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The Business of Gooning: Inside the niche genre of adult content that has taken over platforms like OnlyFans and is becoming lucrative for top creators.
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Crossed eyes, drooling mouth, and verbal banter are only some of the activities that make up the fast-growing genre of adult content creation known as "gooning." Not only is the trade busting at the seams on social media platforms (or maybe just mine?), it’s also putting a pretty penny into the pockets of queer sex workers.
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Business. Sex.
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Noah J. Ricketts, Louisville, masterfully donned 1950s drag and 1980s swag as Frankie Hines in the Showtime political romance miniseries, Fellow Travelers. The show follows a group of men, led by Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, through the Lavender Scare, the Vietnam War, and the AIDS Crisis.
In the show, Ricketts plays a drag queen performing in an underground queer nightclub in Washington D.C. as he navigates his place within the intersections of Blackness and queerness, all while falling in love with a man, played by Jelani Alladin, who’s also struggling to find his own place in the world. Finding Frankie, he explains, proved to be a cathartic experience.
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Queer Kentucky
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Celebrity, Culture
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“We take where we live for granted, which is funny because we literally know most, if not all of the tourist attractions in town. Most cities have cultural passess through tourism departments that allow for bulk discounted rates for every museum and cultural gem! Or, be a true tourist and jet set across the world — if it’s in your budget.”
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Recovery. Activities. Daily Life.
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“After I came out of the closet, I tumbled down the rejection stairs constructed from conservative societal norms, and acquired bruises and scrapes that I now claim as “gay trauma,” or what others call my “entire personality.” And like many teenagers estranged from their families, I coped by drinking and drugging … for over 15 years.”
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Recovery. Relationships.
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“Nestled in the heart of Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian region, Hazard is a small town with a vibrant arts scene, thanks in large part to the efforts of the Appalachian Arts Alliance. This non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts throughout the region, providing opportunities for local artists, and enriching the lives of community members.”
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Recovery. Relationships.
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It's no secret that vodka sodas have become somewhat of a stereotype in the gay community when it comes to bellying up to the bar. For years, brands like Tito's and Absolut have dominated the market for prides, but one gay founder is shaking up the spirit world with a new big gay product.
Gay Water, founded by Spencer Hoddeson, is a canned vodka soda and lifestyle brand curated by and for the queer community.In the show, Ricketts plays a drag queen performing in an underground queer nightclub in Washington D.C. as he navigates his place within the intersections of Blackness and queerness, all while falling in love with a man, played by Jelani Alladin, who’s also struggling to find his own place in the world. Finding Frankie, he explains, proved to be a cathartic experience.
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Hospitality, Culture
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Sugar Wood, “an inclusive, sex-positive dessert shop” located on Prince Street in SoHo, offers naughty waffles, cookies and chocolates served with a side of punny sexual innuendo jokes.
“Is this your first time?” the Drizzologist asked my mother. “Don’t worry, we’ll be gentle.”
Sugar Wood founder Austin Allan says he and his staff aim for fun while creating a memorable and inclusive experience centered around sex positivity and filling up on sweets.
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Sex, Business
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