carolina. BOOOOO! And shortly after, we get word that the Colorado GOP killed the civil unions bill that seemed like it was on it's way to passing. HISS! But then something surprising happened. We gays were rightfully outraged and vocal, but there was an outpouring of straight supporters who were equally enraged by North Carolina and Colorado's actions. And then, everything changed. The President of the United States of America, the one who's views on gay marriage were said to be "evolving," did the right thing. He came out in support of gay marriage. BOOM.

Cynics will say that it's a political calculation. That we shouldn't be pawns in a political game. That words are great but actions are better. And while that's true, can we take a minute to just revel in the fact that the highest ranking...

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RobHeartsDH
May 7, 2012
Category: Politics
Will & Grace

While the President's thoughts on gay marriage are still "evolving," we just got one huge endorsement from Vice President Biden. Over the weekend, Joe Biden expressed his support for same sex marriage, the highest-ranking White House official to do so, on NBC's Meet the Press. And while he cited real life gay couples and families as an influencing factor, he used Will & Grace as a touchpoint claiming the show “probably did more to educate the American public than almost anything anybody’s ever done so far.”

How incredible that a show which premiered in 1998 and ended in 2006 is still making an impact on our lives today. Surprisingly, the show can still be counted on for laughs upon repeated viewing and if anything, it's the shows portrayal of gay men that may seem a little dated. I'd like to think there's bit more diversity in how we're represented in the media today, and we have shows like Will & Grace to thank for that. Whether you saw yourself in the characters or not, they helped open up people's minds which allowed many of us to feel more comfortable being out and proud.

Did Will & Grace have an impact on your gay life? If not, what show or movie helped you come to terms with your sexuality?

May 6, 2012
Category: Entertainment
MISTER App Party and Model Search at SOFO Tap in Chicago

Hey CHICAGO! Are you ready for a MISTER party? We have a few events lined up and the next one is on Saturday, May 12th at the SOFO Tap. We are moving on with our Model Search so get ready to mug for the camera studs. Hosted by DJ Moose and International Mr. Leather 2004 Jason Hendrix, this is going to be a night to remember with giveaways and drink specials all night long!

This is how it works... We'll have community photographer John Cotter on hand to snap a few pics of anyone interested. You can use the picture as your official entry for the Model search or you can just use the image to liven up your profile. Think of the SOFO Tap as your own personal photo booth.

We will post the best pics on facebook and the 5 contestants that get the most likes and comments will be the finalists. The winner will get a professional photo shoot with Jon Cotter, become part of our summer ad campaign, receive a free Premium membership as well as copy of the paid app upon release and a cash prize of $100.

We are looking for Daddies, MISTERS, Bears, Leathermen, Jocks and all the REAL men in Chicago to come out and represent.

See you there!

RobHeartsDH
May 4, 2012
Category: Gay Culture
Fur the Love of Hair

I don't think I'll ever tire of looking at man with fur. Luckily, photographers and artists love the subject just as much as I do. FUR: The Love of Hair compiles dozens of iconic and original contemporary images, all exploring the endless delights of men’s hair. Featuring artist from Japan, Australia, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the book takes a global approach to all things hirsute, including commentary and essays that examine and celebrate gay culture's interest in hair.

The book is already out in Europe and the rest of the world May 8. Click here for more info and purchasing.

If you could devote an entire coffee table book to one subject, what would it be?

RobHeartsDH
April 30, 2012
Category: Sexuality
Pits

I have a friend who yells at me every time he smells me. He prefers I let my natural scent run free instead of wearing a scented deodorant. The problem is, I get pretty darn stinky when I don't wear it. But I get where he's coming from, as I too enjoy the nice natural scent of man. Apparently the straight world is getting in on the pheromone fun too. So let's open up the discussion, do you prefer your men fragrance free or like them synthetically scented?

I will say one thing, when it comes to licking pits, freshly washed is the only way to go. Whether it's deodorant in your mouth or the stank that sticks to your tongue, it makes for a mouthful of yuck.

April 28, 2012
Category: Gay Culture
MISTER on facebook

From favorite body parts, to getting boners at the most awkward moments, to the debate on whether the video of Mario and Luigi is sexy or creepy, head over to our MISTER facebook page and give us your 2 cents!

RobHeartsDH
April 23, 2012
Category: Gay Culture
Mansome

Given how much we talk about masculinity around these parts, I thought you'd all be interested in a new documentary from Super Size Me's Morgan Spurlock. Mandsome takes a look at everything from men's grooming to the masculine ideals many of us in the gay community still use for comparison.

"From America's greatest beardsman, to Morgan Spurlock's own mustache, Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Ben Silverman bring us a hilarious look at men's identity in the 21st century. Models, actors, experts and comedians weigh in on what it is to be a man in a world where the definition of masculinity has become as diverse as a hipster's facial hair in Williamsburg. The hilarious follicles of men's idiosyncratic grooming habits are thoroughly combed over as men finally take a long hard look in the mirror."

Now I love me some Arrested Development peeps, but I'm curious what, if any, attention will be paid to the gay community in all this? The trailer seems focused on the emergence of the metrosexual, a trend that got a lot of media attention not too long ago. The film premieres at this month's Tribeca Film Festival, so I'll wait to hear if the gay angle is addressed, but what I really want is a documentary that gives equal weight to what it means to be a man in both worlds.

What do you think? Will we get some insightful answers from this documentary or will it be more of a "hey, that straight guy...

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RobHeartsDH
April 18, 2012
Category: Entertainment
Casper Andreas

Welcome to our first ever Daddyhunt Peer Series! We'll be issuing 5 questions to guys across the globe to learn more about our mature brethren in an effort to entertain, enlighten, and hopefully inspire. First up, film maker Casper Andreas.

Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Casper Andreas. I grew up in Sweden but I live in New York. I'm a film director, writer and actor. My latest film "Going Down in LA-LA Land" is about to open in theaters, starting with New York this Friday (April 20th).

Tell us about Going Down in La La Land.
It's a dark comedy, or dramedy if you want, about a struggling actor in Los Angeles who ends up getting involved in all kind of shady stuff to survive in Hollywood.

What do you know today that you wish you knew 20 years ago.
That Apple stock should be bought and held on to.

If you could part one piece of wisdom on today's gay youth, what would it be?
Don't waste your life away on stuff you really don't want to do, or worry to much about stuff you can't change. Life is too short -- it needs to be lived with passion!

Describe your perfect day for us.
I have to spend at least a few days doing something creative. So unless that means shooting a movie, it's sitting a few hours at Starbucks working on my new script. It also involves some time at the gym, and a nice dinner with good friends. Let's throw in a massage too! All that writing makes my neck very tense.

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RobHeartsDH
April 16, 2012
Category: Eye Candy
Hank

We're definitely feeling the heat here in NYC today, so why not continue with some incredibly hot and surprisingly stirring drawings by artist N.M. Rosario. That's his rendering of X-Men fave Beast, aka Hank McCoy, with Iceman. I've always been an X-Men fan, but Wolverine was always my favorite flavor of sexy mutant. Since seeing his version though has me reconsidering. He's got a whole series of drawings (and more of beefy Hank) over at his Deviant Art profile.

Is it possible to be turned on this much by a pencil drawing?

What cartoon studs get you going?