I think I only really started to assume myself sexually when I was 25 years old. Before that age, I had very conventional sexuality and the idea of getting out of this model seemed heresy to me. However, alongside this very heteronormative vision of sexuality, I had a very developed fantasy world that I did…
Gianni from Greece
December 21st, 2015 — I was laying in the guest room of my grandmother’s house, feeling a streak of sweat running down my spine. And fear. I was having a moment of an overwhelming suspicion taking over; accepting a fate that I hadn’t seen coming. The next few days were a delirium of fever and…
Bruno from France
It took me quite a long time to realize that I was in fact gay. Until I met my best friend in college (who was gay himself) I was « straight » for everyone. And honestly for myself too I think. Of course, deep down a part of me was probably already boiling to let my true…
Simply Boys: C. from Greece
Pendelis from Greece
Sexual experiences can be intense, liberating, mind-blowing, kinky, romantic, make you explore and celebrate your sexuality, and most importantly bring you closer to yourself. But when the sexual act is done to please another and is against your emotional needs or intuition it can deeply hurt you, even with your consent. My story happened some…
Kickstarter: New Taleofmen Zine Issue 12 & 13
After a few intense months, I finally launched the kickstarter crowdfunding for the new Tale of Men zine Issue 12 & 13. I have collected so many stories and photographed amazing people. It’s always exciting and fulfilling when it’s time to launch new zines and share with you. You can check the project out and…
Timo from Belgium
For a long time, there has been this recurring way of living my sexuality, similar to hunting. Growing up in a catholic and conservative town, I didn’t learn anything about sexuality beyond the norm. being attracted to guys didn’t even reach the status of taboo, it simply didn’t exist. and with that, my sexuality didn’t…
Christofer from Greece
I don’t like to be cute or romantic but when my first date comes to mind, I get very emotional, and that’s the story I would like to write about. At the age of 18 when I had just discovered my sexuality, I was a very shy and closed-off person. One day I’ve decided to…
Simply Boys: Adrien from France
The patron content is only available for patrons of Tale of Men. You can become one here. Tale of Men project was born out of my passion for photography and storytelling. As it grows, the cost starts to mount. You can help the project stay alive by becoming a patron or purchasing the Tale of…
Jaime from Spain
As the heat lurked outside, my body was on the verge of erupting. I picked up my mobile and started talking to a guy, who within only a few seconds proposed a threesome. I told him that I wanted to meet the third person to find out who he was. A few minutes later that…