Being fully exposed isn't just about photographs. It's also about the ideas, people, places, organizations, and information that have helped shape how I think about nudity, sexuality, authenticity, body acceptance, creativity, and living openly.
This page is my collection of resources worth exploring—some practical, some educational, some entertaining, and some simply interesting. You'll find links, references, organizations, publications, communities, and other discoveries that I believe are worth passing along.
Think of this as my bookshelf, bulletin board, and rabbit hole all rolled into one. Start clicking. You never know where it might lead.
The navigation below is in alphabetical order by subject, so if there is something that interests you, please feel free to go directly there.
ADULT SEXUALITY, KINK, AND COMMUNITY
BateWorld
An adults-only online community centered specifically on male masturbation, combining social networking, discussion, messaging, video chat, and opportunities to connect with other men who share an interest in masturbation.
Batemates
A platform built around men who enjoy masturbation and connecting with other men who share that interest. Its emphasis is on community, privacy, acceptance, and connection.
Kink Academy
An adults-only educational platform offering a large library of sex-education and kink-education videos covering subjects ranging from BDSM and dominance to anal sex and other forms of consensual sexual expression.
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)
A national organization advocating for the rights, privacy, and freedom of consenting adults involved in BDSM, kink, consensual non-monogamy, and other alternative sexual practices. Its resources include education, consent information, legal resources, and a Kink Aware Professionals directory.
Yellow & Black
A community focused on watersports and BDSM, with an emphasis on consensual exploration, community, events, and finding spaces where these interests can be explored responsibly. Its resource section also maintains listings of watersports groups and online communities.
yellowH2O
An adults-only online community specifically focused on gay men interested in watersports, providing a place to connect with other men who share the interest.
Recon
A long-running gay men's fetish and kink community connecting men interested in a wide range of fetish interests and subcultures.
JustFor.Fans
An LGBTQ+-friendly adult content and fan-subscription platform founded by gay adult-industry creator Dominic Ford. JustFor.Fans allows independent creators to publish and monetize photos, videos, live shows, custom content, messaging, and other material while maintaining a direct relationship with their fans. The platform is gay-owned and operated and has a long-standing connection to the LGBTQ+ adult creator community.
Nonshy
A social networking community for adults interested in nudism and exhibitionism. Nonshy provides a space for members to share, connect, and interact with others who enjoy being seen and being part of a body-positive, nudity-focused community. Founded in 2022, the platform has grown into an international community of members.
Go Buck Naked
A free online naturist community where you can connect with other naturists, discover clothing-optional destinations and events, join groups and forums, and explore the naturist lifestyle.
ExposureHub
An adults-only community centered on exhibitionism and exposure, with member profiles, discussions, media, and other features focused on men who enjoy being seen.
Fagspose
A niche gay-male exhibitionism community focused on men who enjoy being exposed and sharing that experience with other men.
ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & THE MALE FORM
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library
One of the largest repositories of LGBTQ+ cultural history in the United States, with extensive collections of art, photography, publications, and other materials documenting LGBTQ+ life and culture. Its archives include material relating to gay male photography, male physique and naturist culture, fine art, and gay male imagery, making it an especially interesting resource for exploring the history and representation of men's bodies.
Cornell University — Harry H. Weintraub Collection of Gay-Related Photography
https://rmc.library.cornell.edu/EAD/htmldocs/RMM07771_old.html
A remarkable archival collection containing more than 10,000 items documenting gay male culture from the 1850s through 2010. The collection includes photographs of men's bodies, gay life and culture, physique photography, nude photography, magazines, ephemera, and other historical material.
John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives — Richard P. Wunder Collection
https://wilcoxarchives.org/repositories/2/resources/69
A Philadelphia-based LGBTQ+ archival collection containing male physique and nude photography from the 1940s through the 1980s. It's a particularly interesting historical resource for exploring the evolution of men's physique photography and representations of the male nude.
BODY, NUDITY & BODY IMAGE
Head's Up Guys — Male Body Image
https://headsupguys.org/male-body-image-issues/
A resource specifically about body-image concerns in men, including weight, muscularity, height, hair, and appearance. It also offers practical suggestions for developing a healthier relationship with your body. This is one of the strongest general men's-body resources I found.
National Eating Disorders Association — Eating Disorders in Men & Boys
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/
A particularly useful resource because it addresses something often overlooked: eating disorders and serious body-image problems affect men too. NEDA discusses muscularity, body dissatisfaction, muscle dysmorphia, exercise, supplements, and the influence of media and cultural expectations on men's bodies.
American Psychological Association — Boys & Men and Eating Disorders
https://www.apa.org/topics/eating-disorders/boys-men
An accessible overview of eating disorders in males, including why they can be missed or misunderstood. It discusses the difference between the traditionally recognized thinness ideal and the muscularity-focused body ideal that affects many boys and men.
The U.S. Body Project — Research on Men's Body Image
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9812655/
A large research project examining how media, peers, family, muscularity ideals, leanness ideals, and appearance pressures affect men's body satisfaction. This is the more research-oriented entry for visitors who want to understand why men experience body-image pressure.
GAY MEN'S BODY IMAGE
Johns Hopkins Medicine — Gay & Bisexual Men's Health
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gay-and-bisexual-mens-health-issues
A broad medical resource for gay and bisexual men that includes a specific discussion of body dysmorphia and eating disorders. It recognizes that body-image pressures can intersect with the particular social and cultural experiences of gay men.
National Eating Disorders Association — Male Body Image & Weight Stigma
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/male-body-image-and-weight-stigma/
An especially worthwhile resource for this page because it examines how weight stigma affects men and why the conversation around male body image cannot simply be borrowed from discussions traditionally focused on women. It also recognizes that there isn't one universal “male body-image experience.”
Body Image & Eating Disorders in Gay Men
https://www.roughwaterspsych.com/blog/body-image-eating-disorders-gay-men
A more specifically gay-male-focused discussion of body image, eating concerns, appearance pressure, and the ways gay men's social and dating environments can influence how they perceive their bodies. It's a clinical/educational resource rather than a general body-positive website.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR ADULT CONTENT CREATORS
Internal Revenue Service — Gig Economy Tax Center
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/gig-economy-tax-center
The IRS's primary resource for people earning income through digital platforms, freelance work, online sales, and other gig activities. It covers reporting income, keeping records, deductible expenses, estimated taxes, and tax filing requirements. The IRS notes that gig income is taxable even when a platform does not issue a tax form.
U.S. Small Business Administration — Manage Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/counseling/manage-your-business/
The SBA provides practical guidance for running a small or independent business, including bookkeeping, business finances, taxes, legal compliance, business structure, and managing expenses. This can be especially useful for creators who begin treating their creative work as an ongoing business.
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
A national organization focused on the needs of self-employed people and micro-businesses. NASE provides educational resources covering taxes, finance, business management, marketing, and starting and running a small business, including resources specifically relevant to independent workers.
IRS — Manage Taxes for Your Gig Work
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/manage-taxes-for-your-gig-work
A detailed IRS guide for people earning independent income. It covers keeping records and receipts, reporting income, deductible business expenses, estimated quarterly taxes, Forms 1099, and other tax considerations for gig and self-employed work.
Federal Trade Commission — Online Shopping, Payments & Scams
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/buying-online-marketplace
The FTC provides practical guidance for recognizing payment scams, fraudulent buyers, fake businesses, and other forms of online financial fraud. It also explains what to do if you've already sent money to a scammer or provided someone with financial or personal information.
LEGAL RESOURCES: SEX, NUDITY, CONSENT & ADULT CONTENT
Legal information is general information, not legal advice. Laws concerning nudity, sexual conduct, consent, recording, adult content, and intimate images can vary by state, municipality, and individual circumstances. When a specific legal question matters, consult a qualified attorney licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
RAINN — State Law Database
https://rainn.org/take-action/fight-for-justice/state-law-database/
A comprehensive state-by-state resource covering laws related to sexual violence, sexual assault, consent, sex crimes, and other sexual-safety issues. RAINN's database is particularly useful because laws can differ substantially from one state to another.
Cornell Legal Information Institute — Indecent Exposure
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/indecent_exposure
A plain-language legal explanation of indecent exposure, including the general legal concepts that distinguish lawful nudity from potentially criminal public exposure. Because public-nudity laws are largely determined by state and local law, this is a starting point rather than a substitute for checking the law in a particular jurisdiction.
Cornell Legal Information Institute — Obscenity
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/obscenity
An accessible explanation of U.S. obscenity law and the First Amendment. It explains the legal distinction between protected sexual expression and material that may legally be classified as obscene, including the Supreme Court's Miller test.
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) — Nonconsensual Intimate Images
https://cybercivilrights.org/nonconsensual-distribution-of-intimate-images/
A major resource addressing nonconsensual distribution of intimate images (NDII), commonly called “revenge porn.” CCRI provides information about laws across the United States and resources for people whose intimate images have been shared without their permission. Its resources also address sextortion and sexually explicit deepfakes.
RAINN — Consent & State Laws
https://rainn.org/take-action/fight-for-justice/state-law-database/
RAINN's state-law resources provide information about how individual states approach sexual consent. Legal definitions can involve factors such as age, capacity, coercion, force, and intoxication, and the rules vary by jurisdiction.
TAKE IT DOWN Act — Federal Trade Commission
https://www.takeitdown.ftc.gov/
A federal resource concerning the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which addresses the nonconsensual publication of intimate images, including certain AI-generated or digitally altered sexual images. It provides information about the federal removal process and legal protections available when intimate imagery is distributed without consent.
U.S. Copyright Office — Copyright Basics
https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html
An authoritative introduction to copyright law covering photographs, videos, artwork, and other creative works. This can be particularly useful for people who create their own nude or sexual photographs and want to understand the difference between giving permission for an image to be shared and transferring ownership of the copyright.
LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY RESOURCES
GLAAD
GLAAD is a national LGBTQ+ media-advocacy organization working to promote LGBTQ+ visibility, acceptance, and accurate representation. Its site also offers educational resources and information about LGBTQ+ communities and issues.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
HRC is one of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in the United States, offering resources on coming out, community, health, workplaces, youth, transgender issues, and LGBTQ+ rights and equality.
PFLAG
PFLAG provides support, education, and community for LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies. Its resources include coming out, finding community, LGBTQ+ health, and guidance for supporting LGBTQ+ loved ones.
CenterLink — The Community of LGBTQ Centers
CenterLink connects LGBTQ+ community centers throughout the United States and beyond. It's a useful starting point for finding local LGBTQ+ communities, organizations, services, and opportunities to connect.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and mental-health support for LGBTQ+ young people, along with a substantial library of resources covering coming out, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health, community, and online safety.
GLAD: GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
GLAD is a national LGBTQ+ legal organization working on issues affecting LGBTQ+ people through litigation, advocacy, and public education. Its resources can help people understand LGBTQ+ rights and legal issues affecting their lives.
LGBTQIA+ HISTORY & ARCHIVES
ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
The world's largest repository of LGBTQ+ historical materials, with millions of archival items including books, periodicals, photographs, films, recordings, artwork, organizational records, and personal papers. Founded in 1952, ONE Archives preserves an enormous record of LGBTQ+ life and history, including substantial documentation of gay men's culture and the early gay-rights movement.
New York Public Library — LGBTQ+ Collections
https://www.nypl.org/spotlight/pride/research
The New York Public Library houses one of the world's major collections of LGBTQ+ history, including books, photographs, letters, manuscripts, publications, organizational records, and other archival materials. Its collections document LGBTQ+ life and activism, including extensive material related to New York's gay community, Stonewall, the AIDS crisis, and gay-rights movements.
GLBT Historical Society
A San Francisco-based organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting LGBTQ+ history. Its archives contain photographs, personal papers, organizational records, publications, and other historical materials documenting LGBTQ+ communities, culture, and social movements.
U.S. National Archives — LGBTQIA+ Records
https://www.archives.gov/research/lgbt/lgbtqia
The National Archives provides access to federal records documenting LGBTQIA+ history, including military service, federal employment, the Lavender Scare, civil-rights activism, Stonewall, same-sex marriage, and government policies affecting LGBTQ+ Americans. Some materials are available digitally, while others can be accessed through National Archives research facilities.
One Institute — Queer & Trans History in Action
A nonprofit organization dedicated to making queer and trans history accessible through exhibitions, education, arts, and community programs. One Institute works in partnership with ONE Archives at USC and helps bring LGBTQ+ history to broader audiences through exhibitions and educational programming.
LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS, ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY
ACLU — LGBTQ Rights
https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights
The American Civil Liberties Union works to protect the rights and liberties of LGBTQ+ people through litigation, advocacy, public education, and work in communities. Its LGBTQ+ resources cover discrimination, relationships, freedom of expression, parenting, youth, transgender rights, and other civil-liberties issues.
Lambda Legal
A national legal organization dedicated to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV. Lambda Legal works through litigation, policy advocacy, and education, and provides practical Know Your Rights resources covering areas including employment, healthcare, housing, family, and the criminal legal system.
GLAAD
An LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization focused on representation, cultural change, and accountability in news and entertainment. GLAAD monitors media coverage, challenges misinformation, and produces research and resources concerning LGBTQ+ representation and issues.
PFLAG
A national organization providing support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and the people who care about them. PFLAG also maintains a network of local chapters, making it a useful resource for finding community, support, and LGBTQ+-affirming information.
Human Rights Campaign
One of the largest LGBTQ+ civil-rights organizations in the United States, working on advocacy, public education, research, and policy issues affecting LGBTQ+ people. Its website provides information about current issues, rights, laws, and LGBTQ+ community resources.
Movement Advancement Project (MAP)
An independent nonprofit research and policy organization that tracks laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people across the United States. MAP's maps, reports, and state-by-state resources make it particularly useful for understanding how LGBTQ+ protections and restrictions differ from place to place.
MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
GoNaked Magazine
A clothing-optional lifestyle magazine exploring nudism, body freedom, community, travel, photography, masculinity, and personal stories.
Bear World Magazine
A digital lifestyle publication created for the global bear community, covering entertainment, culture, travel, health, body positivity, events, interviews, and community life.
Desert Heat Magazine
An adult-oriented magazine celebrating male sexuality, photography, erotica, and men's stories, with a particular focus on the male body and gay male culture.
Naked Men Talking
A podcast exploring naturism, masculinity, body image, sexuality, vulnerability, and the experience of becoming comfortable with being naked.
The Naked Man Project
https://www.nakedmanproject.com/
An artistic exploration of the naked male form through photography, writing, and personal reflection. Created by photographer and artist Terry Cyr, the project examines male beauty, sexuality, vulnerability, identity, and the experience of being seen through the perspective of a gay male artist.
MEN'S BODY IMAGE AND BODY ACCEPTANCE
Men’s Health
Men’s Health covers the physical and mental sides of being a man, including fitness, health, sexuality, relationships, and body image. Its reporting has specifically explored male body confidence, body acceptance, body-shaming, eating disorders, and the pressure men face to look a certain way.
Men’s Health Network
https://menshealthnetwork.org/
A national nonprofit focused on improving men’s health and well-being through education, advocacy, and accessible health information. Its resources cover the “whole man,” including physical health, mental health, sexual health, and healthy living.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) — Male Body Image
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/male-body-image-and-weight-stigma/
NEDA provides information specifically addressing male body image and weight stigma, including the often-overlooked ways body dissatisfaction and diet culture affect men. This is a particularly useful resource for understanding the less visible side of male body-image issues
MEN'S COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION
Impulse Group
A global nonprofit community for gay men focused on connection, social events, wellness, and community-building. Impulse has chapters across multiple cities and countries and hosts hundreds of events each year, giving gay men opportunities to meet and connect offline as well as online.
Unite Gay Network
A community network specifically for gay and bisexual men, designed to help men connect, participate in discussions, share knowledge, and build meaningful relationships with other men who love men.
LGBT Near Me
A searchable directory of LGBTQ+ resources across the United States and Canada. It includes social groups, community organizations, activities, support services, and other ways to find LGBTQ+ connections locally. The database currently contains more than 17,000 resources.
Fellow
A community organization focused on helping BIPOC gay, bisexual, and trans men find friendship, support, empowerment, and community. Fellow has local chapters and organizes activities and events designed to create meaningful connections.
Adodi National
A national intergenerational brotherhood of Black same-gender-loving men, with a particular emphasis on community, self-love, healing, cultural connection, and mutual support. Founded in Philadelphia in 1986, it has chapters and gatherings in multiple locations.
Gay & Sober
A national community for gay men and LGBTQ+ people in recovery, offering online meetings, social programming, events, and opportunities to build connections with others in the community.
MEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)
NIDDK — Erectile Dysfunction
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/erectile-dysfunction
A comprehensive resource from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explaining erectile dysfunction, its possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment. It also emphasizes that ED is not simply an inevitable part of getting older and can sometimes be a sign of another health condition.
PROSTATE HEALTH
NIDDK — Prostate Problems
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/prostate-problems
A reliable overview of common prostate problems, including enlarged prostate (BPH), prostatitis, and other conditions. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and when prostate problems may require medical attention.
PROSTATE TESTING
NIDDK — Prostate Tests
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diagnostic-tests/prostate
A useful guide to the tests doctors use to investigate prostate problems, including PSA testing, digital rectal exams, imaging, and prostate biopsy. It also explains what patients can expect and the potential risks associated with different tests.
PROSTATE CANCER
National Cancer Institute — Prostate Cancer
https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate
The National Cancer Institute's comprehensive resource covering prostate cancer risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, and current research. A particularly useful starting point when you want information beyond general health websites.
TESTICULAR HEALTH AND TESTICULAR CANCER
National Cancer Institute — Testicular Cancer
https://www.cancer.gov/types/testicular
An authoritative resource covering testicular cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and clinical trials. Testicular cancer is relatively uncommon and is most frequently diagnosed in younger adult men.
One important point the NCI makes is that there is currently no standard routine screening test for testicular cancer. A new lump or other concerning change should instead be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
LOW TESTOSTERONE AND TESTOSTERONE HEALTH
Endocrine Society — Hypogonadism in Men
https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/hypogonadism
A patient-friendly resource explaining low testosterone (male hypogonadism), its symptoms and causes, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options. It also provides useful context about testosterone testing and cautions against treating testosterone as a general-purpose anti-aging or performance-enhancing remedy.
MEN'S HEALTH - THE BIG PICTURE
MedlinePlus — Men's Health
https://medlineplus.gov/menshealth.html
The National Library of Medicine's collection of reliable men's-health information. It brings together resources on sexual and reproductive health, heart disease, cancer, mental health, aging, and other issues affecting men's health.
NCCIH — Men's Health
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/mens-health
An NIH resource particularly useful for evaluating products and supplements marketed toward men. It covers topics including erectile dysfunction and prostate health while explaining what is—and isn't—supported by scientific evidence.
Men's Health Network
https://menshealthnetwork.org/
A national nonprofit dedicated specifically to improving men's health through education, advocacy, prevention, and awareness. Its resources cover a much broader range of men's health issues than sexual health alone.
ANAL AND RECTAL HEALTH
CDC — STI Treatment Guidelines for Men Who Have Sex with Men
https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/msm.htm
A particularly useful resource for gay and bisexual men covering sexual health issues that can affect the anus and rectum, including HPV and anal cancer risk. The CDC discusses the role of digital anorectal examinations and explains why recommendations for routine anal-cancer screening are more nuanced than simply getting an annual “anal Pap.”
CDC — HPV Infection & Anal Cancer
https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/hpv-cancer.htm
The CDC's detailed information about HPV-related anal disease and cancer, including risk factors, evaluation, and current evidence around screening. This is particularly relevant to gay and bisexual men because anal HPV infection and anal cancer risk are higher in some MSM populations.
MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS & SUPPORT
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The national U.S. suicide and crisis service, available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or using online chat. The service provides confidential support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental-health or substance-use crises, and for people concerned about someone else. The 988 Lifeline also provides LGBTQ+-specific information and resources.
The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ Crisis Support
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
A free, confidential crisis service specifically for LGBTQ+ young people in the United States. Trained counselors are available 24/7 by phone, text, and online chat.
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
Online: TrevorChat
HeadsUpGuys
A resource created specifically for men's mental health, with a focus on depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, loneliness, stress, and getting professional help. It includes self-check tools, research-informed articles, self-guided resources, recovery stories, and a therapist directory.
Movember — Men's Mental Health
https://us.movember.com/mens-health/mental-health
One of the world's best-known men's-health organizations, with a major focus on men's mental health and suicide prevention. Its resources cover recognizing when something isn't right, starting difficult conversations, supporting friends, and finding help.
NAMI — Mental Health Resources for Men
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides information and resources specifically addressing men's mental health, including finding support and connecting with appropriate mental-health services.
American Psychological Association — Sexual Orientation & Mental Health
https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/mental-health
The American Psychological Association's resources explore the relationship between sexual orientation, mental health, stigma, discrimination, and social support. It provides an evidence-based introduction to some of the ways mental-health experiences can differ for LGBTQ+ people.
HeadsUpGuys — Queer, Bisexual & Gay Men's Mental Health
https://headsupguys.org/understand-queer-bisexual-and-gay-mens-mental-health/
A dedicated HeadsUpGuys resource examining mental health among queer, bisexual, and gay men. It discusses issues including minority stress, stigma, relationships, social pressures, identity, and other factors that can affect the mental health of men who love men.
GLMA — LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
https://www.glma.org/find_a_provider.php
A national directory designed to help LGBTQ+ people find healthcare professionals who understand LGBTQ+ health. It can be particularly useful for finding affirming mental-health and healthcare providers with whom patients can be open about their identity.
Boy Meets Therapy
https://www.boymeetstherapy.com/
A mental-health platform created by a gay male therapist, featuring accessible conversations about vulnerability, relationships, friendship, identity, culture, therapy, and emotional well-being from a gay men's perspective.
Gay Therapy LA
A resource focused specifically on gay men's mental health and well-being, addressing subjects including relationships, intimacy, sexual confidence, aging, identity, trauma, and emotional health.
APA — Minority Stress & LGBTQ+ Mental Health
https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/special/6190205
A more research-oriented resource explaining the concept of minority stress and how stigma, prejudice, discrimination, and social environments can affect LGBTQ+ mental and physical health.
NATURISM, NUDITY & BODY FREEDOM
American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR)
One of the largest naturist organizations in the United States, promoting social nudism and clothing-optional recreation. AANR provides information about naturist clubs, resorts, beaches, events, and other opportunities for people interested in experiencing naturism.
The Naturist Society Foundation
An organization dedicated to promoting naturism and helping people understand social nudity as a healthy, legitimate form of recreation and lifestyle. Its resources cover naturist organizations, locations, history, philosophy, and the broader naturist community.
International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI)
An international umbrella organization representing naturist federations around the world. Its member organizations provide information about naturist clubs, beaches, resorts, events, and activities in countries across the globe.
NUDISM AND NATURISM — GAY MEN AND MEN
Gay Naturists International (GNI)
GNI is an international organization dedicated to supporting gay, bisexual, and queer male naturists, providing information, resources, events, and connections to local men's naturist groups. Its site also maintains a large directory of male naturist clubs and organizations, making it a useful starting point for finding a naturist community.
Community of Men Enjoying Naturism (CMEN)
CMEN is a private social naturist organization for men, including gay, bisexual, questioning, and gay-friendly men. It organizes gatherings and activities centered around social nudity, friendship, male camaraderie, body acceptance, and enjoying being comfortable in one's own skin.
Males Au Naturel
Males Au Naturel is a New York City-based social naturist group for men, hosting regular nude social gatherings in Manhattan and throughout the NYC area. It's particularly welcoming to men who are new to naturist events.
International Men Enjoying Naturism (IMEN)
https://imen.memberclicks.net/
IMEN is a men's naturist organization that promotes social nudity, friendship, community, and gatherings for men. Its resources include connections to men's naturist groups, with listings covering organizations throughout the United States and internationally.
ONLINE SAFETY, PRIVACY & IDENTITY PROTECTION
IdentityTheft.gov — Federal Trade Commission
https://www.identitytheft.gov/
The federal government's primary resource for people dealing with identity theft. IdentityTheft.gov helps you report identity theft and creates a personalized recovery plan, including steps for dealing with compromised accounts, credit information, and stolen personal information.
FTC — Online Privacy & Security
https://consumer.ftc.gov/identity-theft-online-security
The Federal Trade Commission's collection of practical resources for protecting your personal information and online accounts. Topics include identity theft, phishing, hacked accounts, scams, people-search websites, privacy, and other common online-security concerns.
CISA — Secure Our World
https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's practical guide to everyday cybersecurity. It focuses on four simple but important protections: recognizing phishing, using strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and keeping software updated.
Electronic Frontier Foundation — Surveillance Self-Defense
A comprehensive collection of guides for protecting privacy and personal information online. EFF covers secure communications, encryption, device security, account protection, threat modeling, and other tools for people who want greater control over their digital privacy.
StopNCII.org — Non-Consensual Intimate Images
A free tool designed to help adults prevent non-consensual intimate images from being shared online. StopNCII creates a digital fingerprint—or hash—of an image directly on your device rather than uploading the image itself, then shares that fingerprint with participating platforms to help detect matching images. The service can also be used for certain AI-generated or manipulated intimate images.
FTC — Image-Based Abuse: What To Know and Do
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/image-based-abuse-what-know-and-do
The Federal Trade Commission's guide to dealing with intimate images shared or created without your permission. It covers real photographs, digitally altered images, AI-generated deepfakes, blackmail and sextortion, reporting the material, and getting platforms to remove it.
The FTC also explains that, under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, covered online platforms must provide a way to request removal of non-consensual intimate images—including qualifying AI-generated or digitally altered images—and remove the images and known identical copies within 48 hours of a valid request.
SEX, RELATIONSHIPS & INTIMACY
Grindr
One of the world's best-known social and dating platforms for gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people. Grindr helps people discover and connect with others nearby for dating, friendship, social connection, and sexual relationships.
SCRUFF
A social and dating platform for gay, bi, trans, and queer men, combining profiles and messaging with community posts, events, travel features, and opportunities to connect with men locally and around the world.
Jack'd
A social and dating platform for gay, bisexual, and queer men, with a particularly strong presence among men of color. Jack'd provides profiles, messaging, discovery, and opportunities to meet men locally and internationally.
Hornet
A gay men's social network combining dating and connections with LGBTQ+ news, editorial content, community features, and conversations about gay life and culture.
ROMEO
One of the longer-established gay men's dating and social platforms, with roots in Europe and an international user base. ROMEO offers profiles, messaging, location-based discovery, and community connections.
Archer
A dating and social platform created specifically for gay, bisexual, and queer men. Archer emphasizes meaningful connections, identity verification, and a more relationship-oriented approach to meeting other men.
GROWLR
A social and dating app particularly associated with the bear, cub, chub, and admirer communities. It provides a way for men with shared interests and identities to discover and connect with one another.
Sniffies
A location-based platform for gay and bisexual men focused particularly on cruising and finding nearby sexual connections. Its map-based approach makes discovering nearby activity a central part of the experience.
Squirt
A long-running gay men's social and cruising platform connecting men for dating, friendship, hookups, and cruising. Its distinctive feature is its extensive directory of cruising locations, with community information and feedback about places where men meet.
Loving Men+
A community for gay, bi, and queer men centered on meaningful relationships, intimacy, friendship, and connection. It provides opportunities for men to meet through events and experiences designed to encourage deeper interpersonal connections.
Queer Relationship Institute
https://www.queerrelationshipinstitute.com/
A relationship-education resource focused specifically on queer relationships, including relationships between men. It offers educational material and tools addressing communication, intimacy, dating, and building healthier relationships.
MenLiving — GBTQ+ Circle
MenLiving creates spaces where men can build genuine connections and community. Its GBTQ+ Circle provides a dedicated space for gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer men and allies to connect and support one another.
SEXUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS — GAY AND BI MEN
GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
GLMA is a national LGBTQ+ health organization focused on health equity, education, research, and advocacy. Its LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory helps people find LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare providers across the U.S. and Canada.
National Coalition for LGBTQ Health
A national organization working to improve LGBTQ+ health and well-being through advocacy, education, research, and training. Its resources cover areas including HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health, and broader LGBTQ+ wellness.
NIH — HIV and Gay & Bisexual Men
https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-gay-and-bisexual-men
The National Institutes of Health provides evidence-based information specifically addressing HIV among gay and bisexual men, including testing, PrEP, PEP, condoms, and U=U.
CDC — STIs and Gay Men
https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/about-stis-and-gay-men.html
The CDC's information specifically for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men covers STI prevention, testing, symptoms, vaccination, and treatment.
CDC — PrEP, PEP & Doxy PEP
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/prevention/prep.html
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/prevention/pep.html
https://www.cdc.gov/sti/prevention/doxy-pep.html
The CDC provides current information about PrEP for HIV prevention, PEP after a possible HIV exposure, and Doxy PEP for reducing the risk of certain bacterial STIs. Its current Doxy PEP guidance specifically addresses gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.
Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
Founded in New York City in 1981, GMHC was the world's first HIV/AIDS service organization. Today it provides health, prevention, and support services for people and communities affected by HIV/AIDS, with a particular connection to LGBTQ+ communities.
STAYING SAFE WHEN YOU TRAVEL
International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)
A global LGBTQ+ travel organization providing destination information, travel resources, and guidance for LGBTQ+ travelers. Its dedicated safety guide addresses issues such as local laws and attitudes, airport and immigration considerations, dating apps and social media, emergency planning, and researching destinations before traveling.
U.S. Department of State — LGBTQI+ Travelers
The U.S. government's resource for LGBTQI+ Americans traveling internationally. It provides practical information about researching destinations, local laws and customs, passports and documentation, consular assistance, and considerations that may be particularly important for LGBTQI+ travelers.
CDC Yellow Book — LGB+ Travelers
https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/preparing-international-travelers/lgb-travelers.html
The CDC's international travel-health guidance includes a dedicated section for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual-minority travelers. It addresses health, infectious-disease prevention, local laws and safety considerations, sexual health, mental health, and other issues that can be relevant when traveling internationally.
International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI) — Guidelines on Etiquette
https://inf-fni.org/guidelines-on-etiquette/
Practical guidance for staying safe and respectful in naturist and clothing-optional environments. The INF-FNI addresses personal boundaries, privacy, photography and consent, harassment, public sexual behavior, hygiene, local customs, and following the specific rules of beaches, clubs, resorts, and events.
TATTOOS, PIERCINGS & BODY MODIFICATION
Association of Professional Piercers (APP)
An international nonprofit dedicated to education and safety in body piercing. The APP provides information about choosing a professional piercer, studio hygiene, jewelry, healing, aftercare, and recognizing potential complications. It also maintains a directory of professional piercers.
Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT)
A professional nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health and safety in tattooing while promoting responsible professional practices and preserving tattoo history. The APT provides education about tattoo safety, infection prevention, bloodborne pathogens, and professional standards for tattoo artists and clients.
Cleveland Clinic — Tattoo Aftercare
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tattoo-aftercare
A medically reviewed guide to caring for a new tattoo, including cleaning, moisturizing, protecting the tattoo while it heals, and recognizing signs of infection or other complications. It also explains the typical healing process and factors that can affect how long a tattoo takes to heal.
Mayo Clinic — Tattoos & Piercings
A medically reviewed overview of health considerations surrounding tattoos and body piercings, including allergic reactions, infections, skin problems, and bloodborne infections. It also provides practical advice about choosing qualified professionals and making sure appropriate sanitation and sterilization procedures are followed.
NHS — Tattoo & Piercing Safety
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/tattoo-and-piercing-safety/
Straightforward health guidance about tattoos and piercings, including choosing qualified practitioners, reducing infection risks, caring for new piercings, and recognizing when medical attention may be needed.
Joshua Kunkel — Ikonic Tattoo
A State College, Pennsylvania tattoo artist and co-owner of Ikonic Tattoo. Joshua works in a variety of styles, including watercolor, anime and cartoon designs, darker tattoos, black-and-grey work, and detailed shading. Ikonic provides a professional, client-focused environment for both first-time clients and experienced tattoo collectors.
“Boney” Joe Clark — Tattoos by Boney Joe
A longtime Pennsylvania tattoo artist and master piercer with decades of experience in tattooing and body piercing. His work encompasses custom tattoos and professional piercing, and his career has included education on proper piercing removal and care. He is the owner and master piercer of Tattoos by Boney Joe in Zelienople, Pennsylvania.
TRAVEL, ADVENTURE & PLACES
GoNaked Travel
Clothing-optional travel experiences, group trips, retreats, cruises, and adventures for people who enjoy exploring the world without the restrictions of clothing.
Island House — Key West, Florida
https://islandhousekeywest.com/
A long-running clothing-optional gay men's resort in Old Town Key West. Island House combines accommodations, pools, hot tubs, social spaces, and a famously welcoming atmosphere for men looking to relax, meet other guys, and enjoy Key West.
New Orleans House — Key West, Florida
https://neworleanshousekw.com/
An adult gay men's guesthouse in the heart of Key West, featuring a clothing-optional pool and garden area and easy access to the island's nightlife and attractions.
Oz Campground — Unadilla, Georgia
An LGBTQ+ campground and resort offering cabins, RV and tent camping, a pool, bar, café, themed events, and outdoor activities in a clothing-optional environment.
Hillside Campgrounds — Pennsylvania
A 21+ gay men’s clothing-optional campground in northeastern Pennsylvania offering camping, social activities, and a welcoming space for men to connect, relax, and enjoy the outdoors without clothes.
The Woods Camping Resort — Lehighton, Pennsylvania
https://www.thewoodscampground.com/
A membership-based LGBTQIA+ clothing-optional camping resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. The 161-acre property offers camping, cabins, a lake, recreation, events, and plenty of opportunities to meet other LGBTQ+ people.
The POINT Resort — Vittoria, Ontario
A private camping resort specifically welcoming gay and bisexual men, offering camping, cabins, recreation, social events, and clothing-optional spaces in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Plein Bois Camping — Quebec, Canada
https://www.campingpleinbois.com/
A men's naturist campground in Quebec combining camping, swimming, recreation, social activities, and clothing-optional outdoor living in a natural setting.
Worthington Resorts — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
https://www.worthingtonresorts.com/
A collection of gay men's resorts in Fort Lauderdale offering clothing-optional accommodations, pools, gardens, and easy access to the city's beaches, nightlife, and LGBTQ+ community.
INNdulge — Palm Springs, California
A clothing-optional gay men's resort in Palm Springs centered around a relaxed, social pool environment and easy access to the city's restaurants, nightlife, and desert attractions.
CCBC Resort Hotel — Cathedral City, California
https://www.ccbcresorthotel.com/
An adults-only gay men's resort in the Palm Springs area offering accommodations, pools, social spaces, events, and a clothing-optional environment.
Blu Q — Key West, Florida
A gay-owned-and-operated adventure company offering all-male, clothing-optional sailing experiences around Key West, including snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and sandbar excursions.
World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR)
https://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/
A worldwide network of clothing-optional bicycle rides celebrating body freedom, environmental awareness, and cyclist safety. Rides take place in cities around the world, making WNBR an unusual way to combine travel, outdoor adventure, community, and public body acceptance.
Folsom Street Fair — San Francisco, California
A major LGBTQ+ adult street festival celebrating kink, fetish, leather, alternative sexuality, art, music, and community. Folsom Street Fair takes place annually in San Francisco and attracts visitors from around the world.
Up Your Alley (Dore Alley) — San Francisco, California
https://www.folsomstreet.org/up-your-alley/
San Francisco’s annual leather and fetish street fair, bringing together the LGBTQ+, leather, kink, and alternative sexuality communities for a day of vendors, performances, socializing, and celebration.
GNI Gathering — Pennsylvania
https://www.gaynaturists.org/the-gathering/
Gay Naturists International's annual “naked camp” in the Pennsylvania Poconos brings hundreds of men from around the world together for clothing-optional camping, recreation, social activities, workshops, entertainment, and community.
Bone Island Bare It All — Key West, Florida
https://nakedkeywest.squarespace.com/
A recurring Key West gathering for gay, queer, and trans men featuring clothing-optional accommodations, pool parties, sailing, social events, dancing, and other activities throughout the island.
Fantasy Fest — Key West, Florida
Key West’s legendary 10-day celebration of costumes, creativity, body art, parades, parties, and island culture. With events ranging from LGBTQ+ celebrations and pool parties to fetish, underwear, and themed events, Fantasy Fest turns Key West into one giant celebration of self-expression every October.
Western Xposure Events
https://www.westernxposure.com/
A series of clothing-optional events and weekends for gay men, with gatherings at resorts in places including Palm Springs and Georgia. Events combine socializing, recreation, entertainment, and the opportunity to spend time around other men in a relaxed clothing-free environment.
Toronto Fest — Toronto, Ontario
https://www.gaynaturists.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3385
A Gay Naturists International event bringing men together in Toronto for a clothing-optional weekend featuring social activities, recreation, community gatherings, and opportunities to enjoy naturism with other gay men.
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