In previous episodes, we’ve explored how different expressions of masculinity, from archetypes like Castro Clones and metrosexuality to gym culture, intersect across the gay world. Within subcultures such as bros, leather, and bears, masculinity is often elevated, creating a complex dynamic where gay men are both drawn to and shaped by these ideals.In this episode, we’re unpacking bro culture and exploring why gay men may be attracted to masculinity, whether that attraction stems from biology, societal influence, or internalized homophobia, and how we can stay authentic to ourselves in the process.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 11. Overcoming Internalized HomophobiaListen to Episode 81. Are Mustaches Gay?Listen to Episode 82. Gay Gym CultureListen to Episode 89. Beyond the Brawn: Redefining Queer Masculinity (with Erick DuPree)Listen to Episode 92. Metrosexual MadnessListen to Episode 104. The Castro Clone WarsAdditional Resources:Bro (Etymology)The End of BroBro (Definition)How the Bro Became WhiteBro CultureJeah! We Mapped Out The 4 Basic Aspects Of Being A 'Bro'Meet the Gaybrosr/gaybrosConsistency in Preferences for Masculinity in Faces, Bodies, Voices, and Personality Characteristics Among Homosexual Men in ChinaSelf-Rated Attractiveness and Sociosexual Behavior Predict Gay Men’s Preferences for Masculine Cues in Male Voices in ChinaGay and Straight Men Prefer Masculine-Presenting Gay Men for a High-Status Role: Evidence From an Ecologically Valid ExperimentEmbrace the Leadership Challenge: The Role of Gay Men’s Internalized Sexual Stigma on the Evaluation of Others’ Leadership and One’s OwnThe Relationship Between Masculinity and Internalized Homophobia Amongst Australian Gay Men30 Ways to Deal with Internalized Homophobia for LGBTQ PeopleSupport the showGet Your Merch

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