Playguy (December 1978), Part Two

Common misconceptions maintain that bisexuals, gays, and lesbians develop their sexual identities later in life; however, the psychological research of Eric Dube, Joyce Hunter, Margaret Rosario, Eric Schrimshaw, and Ritch Savin-Williams reveals there is no delayed development in sexual identity among bisexual, gay, and lesbian individuals when compared to their straight peers. In fact, they reach the same milestones, including awareness of sexual attraction, during similar ages. What causes this perceived delay, in turn, is their unwillingness to openly share this identity due to the harmful backlashes of homophobia. Indeed, Kenneth Cohen and Ritch Savin-Williams claim negative stigma is a primary force which deters homosexuals from expressing their true identities and the increased prevalence of homophobia within certain minority groups makes it more difficult for bisexuals, gays, and lesbians of color to reveal their authentic selves. This December 1978 issue of Playguy (which has been broken into two parts) has three stories which deal with sexual awakening. The first, a short story titled “Texas Twosome,” is about two lifetime friends who finally succumb to the passion that has kindled between them for decades. The second and third are reader-submitted fantasies: one, titled “Coach,” is about a man’s reminisces of the desires he felt at thirteen after seeing his coach naked and the second, titled “Initiation,” is about the narrator’s sexual induction into his high-school football team. Contained in this second half (see the first half here) are photospreads titled “Going Native,” “Mucho Macho,” “Stay Cool,” and “Tommy.”

Playguy (December 1978), Part One

Common misconceptions maintain that bisexuals, gays, and lesbians develop their sexual identities later in life; however, the psychological research of Eric Dube, Joyce Hunter, Margaret Rosario, Eric Schrimshaw, and Ritch Savin-Williams reveals there is no delayed development in sexual identity among bisexual, gay, and lesbian individuals when compared to their straight peers. In fact, they reach the same milestones, including awareness of sexual attraction, during similar ages. What causes this perceived delay, in turn, is their unwillingness to openly share this identity due to the harmful backlashes of homophobia. Indeed, Kenneth Cohen and Ritch Savin-Williams claim negative stigma is a primary force which deters homosexuals from expressing their true identities and the increased prevalence of homophobia within certain minority groups makes it more difficult for bisexuals, gays, and lesbians of color to reveal their authentic selves. This December 1978 issue of Playguy (which has been broken into two parts) has three stories which deal with sexual awakening. The first, a short story titled “Texas Twosome,” is about two lifetime friends who finally succumb to the passion that has kindled between them for decades. The second and third are reader-submitted fantasies: one, titled “Coach,” is about a man’s reminisces of the desires he felt at thirteen after seeing his coach naked and the second, titled “Initiation,” is about the narrator’s sexual induction into his high-school football team. Also contained in this first half is a photospreads titled “Latin in Leather.”

Stars (December 1989)

From Cary Grant to Michael Keaton, performers have adopted stage names for a variety of reasons: to differentiate themselves from other actors with similar names, to establish a brandable persona, or to protect their identity. In the pornographic industry, the latter is the most common motive, mainly due to the massive stigma that continues to surround the profession. Yet, contracts also play a significant role. Because models sign their likenesses away to studios, it can be difficult for them to use that image with other production companies; therefore, they will adopt a new pseudonym. Such was the case for Brain Estevez. Starting his career as Mike Raymond in 1985, Estevez alternated between several stage names throughout his short stint in the adult industry: Brian Estevez, Mike Raymond, and Michael Wayne. In this December 1989 issue of Stars, the model appears as Michael Wayne for Falcon Studios, where he appeared in two pornographic films – Spring Training (1985) and Ace in the Hole (1986). During that same time, he appeared as Brian Estevez in Catalina’s film Powertool (1986) and Michael Wayne in the November 1987 issue of Inches. Also included in this issue of Stars is model Robert Brenner. NOTE: THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE WAS FOUND INCOMPLETE AMONG THE BOXES OF MAGAZINES; HENCE, ITS SPARSE PRESENTATION.

Advocate Men (December 1987), Part Two

The term homophobia was coined by George Weinberg in 1972 and, according to the psychologist, there are two forms of this intolerance: that expressed by heterosexuals toward homosexuals and that conveyed by homosexuals towards other members of their community. In the early 1990s, the research of psychotherapist Kristine Falco found that intracommunal homophobia can be more harmful than that coming from outside forces, with members of the gay community who face hatred from their peers lacking any necessary support and facing issues with isolation and identity erasure. Furthermore, studies by Laura Dean and Ilan Meyer discovered bisexual and gay men who engage in high levels or risky sexual conduct are more inclined to express homophobia toward other bisexual and gay men who do not practice the same behaviors. Such a case can be seen in this December 1987 issue of Advocate Men (which has been broken into two parts), where a letter to the magazine’s sexual advice columnist states the only people who read his guidance are unattractive and unfit men who “lack enough self-control to make themselves presentable [and] should not inflict themselves upon the rest of us.” Included in this second half (see the first half here) is the short story “Do as the Romans Do” (where the narrator’s trip to Italy involves more than admiring the artwork at museums) and spreads of models Don Jacobs, Silvio, and Jeff Turner.

Advocate Men (December 1987), Part One

The term homophobia was coined by George Weinberg in 1972 and, according to the psychologist, there are two forms of this intolerance: that expressed by heterosexuals toward homosexuals and that conveyed by homosexuals towards other members of their community. In the early 1990s, the research of psychotherapist Kristine Falco found that intracommunal homophobia can be more harmful than that coming from outside forces, with members of the gay community who face hatred from their peers lacking any necessary support and facing issues with isolation and identity erasure. Furthermore, studies by Laura Dean and Ilan Meyer discovered bisexual and gay men who engage in high levels or risky sexual conduct are more inclined to express homophobia toward other bisexual and gay men who do not practice the same behaviors. Such a case can be seen in this December 1987 issue of Advocate Men (which has been broken into two parts), where a letter to the magazine’s sexual advice columnist states the only people who read his guidance are unattractive and unfit men who “lack enough self-control to make themselves presentable [and] should not inflict themselves upon the rest of us.” Also included in this first half is the short story “Giscard” (a tale about a wandering man who finds a night of warmth in the bed of a kind stranger), a Donelan cartoon, and spreads of models Alberto and David Burrill.