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Regular Queerty readers may remember Jake Jacob, the gay doctor who posted an extraordinary underwear pic last November. Extraordinary not just because of the goods on display in his photo, but because of the story Jacob shared in his caption.
In that Instagram post, Jacob talked about shedding his Mormon garments — the so-called “magic underwear” — 12 years prior. He wrote that it “made no sense” to continue wearing that garb because he was having sex with men and thus committing a “mortal sin” in the eyes of the church.
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“The conscious decision to take my garments off was life-altering, physically, emotionally, and spiritually,” he told followers at the time. “It was my last physical reminder, for good or bad, of my ties to childhood religion.”
He added, “It was liberating for my body to finally remove the oppressive clothing that insisted I always stay covered instead of celebrating the body God gave me. It was also liberating to eliminate the constant reminder of childhood guilt and trauma, like shedding unnecessary shame I’d been carrying for years about who I am and my God-given orientation that I can’t and shouldn’t change.”
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And if you’ve followed Jacob on Instagram in the months since, you’ve no doubt noticed he has kept up with the thirst traps and the inspirational messages.
Jacob posted a rare photo of himself wearing a shirt and pants — no shade! — on May 14 and talked about realizing that his sexuality was in fact compatible with his dreams.
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“I went to [Brigham Young University] for undergrad, living in fear of the school honor code,” he wrote. “I hated my attraction to men, that I couldn’t find myself attracted to women. I hated that I felt stuck, unable to reconcile the person I felt I was inside with the person my church preached I was supposed to be. Mostly, I hated that I was void of any examples of successful gay men. Hate is a strong word, and I use it intentionally. I hated myself.”
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Later, Jacob wrote, he was accepted into grad school, but he was so sheltered in his upbringing that he didn’t think there was such a thing as a “gay professional.” And when he told as much to his academic advisor at the grad school, she literally laughed in his face before apologizing and introducing him to “an endless line of LGBT out and proud professionals.”
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In his Insta caption, he explained what happened next: “Suddenly the fear of being ‘the first’ out professional turned into a comical distant memory. I finally did my research and learned of generations of individuals who trail-blazed the pathway for me to simply walk into my institution out and proud. That’s not to say I haven’t had my fair share of horrible discrimination, sexual harassment, and even workplace sexual assault. The work is far from over.”
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Jacob wrote that he wanted to share that story to tell young LGBTQ+ folks to believe the future they want is within their grasp. “Please, please, no matter how bleak and hopeless you feel right now, I promise from my years of anecdotal experience, life gets so much better. Keep pushing for your dreams. Don’t settle. You are your best champion.”
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We’re proud of Jacob for bravely charting a new course for his life, away from the familiar and toward freedom. And we’re proud of him for baring his soul (and other assets) as he inspires others to keep hope alive. Doctor’s orders!
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Jim
Real men get vaccinated !!!
Kangol2
If he convinces more people to get vaccinated, more power to him. Whatever it takes!
Prax07
Jeez…going by his posted pics I’m surprised he wasn’t just in a jockstrap getting the shot in his butt.
Goforit
Oh thanks for the big tease Prax. Just how am I supposed to get THAT image out of my thoughts?
Fahd
I think doctors are way too glorified in the US – part of the whole corrupt medical extortion establishment, but I’m glad becoming a doctor was a key in him being able to free himself from the totalitarian institution that is the Mormom church. He’s another impressive choice here.
And if he is able to motivate any of the remaining freeloaders to get vaccinated, more power to him.
andydrewaz
You know really frustrating is the constant blaming of the “Mormon” church. I have never blamed or held the church at fault for having a hard time coming out or feeling repressed. The only person to blame is myself. It annoys me when people blame religion for why they are so repressed and then blaming others for there problems. I don’t agree with some of the things the Mormon church teaches, but what it did teach me is to treat others with love and respect. When I came out I lost one friend out of many. All the rest didn’t care because they love and care about me as a person and all are also friends with my husband. So explain how the Mormon church is so repressive?
Tombear
Marry me!
Invader7
” Paging Dr. Jake (The Hottie ) Jacob ” . I ‘m glad he got out that mind bending ,soul crushing lifestyle set aka the Mormon Church. And his thrist trap pics are delicious looking,especially the first one: all that fan –yummy… Though his killer blue eyes are his best feature. And I bet he is a REALLY genuine, decent man..Who just happens to be hunky as all get out. Cause if he was my doctor, I’d be making appointments just to look at him . And YES. Fantasize about him…
Invader7
And yes. Hopefully motivate the IRRESPONSIBLE among us to get vaccinated. Cause the ones that aren’t vaccinated are VERY selfish and complete d-bags…
Max
I fetishize temple garments. is that bad?
Goforit
I am not usually a fan of the overbuilt gym bodies. (IMHO) But I would definitely make an exception in this case. Holy Crap he is delicious.
C_Alan
His dog is following him around the house going “what are you doing?”
Michael1500
I love muscle dudes, and I study these hunks on the internet. This stud hunk has a body that stands out from the normal offering of muscled dudes. He has obviously worked very hard and put in the extra time it would take to look like his hard body does. WOW. It’s rare that I take pictures to add to my personal collection. I will conclude by saying “ANYTIME, DUDE.”
Maleko50
I need a complete physical NOW!
Joshooeerr
Anyone who spends that much time at the gym can’t possibly be keeping up with the latest medical literature. As someone who recently went to NINE doctors before one finally diagnosed my persistent cough as the most common side-effect of the medication I’d been prescribed, I now look for the most bookish, nerdy doctor I can find.
andydrewaz
Why is it that the gay community has such a negative outlook on the LDS aka Mormon church? I’ll tell you is complete and utter ignorance. Just like all religions you have PEOPLE who make there church or religion look bad by things said or done. I have never felt like I was ever held down or repressed of who I am by the church. The only person who did that was myself so I didn’t disappoint my parents or family. That was all me. My own fears of not allowing my family to show me how much they love me. So I when I finally came out I still feel loved and welcome by friends and especially my family. My mom who lives in Utah has defended not only the lgbtq community she stood up and stated that to disown a child because of being gay is not following the teachings of the church. So please anyone enlighten me of what makes the Mormon church so bad. If it’s because they won’t perform gay marriage well, get over it that is there choice because yet it is outside of there beliefs so don’t force them to change because you want them to just like you don’t want them to change you for being gay.