“I’m not a hugely masculine person. I have a definite feminine side to the point where, when I was a kid, I thought I was gay for a bit. I love musical theater, I love pop music, I love Britney Spears. My masculine side probably stops at drinking beer and watching football.”–Singer Ed Sheeran, recalling the time in his youth he thought his interests made him gay. Since growing up and becoming a pop star, Sheeran married his love, Cherry Seaborn. In the same interview with the Man Man Man Podcast, Sheeran referred to Cherry as “super pro-women and femininity.” The two have a daughter, Lyra, together.
Donston
The whole “I thought I was ‘gay’ when I was a kid because I liked pop music or because I liked cleaning my room” stuff is starting to become a tired cliche. It’s not like a don’t completely believe these dudes when they say this. I understand that kids don’t really understand sexuality. And I understand the complexities and individuality of sexuality, gender, fluidity, sociology, gender expressions and the gender, sexual, romantic, emotional investment, commitment spectrum. But it’s kinda coming off a bit like a trend for Liberal white men to either slightly attach themselves to queerdom but not really or to show the world how “progressive”, gay-friendly, anti toxic masculinity they are.
Trekbike
I guess he could want to kill gays instead like so many radical right wing pastors want to.
barryaksarben
Trend or not then it is all good because it is progress from I feared eing gahy til I helped stomp one in the yard
Donston
Barry, I know that you like to make everything about your traumas and insecurities, but not everything is about that. There are nuances to sociology and motivations and why people say what they say. And there’s nothing wrong with discussing that. But I do agree that it’s better than promoting homophobia, gay panic, toxic masculinity.
Cam
I always find this cliche weird if they are actually straight. If you add in the words….”I have always been very attracted to women, but thought I might be gay because I was in the show “West Side Story” and liked it.”
He may have gotten called “gay”, but it seems like his attraction to the Spice Girls, or Jordan would have pretty much negated those thoughts.
Seems more like a P.R. comment designed to get guys ho were a bit nerdy, and women to keep liking him.
Still, as somebody else said, better than him talking about gay panic.
Mister P
Here’s a secret. Everyone has a masculine and a feminine side.
msfrost
No truer words, were ever said!
Openminded
And those who are afraid to acknowledge their feminine side oftentimes really F themselves up mentally.
ScottOnEarth
That is why most artists are liberals/progressives….because they’re more in-touch with the overall human condition and have a broader sense of experiencing the world. I appreciate Ed’s comments and think it’s pretty adorable that he thought he might be gay because he likes musical theatre and Britney Spears 🙂
barryaksarben
you are right. it is wonderful even if all the fake gay straight trolls here will try to make it horrible
Harley
I think it was my love of sucking dick that convinced me I was gay.
Donston
There are plenty of guys who love sucking dick and/or getting fvcked but never feel like they’re “gay” or even close to “gay”. Clearly, sexuality is often more than just liking some sexual behaviors. While psychological makeup, ego, fear, sociology/how you’re perceived by others and the romantic, affection, emotion, relationship contentment aspects- all these things greatly affect sense of self and how people live their life. I know folks think it’s cute to keep hyping up sexual behaviors as the be-all to everyone’s sexuality, orientation, love and journey. But it’s a passé and basic perspective.
However, yes, most people have degrees of masculine and feminine traits and instincts. We do need to stop treating that as something weird or as something unique.
barryaksarben
Well the first dick had me pretty sure so I sucked a few more than tried the deep anal f*cking and that convinced me but I try to stay open to other methods of proof
MISTERJETT
you too???????
Cam
I don’t know, if you liked sex with men, but you also watch Football, apparently it means you aren’t gay. LOL
JJinAus
Weird the markers that people think make you gay. I have some of them, particularly dicks and gay sex in general. I am a musician and I do like literature, musicals, art and opera, but I consider myself a cultured person. I have other interests and achievements that are not generically gay. I have ridden off-road motor bikes, raced cars, jumped out of airplanes. I got my pilot’s license and I adore cars in general and own four. I am not effeminate in any way, but that’s my point. I am no better or worse than any other gay. Liking certain things has nothing to do with your sexuality.
wooly101
This was such an earthshattering article. $10.00 he’s had at least one same sex encounter.
NateOcean
“When I was a teenager, I thought I might be gay, because I liked sucking dick.”
TomG
If you had thoughts that you were possibly gay, you need to check yourself on the Kinsey to see where you fit. Sheeran is probably at the 25% gay part on the scale.