Being invisible, no sex life & dying alone: Gays share their fears about aging that DIDN’T come true.
We rely on queer elders for so much wisdom and knowledge. But the greatest lesson they can teach is a simple one.
Life only gets better with age!
Gay men aren’t alone in their fear of growing older. The global market for anti-aging products is valued at a whopping $47 billion and is expected to reach $80 billion by the end of the decade. From Botox to skin screams and hair transplants, people of all demographics try to stave off the inevitable.
It speaks to our body-obsessed culture that most concerns about aging are about physical traits. Given that body image issues pervade the gay community, it isn’t surprising that fears about hitting age-related milestones are prevalent in queer circles.
But as one grows older, they realize those superficial worries are for naught. The knowledge we gain is worth every gray hair.
Besides, silver foxes are hot!
