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Are Your Pants Lying to You? The Truth About Your Waistline

OIA Staff — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:45:39 +0000

The tape measure knows all: clothing makers can be outright liars when it comes to sizing. Esquire magazine’s Style Blog took measurements of seven mainstream 36-inch pants and found discrepancies of up to five inches. Clothing manufacturers want you to feel good about your sizing, regardless of the reality of your waistline. VIA & VIA. [...]

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Gaga’s raw meat bikini angers PETA

OIA Staff — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:36:58 +0000

The pop star posed in a bikini made entirely of slabs of red meat for the cover of Japan’s Hommes Vogue and campaigners at the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have been quick to react. “No matter how beautifully it is presented, flesh from a tortured animal is flesh from a tortured animal.” [...]

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National Underwear Day is Today

OIA Staff — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:27:57 +0000

Today marks Freshpair‘s 8th annual National Underwear Day. From now until August 14th Freshpair is giving away 5,000 pairs of underwear, no strings attached. All you have to do is fill out the simple form on their website and you’re entered to win. You even get to select your style preference! For more details, check [...]

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Who put a “Banana” in Banana Republic?

OIA Staff — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:17:10 +0000

It appears that this model really likes these tailored herringbone suit pants a little more than he should. It did not take long for the company’s Photoshop wizard to magically erase the model’s passion for herringbone. VIA. Read the full article @ Who put a “Banana” in Banana Republic? Read more articles @ our blogBecome a fan [...]

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UnF–k The Gulf – Oil Spill Charity “F-Bomb-A-Thon”

OIA Staff — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:44:03 +0000

Two gays, Luke Montgomery and Nate Guidas — launched UnF–kTheGulf.com to generate cash via t-shirt sales to support charities that are working to clean up the Gulf and protect wildlife. NSFW: BP’s oil spill has really f–ked up the gulf. Birds, fish, dolphins & sea turtles are f–ked. Whole communities are f–ked. Together we can [...]

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Play with your piece – Kinekt

OIA Staff — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:07 +0000

I have discovered the ultimate fashion accessory introduced by newcomer Kinekt Design. The Kinekt Gear Ring allows you to not only wear your jewelry, but play with it as well! Rotate the outer rims of the ring and watch all the mini gears gracefully move in perfect unison along their tracks. The Gear Ring brings [...]

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BUTT Magazine’s Pinup Beach Towels

OIA Staff — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:53:33 +0000

Just when it seems like American Apparel can’t get a break, BUTT Magazine swoops in like a white knight to introduce its AA-exclusive beach-towel series, featuring pinups from the delightfully raunchy mag. The limited-edition, 31-by-64-inch towels come in the mag’s signature pink-and-black palette, and each one features a tasty BUTT model, and a portion of [...]

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Rep. Aaron Shock: Does this outfit make me look gay?

OIA Staff — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:32:40 +0000

Rep. Aaron Shock attended a White House picnic June 8 dressed in a white and pink short sleeved shirt, white trousers, and a turquoise belt, which he has since burnt. The freshman congressman has already told the media that he is not gay and his voting record is strictly anti-gay. Still, the gay rumors continue for the confirmed bachelor. [...]

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Sir Vaughn sunglasses ad: 2 men having oral sex (NSFW)

OIA Staff — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:04:14 +0000

This is certainly not the first time a company has used sex — or even nudity — to sell a product. The company is Sir Vaughn and in the print ad, which you can see after the jump (NSFW), one man is performing oral sex on another man (and while the image is blurred out, [...]

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Briefing: The Jackpot! Men’s Padded Brief

OIA Staff — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:41:15 +0000

Bubbles Bodywear specializes in underwear that pads and/ or enhances your shape. They sell things like jocks, boxer briefs, vests, tees and cinchers for men. This specific review is for The Jackpot! enhancing brief. I’ll admit, I’ve never worn one of these before, and it was… interesting. There are three pad pockets (all removable) in the [...]

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Briefing: C-IN2 Zen Mesh Punt Trunk

OIA Staff — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:13:52 +0000

Today I am reviewing the C-IN2 Zen Mesh Punt Trunk. I am a fan of the C-IN2 line, so I was more than happy to oblige. I noticed right off that there was a good attention to detail with the underwear. The stitching was well done and I did not notice any loose thread or [...]

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Briefing: Equmen Trunk

OIA Staff — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:39:44 +0000

When working out or for daily use, I often wear briefs or trunk style underwear. They tend to hold you better and provide more comfort, in my experience. The Equmen trunk is no exception. I had a blue Equmen trunk to review for this article. Right away, I was impressed by the attention to detail [...]

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Newbie Fashion Tips for Grown-Up Men

OIA Staff — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:48:35 +0000

You likely don’t work in an industry where knowing cutting edge fashion is a requisite but that’s no excuse for looking clueless or unprofessional. Check out this basic but thorough primer to get up to speed. Blogger, Dustin Wax, put together a basic but comprehensive guide to fashion tips and tricks every man should be [...]

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Studs in Jockstraps Try Their Hand at Cleaning

OIA Staff — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:11:35 +0000

Tired of cleaning or horrible maid services? Why not order yourself up a man in a jock? CBS News does a recession-era story on male maids who are cleaning up in a jockstrap. Jockstrap maid service is available in over 40 cities across the country. Here’s the Jockstrap Maid site (NSFW). [ Towleroad ] Read the full [...]

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British Designer Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide

OIA Staff — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:48:34 +0000

“The 40-year-old committed suicide just days after the death of his mother, Joyce. His death also comes just three years after his close friend, Isabella Blow – who plucked him from obscurity and helped him become a star – killed herself. McQueen was found at his luxury flat in Green Park, central London. It is [...]

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AFA Moms Group Protests ‘Predatory’ A/X Campaign Featuring ‘Scantily Dressed’ Gay and Straight Couples

OIA Staff — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:22:29 +0000

A group called One Million Moms (which is a project of the American Family Association), is protesting a Valentine’s Day campaign by Armani Exchange featuring three sets of couples showing affection to one another. Writes the group: “Malls, where teens hang out, have retailers whose window displays poison our children with 10-foot posters that are [...]

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Apple iPad has Landed

OIA Staff — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:54:23 +0000

Here it is folks, the Apple iPad. The screen is gorgeous, tilting is responsive, and the thing is super thin. Here’s the skinny: It’s not light. The screen is stunning. The speed of the CPU is something to be marveled at. There’s no multitasking at all. No camera. The keyboard is good, not great. [ [...]

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Nothing Like Genital Dye To Dye Up Those Genitals

OIA Staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:30:37 +0000

Ladies, you can put the magic markers away. My New Pink Button offers to “restore the pink to a woman’s genitals.” How do the ladies on our site feel about about that special place down there and it’s coloration? Would you be up for bringing back the pink? [ The Consumerist ] Read the full article [...]

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Overcome Holiday Blues – Use Green

OIA Staff — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:45:26 +0000

Is your holiday cheer distressed by money concerns? Wear green, the color of love, to enhance peace within yourself and encourage patience with others. According to ColorAlchemy, to prevent getting red-hot and bothered over shopping anxieties, decorate for the holidays with green candles, table cloths, and ornaments to support harmony with family and friends. Feature green [...]

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Go To Hell Worshiping At The Altar Of The Jesus Jock

OIA Staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:08 +0000

We love all kinds of idolatry—false idolatry, American Idolatry, Ryan Idolatry—but we have never seen anything this glorious. Yes, you can now wrap your cock in Jesus face. Finally, it’s the gay lapsed Catholic’s feast of the emancipation. This brilliant idea comes from Piss & Vinegar, the new line of humorous and scandalous new line [...]

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Sex is Not the Enemy

John — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:02:42 +0000

Photographer Joe Lally has released a series of hot photographs on the Contributing Editor Blog. The series shows a modern take on the standard gay male fantasies and fetishes. The series includes a representation of the leather man, swimmer, wrestler, police officer, cowboy, sailor, student, fitness buff, and rough trade. The only problem we had [...]

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HOT GUY: Josh Keim Makes a Pass

John — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:48:44 +0000

Josh Keim’s feature on Queerty reminded us that football season is about to start. It’s the perfect time to drive by your local football stadium and catch the players sweating it out on the practice field. Don’t forget to check out his High School Slam Poetry where he complains about his girl. I am sure [...]

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American Apparel: ‘Legalize Gay’ T-Shirts Provoked Vandalism, Threats

OIA Staff — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:51:12 +0000

An American Apparel store’s decision to prominently display a pro-gay T-shirt has resulted in vandalism and death threats, a spokesperson for the chain told ABC 7 News. Vandals smashed the windows at the Silver Spring American Apparel store, apparently upset over a display of T-shirts that read: “Legalize Gay” “Repeal Prop 8 Now!”. The message [...]

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Beckham’s Bulge is Back

John — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:49:20 +0000

David Beckham is back in the new fall/winter Armani Underwear campaign. He was in London recently to launch it. Armani needs to keep it coming. We enjoy getting a glimpse of what Posh sees with every new fashion season. via Queerty Read the full article @ Beckham’s Bulge is Back Read more articles @ our [...]

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Complete Wedding Basics – 1, 2, 3

OIA Staff — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:13:33 +0000

The engagement was perfect: romance, wonder, laughter, tears and one gorgeous little band of white gold. It had been everything you’d envisioned, and everything your partner had longed for it to be. And now the pressure’s really on – Can the moment be topped? Can the two of you pull together the seemingly endless details [...]

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We Are in Schock That a Republican Congressman Could Be This Hot

John — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:03:35 +0000

TMZ has been debating whether 27 year old Illinois Republican Congressman Aaron Schock has better abs than Barack Obama. We think he might be winning this battle on other levels also. Follow TMZ’s quest to get to know Aaron’s Abs Read the full article @ We Are in Schock That a Republican Congressman Could Be [...]

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Cruise Local Guys On Your iPhone/iPod Touch

OIA Staff — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:50:09 +0000

It was inevitable that a programmer would be hired to take the technological brilliance of the iPhone and merge it with a gay’s favorite pastime: hooking up. Behold Grindr, a new iPhone app that uses GPS to find guys in your area looking for the same thing you are: No-strings screwing. Or, for the more [...]

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Weave Saves Woman’s Life

John — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:12:01 +0000

Sometimes fashion does save lives. A 20-year old Kansas City, MO woman was shot by her ex-boyfriend and her weave managed to stop the bullet that hit the back of her head. Proof positive that fake saves lives. It saves lives people. Click here to watch the video. Read the full article @ Weave Saves [...]

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iFlyz So I Can Relax

OIA Staff — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:27:41 +0000

Up to now, travelers were forced to hold their electronic devices or get creative with some crude, off-balance way to try to position it for viewing. Here is a unique item that offers a helping hand for those trying to juggle a mobile electronic device while trying to relax on a plane trip. The iFlyz [...]

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Eleven Minutes

OIA Staff — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:20:41 +0000

Click Here to View the Trailer for Eleven Minutes It’s been a while since the sharp-witted Jay McCarroll was dubbed “the next great American designer” on season one of reality TV’s “Project Runway” and he’s anxious to finally show his first line of clothing. The feature documentary Eleven Minutes chronicles his year-long journey preparing his [...]

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2009 Nissan Rogue

OIA Staff — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:59:31 +0000

“Going rogue” seems to have become the phrase of the season. Politicians went rogue in front of diced turkeys, the governor of my home state apparently rogued off a senate seat, and even President-elects feign rogue by appointing members of the opposite party to his cabinet. Nissan went Rogue by making an excellent and refined [...]

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