Transgender man could be a Men's health magazine cover model

[marylander1940]

A transgender man could end up a cover model for Men's Health after thousands of votes have poured in for the magazine's cover contest.

 

 

Aydian Ethan Dowling of Eugene, Oregon, is blowing out the competition for Men's Health’s "Ultimate Guy Search" with more than 34,000 votes. It's more than 25,000 votes than the contestant in second place.

 

The nationwide contest aims to find a man who "possesses all of the qualities that make up today's well rounded, active, health conscious and thoughtful guy."

 

Judges are "looking for a guy who is fit and fearless; a doer who gives back and leads by example," according to the contest site.

 

Dowling, a transgender man and activist, has documented his story on his YouTube page and Facebook in an effort to help other transgender people grapple with their body or transition.

 

"The battle that can come with the mirror can be completely dark and engulfing," Dowling wrote on his contestant page. "As a Transgender Male, having a healthy body and mind is my ultimate goal to find peace within my soul. Although I may always have some kind of battle with my body, I continue to work every day for a happy peace within."

 

https://gma.yahoo.com/meet-transgender-man-could-mens-health-magazine-cover-175036751--abc-news-lifestyle.html

[+ dutchmuch]

Just glad it was not Bruce Jenner, what a relief.

[MiamiLooker]

Just glad it was not Bruce Jenner, what a relief.

There's always next year...

[marylander1940]

Just glad it was not Bruce Jenner, what a relief.

 

I love the way you see the world... I'm glad I almost scare you with the title of the thread.

[+ Robster]

I hope he wins. (And it certainly looks like he will) He's so damn hot!!

 

Rob

[+ quoththeraven]

That's great! He's very good-looking.

 

Just glad it was not Bruce Jenner, what a relief.

 

I assume you're being humorous. But being trans is not fun and not a joke. Besides, if Jenner transitions, she'll be the wrong gender for Men's Health.

[BaronArtz]

I think this one could be an interesting candidate:

http://slutyladyboyfendi.callgirlfiles.com/photo_albums/3163

 

I know it is politically incorrect, but I just can't bring myself to call someone like him/her 'a woman'. I agree that being trans is not a joke, but for some it must be fun and a source of pride even.

[+ FreshFluff]

If you check out this site, you'll see a lot of trans-people (whether they transition or not) who are having fun with it. Sure, they have many painful moments too, especially if they are married or live in a community that doesn't accept them. But overall, most of them are enjoying themselves.

[bigvalboy]

We've all taken our jabs at poor Bruce, myself included, but I can't help but think what his life must be like, transitioning in the public eye. Just my thought for today.