In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… This time around, the guys discuss the formerly taboo topic of tattoos. From a rite of passage to a significant body mod, listen in as the cubs give their opinions on the art of tattoos. Is it part of gay ritual or just self expression?
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LTA… Tattoos
From the dawn of time, we’ve marked up our bodies with artwork of varying kinds. Some temporary and others very permanent. The bear community has its own version of different ink styles as tattoos over the decades. But has tattooing become less prominent today? Were there any fads that came and went?
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… For this episode, the guys talk about love–exciting and new. From feeling romantic vibes to just feeling randy, find out how the cubs feel about finding love, being in love, and what love means to them.
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LTA… The Love Bug
When it comes to the romantic side of our hosts, what do they feel describes them as being in love? Are there specific feelings, actions, behaviors that we universally feel show love for others? Have we ever been ‘bitten by the love bug’? Did we get over the itch?
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of June. With Pride and Summer happening, things are definitely heating up. From festivals to nuptials, the guys have been keeping themselves pretty busy.
What’s Going On?
Jeff: Yup, June 2023 happened.
Damon: I’m Married Now/House Upgrades
Gary: PRIDE…now I’m tired
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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time, the guys talk about their hankerings; their constant cravings. From childhood nostalgia to savory comforts, the cubs deliciously delight you with their flavorful finds.
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Let’s Talk About Food: Cravings
Childhood – nostalgia runs rampant
Jeff: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Damon: Froot Loops Cereal
Gary: Ice Cream [hard pint vs soft serve]
Seasonal – time of year factors in here
Jeff: Blueberry Muffins and Orange Julius
Damon: PSL
Gary: Watermelon [summer]
Comfort – home style noms of pleasure
Jeff: Hotdish (aka Vegetable Beef Medley Hotdish)
Damon: Pot Roast
Gary: Chicken/Country Fried Steak with White Gravy [Pepper or Sausage]
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. For this episode, the guys discuss the often dreaded in-laws. As media seems to make it seem that most straight couples have to deal with their in-laws and spouse’s families, the cubs review how this translates into the relationships of the LGBTQ+ community. Are they really that different or can similar tactics, communication and boundaries help ease the potential tension?
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Landscape of Relationships: In-Laws
Lots of research and media about how in-law relationships are really difficult. That may be the case as some research out there says 3 out of 4 couples have difficult relationships with heterosexual in-laws. Is that the case with same-sex relationships?
Every family is different with a different rulebook that has been in creation for possibly generations.
Possibility for conflictual interactions, difficult pasts, and crunchy presents.
BOUNDARIES!!!!!
Know your values
Stay true to you.
Brene Brown’s BRAVING…specifically the Generosity part.
Keep those conflict skills in check.
LGBT in-laws (2019) 400 interviews from children in law who identified as gay or lesbian. Describe relationship with same sex in law parent.
Many of those interviewed struggled with acceptance by one or both of their parents-in-law.
Relationships usually improved with time
While parents-in-law became increasingly accepting, there was often someone else in the family who was not accepting
Acceptance by the mothers-in-law, according to the daughters-in-law, came as more of their friends and social circle either had children who were lesbian or gay, or their friends and social circle became more socially aware.
Feelings of ambivalence toward family members are typical.
Be the subject of your life, not the object.
You become an adult child the moment you set boundaries with your family (and in-laws).
What do YOU want to do with your partner in relation to each other’s families?