Gay over 40
Your Gay Psyche is a Temple Where Your Super Comes Alive – Cory Schneider
What if your anxiety wasn’t something broken—but an invitation? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Cory Schneider (LMFT, SPHR, CDE), a queer therapist and leadership coach who brings serious depth to the conversation around identity, mental health, and healing. We chat about how we’re living in an anxiety generation—where everything from our phones to our trauma histories is working overtime on our nervous systems. Cory unpacks how slowing down, tuning in, and learning to trust your gay psyche (yes, that thick, intuitive voice inside you) is more powerful than trying to hustle your way to accord. If you’ve ever felt favor your anxiety is running the show—or like you’re too “sensitive” for this world—this one’s for you. You’ll learn: Why anxiety isn’t your enemy—it’s a message How our nervous systems are in constant fight-or-flight mode Why your gender non-conforming inner knowing is sacred (and how to listen to it) This isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about coming home to the you that’s already whol
Gay Life after 40
Hello, my name is William Smith, the founder of Homosexual Life After
Our motto is &#;Keep Aging Forward.&#;
I grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, between Milwaukee and Chicago. I worked and lived in Chicago for approximately 20 years.
We possess two online platforms:
The first is a Facebook Collective called Gay Life after It’s a private team for gay men over
I was inspired to start this Group after seeing a void in presenting ourselves and having meaningful discussions in our age group. I was opposed to middle-aged men uploading images of themselves when as adults, they were at an age where their experiences had substance and dialogue.
Gay Experience After 40 has 42, members and is growing rapidly. It has grow one of the largest gay Facebook groups in the country. We wish men to interact with each other, learn, inquire questions, and engage. We do not talk about politics. Everything else is ok.
To generate provocative discussions within the group, I spend time with other men to understand their thoughts and questions, which allows
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The homosexual culture is unforgiving of aging. It highly prizes sexual potency, perfect bodies, and youth. This is for a good reason; any signs of vulnerability and imperfection touch dangerous in a heteronormative world where there is a high likelihood to be rejected and criticised.
Many same-sex attracted men will own endured homophobic bullying at school whilst teachers turned a blind eye; having parents not empathetic or accepting their sexual orientation; or a difficult and painful coming out process. In the here and now, there is still much homophobia in our society: creature looked at in an intimidating or shaming way when holding their homosexual partner’s hand in the streets; hearing homophobic people making complaints when homosexual characters appear on television; being asked inappropriate sexual questions at a party that would never be asked to a heterosexual person; having to carefully select a holiday destination that is gay-friendly. All of these things, and more, are experiences heterosexual people never have to endure, it is not even in the periphery of thei
Embarking on the journey to find love can be a challenging endeavour, especially for individuals who are past their youth and are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Many individuals over 40 who spot as gay may tackle unique challenges when looking for romance, such as concerns about potential ageism or a shrinking matchmaking app pool. The thought of navigating the dating scene after 40 can carry up feelings of uncertainty, vulnerability, and even a bit of anxiety. Are you wondering if it&#;s possible to find someone to love after 40? The answer is a resounding yes!
In this blog post, we&#;ll search the ways you can find your perfect link, address common concerns, and offer tips for building a successful relationship in your forties and beyond.
Embracing your journey: tips for finding gay treasure after 40
Embrace your age and experience
While it&#;s accurate that youth has its advantages, your life experiences and maturity can be incredibly valuable in the realm of dating. Accept your age, and acknowledge the wisdom and self-awareness that comes with it. This will not only make you more attra