April 2026
By Chris Chi
Sharing stories about us
| Hello beautiful people, I hope that this Tale of Men newsletter comes as a pleasant surprise to you. Indeed, it’s been long overdue. Can’t believe it’s been already 8 months since the last one was sent out in June 2025. I had a stop of photographing people as I focused more on my new relationship and my full time work. The last 8 monthes have been nurturing, a transition that I so very much needed. Luckily there’s still a lot of materials to work on. These photos and memories kept me conntected to the project and the people around it. Now the spring is here. The urge to capture the light and to create tender moments is back again. You will probably hear more from me and see more photos. Maybe we will meet in real life. These are all good things to look forward to. |
Pupbuddy
| In this chaos that’s supposed to be life, there”s some deep comfort in the act of transformation. It’s in this complex dance of being and becoming that I found a kind of liberation — the freedom to embody the spirit of a dog. Let me introduce you to Buday, not a canine of flesh and bone, but an alter ego kinda, born from the depths of my imagination. On the surface, it might seem like an escape, a retreat from the human existence into the playful guise of a dog. But look a little deeper, and you’ll find it’s more than that. Life, as we all live it, can be super complex. It’s a maze of decisions, responsibilities, expectations, and the relentless pursuit of something that often feels just beyond grasp. In this whirlwind of existence, Buday became my sanctuary, a persona that allowed me to shed the weight of the world and embrace the implicity of being. Becoming Buday, wearing the mask, was like stepping into a new world where the rules of human life momentarily paused. It was in these moments, that I rediscovered the joy in the simple, the beauty in the trivial, and the profound peace in the act of just ‘being’ a good boy. READ THE WHOLE STORY |
Romain from Brussels
| I did not grow up in an environment where we could receive love, be loved for who we were. One had to perform, to be different—but better. I discovered what it meant “to be in search of recognition, to be loved.” As a child and pre-teen, I cultivated my thoughts and my reading. I accumulated experiences and anecdotes like a vast library, yet without a family portrait. An immense desk where the wisps of cigar smoke drift. I took great pleasure in art and literature. I discovered what it meant “to be rich inside.” In adolescence, I discovered that I could be loved, adored, or desired. I discovered seduction, and the waves that two bodies could create together. I discovered the kisses of men on my skin, and the marks of bites on my neck. I discovered friendships, sudden bursts of love, and the nuances of relationships. I discovered what it meant “to be surrounded.” As a young university student, I discovered monastic evenings buried in syllabi, the silence of doubt, and the gentle music of sleepless nights. I discovered evenings with friends, from one home to another. I discovered that being alone with oneself could mean good company. I discovered what it meant “to be sufficient unto oneself.” Then, still a student, I discovered my partner. I discovered love, and the one who would share my life. I discovered the adversities of life as a couple, the nuances of “I love you,” and the sharing of oneself. I discovered what it meant “to be loved, to be two.” As a young adult, I discovered the inner workings of companies, the mechanics of politics, the ratio between performance and presentation. I discovered that the other was a missing part of oneself. I discovered obligations and respites, responsibilities and dreams to keep alive. I discovered that loving or being loved was not so simple—that everything must be earned, and that one must fight, focus on what is worth it. I discovered my flaws, my humanity, and that of others. I discovered that one must be aware that our choices belong to us, and that they are our sole responsibility. I discovered what it means “to be responsible, to be forgiving of our mistakes.” And tomorrow, I will learn again. I look forward to it. I have discovered a thirst for life. |
Nathan’s Hot Photoshoot
| I will always remember the first time I held my camera to take nude portraits. We met on Grindr the night before, trading a few careful messages. We agreed to make something together—no promises, just openness. The next morning, we met in his hotel room in downtown New York. Outside, the city was muted by winter, but inside the room it was warm, sealed off from the cold. I remember setting up my camera more slowly than usual, aware of my own breathing, aware of how unfamiliar and charged the moment felt. He, on the other hand, was calm. He moved with ease, comfortable in front of the lens in a way that immediately put me at rest. That quiet confidence allowed me to focus, to look rather than to hesitate. As he stroked his dick, the soft morning light of Manhattan reflected off his body, bouncing gently from skin to wall to lens. He had eyes that seemed to look straight through the camera, as if he understood exactly where the image would land. And that gave me the hardest boner. The night before the shoot, I had asked him if it was okay to have any physical contact. He said yes. I asked again while we were shooting, wanting to be sure, wanting the permission to stay present. He said yes. Each confirmation grounded me. It wasn’t just about desire—it was about trust, about crossing a line together with clarity rather than impulse. At one point, with the camera still in my hands, I asked the important question: could I take some photos of you sucking my dick? He said yes. There was no rush after that, just a shared understanding of what we were making and why it mattered. The camera kept clicking, the light kept shifting, and everything we had been circling finally aligned. |
Featured Artist: Nimrod Avigal
| Photographer: Nimrod Avigal Models: ybalasiano, Ehud-yis, harelfelder, nickkoly, aviram.dagan, sean_howe, boaz |
Picture Of The Moment
| Joel_someone, a familiar face in the gay porn industry, was visiting Berlin. Somehow I managed to have him to come to my friend’s apartment where 4 other guys gathered together for a photoshoot. He was fun and down to earth. And boy, did he give it all! Picture: Joel_someone eating an hairy ass in Berlin. |
Intimate Profile: Aaron
| “Intimate Profiles” is a new section on taleofmen.com. You can read their interviews that consisit of intimate questions related to their body and sexuality. It gives a sneakpeak at their identity and personality. It offers the readers some food for thoughts. You may even be able to contact them directly via their social handels. |
| • Introduce yourself in a few words. → Hey, My name is Aaron. I raised on Long Island, NY and been living in the city since 2008. I work as a nurse in the operating room so I love to joke about how great I am at rearranging peoples guts. • What’s a small thing that brings you joy? → I love meeting up with my friends to hang at their apartments. We could be just chatting it up, making food or smoking a joint. Most my friends I’ve known since I was a teenager so there’s a great level of comfort there. • What attracts you to someone? → I love when someone is really passionate about what they do. I dont have a usual type in men in terms of phenotypes but more so in confidence and capability. Also love a good cuddler • What makes you feel desired? → Getting little texts or messages throughout the day. Could be something silly that reminded them of me or a sweet little “thinking of you”. • What do you wish people were more open about when it comes to sex? → Dialogue. I would never want to cross any boundaries or not have explicit consent. • Any kinks? → Maybe a little rough a tumble. Some spit, some choking and slapping. Perhaps a facial at the end. • Tell us a fantasy of yours. → I really love fucking in public. Can be a real turn on being sneaky. • Use a few words to describe what good sex is to you? → Fun, spontaneous, mutually enjoyed. READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE |
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