Queer Clicks: October 27, 2016 |Adonis Complex Rising: How Instagram and Grindr Fuel Gay Insecurity and Body Dysmorphia, Is Halloween Really The Gay Superbowl?, & Other News

Adonis Complex Rising: How Instagram and Grindr Fuel Gay Insecurity and Body Dysmorphia

“The truth is staring me in the face. Serving reflexive duck lips. The truth looks me up and down, turning when I turn, pinching the stubborn roll of fat directly above my waistband that causes me endless consternation. The truth flexes, sucks in its stomach, bounces its pecs, takes a half-dozen selfies, then sighs as in defeat, turning back once more to the mirror. ” Out

Is Halloween Really The Gay Superbowl?

“Last we checked, the “gay Super Bowl” was Pride. And the Olympics. And Memorial Day weekend. OK, any holiday really. In an ad for the upcoming Halloween episode of The Real O’Neals, this metaphor is brought to life, and more importantly, to dance!” Queerty

Shirtless Underwear Experts Have a Pumpkin Carving Contest Because Halloween

“Underwear Expert host and YouTuber DanielXMiller was joined by Matt Crawford (aka DaddyCrawf) to have a pumpkin carving contest that was all about speed.

The boys stripped down to their skivvies to see who could carve their pumpkin the fastest.” Towleroad

This Mexican Artist Is Challenging Sexuality And Gender Norms With Bold Illustrations

“Jovan Israel, a 25-year-old Mexican artist, is making it his mission to create artwork that represents the experiences of the LGBTQ community in Mexico.” Huffington Post