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I've been drinking with my father since I was around 13. He said it was better that I learn how to enjoy it in a safe environment than me sneaking off and getting wasted elsewhere. Not to say that I drank more than a glass though. I'd usually tap out at one not because I was getting tipsy but because I preferred soda. I only started appreciating the taste of wine and beer when I turned 18 or 19.

Solo travel is for me, the best way to travel. You can be as outgoing or as introverted as you want—and you can change almost everything about your trip on a whim. Two years ago I was in Europe for a month. I only planned on visiting one friend in Switzerland. The rest of my stay in the continent was going to be what I felt like doing; I crossed off eight new countries (the Baltic states and a few micronations) on top of the usual suspects like France, Germany, and Spain. Although I'm not the extroverted type, I was happy to strike up a conversation with a random patron at a bar, and many of these friends I still keep in touch with. Many of them have even invited me to their cities whenever travel is possible again and I find myself in Europe. I check in with my family here in the U.S. every night that I'm traveling and message friends on Facebook as well, because I don't make a habit out of posting photos as things happen. Call me old-fashioned, but I take a few photos, then I put my camera down and enjoy the moment. Only when I come back home do I photo-dump. Here are my tips, many of them assumes that there's some sense of normalcy back in the world: Pack light. In general, don't bring a lot of stuff, but it's a lot more important to do so if you're solo. The fewer things you have to mind, the better. Besides, nobody cares if you repeat an outfit several times. Hostels often have free walking tours (tips appreciated). If you need a way to get your bearings in a new city, these tours are it. Befriend a fellow solo traveler at the tour and ask if they want to hang out. Going to theme parks by yourself is awesome because many in-demand attractions have solo rider lines. I rode Expedition Everest over at Animal Kingdom so many times until I almost threw up. Similarly, museums are excellent places to visit. You can spend an entire day just appreciating the works of art they have on display. Buy a wide-angle lens for your camera so that your selfies don't end up just close-ups of your face. If your phone is your primary camera, get a GorillaPod (or a generic tripod) and a remote shutter instead. Go with your gut instinct before asking a stranger to take your picture. Most of the time, if you are in the same enclosed space or if they're traveling as a family, you're in the clear to ask. You can also hire a freelance photographer (Airbnb Experiences is a great place to find them) for an hour or two. For my preference—which is to just have photos of me at different spots, none of that staged, emote-y pap—I'm fine with going for the cheapest. Bars with live entertainment (piano, jazz, comedy, drag) are great if you want to have a drink but not feel pressured to mingle, because there's somebody commanding the attention of the entire audience.

Dogs don't have ulterior motives when they're in distress and actively seek help, so I'm a lot more willing to welcome one into my home. I can't keep one for a long time, for health reasons, so it's unfortunately going to the shelter as soon as weather conditions improve (and the dog's been given warmth, a meal, and sufficient time to rest). Another man, on the other hand, might sound like a fun idea on paper, but I don't want to appear in the next day's paper with the headline "Charitable gentleman murdered in cold blood." The most I'm willing to do is to give him a warm coat (I have a few for-donation coats that I won't miss if he takes one with him) and call the police for him as he waits outside.

Dogs don't have ulterior motives when they're in distress and actively seek help, so I'm a lot more willing to welcome one into my home. I can't keep one for a long time, for health reasons, so it's unfortunately going to the shelter as soon as weather conditions improve (and the dog's been given warmth, a meal, and sufficient time to rest). Another man, on the other hand, might sound like a fun idea on paper, but I don't want to appear in the next day's paper with the headline "Charitable gentleman murdered in cold blood." The most I'm willing to do is to give him a warm coat (I have a few for-donation coats that I won't miss if he takes one with him) and call the police for him as he waits outside.

With guys as hot as them, I should have no problems parting with my fins!

One advantage: You can slide a dollar bill in the underwear of a stripper willy-nilly. Five Canadian dollars is another thing.

I find them to still be ubiquitous in Europe, unless it's a country that's well-known for its high usage of credit cards.

At the very least, it made me mindful of how my ass is, whenever I offer it up to be eaten.

The first and only time I was convinced to eat someone’s ass didn’t even happen. The stink was overwhelming that I told him I couldn’t do it. When he asked if he could clean up and have me try again, I was already so turned off that I said it wouldn’t make a difference anymore. Since then, I’ve never thought of rimming anyone, and won’t ever be convinced otherwise. Also, fisting someone and anything involving a rose bud. Although I’ve choked someone and have given light torture, I’m not very good at them; I break character too quickly.

Out of all the men's style-oriented magazines, Details was my favorite. I was bummed when it folded in 2015. GQ under Jim Nelson and Jim Moore got their formula down pat: Bright photography, predictable and generic styling, top-of-the-food-chain celebs, excellent long-form stories. Under Will Welch, GQ has evolved (some would say devolved) to a hypebeast magazine.

I want my name to sound like I’m aiming for the most points in Scrabble. So something like Zaq (pronounced Zack) or Jyzc (pronounced Jesse).

I don’t know; bars and clubs seem to be at a perilous place nowadays because of the pandemic, and just-surviving pre-Covid. One thing I wish Philadelphia has is a gay strip club akin to Montreal’s Stock and Campus, for those times when I want to drink, eat, and just be a passive audience-member (sure, being hit up for lap dances is part of the package too but at least I can refuse). I do acknowledge that I know nothing about the city ordinances and the logistics of setting up one to comment on whether it’s even possible.

Blowjobs – I've had my share of awful bjs from men and stellar cocksucking from women, but these two are not commonplace. It's often said that men give better blowjobs because they give how they want their own cocks serviced. I'm in complete agreement with this. Designing menswear – The creative directors of brands I like to wear are all men: Domenico and Stefano, Christopher Bailey, Tom Ford, and Raf Simons. Keeping physical and romantic feelings separate – Men are more likely (from my experience) to be okay with just having sex. Women I find attach some degree of emotional weight, i.e. if a date did not precede sex, then we have to do so after.

County where you primarily grew up: Burlington County, New Jersey Birth decade: 1980 Best looking celebrity guy you've ever seen: I will say that Jesse Lee Soffer is pushing all the right buttons now. This will more than likely change in the future. Favorite Broadway musical: The Lion King. Saw it a record 7 times in 4 locations (NYC, London, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia) Favorite sport: Tennis Worst movie you've ever saw: Suicide Squad. I was audibly groaning at how awful and cringe that movie was. Would you ever consider running for public office? Not in a million years. I may consider working for the government for the various perks but not public office.

Burgers – Five Guys Pan-Asian – Pei Wei Fried chicken – Popeye's although I have a soft spot for the Colonel's chicken. Pizza – Domino's Among the big three fastfood places (McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's), I would go for Wendy's first and then Mickey D.'s.

Big yes. I get sugared, I leak. I make out with someone, I leak. I get a lap dance, I leak. List goes on.

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I'm not very hairy everywhere else, so to keep the look consistent, I either trim my pubes real close (if I'm in a rush) or sugar them (when I have time to devote to the process).

I also think some designer labels produce the type of clothing that will last you a long time. I have a Louis Vuitton Keepall that has been traveling with me around the world (well, to five continents) for 12 years now. There's some visible wear in it sure, but I can't imagine a Zara bag lasting as long.

Basically, you buy a dutch oven from Le Creuset for $300 and you’ll never have to buy another one ever again.

Le Creuset and Staub are better than Martha Stewart and Cooks dutch ovens.

That's definitely a given. Haha. To clarify: RJ works in IT as a sales rep. When I said he doesn't do anything beyond being a muscly influencer, I meant in the realm of adult entertainment.

His name is RJ Portales. He lives in California with his boyfriend Trevor Carsten. Far as I know he doesn’t escort or do anything beyond being a muscly influencer.

I had the foresight to buy a pair of adjustable dumbbells back in March, as soon as my job said that we can work from home. It has more than paid for itself since then. Initially, I exercised more out of boredom—everything being closed down meant that I had more time to lift weights. But when I started dropping the pounds, I decided to set a goal of getting beefy and muscled.

I'm friends with a photographer who does quite a bit of work with IG jocks and fitness "models." (Models in quotes because fitness models they're not.) He did some shots with one guy who I found out later on had a Rentmen profile. I didn't want the opportunity pass and got in touch with him. After initial introductions, I told him that I recognized him from my photographer friend's work. I then said that if our close connection is too awkward, he is free to stop replying to my inquiry. We had one meeting and eventually became Facebook friends.