The mustache has traversed centuries, evolving from a symbol of prestige in ancient civilizations to a statement of rebellion in modern counterculture movements. In the 1960s and 1970s, it became an iconic symbol within the gay community, representing a form of self-expression, solidarity, and defiance against societal norms surrounding masculinity and sexuality.

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the multifaceted history of the mustache, exploring its evolution as a symbol of masculinity, its significant sociosexual ties to the gay community in the 1960s and 1970s, and how it has created important conversations about men's health today.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/81-are-mustaches-gay/id1619338054?i=1000633980771

Additional Resources:
Mustache vs. Moustache: Which is Correct?
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/mustache-moustache/#:~:text=Mustache%20and%20moustache%20are%20both,written%20as%20a%20plural%3A%20mustachios

Mustache Definition
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mustache

Mustachio Definition
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mustachio

The Statues of Rahotep and Nofret
https://arce.org/statues-rahotep-and-nofret/

The Moustache: A Hairy History
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140703-the-moustache-a-hairy-history

Why Peter the Great Established a Beard Tax
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-tsar-peter-great-established-beard-tax-180964693/

About Movember
https://us.movember.com/about/cause

The Mustache is Thriving. But What Does It Mean?
https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/a32947149/mustache-trend-history/

A Sexual, Social and Political History of the Mustache
https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-09-26/a-sexual-social-and-political-history-of-the-mustache-joaquin-phoenix-couldnt-have-had-a-beard-in-her-it-had-to-be-a-mustache.html

Cruisin’ With the Mustache Crew: Meet the Facial-Hair Style Taking Over Every Gay Bar in the City
https://www.thecut.com/2019/04/cruisin-with-the-mustache-crew.html

One Hairy Lip, a Mix of Messages
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/02/fashion/02skin.html

Castro Clone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castro_clone

Gay/Bi Men and Mustaches, a History in Photos
https://www.advocate.com/comedy/2019/11/07/gay-men-and-mustaches-history-photos

The Rules of Movember
https://us.movember.com/uploads/images/Fundraise/FundraisingResources/Movember%20Rules/2019-Movember-Rules_ENG.pdf

Movember Donations
https://us.movember.com/donate

Get Involved with Movember
https://us.movember.com/get-involved/donate

Get Your Merch
https://a-jaded-gay.creator-spring.com/

Support the show
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