David Toussaint
Queerty
New York, NY, United States
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Colby Melvin on sobering up, sex, and the cruelty of social media
"Every moment sober is something to be proud of," Melvin told Queerty. → Read More
I used condoms from age 20. At 50, here’s why I’m stopping now.
Marcus and I had been seeing each other for about six months when I finally ended things. It wasn’t his looks, personality, or body—hell, no, on all three counts—it was because I had made the conscious decision to stop wearing condoms with men who were more than just a quick fix. → Read More
5 Valentines myths debunked to help you actually enjoy the day
Whatever your position on the big day of love hoopla, February 14, there are some definite myths that need debunking. → Read More
Sir Ari Gold on the lack of American queer pop stars and why he’ll never get a “real job”
We caught up with Gold on a recent cold AF winter New York night and talked all of this and more. Our conversation lasted so long we closed down the restaurant. → Read More
Why dating or having sex with “beautiful” men is a very bad idea
The first time I suspected I would never be one of The Beautiful Men was on a Match.com date about eight years ago. The guy looked like an ad for every gay club/moisturizing commercial/gut-reducing ad I’ve seen. When I sat down next to him I didn’t think I’d be able to speak. He wore this [...] → Read More
How I learned to love Christmas spent all by my lonesome
This year, I’ll be spending Christmas Day alone again, but a lot has changed in 20 years. It took me a long time to find my Happy Christmas Place and to make the month of December a time to celebrate, not wallow. → Read More
PHOTOS: A loving look back at the early ACT UP heroes of the AIDS epidemic
In his new photo book, The AIDS Activist Project Bill Bytsura showcases 18 activists from around the globe, photographed over two decades, and including members of ACT UP (The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) chapters from the United States and Europe. → Read More
10 annoying Grindr types that make us go “Huh?” and “WTF!”
We came up with 10 of our favorite Grindr personalities, whether perplexing, peculiar or just plain fun. → Read More
I love being the object of DILF desires except when things gets a little weird
I hadn't spent a whole lot of time trying to figure out the interest from younger men beyond a basic Father Figure desire--until now. → Read More
5 things older gay men need to talk about more to survive and thrive
As older gay men, the more we open up about those “closed” topics, the more we can relate, and help, one another not just surive but thrive late into a glorious old age. → Read More
How to deal with the depression that hurts so many older gay men
It’s never easy writing about depression: I should know, I’m writing this piece. The last time I suffered a bout it was a perfect storm of older man issues hitting at once: finances, aging, weight, looks, being single, the health of my mother. And then the world… I couldn’t read the paper, I stopped eating [...] → Read More
6 tips for thriving as single older gay dude in an coupled gay world
All of us older single guys know the plus factors: No compromising, no dating limits, no fighting. → Read More
Daddy tops & wealth gaps: 6 destructive myths of intergenerational same-sex relationship
There are as many misconceptions about older same-sex older/younger relationships as there are leaves in May and October. → Read More
Brian Sims on becoming a gay sex symbol, Grindr and why Oprah should not run
The first gay president "won’t be me," insists Sims in an exclusive Queerty interview. "The myriad of issues that women deal with in a patriarchal society gives them a leg up in our environment…That will happen in the next election cycle or two." → Read More
5 tips for gay men trying to age gracefully without becoming invisible
If there’s one near-consensus among the 40-plus generation it’s that we weren’t prepared or prepped for this time in our history. → Read More
7 things “Daddies” should never say to 20-somethings
So here, a few things I've learned that we older men should avoid saying when we meet the younger folk we are interested in dating or befriending. → Read More
7 things to never say when you first meet “Daddy”
Since we all get old--even the youngsters who think it's a fate worse than death--we thought it was high time to put together a list with some hints about topics to avoid when you are daddy hunting or just hanging with older guys. → Read More
Like an Error: How ‘Ray of Light’ became Madonna’s most over-rated album ever
Before you read that headline and get all “Reductive Writer” on me, know that I’m a huge Madonna fan and a big admirer of “Ray of Light,” the closest thing Madonna’s ever had to a comeback album—the label lacks because, while she dipped out of favor for a time, she never really went away. And [...] → Read More
Hat’s off? Why I’m still struggling to deal with hair loss at 53
I’d gathered up my courage for the big Hollywood party and nixed my trademark hat. I looked good, with a brand-new jacket, great jeans and boots, and a leaner, more ripped physique. Since I’m not in L.A. often, and hardly get invited to celebrity parties, I decided to make a fresh start of it and [...] → Read More
Why Going Bareback Was The Best Sex Decision I Ever Made
We’ve come to a point in gay sex where “Positive” means “Discussion” and little else. PrEP is doing the same for condoms. → Read More