I don’t think I have the perfect body. I have absolute body dysmorphia, the same way that every gay person does.
Actor/thirst trapper/former Olympic athlete Gus Kenworthy speaking to Attitude about his struggles with body dysmorphia and embracing his sexual side.
There are moments where I’m, like, super happy with how my body looks and I’m being stricter about what I’m eating and better with my training.
And then there are moments where I’m not feeling good about it. And the way that Instagram works is that’s probably not the time I’m going to post a photo. So it creates this kind of distorted version of reality.
In terms of being viewed as sexual, I don’t care. I’m flattered and fine with it. I’m a very, very sexual person and I’m very open about it.
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powersthatbe
Yes please. (joins the disorderly queue)
Pietro D
WE ALL MORE THAN KNOW THAT ALREADY………. Can we move on to something more substantial and meaningful! I’m so sick of Queerty spotlighting this asshat! Give it a REST.
Bengali
why are you scared of him? did someone hurt you?
getfletch
Poor baby done w/ your Ken phase? Who ya gazing @ these days?
monty clift
Kentworthy is an insufferable attention seeking bore. He even appeared on DL where he started a thread about himself. Imagine being that desperate for attention.
Thad
Gus Kenworthy made an anti-bullying ad with MLB’s Pete Alonso. He’ll always look fine to me.
getfletch
Always. I mean he’s a great role model for active, sexually robust gay males. Love him
bachy
I like Gus’ body type: it’s unapologetically masculine. Hairy, muscular, square & blocky. It’s the kind of physiognomy that has its glorious, well-nourished moment in the sun — and turns fat in middle age when the testosterone levels start getting wonky.
Don’t know why he’s attempting a few femme fashion flourishes above — they don’t flatter him. Tutus and pink hair are more suited (I guess?) to male bodies that exhibit a slim, hairless, more fem/androgynous aesthetic.
getfletch
One of the many great things about Gus is he doesn’t care whether he is suited towards a certain ‘thing’. He proves that by hanging out in a tutu which is hawt as all get out. BTW, in case it has happenned to you ……. when you reach whatever your body starts seeming like middle age you can start testosterone replacement therapy, usually covered by Insurance and that means you don’t have to settle for falling muscles turning into fat. I don’t know of a GP that would not prescribe replacement therapy if after your Physical your #’s are low. We are in the 3rd decade of the 21st Century. Tutu’s and all.
bachy
I like to take into account the history of a garment before wearing one. The tutu is actually 19th century, and was designed to flatter the figure of a ballerina. But of course, let’s not allow any external consideration stand in the way of the need for attention on IG!
monty clift
I never thought of him as masculine; he comes across as very feminine and needy.
abfab
As do you, Monty.
abfab
Televised men’s gymnastics. 1990s In between matches entertainment. This very HOT macho male in a TUTU performing for the crowd. There should be a video for those inclined to dig.
He was the hottest thing (a pro gymnast no doubt) in a TUTU since the TUTU was invented. He was on the balance beam and it was a comedic routine. Slapstick. It got me slapping my stick, I can tell you that. The cameraman was loving this this guy. The TUTU works on certain men. Gus looks hot.
bachy
Look kids, I’ve worked as an art director on shoots like this with models, slebs, makeup artist and stylists. As someone with a little expertise in the field, I can assure you that there are 100,000 garments that would look more captivating on Gus Kenworthy than a tutu.
Sorry, but just because it’s a man wearing a frilly, feminine skirt, it doesn’t make it “great.”
abfab
That’s a ”feminine skirt”? Uh oh, bachy.
SoloMcDaniel
Amen, brother! I too feel like I don’t want to post pictures of myself but then I just put on a tutu in the desert or hitchhike naked and I feel better about myself. It’s like looking into a mirror.
ZzBomb
Certainly wouldn’t kick him outta the bed. Hell I’d even take a sick day to stay in bed longer with him!
Huron132
His is a stunning man and this let us know he isn’t always a secure like anyone. Because he is an athlete it makes sense to feel one way or another of your body. He has established him self a social influencer as well. I think he has done so much for the LGBTQ+ community, no one should ever be negative of him. He seems like a good person, unless otherwise proven. I thank him for that hard work.
Mr.Gavin Elster
Um…..”Every gay person”does NOT have “absolute body dysmorphia.” But articles like this, and social media/air-brushed “thirst traps/fill-in-the-blank certainly does excellerate it, along with male anorexia and bulimia, a fast growing, and potentially deadly problem. Wake-up and smell the coffee, people! Let’s focus on, and really “work-out” our political and voting muscles! A critical election is on the horizon and the lgbtqa+ community is not ready for it. So many basic human rights, that a younger generation take for granted, are being chipped-away and maybe lost if we don’t get our heads out-of those Fire Island Pines, and other related sand!
bachy
Right on, Mr. Gavin Elster!
Brian
“I don’t think I have the perfect body.”
The premise is already kind of warped because no one has ever had the perfect body. We all have different tastes, preferences, needs, etc., and so we’re all looking for different bodies. His body is perfect to lots of people, and a different body is perfect to other people.
He’s also shortchanging himself on other qualities. Cute smile, warm personality, a sense of commitment and dedication enough to reach world-class athleticism (an especially admirable trait). He’ll still have all that when he’s 70.
abfab
No one?
Tad
He simply exudes sex out of every pore and orifice. And I like that in a man….
getfletch
Keep all these stories about Ken coming. He’s a great role model for the really active gay male.
nm4047
I would have just thought that went without saying. The mans has a public profile so don’t he’d be lonely & resulting benefits that go with it.
SDR94103
him gots purdy mouf and azz.
winemaker
Gus Kenworthy, a handsome guy but could be hotter without all that distractive ink ( please no anti tattoo bashing, this is my opinion just like your opinion is yours). Why do handsome gay men ruin something good with tattoos? As gay men, most if not all of us have body issues, comes with the territory. You either fit in or not, sad to say and you’re judged more on your body than the content of your character despite being a nice person with a nice personality. You can eat rabbit food and work out 7 days per week and still be rejected because you’re not hot, whatever that means. Bottom line: don’t waste your time trying to fit into other peoples ideals of hot because you’ll never get there no matter how hard you try, fact of life, sad to say.
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JJinAus
He would die if he had my body. Nevertheless, I have very good self-esteem. It revolves around my intelligence, education and achievements. Not in a gym.