In honor of a new book on the 'stache, here are 31 gay or bi folks who rock facial hair.
Contents:
- GAY HISTORY: WHEN DID WE TURN ON THE MOTACHE?
- #TBT: THE GAY MTACHE
- GAY MEN, QUEER WOMEN, AND THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE MTACHE
GAY HISTORY: WHEN DID WE TURN ON THE MOTACHE?
Meet the facial-hair style takg over every gay bar the cy. * gay guy with mustache *
The Gay Mtache.
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#TBT: THE GAY MTACHE
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Meet the facial-hair style takg over every gay bar the cy.
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GAY MEN, QUEER WOMEN, AND THE CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE MTACHE
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