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Sex Around the World
By Chris Azzopardi
Sex writer Zachary Zane’s first book, “Boyslut,” wasn’t even on shelves when we recently connected, but the author was already thinking about his next. “I might just transition more into sex travel,” Zane says. “I would love for that to be a thing, where I could just travel the world, having sex in various countries and writing about my experiences.”
For now, think of “Boyslut” as an introduction to Zane, where the author lays the groundwork for his next essay collection. In his book debut, a self-proclaimed “memoir and manifesto,” he celebrates sex without shame as a proudly “perpetually horny” polyamorous, bisexual man. Zane explores growing up with intrusive thoughts and guilt around sex, which manifested as OCD, where those thoughts cycled through his mind in vicious, unhealthy ways. Society’s shaming of queer sex didn’t help any. “My OCD was the ultimate drag queen — reveal after reveal,” he writes.
Though this is Zane’s first book, the Brooklynbased author and columnist is a familiar name in the sex writer community. He currently has two columns, including “Sexplain It,” a sex and relationship advice column at Men’s Health, and “Navigating Non-Monogamy,” where he writes about his polyamory journey for Cosmo. Dan Savage has called Zane “one of the best sex writers working today,” and Billy Porter said he’s doing the “Lord’s work by promoting bi-visibility.” In a recent interview, the “Boyslut” author mentioned people ask him all the time why he’s not on OnlyFans, thinking he’s some kind of “sex god.” “I’m not,” Zane says. “I have good sex. I enjoy it. I’m communicative. I’m open. I’m sexually shameless. I honestly think if you actually saw it, you’d be underwhelmed.”
“I like when the words speak more,” he adds. “They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. We
need an opposite phrase, where it’s ‘1,000 words is worth a 1,000 words.’”
What have you learned about the differences in sex culture from around the world?
It’s underrated how much sex influences the dynamics of a culture and a society. I really do think it gives me a better sense of how people treat each other, how people view themselves, how people view their relationships. Is this a culture that tends to have more, let’s say, discreet men? Is it a culture that tends to have more people that tend to be cheating than not cheating? Again, I don’t want to stereotype an entire country based off of one person I had sex with there, but I do think it really can help you better understand aspects of a society in a country. That’s pretty cool.
Selfishly, I have to ask: Where are the hottest men?
I love Central and Latin America. I think also there’s a lot more bi guys there, and there’s certain cities and countries I’ve been to where it’s like, “Oh. If you are a top and masculine, you are straight,” and I’m like, “Well, no. I think objectively not.” But there are certain cultures where it’s honestly more accepted for men to have sex with men in that way, as long as they’re top, dominant and masculine. I’m like, “Fine, you can be a dom, top and destroy me and call yourself straight. I don’t give a fuck. I still came my face off.” But I think I have the most fun in a lot of Central American and South American countries, sexually.
Also, the bi element of me… even if it’s not even a super LGBTQ-friendly country, they still don’t mind the fact that I’m effeminate. I don’t know if they consider me metrosexual. I don’t know if they’re like, “Well, so many other guys in our culture are bi but fuck women, and they’re considered straight,” so I’m considered straight even though I fuck men quite often. I think really what I’m saying with all of this is I need to get my ass back to Colombia.
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When were you last in Colombia?
Little over a year ago? It was my only time there, and I fucking loved the sex culture there. I loved the bi boys there. I loved the prostitutes there. I loved just the overall. There was also just a lot more queerness in Colombia and a lot in Central and Latin America. Here, it’s like we have gay bars. We have straight bars and very few in between, versus I’d go to gay bars and there’d be a lot more women there in a fun way, where either they’re supporting their gay friends or they are themselves, and it wasn’t as just strictly gay or straight. As a bi person, I actually like when women are in spaces as well. I enjoy that immensely and have a lot of fun, assuming they are queer women, faghags or whatever you want to call it.
Best hotel sex experience?
So this was in Colombia, where I went to this after-hours at 5, 6 a.m. It was just a strip club, but you can hire the sex workers, and literally, it’s connected to a hotel, so then you can go and hook up in the hotel. I did that with a couple of sex workers. It was closing down at, like, noon. I’m just having sex with a sex worker, and she’s like, “Do you want to stay up? I have more girls,” so she took me to this hotel that was literally a sex hotel, where outside, I remember the security with guns, very prominent machine guns, and each room had a gate. So they all have those metal gates, and you go in. There’s no one in there, and you have to call to get room service, and it comes through this little room, and it had a stripper pole, beds, condoms and a little jacuzzi. She comes over, and she invites her girlfriends so we can just party and have fun. It was so much fun. Midway through, we’re all having sex and she’s like, “Do you like guys too?” I’m like, “Yeah.” She’s like, “All right. I’ll invite some guy friends too.”
Which modes of transportation have you had sex in?
I’ve had sex on a plane. I’ve definitely had sex in a car. I’ve blown my Uber and Lyft driver. I’ve gotten blown in the backseat of an Uber and Lyft. I’ve had sex on boats. I’ve never had sex on a subway or train. Wait, I’m trying to think if that’s true.
No motorcycle sex?
No motorcycle. It’d be so funny if, not in the motorcycle itself, but that little side seat that they have, if that’s where you were doing it.
What language gets you the horniest?
Ooh. It’s Spanish. Even though not all Spanish accents are created equal, and I think some are sexier than others, but I like Spanish. I like Italian. I think there’s such a very sexy vibe to those languages that I find very hot.
Host or travel?
Well, if I’m in New York, I prefer to host because I have my setup. I like to get throat-fucked, so I’ll do blindfold and then have my head over the bed. I leave the door unlocked, and I fucking love that dynamic, which you can only do while you’re hosting, but obviously in foreign countries, travel, because I want to see where people live and I’d prefer to not have people to my hotel. I’d much rather see where people live, and what the deal is and what their dynamic is, which is not in my English-speaking hotel.
Uber or Lyft for an out-of-town hookup? Whatever is cheaper.
Chris Azzopardi is the Editorial Director of Pride Source Media Group and Q Syndicate, the national LGBTQ+ wire service. He has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @ chrisazzopardi.
Soaring with Support
By Mikkel Hyldebrandt
Front Runners Atlanta – the running, walking, and social club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies – has always been busy with various activities to attract new members and give back to the community. But within the last years, and with the generous support of lifestyle brand lululemon, the organization has soared, giving their annual Atlanta Pride Run an incredible boost.
DJ Pulce, Branding and Pride Run Chair with the Front Runners, puts a lot of time and effort into all the organization’s initiatives along with other team and committee members – and it is paying off in a big way. “We’ve seen how participation in other races has dropped over the few last years, but we’ve really cracked the code in not only getting people to participate but also to keep their interest,” he says, underlining the fact that participation has nearly doubled since the last Pride Run.
Front Runners Atlanta has always been immersed in the LGBTQIA+ community since its inception in 1991, with its overarching mission dedicated to uniting the community to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by HIV. But since about two years ago, when lifestyle and activewear brand lululemon entered a collaboration with Front Runners, the social running club has dramatically scaled
its activities and reach within the community. It started after last year’s Atlanta Pride festival, where lululemon filled the streets of Atlanta with their lululemon 10K Tour and tasked Front Runners to create a post-race Pridethemed block party experience.
The experiences, ideas, and lessons learned from last year are now being implemented –and scaled! – at this year’s Atlanta Pride Run & Walk 5K. With the support of lululemon, the Front Runners’ committee has developed a full-fledged experience under the catchy slogan “We See You” that seeks to be as inclusive as possible. With the help and resources from lululemon, Front Runners has identified several beneficiaries for this year’s Pride Run, that include AID Atlanta, Bridge of Light, and Lost-n-Found Youth.
As part of the Pride Run campaign, Front Runners created a multitude of charitable events that all aimed to raise funds for their beneficiaries – like a car wash, drag queen yoga, a margarita bust, a queer yoga session, and much more. A good portion of the funds has also been converted into initiatives that visibly impact the beneficiary organization. Front Runners made sure the Bridge of Light “Dignity Bus” got a much-needed refresh. The bus offers mobile showers, laundry, and
barber services to the temporarily unhoused so that they can face the world with dignity. They also worked with Lost-n-Found Youth to provide running shoes for the homeless LGBTQIA+ youth currently housed with the non-profit.
At this weekend’s Pride Run, the “We See You” race slogan will also be very visible, with flags lining the racecourse symbolizing runners and walkers in our community who feel unseen and empowering them to raise their voices and be heard. Moreover, the Pride Run will feature another post-race block party to keep the celebration going.
Another cause for celebration: For the first time in the organization’s history, the Front Runners will be honoring local Atlantans who exemplify its mission, values, and legacy. The award recipients include Mayor Andre Dickens, Barry Sermons (HIV activist), Amber Brainerd (Community Volunteer), and Kamari (“Anna” Haugabook (Program Graduate).
“I think we have found a way for participants to not only to enjoy the event but also feel part of the community,” says DJ about the race’s success, which already has beaten several records (including the number of lululemon race shirts given away with registration). DJ is the first to acknowledge just how much the support of lululemon has meant to push the organization’s goals beyond their imagination. “With lululemon’s support, we have been able to elevate our efforts to find a way for everyone to feel seen and to connect to our larger purpose and sense of community. I’d like to think that we have been able to form an inspiration.”
If you want to learn more about the Front Runners Atlanta, you can visit them at frontrunnersatlanta.org, where you can also register to be a part of the 2023 Pride Run & Walk 5K – there are still a few spots (inperson or virtual) available!
Celebrate Summer With Summer F tivals
Summer is heating up, driving the people of Atlanta outside to enjoy the weather and a multitude of festivals and special events. Here are some of those that we will be attending!
Kink Down South Weekend
What: Kink Down South Weekend is a Southern kink street fair inspired by events like Folsom Street Fair, IML, Off Sunset Festival, and Austin Kink Weekend.
When: June 2-4, 2023
Where: Host venues around Atlanta
More details at kinkdownsouth.com/weekend-23
Atlanta Docufest
What: Festival of international documentary film.
When: June 2-4, 2023
Where: RoleCall Theater at Ponce City Market. More details at docufest.com
Atlanta Wine & Jazz Fest
What: Wine and music festival with international wines plus beer and spirits and live jazz music.
When: June 3, 2023
Where: Historic Fourth Ward Park
More details at atlantawindeandjazz.com.
Atlanta Fringe Festival
What: Annual performing arts festival featuring more-adventurous dance, theatre, puppetry, comedy, circus arts and other performances.
When: June 5-11, 2023
Where: Participating venues
More details at atlantafringe.org
Peach Party Atlanta
What: Annual LBGTQ+ party 4-day weekend with nine events and 12 DJs at various Atlanta locations.
When: June 8-12, 2023
Where: Participating venues
More details at peachpartyatlanta.com
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
What: The popular neighborhood festival in Virginia-Highland, with live music, art sale, food, 5K race, and more.
When: June 10, 2023
Where: Virginia-Highland intersection
More details at vahisummerfest.org
One Southern Soul Music Festival
What: Juneteenth weekend festival of southern soul music.
When: June 17, 2023
Where: Legion Field, Covington
More details at onesouthernsoulmusicfestival. com
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, What: Juneteenth celebration with live music, speakers, parade, performances, art market, food trucks and more.
When: June 16-19, 2023
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
More details at juneteenthatl.com
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, What: Juneteenth celebration with live music, speakers, parade, performances, art market, food trucks and more.
When: June 16-19, 2023
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
More details at juneteenthatl.com
Miss Gay Southern America
What: The Miss Gay America (MGA) pageantry system is a female impersonation pageantry system.
When: June 17, 2023
Where: Center Stage
More details at missgayamerica.com
Atlanta Summer Beer Fest
What: Annual beer festival with 150+ beers, wines and live music.
When: June 17, 2023
Where: Historic Fourth Ward Park
More details at atlantasummerbeerfestival.com
Taste Urban
What: Black-owned business event featuring food from local Black-owned restaurants and producers
When: June 21, 2023
Where: The Foundry at Puritan Mill
More details at tasteurban.com
Atlanta Shortsfest
What: Annual festival of short films.
When: June 24-25, 2023
Where: RoleCall Theater
More details at atlantashortsfest.com
Backpack In the Park
What: For The Kid In All Of Us’ annual Summer fundraiser, raising money to buy backpacks for children in need all over metro Atlanta.
When: July 22, 2023
Where: Magnolia Hall, Piedmont Park
More details at forthekid.org
Joining Hearts Weekend
What: Tutti Frutty is the theme for this year’s pool party in Piedmont Park. Joining Hearts raises funds to support the prevention, care and housing assistance to those impacted by HIV/ AIDS in Atlanta.
When: July 28-30, 2023
Where: Piedmont Park Greystone (main event)
More details at joininghearts.org
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