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kelvinblunt.bsky.social

@kelvinblunt.bsky.social

Writer exploring queer history, masculinity, class, and sexual subcultures. Essays, audio, and research via Str8 No Chaser. str8nochaser.substack.com

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kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · 3d ago

Adult film legend Peter North finally talks about Matt Ramsey, the gay porn alias he denied for decades. Here is what he reveals, what the film leaves unchecked, and what is still hard to fathom. #PeterNorth #MattRamsey #Beefcake #GayPornHistory

Some “Gay Dude”: Peter North, Matt Ramsey, and Four Decades of Denial

Peter North finally talks Matt Ramsey, the gay porn alias he denied for decades. He also reveals a $50,000 mob story and some “gay dude” who took his pictures.

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Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · 2w ago

Adult content creators are seen as real people by fans, rebutting years of anti-porn claims that sex work strips creators of humanity. In fact, OnlyFans creators were percieved as having more self-control, free will and capacity for independent thinking than other women.

Sexual objectification does not erase the perceived humanity of OnlyFans creators, study suggests

People who sell explicit digital content online are heavily sexually objectified by observers, yet they are still viewed as capable individuals with free will. These findings challenge traditional psy...

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kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · last mo.

There’s something innocent yet decadent about the physique era: muscle, timeless beauty, and mystique. This pictorial essay celebrates Black men who shot their shot and went on to greater success. #VintageGay #BeefcakeEra #GayErotica #PhysiquePhotography #MilitaryHistory

Black Men in Gay Erotica: The Physique Era

Black men became a prominent in the physique era. These bold images from pioneering photographers provide a glimpse of things to come for these unsung models.

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kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · last mo.

There’s something innocent yet decadent about the physique era: muscle, timeless beauty, and mystique. This pictorial essay celebrates Black men who shot their shot and went on to greater success. #VintageGay #BeefcakeEra #GayErotica #PhysiquePhotography #MilitaryHistory

Black Men in Gay Erotica: The Physique Era

Black men became a prominent in the physique era. These bold images from pioneering photographers provide a glimpse of things to come for these unsung models.

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kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · last mo.

By the 1930s, cash-strapped veterans moved through bars, cars, streets, docks, parks, waterfronts, and red light districts where sex, booze, temporary lodging, and walk-around money were readily available. #MilitaryHistory #MaleSexWork #VintageGay #MilitaryTrade

Military Trade: A History of Soldiers for Hire

For centuries, soldiers were more than men in uniform. They were objects of desire, figures of fantasy—and sometimes, men for hire. Photo by Montague Glover.

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Leather Archives & Museum@leatherarchives.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Al Reese was a retired Marine Corps officer. He helped raised funds for LGBT legal rights and was a member of Love Center, a house for people living with AIDS. Al Reese was the 1st Mr. San Diego Eagle and 1st runner up to International Mr. Leather 1995. Al Reese died on August 15, 2009. 🖤

Thin Black man with thick mustache wearing all leather long sleeved outfit with medallion on a ribbon and an AIDS ribbon pin.
kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In his upcoming docu film, adult film legend Peter North will finally address his early work in gay porn, after avoiding the topic for decades. The film’s director confirmed that North “comes clean on it, which he never, never had.” #peternorth #vintagegay #beefcake #mattramsey

What to Expect from Peter North's Documentary: Revisiting the Matt Ramsey Years

The upcoming Peter North documentary promises the first in-depth discussion of North’s early work in gay adult films under the name Matt Ramsey. Here’s what to expect from the docu.

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kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · 2mo ago

With news that adult film legend Peter North will soon discuss his early work in gay porn, here’s a deep dive into his work as Matt Ramsey, his transition to straight porn (as Peter North), and his efforts to leave Ramsey behind. #peternorth #peter #pornhistory #vintagegay #beefcake #gay4pay

What Ever Happened to Matt Ramsey?

Before Peter North became a legend, there was Matt Ramsey. This is the story that rarely gets told.

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kelvinblunt.bsky.social@kelvinblunt.bsky.social · 3mo ago

One of Bill Cable’s fans recently he was “part of my sexual awakening.” Another fan was more specific: “I wasted dozens of Kleenex boxes because of him.” #BillCable #GayErotica #QueerHistory

The Uncompromising Allure of Bill Cable

Bill Cable appeared in gay erotica, straight adult films, and mainstream movies. He worked with everyone from Pee-wee Herman to Elvira to Sharon Stone. Decades later, he's more popular than ever.

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