Content about Matthew Jenkin

January 8, 2013

Three steps to the perfect James Bond shave

Everything your dad never told you about shaving which all well groomed gay men should know

From multiple blades to vibrating razors, men are taught that the secret to a perfect close shave lies in the ingenuity of your grooming weapon of choice.

But in truth, it’s not how big your razor is but what you do with it that counts.

Unlike tying your shoelaces or riding your first bike, most men are never shown how to shave properly.

September 7, 2012

Be the man you want to date

GSN reporter Jean Paul Zapata gets some of the best relationship advice of his life at The Velvet Journey, a new company that offers wellbeing workshops and events for gay men

What do six gay men sitting in a room have in common?

After one seminar at The Velvet Journey, I was reminded that it’s our similarities, not our differences, that make the gay community such a wonderful camaraderie.

Most, if not all, gay men at one point in their lives are faced with issues surrounding sex, drugs, family, the fear of failure, yearning for acceptance and the desire to love.

July 16, 2012

The myth of the perfect gay body

Why the gay scene is obsessed with six-packs and perky pecs. And how to love your body and enjoy exercise again

Over the past few months, I have been helping GSN reporter Matthew Jenkin with his Olympic body challenge, providing him with advice and monthly programs.