Why do gay men look younger than their straight counterparts?
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All the straight guys who used to bully me at school for being gay are looking haggard now, lol.”Of course, queer men show up in an infinite number of ways, and many people go for older-looking men.
But if this trend really is a trend, what might explain the discrepancy? Commenters have theories, some of which we’re presenting (abridged and tidied up) below.“My money’s on skin care.
Basic AF SPF and moisturizer makes a world of difference, and a lot of straight men just… refuse. I don’t know a single woman who doesn’t at least use moisturizer, if not a whole regimen.
