Stereotypical gay culture has idolized youth, beauty, and sex, which has resulted in the concept of Gay Death, the all-too-popular myth that gay men have aged beyond attractiveness once they turn 30.In this episode, we’re discussing why gay men fear growing older, the concept of internalized gay ageism and its negative impacts on our mental health, and how we can embrace our age.Additional Resources:Gay Death (Urban Dictionary)Gay Death (Wikipedia)'Gay Death': They Say 30 is the New 25Gay Death Stocktake — A ReviewEveryday Ageism and HealthInternalized Gay Ageism, Mattering, and Depressive Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Gay-Identified MenInternalized Gay Ageism, Mattering, and Depressive Symptoms Among Midlife and Older Gay-Identified MenInternalized Ageism and Homophobia a Toxic Mixture for Older Gay MenYet Another Problem for Older Gay Men: “Internalized Gay Ageism”LGBT People: Let's Talk About AgeismOp-ed: In Defense of AgingOld Lesbians Organizing for ChangeNational Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging30 is NOT 'Gay Death' RedditGet Your MerchSupport the showGet Your Merch
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