

Words by Nico Tortorella
As I imagine my next tattoo, prepare for my next mark, I take off all my clothes and stand in the mirror. Facing myself head on, head out, I stare at the inked emblems that came before this present moment. The scars of hearts leaving nickel trails on my skin and the space between. The journal of times before and the people that came with. The lovers and best friends. The portraits of family members programmed, the guardian angels. The words and symbols that prompt visceral response both personally and interpersonally. The tattoos on pregnant skin penetrated. Facing the man that I am, I imagine how I will feel with this tattoo on me, inside me.
Getting a tattoo is like having sex. I need to establish a relationship with the concept before I lay naked on that bed to get stabbed repeatedly. I need to fall in love with the idea of the image before the lube. Before we make this permanent, I need to create space on my body and in my heart in order to authorize the union. The beauty of these unions is that they are all intrinsically exclusive. They look different, smell different, feel different. And now more than ever, it’s important to value what makes us unique.
We are living in the golden age of sexual and gender liberation. I believe it to be one of the most fascinating conversations we are having, but it’s so much more than just a conversation, It’s a way of life for so many. How did we get to the point, where we have 71 different gender options on Facebook and enough sexual orientations to confuse even the most seasoned gay. I don’t have those answers, but let’s be honest, it’s about time the conversation progressed.
My own sexuality and gender exploration have been topics of conversation ever since I was old enough to understand the physical act and even more so since going public with my always evolving stance on personal identity and the emotional exchange. I want to be clear that when I speak of myself and my story, in no way am I casting generalizations on the entire community. I prefer to imagine each and every single one of us as an individual, and the more we all honor each other as individuals, the more respect for each other we will all have. For me the only way to truly understand a label is to try and understand a person.
I am a proud member, advocate, activist, and ally for all things LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, etc.) Today I identify firstly as a human being (most of the time). I am an actor, an author, an artist, a lover, a future husband, a son and brother. I am a masculine, cisgenderish dude who uses he/him pronouns. I am a bi+, fluid, queer, polyamorous, demisexual and I know that’s a fucking mouthful, but I usually am. So, let’s break that down, yea?
There must be something magical in the water in Hollywood! Unlike the rest of America, the celebrities we see on TV, in movies, and in magazines never seem to age. Sure, plastic surgery, makeup, photoshop, and a strict diet do make a large impact. But it’s still extremely impressive that many women over 40 look like they’re in their late twenties. You won’t believe the real ages of some of your favorite female stars, especially the one celeb who is going on 60 but doesn’t look a day over 35! Take a peek at the video slideshow in the photo gallery below and prepare to have your mind blown by these unusually youthful celebrities
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AR-15 rifles are displayed on the exhibit floor during the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Friday, May 20, 2016. The nation's largest gun lobby, the NRA has been a political force in elections since at least 1994, turning out its supporters for candidates who back expanding access to guns. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images
This past week, music legend and Hollywood rebel released an enticing music video to his single “Tattooed in Reverse.” The track comes off his tenth studio album, Heaven Upside Down, and features a cameo by Hole singer Courtney Love. Fans have already sung praises about the album, the track, as well as the music video‚with 1.4 million views gained from the video thus far. Take a look at our run down of the video and Manson’s recent work in the photo gallery below. Then stay tuned and watch the entire video at the very end of the slideshow. Share your thoughts on Manson and his music video in the comments section on Facebook.
It’s safe to say that there was some pretty epic ink created in the month of March. From neo-traditional beauties to realism masterpieces—we’ve got plenty of ink-redible tattoos to showcase this month! We scoured our Instagram to find a handful of the most viral ink of the past month and it’s finally time to showcase the best in show. Stay tuned in every month to see the top ink of the last 31 days. Take a peek at the tattoo slideshow in the photo gallery below. Then, share the love in the comments section on Facebook by letting us know which piece blew you away this month! Let’s get to the ink!
You heard it first from us, but the biggest name in pop culture got a HUGE face tattoo. That’s right, we’re talking about Canada’s finest, Justin Bieber! The Biebs has been known for getting some pretty wild ink over the years, from an enormous chest piece to a design in homage to longtime flame Selena Gomez. However, we’re positive that this piece is is WILDEST one yet. Justin Bieber actually inked his pretty boy mug and we’re got the picture proof to prove it. Take a look at the results of his latest tattoo session in the photo gallery below. Then, let us know what you think of this insane surprise in the comments section on Facebook!
Although our site generally focuses on strange, weird, and unconventional ink, it never hurts to step outside of our comfort zone. Which is why we’ve decided to highlight unique piercings that we bet you’ve never heard of. From uvula rings to double tongue piercings, permanent finger jewelry to literal eyelid rings—you will not believe what some people decided to pierce. Check out some of the zany piercings that we stumbled upon in the video gallery below. Then, if you rock one of the unique piercings we showcased or have a weird mod we forgot to mention, let us know in the comments section on Facebook.