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BIKTARVY, the BIKTARVY Logo, GILEAD, the GILEAD Logo, and KEEP BEING YOU are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. © 2023 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. US-BVYC-0296 06/23

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I was on one of the apps and decided to start looking for some fun. Spent a few hours scrolling and messaging when a couple dm’d me. They said it was their anniversary and they were wanting to celebrate by bringing a third in for an encounter. They were close enough, so we agreed on a time and I headed over.

When I arrived, the front door was cracked, and all of the lights were off. I walked into the house, took off my shoes and closed the door.

I made my way into their bedroom. One of the guys were on all fours with their head on a pillow. The other one was sitting on the floor. We said our pleasantries and then they wanted to get started. The one sitting down explained he wanted to watch his significant other get plowed by someone else.

His wish was my command. I made contact with the guy on the bed and we were having a good time. Out of nowhere, the guy sitting down just starts scream crying. He is shouting, “that’s right, pleasure him because I can’t!

I am a horrible lover. I don’t deserve happi-

ness.” All kinds of crazy and honestly kind of deep shit. He started telling me to scream and degrade him while I was going ham on his husband.

Honestly, I thought I’d never see these people ever again. So, I really let loose and really tore into the guy sitting down. Calling him all kinds of obscenities while my pace speeds up with his boo on the bed. All of a sudden, it’s time for the guy on the bed and myself to finish. I make a pretty wild sound while I release and start to yell at the guy sitting down again.

He bursts into a rage cry and orgasms all over himself. Everyone got theirs and I didn’t really know what was supposed to happen next.

So, I got dressed and left. I truly thought they’d never want to see me again. The one on the floor was so sad and angry and the other one really didn’t say much of anything except some moans of pleasure. I pull into my driveway and I hear a “bing.” It’s them! They thanked me for a good night and invited me over for a future encounter.

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Whore - o - Scopes ARIES: Bottoms get your bussy ready for this is the busiest time of year! If you got cobwebs left from Halloweenie, well then you must kick the dust of the goodies. Shake it off and get back into the Game. Tops it is time to stuff some turkeys you found down at the bar or social. Look at all these guys stuck shopping with families! You’re able to have the pick and choose.

TAURUS You’re feeling that you’re not enough for that guy that you been banging all this time. Know that he knows what you been doing. Sometimes Gays get nervous on catching feels. Sometimes you just must take smaller measures to show reverse psychology on them to make them grow up or see what you see. Then your balls will have a break.

GEMINI: Playing “Tif for Tat for Dat Ass” is not getting you too far. Love Bombing for that Peach is making you be a different person.

If it Calls for Realness, then assist where it needed. Indulge in the company that makes your Body PoP! Be the Top that Makes him crave for more! Build New Fresh Memories...

Life is Playing Its raining men and you’re without your rubbers.

CANCER: Just sticking the tip in is not cutting it anymore. You must now allow your juicy ass suck in all those inches and go all deep. Have that Safe word ready, hang around with familiar cock & start those holiday plans now!

Soon they will be here and you’re going to wait till the last minute. Wait too long and you will not get any packages.

LEO: When life makes you feel unsupported then maybe time to switch to a jockey,

new underwear or go commando. Even if it is cold outside you still can warm things up inside. By Being more social you can find that donkey dick that you been craving. Gaydar is working well these days, and you could be on fire! Find some guys on Grindr in the good neighborhoods! Find yourself being a Splenda Baby more than a Splenda Daddy.

VIRGO: You might not be swinging them inches, but all sizes matter. You bring quality and with a nice form. Find out what works for you to pop that Baby Batter. Spit or Swallow!

Sometimes a little musk and sweat is sexy.

Be the power bottom that makes him moan so hard his voice crackles. While his eyes roll back after he gets off, stick it back in and go round two!

LIBRA: You got to love yourself more this month. Feeling neglected? All work and no play got you down? Changing it up on how you nut can be so fulfilling and rewarding at the same time. Keep it interesting or you will be bored and move on. The Versatile Queens got it going on. Most of them got their shit packed and together.

SCORPIO: It is time to start planning for the next year and what plans you want to have.

By doing them ahead you can have perks along the way. If your traveling, make sure you bring a plaything with you to kill the time.

Roadhead is always nice when you travel with your bro. Make sure he is free for when you leave. He might be planning his own rendezvous.

SAGITTARIUS: Seeking a fresh new something? Reevaluate the black book for booty calls that are no longer available or have now

moved on. Everyone is having Survival Sex! It is big boy season, and Nobody falls faster than someone with no place to go or no one to do. Add new Entries and let them park in the rear! Be hospitality on a plate.

CAPRICORN: That guy that you’re into might be lacking something and you might have to make the choice to stay, move on, fix it or just keep it the way it is and see it go Limp!

Not everyone can move so fast as you do.

Let others catch up to you so they can see what all the fuss is about. #LittleBluePill Life is teaching you Patience in the bedroom. At the same time, it teaches you about others in a way that helps you to understand the situation better.

AQUARIUS: Times like this you might wish you were in a room without a roof! It makes you hide from others and into the Dark Places where hands be touching like the movie people under the stairs! You smack the hands of those you say no to but drop that towel for those you like. Even at home, create your own dungeon and Play Area to relax! Explore some Kink to get that Twink.

PISCES: This month, some Cock didn’t go as you hoped, do not get upset instead get some head! By doing other things you do so well it will still bring men to the yard, and they aren’t carrying no milkshakes! Sometimes you got to McFuck the Flurries. If your machine is breaking down, then cuddle with some furries, Bears and maybe some Otters!

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Toxic masculinity can kill you

Bias and stereotypes impact us all. Men and women often are constricted by stereotypes and feel compelled to stay inside the box of their traditional gender role. More than one-third of boys think they are expected to be strong and tough. “Be a man.” “Suck it up.” “Real men don’t cry.” Even today, with sexual orientation breaking through old stereotypical gender roles, the “strong, silent man” image still remains embedded in our thinking.

He might be strong and silent, but he also may be hurting inside. His toxic masculinity may kill him.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 8 percent of American men seek mental health help. And as men grow older, the numbers decrease steadily.

Men don’t seek therapy because of societal norms and expectations, or fear of embarrassment or shame. Instead, they bury their feelings so deeply that they believe there is nothing wrong with them.

When boys are not allowed to express their sadness or shed tears to release their emotional pain, it gets bottled up over time and eventually the boy, who is now a man, may have an emotional outburst or even suffer some serious health problems.

In 2018, the American Psychological Association (APA) published its first-ever psychological practice guidelines for boys and men, based on 40 years of compiled research.

Examiners looked at how concepts of masculinity and the socialization of men may contribute to higher rates of suicide, depression, health issues and violence. Researchers also found that “traditional masculinity – marked by stoicism, competitiveness, dominance and aggression – is on the whole, harmful.”

Here are some statistics revealed through the APA study: • Men are 3.5 times more likely to die from suicide.

• Men die from heart disease at rates 50 percent higher than women. For cancer, the rate is 90 percent higher than women.

• On the average, men die five to six years earlier than women.

In its published study, the APA defines traditional masculinity as a risk factor.

And here are a few more alarming facts about men’s health: • More than six million men in the US are affected by depression.

• The incidence of schizophrenia is two to three times higher in men than women.

• Men are more likely than women to use illicit drugs. The use of these drugs is more likely to result in emergency department visits or overdose deaths in men.

• The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men.

White males account for almost 70 percent of suicide deaths.

How can we change this cultural stigma?

Men seeking therapy for their mental health really is no different than going to the gym for physical health. It’s okay for men to compare their bicep muscles, but it’s not acceptable to talk about their relationships or feelings.

The cultural pressure is real, but that doesn’t mean men have to give into it. Learning to be in touch with your emotions can improve your life. Men don’t realize that therapy can provide the necessary skills and tools to cope with their emotions.

It’s time to start building awareness that men can, and should, talk to a trained professional when they have mental health concerns. A therapy session is a safe space for men to share their struggles and their concerns. When you start talking, the healing process can begin.

Maybe it’s time to change the definition of masculinity. It should include vulnerability, which truly is a demonstration of strength.

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