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• Lose It Now: Manuel Villacorta Gives Incentives for Weight Loss

  Manuel Villacorta shows us new research on sexual risks of bariatric surgery, and a contest to promote healthy weight loss. Get healthy, win money.

• Voting Open in International Mr. Gay Competition

  Delegates from 27 countries are competing in an online competition to choose an International Mr. Gay. Democracy in action!

• Gay Giffords Intern Celebrated As Hero

  Daniel Hernandez is gay, 20 years old, and the hero who possibly saved Rep. Giffords life.

• Stability Ball Push-up to Pike-up

  The stability ball creates an unstable environment for combining two opposing movements in this full-body exercise.

• States Gear Up to Push Gay Marriage in 2011

  New year, new governors and legislatures, and therefore new hope for gay marriage. New York, Rhode Island, Maryland have all pledged that this is the year.

• Holiday Grab-Bag: Our Favorite RJ Articles From 2010

  Here are a few of our favorite articles of 2010, just in case you missed them the first time around.

• As Obama Signs DADT Repeal, Activists Argue Over Next Steps

  Pres. Obama signed a repeal of DADT into law in an emotional ceremony Wednesday; but when will it go into effect?

• It's History: DADT Repeal Passes Both Houses

  The ban on gays in the military is gone, with the Senate voting to repeal the law.

• Dual Dumbbell Dead-Rows

  An upper-back standard, modified to use your own body as a bench.

• Congress Introduces New DADT Bill as Discharged Vets File Suit

  A group of vets discharged under DADT is sending Congress a clear message: repeal this law now, or we'll see you in court.

• DADT Repeal Fails in Senate; New Bill Planned

  A repeal of the ban on gays in the military has failed in the Senate by three votes. Senate leaders have promised a new bill and a vote before Christmas.

• Low Squat Hold Dual Cable Wide Pulldowns

  Use a squat to stabilize yourself for a cable pulldown.

• Appeals Court Asks Sharp Questions in Prop 8 Trial

  Prop. 8 had its day in federal appeals court Monday, where the occasionally testy judges pressed both sides with tough questions on a wide range of issues.

• Finger Length and Prostate Strength: New Study Shows Link

  You know what they say about the length of a man's index finger, right? No? Well, apparently it's correlated with prostate cancer risk.

• Survey Says: Poll of Military Personnel Shows Openness to Gays... But Does It Matter?

  Only a stubborn minority of military personnel still fears serving with gays. Will their opinions drown out a sane majority?

• Meet the Judges: Next Week's Prop 8 Trial Judges Chosen

  The judges to hear the appeal on gay marriage in California have been chosen, and they look pretty favorable. Meet them.

• Barbell Side Lunges

  Side lunges blend a lunge and a squat for strength and balance—especially if you add in a barbell.

• Dual Cable Flys, Staggered Stance

  Targets the chest in a controlled weightlifting environment.

• Barbell Front Squats

  An exercise that builds balance, core strength, and quad/hamstring/glute conditioning.

• Dumbbell Push Jerks

  An exercise to develop shoulder strength using dumbbells and a standard weightlifting power move.

• The Men of Movember Raise Money for Prostate Cancer Research

  Moustaches + November = Movember, where men grow some fuzz to support prostate cancer research. There are a million registrants so far; why not be next?

• Don't Mess With Texas: Dallas Schools Fight Anti-Gay Bullying

  Dallas has a new policy against bullying, and for the first time it names gays as a protected group. As Texas goes, so goes the nation...?

• Study Sums Up Exercise's (Many, Many) Benefits For Men's Health

  A review of research from the last several years finds that exercise reduces men's risk for literally dozens of health problems.

• Lame Duck: DADT Repeal Stalls in Courts and Congress

  There's a lot of chaos surrounding DADT's repeal right now: from Senate to courts, from a Pentagon study to battling activists, we try to sort out the prospects.

• Homophobic Asst. Attorney General Fired After Daily Show Debacle

  A Michigan assist. AG started stalking a gay student body president. and was dumb enough to go on The Daily Show to talk about it. Welcome to unemployment, dude.

• Gay Kiss-in Greets Pope's Visit to Spain

  Pope Benedict XVI visited Spain this weekend, and was met with controversy, including protesters staging a kiss-in in support of gay marriage.

• Sweet Luck: Gay Couple Wins Fifty Million in Canadian Lottery

  A gay Vancouver couple have hit the lotto jackpot after 30 years together. What will they do with all that money? First up: anniversary celebration.

• Election Return: Lexington, Ky. Has New Gay Mayor

  Here's one election result to be pleased about: Lexington, Ky. has a gay mayor. Let's hear it for more out politicians finding electoral success!

• Gold's Gym Franchises Threaten Split Over Owner's Actions

  The owner of the Gold's Gym company gave money to an anti-gay organization, and triggered a backlash. Sign a petition and back the gyms abandoning the Gold's brand.

• Pre-Election, Political Leaders Make Gay Support Videos

  In the lead-up to the election, key Democrats are making It Gets Better Project videos. Obama, Pelosi, Clinton—watch them here.

• Got Whiplash? DADT Is Back (For Now)

  They were nice, those few days when DADT was gone and gays could join the military. But they're over. So what happens to the guys who signed up?

• DADT On Hold: For the First Time, Gays Can Legally Enlist

  The judge in the DADT trial has refused to stay her ruling, meaning that, for now, gays can enlist in the military. But be careful—things could change at any moment.

• San Diego Firemen Win Gay Pride Harassment Appeal

  An appeals court upholds a verdict in favor of four San Diego firemen who claim they were sexually harassed. How? They were made to walk in a gay pride parade.

• Study Finds Men Sweat More Than Women, Especially When Fit

  A new study indicates that fit people sweat more than the unfit, and men sweat more than women. Because sweat is great.

• Federal Judge Halts DADT—But For How Long?

  A federal judge has placed an injunction halting enforcement of DADT, but no one knows if it will be appealed, nor whether it will hold.

• Senator to Offer Bill on Campus Harassment

  Learn about a potential bill to address harassment on college campuses. Also, we've got an update on the It Gets Better project.

• Give Them Hope: Dan Savage Launches the It Gets Better Project

  Dan Savage has started a YouTube channel offering hope to bullied and at-risk gay teens. Post a video, and tell them it gets better.

• DADT Repeal Fails in Senate. Is All Hope Lost?

  The ban on gays in the military was up for a vote on Tuesday—and failed. Is there any hope left that DADT might finally die?

• Senate Faces Tight Vote Tuesday on DADT

  Senator Harry Reid announced (in part via tweets to Lady Gaga) that DADT repeal will be up for a vote on Tuesday. But the result is doubtful. Time to call our senators.

• Between Court and Congress, Don't Ask Don't Tell Hangs in the Balance

  What will become of DADT? Even as its repeal threatens to stall in Congress, a federal judge has ruled it unconstitutional. Which will deal the fatal blow—Congress or the courts?

• New Research Examines Exercise Intensity and Heart Health

  Exercise is good for the heart, right? Not if it's too intense, new research suggests. The heart is a muscle—so can we overtrain it?

• Gay Divorce Looms as Next Legal Challenge

  As getting married gradually gets easier for gays, more will seek divorce. And that is presenting a very complex legal problem.

• New Study: Chronic Insomnia Takes Toll on Men's Health

  A new study finds that chronic insomnia is associated with increased mortality in men. Time to count your last sheep.

• Former Republican Party Chair Reveals He's Gay

  Ken Mehlman headed the RNC when it used an anti-gay election strategy. Now he is the most powerful Republican ever to reveal that he's gay.

• California Senate Takes Action on Pro-Gay Measures

  California's Senate has voted to repeal an old anti-gay law, and to demand that the federal government recognize gay marriages.

• RealJock Members Bring Home Gay Games Gold

  We heard from two RJ members who won gold at the Gay Games. Here are their stories. Did you also compete in Cologne? Write to us and tell us about it!

• Adults with Internet Access Have More Romantic Relationships—Especially Gays

  A new study shows that internet access is increasingly important to finding a romantic partner, especially for gays.

• Mexico City Gays Gain National Marriage and Adoption Rights

  Good news for gay families south of the border: the Mexican Supreme Court has ruled in favor of gay marriages, and granted gays adoption rights. Fiesta!

• The Ban is Back: Appeals Court Stops CA Gay Marriages (Again)

  Gay couples in CA hoped for a brief window this week in which to marry, but an appeals court has stayed the ruling overturning Prop. 8.

• New Study: Early Relationship with Father Key to Men's Stress Management

  A study finds that fathers are key in teaching boys to handle stress as adults.

• Judge in Prop. 8 Trial Lifts Stay on Ruling (Sort Of)

  The judge who last week overturned the CA ban on gay marriage has confused many by lifting the stay on his ruling... beginning next week. Will the wedding bells ring, or not?

• Chris Morgan Wins Gay Games Gold, and Announces Retirement

  Powerlifter Chris Morgan won his sixth Gay Games gold this week, and then announced his retirement. Learn what's next for this great athlete.

• Highlights from the Prop. 8 Trial Judge's Decision

  Judge Vaughn has ruled in the Prop. 8 trial, and his decision makes for intense reading. Check out highlights.

• Meet the Winners in our Kathy Griffin Ticket Contest

  Two great guys are winning tickets to see Kathy Griffin in concert in SF next month. Meet our winners—one of whom is looking for a date to the show.

• Gay Games VIII Underway in Cologne, Germany

  The Gay Games are in full swing in Cologne with an emotional opening ceremony. Catch up on the action so far.

• Lutheran Church Welcomes Gay Ministers

  The Lutheran Church welcomed its first seven gay ministers earlier this week. More and more churches are accepting gay clergy; which denomination is next?

• RealJock Forum Aims for One Million Push-ups

  A group of guys in our forums have done over 110,000 push-ups and are on their way to a million. Why not add in your totals?

• Meet our Margaret Cho Ticket Winner—And Enter to Win Kathy Griffin Tix

  Meet our Margaret Cho winner, and enter our Kathy Griffin ticket contest. We've added a second date!

• What's Really in the President's National HIV/AIDS Strategy?

  Pres. Obama has released the first-ever national AIDS strategy. It's controversial; but will it be effective?

• Win Tickets to See Kathy Griffin in Concert!

  Win a pair of tickets to see Kathy Griffin's live stand-up comedy in San Francisco this September!

• Rainbow Parade in Vienna, Austria Draws Over 100,000

  Pride month is a big deal in Vienna. See photos from the Rainbow Parade, the first of several major events in the city.

• Lung Association Finds LGBTs Smoke More (Much More)

  A new report looks at the existing research on gays and smoking and finds that we have work to do. We smoke a lot.

• Supreme Court and Two States Improve Situation for LGBTs in Schools

  From kindergarten through college, it's been a good couple of weeks for protections for gays in school.

• Coast to Coast: Pride Parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco

  Pride parades in three U.S. cities this weekend mixed fun with politics, though violence threatened to mar events in SF.

• Bit by Bit: Gay Parents to Receive Family Medical Leave

  Pres. Obama now applies the family leave law to gay parents. Do we need radical action, or can we continue to chip away at anti-gay discrimination?

• Win Tickets to See Margaret Cho in Concert!

  It's the last chance to enter our Margaret Cho ticket contest. Check out the details, and enter now!

• New Study: Gays Thinner, But Face Health Risks

  A recent study got a lot of press for showing gays are thinner than lesbians. But the real news is that, overall, LGBTs face additional health risks.

• So It Ends: Closing Arguments in Prop. 8 Trial

  Closing arguments in the gay marriage trial in California have been made. Learn what the judge is weighing in this historic case.

• End of the Road: Memories from the Last Few Days of AIDS/LifeCycle 9

  Our own Devin Wicks recounts the last few days of this year's AIDS ride, and why he's doing it again next year. You should join him.

• Inside the Ride: A Report from AIDS/LifeCycle 9

  Our own Devin Wicks is on the AIDS ride, and called in with a report from the road. Get a feel for what it's all about, and consider joining next year.

• U.S. Hospitals Show Progress on Gay Rights—With Room to Improve

  The Human Rights Campaign released its yearly report on gay rights in U.S. hospitals. They find improvement, with room for plenty more.

• AIDS Groups Banned From Distributing Condoms at World Cup Venues

  FIFA, soccer's governing body, won't let AIDS groups distribute condoms and safe sex info at the World Cup. Can you say "disgrace"?

• Obama Extends New Benefits to Gay Partners of Federal Employees

  Pres. Obama is giving benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. Is he on a collision course with the Defense of Marriage Act?

• McDonald's Airs Gay Commercial in France

  The American fast food giant McDonald's is running an ad campaign featuring a gay teen, but only in France. Watch it here, with subtitles!

• He's Here: First Legal HIV+ Foreign Visitor in 22 Years Arrives in U.S.

  President Obama recently lifted the ban on HIV+ foreigners visiting the US. Now, the first known beneficiary of that change has arrived—with his boyfriend.

• A Done Deal? Provisional DADT Repeal Passes in House and Senate

  In key votes, both houses of Congress passed repeals of the ban on gays in the military. Is the end of DADT finally here?

• White House Holds Meetings on DADT As Congress Prepares to Vote

  DADT is up for a vote this week, with the outcome uncertain. The White House is negotiating for a repeal that can pass.

• An Interview with Champion Lifter Chris Morgan

  Chris Morgan, a champion gay athlete, got his start at the Gay Games. He's encouraging everyone to get in the spirit—registration is still open.

• New Study: Green Exercise Improves Mental Health—Fast

  It's well known that being in nature is good for mental health. But a new study says just five minutes of green fitness is all it takes.

• Gay Rights Marches Meet Different Fates in Belarus and Cuba

  Marches this weekend in Belarus and Cuba met with very different responses, revealing how far we've come—and have yet to go.

• As DC's Gay Marriage Law Goes to Court, Licenses Quadruple

  Even as opponents challenge DC's recent gay marriage law in court, the District has seen its marriage license applications take off.

• Are College Sports Finally Ready to Accept Gay Athletes?

  A lacrosse player's incredible coming out story suggests that at least some college sports teams are ok with gays in their midst.

• Gay Adoption, the Musical: Dan Savage's Book Hits Off-Broadway

  Ten years ago, Dan Savage wrote a book about adopting a son. Now, that book is an off-Broadway musical.

• Gay Men's Health News: Liver Cancer On the Rise from Untreated Hepatitis

  As hepatitis is left untreated, liver cancer cases rise. Gay men should be especially aware of this virus—learn about testing and vaccines here.

• Immigration Reform to Include Binational Gay Couples

  Currently, gay Americans can't sponsor a foreign partner for immigration. But according to a new reform platform, that may be set to change.

• Will Hawaii's Governor Sign the New Civil Unions Bill?

  A civil unions law in Hawaii needs only the governor's signature to take effect—but her intentions are unknown. Will she sign or veto?

• Gay Powerlifter Chris Morgan Wins World Open Deadlift Title

  Watch out, Gay Games—powerlifter Chris Morgan is looking seriously strong, with a convincing win at the World Championships.

• In Philly Election, One Candidate Outs the Other—As Straight

  In a Philly state House race, one candidate accuses the other of pretending to be bi, just to win the gayborhood.

• Safety First: Study Shows Weight Room Injuries on the Rise

  More of us are lifting, and as we do, we're facing injury. A new study shows who is getting hurt, and how.

• Gay Rights Group Targets Obama on DADT

  In two dramatic protests this week, an activist group targeted Pres. Obama for failing to end DADT.

• Calling all AIDS/LifeCycle 9 Riders: We Want to Hear From You!

  Going on the Ride this year? We'd like to hear from you. Drop us a line: info@realjock.com.

• You Are Not Alone: ABA Releases Toolkit for Gay Victims of Domestic Violence

  LGBT people experience domestic abuse at the same rate as straight women. The ABA has info and resources for anyone in danger.

• Obama Demands Hospital Visitation Rights for Gay Couples

  All gay couples fear being separated by a hospital's discriminatory visitation rules. Pres. Obama says he intends to end this cruel practice.

• Gay Rights Advance in Portugal and the Philippines

  Here are substantial gay rights advances in two very different parts of the world. Portugal preps for marriages, and the Philippines for an election.

• European Ministers Agree on Gay Rights Policies

  Europe's Committee of Ministers has agreed on a historic set of gay rights guidelines. Will the member states sign on?

• Army Secretary Puts Foot in Mouth Over New DADT Rules

  The Secretary of the Army said on Wednesday that DADT is now on hold. On Thursday he recanted. Foot, meet mouth.

• Health Care Reform Makes Historic Changes, But Without Gay Provisions

  Health care reform dramatically passed, but without special provisions for gay men's health. How will it impact us? Here's an assessment.

• Defense Secretary Announces Immediate Changes for DADT Cases

  DADT is still the law of the land, but as of today, just a little less so. There are new policies for hearing cases. Learn about them here.

• Gay Prom Hero Tossed Out of Parents' Home

  The gay teen who stood up to his high school and won the right to take a boy to the prom has suffered a new setback: he's crashing with a friend.

• Gays Needlessly Excluded From Many Clinical Trials

  Researchers have found that gay men and lesbians are routinely left out of trials for medical treatments, even when there is no reason to do so.

• Census to Count At Least Some Gay Households

  The Census has been sent, still without mentioning LGBT people. But for the first time, it will count a small subset of gay households. Should we be grateful?

• Study Finds Bone Marrow Cells Harbor HIV

  With treatment, HIV can be undetectable in the blood, and yet recur if treatment stops. A new study looks at how and why this happens.

• Gay Powerlifter Chris Morgan Wins 'Best Lifter' Title

  Champion lifter and RJ friend Chris Morgan continues his comeback with a big win in England. Gay Games, here he comes!

• Anti-Gay California State Senator Comes Out After DUI Arrest

  A CA senator known for his anti-gay voting was arrested for a DUI after leaving a gay bar. Now he's come out. Sympathy or scorn?

• British Prime Minister Chastises American Military Over DADT

  PM Gordon Brown celebrated Britain's gay service personnel this week, and advised the US Congress to end DADT, ASAP.

• Height Matters: How Altitude May Affect Olympic Results

  Winter Olympics are held not just in the cold, but at elevation—and that can have a serious impact on athletes' performance.

• World Mr. Gay Competition Ends In Controversy—And Courage

  This year's Mr. Gay pageant had much drama, from the controversial winner, to the Chinese entrant's profile in courage.

• Olympics More Gay-Friendly, But Athletes Still Keep Quiet

  Gay visitors are being made welcome in Vancouver, but if gay athletes are competing, they're keeping their sexuality to themselves.

• Poll Says Americans Favor DADT Repeal—But it Depends on How They're Asked

  A new poll shows strong support for a DADT repeal, as long as the question is carefully worded.

• Military Brass Denounce DADT—But That Doesn't Mean It Dies Quickly

  The heads of the military testified this week that they oppose DADT. But behind their intentions lurk problems and delays.

• Time to Go Commando?: Two New Studies Show Dangers of Running Shoes

  Research is showing that running shoes may distort your stride. But the scientists preach caution before you head out barefoot.

• President Obama Promises to End Don't Ask, Don't Tell—Finally

  It seems Pres. Obama plans finally to fulfill his campaign promise to end DADT. But will congress and the military cooperate?

• Record-Breaker: Registration for 2010 Gay Games Soars

  The 2010 Gay Games take place this summer in Cologne, Germany. Over 5,000 athletes have registered so far. Why not join them?

• Don't H8: Cindy McCain Photographed for Anti-Prop 8 Website

  Cindy McCain has joined her daughter in being part of a powerful pro-gay marriage photo campaign. Learn how you can join her.

• Update From the Prop 8 Trial: San Diego Mayor Describes Change of Heart

  In a CA federal court, San Diego's mayor testified about how a lesbian daughter changed his political opinions, and options, forever.

• Study Shows Health Risks of Watching TV... Sort Of

  A new study is making news by showing that TV watching is unhealthy. But the researchers explain that it's sitting that's deadly.

• A New Man: Meet the Commit-to-Fit Contest Winner

  Kevin Johnson lost 145 lbs in 2009's Commit-to-Fit contest with Diakadi & MV Nutrition. Meet him, and enter this year's contest!

• Strong Words in the Prop 8 Trial's First Days

  Even though the Prop 8 trial won't be on YouTube, reports of the proceedings are electric. Hear what's been said so far.

• New Study Suggests How Circumcision Might Reduce HIV Infections

  For some time, it's been clear that circumcision reduces HIV infection rates. A new study suggests how.

• Not So Equal: New Jersey Senate Rejects Gay Marriage Bill

  New Jersey's legislature had a brief window in which to legalize gay marriage. Today, they decided not to.

• New Study: If You're Aroused and You Know It, You're a Man

  New research shows a big gender difference with regard to sex: when men are turned on, they know it. Women, not so much.

• Study Defines Overweight People's Health Club Attitudes and Obstacles

  At new year's, millions of people want to make weight loss a goal, but many fear the gym. New research is defining that anxiety.

• Surprise Celebration: Argentina Performs Latin America's First Gay Wedding

  The governor of Tierra del Fuego surprised the world, and her own government, by granting a marriage license to two gay men.

• Billy Polson's Guide to Setting 2010 Health and Fitness Goals

  If you're setting goals for the new year, you need to start with a reality check. Billy Polson talks us through taking stock.

• Holiday Grab Bag: Ten of our Favorite Fitness and Health Articles

  Happy holidays from RealJock! To inspire you for a new year, here are 10 of our favorite articles. All they need is a big red bow.

• Mexico City Legalizes Latin America's First Gay Marriages

  Mexico City's legislature has defied that nation's president and the Catholic Church by legalizing gay marriage.

• Pay to Play: Nevada May Legalize Male Prostitutes

  A Nevada county is on track to legalize male prostitution. How long before the first legal gay prostitutes are plying their trade?

• World Cup Soccer Brings New Hope to African HIV/AIDS Crisis

  Next year's soccer World Cup is being held in the world's AIDS capital, South Africa. Can soccer be a tool to help fight HIV?

• Washington, D.C. City Council Legalizes Gay Marriage

  The nation's capital joins the handful of states with legal gay marriage, and braces for a fight with Congress.

• Make a Pledge: Research on New Year's Resolutions Says What Works, What Won't

  ACSM has research on how to stick to fitness resolutions. Most important: start thinking about it early. We've got tips for resolution success.

• Lesson Learned: CA School District Ends Mandatory Gay Awareness Program

  Alameda, CA schools had a mandatory gay awareness curriculum—starting at kindergarten. Not anymore.

• New Study: Long-Term Exercise is a True Fountain of Youth

  New research shows that exercise protects our cells from aging—and the more years you workout, the better the effects.

• Gay Marriage Fails in NY: What Went Wrong in the Empire State?

  Gay marriage went down in defeat in the New York State Senate. Why? Learn about the broken promises, and the next steps.

• Where We Are Now: World AIDS Day Sees Release of New Global Statistics

  In time for the 21st World AIDS Day, new global numbers give cause for both hope and alarm. Find out where we are in the fight.

• Billy Polson's Top Seven Health and Fitness Fixes

  In time for holidays and new commitments to change, Billy Polson has seven things we should all do for better health and fitness.

• Study Shows Low-Fat Diets Produce Better Mood Than Low-Carb

  Holidays mean good food and good cheer. Afterward, though, you want to keep the mood and lose the fat. Here's new research on how.

• Hate Crimes Rise Nationwide, Especially Against Gays

  A month after new hate crimes legislation, the FBI reports a sharp rise in anti-gay violence in 2008. Will the new law help stop the trend?

• If It Walks Like a Wedding and Talks Like a Wedding.... Ceremonies and the International Gay Marriage Fight

  In Austria and Australia, the fight over gay rights has focused on civil union ceremonies. Why the fuss over near-weddings?

• Nation's Capitol to Test New HIV Prevention Strategy

  A new study out of the nation's capitol tests the idea that treatment of HIV/AIDS can itself be a form of prevention.

• Study Finds Gay Priests No Likelier to Abuse

  The Catholic Church funded a study of whether gay priests were more to blame for the sexual abuse scandal. Learn their results so far.

• Strange Bedfellows: Mormons Support Utah Gay Rights Law; Catholics to End DC Social Services

  The LDS has surprised critics by endorsing Utah gay rights laws, while the Catholic Church protests DC's marriage policies.

• Doctors' Orders: The AMA Votes Against DADT, For Gay Marriage

  The AMA voted this week to speak out against DADT and in favor of gay marriage. Gay rights are now officially a public health issue.

• Doors Wide Open: The Impact of Lifting the HIV Travel Ban

  This week the Obama administration ended the ban on HIV+ people entering the US. What will this really mean? Find out here.

• Study Shows Even a Little Exercise Keeps Visceral Fat at Bay

  Visceral or belly fat is a big health risk, but a new study suggests that it is impacted by even moderate exercise.

• Mixed Returns: Election Day Yields a Loss in Maine, Victory in Washington

  It was a mixed election day for gay rights coast to coast. Here's what happened, from Maine to Washington, and Kalamazoo to Houston.

• New (Gross) Study: Most Men Don't Wash Hands After Bathroom

  A new study finds less than a third of men wash their hands after using the bathroom. Still want to shake hands?

• Beyond the Headlines: What's Really in the New Hate Crimes Law?

  The Hate Crimes Law has been signed—but what does it really say? Here are a few important, though less famous, provisions.

• Study Finds Cyclists Suffering More, Worse Injuries on Roads

  A study from a Denver trauma center shows that more biking and little infrastructure are leading to dangerous roads for cyclists.

• A Trainer's Perspective: How to Stay Healthy Through Flu Season

  It's flu season. You know to wash your hands and cover your cough, but we've got a trainer's tips for boosting clients' immunity.

• Controversy Surrounds Success of HIV Vaccine in Thai Study

  Last month an HIV vaccine showed effectiveness in trials, for the first time ever. Yet there is controversy over how well it really worked.

• Supreme Court Blocks Washington From Releasing Names of Anti-Gay Petitioners

  The Supreme Court has told the Washington Sec. of State not to release names of people who put the state's partner benefits on the ballot.

• To Prevent Injury and Meet Strength Goals, Even Athletes Need Trainers

  Research from Sweden confirms that supervised exercise leads to less injury and more strength. Maybe it's time to find a trainer.

• A Little Goes A Long Way: Any Amount of Exercise Improves Body Image

  A new study says that exercising at all makes us feel good about our bodies—and more isn't better.

• Equality March on Capitol Demands Action on Promises

  This weekend's gay rights march in DC sent the president a clear message: it's time for real action on campaign promises.

• The Haves and Have Nots: Fit Gay Men and Healthcare Reform

  As the nation debates healthcare reform, we look at gay men's special needs. What reforms might help us most? We've got some ideas.

• LGBT Hate Crime Legislation Passes House; Senate Awaits

  The Shepard Act has passed the US House amidst legislative controversy. Why now? And will it get through the Senate?

• Texas Judge, Deciding Divorce Case, Rules Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

  A Texas gay couple have heard from a judge that in order to end their marriage, the state must first recognize it.

• Article in Military Journal Critiques DADT; Does It Signal Change?

  An important military journal has an article defending gays in the military. Is this the beginning of the end for Don't Ask, Don't Tell?

• Study Shows Children Adopted by Gay Couples are Emotionally Healthy

  A new study puts an old myth to rest: adoptive children of gay parents do not suffer emotional harm.

• Where Is He Now, Part 2: Catch Up With Our Second Weight Loss Challenge Winner

  The winner of our second WLC has some nutrition and exercise wisdom that anyone looking to make a change will want to hear.

• HIV Vaccine Trial Shows Surprising Promise

  For the first time, an HIV vaccine has shown promise in a clinical trial—and no one knows why it's working.

• Timing Is Everything: New Research Says Late-Night Eating Increases Weight Gain

  Two new studies seem to show that eating late at night causes more weight gain than daytime munching. Should you restructure your day?

• Obama Administration Asks MA Court to Dismiss Defense of Marriage Act Challenge

  The Justice Dept. has filed papers to stop a lawsuit claiming federal discrimination against gay marriages.

• Gay Powerlifter Chris Morgan Takes Gold Medal in Career Comeback

  RJ friend and Gay Games ambassador Chris Morgan has returned from injury to take a powerlifting gold medal.

• British Government Apologizes for Persecution of Gay WWII Code-Cracker

  Alan Turing cracked the Germans' code in WWII, but was persecuted to suicide by the British government. Last week, they apologized.

• Where Is He Now? Our First Weight Loss Challenge Winner Brings Us Up To Speed

  Our first WLC winner came to SF to meet the team that helped him. We got an update on his new life, and a copy of his Diakadi workout.

• Men's Health News: FDA Approves Gardasil for Boys and Young Men

  Gardasil, the vaccine for HPV, has been newly approved for use in men to fight genital warts and some cancers. Will you get the shots?

• Heavy Police Presence Keeps Budapest Pride Violence (And Spectator) Free

  After violent episodes at recent pride parades, Budapest police kept this year's event free of incident—but at what price?

• Know Your Fibers: Use Five Exercise Variables to Target All Muscle Fiber Types

  There are three muscle fiber types, and five exercise variables can target all of them. Billy Polson talks us through it.

• Study Shows Circumcision Won't Stop HIV Transmission Between Men

  On the eve of recommending circumcision to prevent STDs and HIV, the CDC reports the procedure does not lower risk for gay men.

• One Step Forward, One Step Back? Mixed News on Gay Marriage Rights

  Vermont this week sees its first gay marriages. But in Washington a new partnership law is headed to the ballot box, and potential defeat.

• Gay Men and the Marriage Effect: Are We Doomed to Die Younger?

  Married people live longer. So what is it costing us to be shut out of matrimony? We asked an expert panel four key questions.

• Join the New RJ/Diakadi Bootcamps—Saturday Sessions Start 9/12

  RJ & Diakadi are running September outdoor SF bootcamps. Sign up to join us, whether 3 days/week, or just for a Saturday!

• Addicted to Exercise? Study Suggests Brain Gets Hooked on Heavy Workouts

  A new study indicates exercise can act on the brain's pleasure centers in the same way as drugs like heroin. Are you hooked?

• American Lutheran Church Votes to Allow Gay Clergy

  The 4.7 million-member American Lutheran church has voted to allow sexually-active gay people as clergy. Will there be a backlash?

• This or That: Triceps Kickbacks vs. Extensions

  These two triceps exercises pack a mean punch. But are you getting everything out of them? Devin Wicks lays down the law.

• Too Manly For Your Own Good? New Study Says Masculine Men Seek Less Preventive Health Care

  A new study finds that valuing masculinity may put men at risk for poorer health.

• Join the Second RJ/Diakadi Beyond Bootcamp Workout Series

  Think bootcamps aren't for you? RJ and Diakadi have 12 reasons to think again, as we're running a new series of SF outdoor workouts.

• New Research: Beet Juice Increases Exercise Endurance

  Research shows that beet juice lowers blood pressure; now it's shown to improve fitness as well. But can you handle 1/2 liter per day?

• Gay Men and the Great Recession—How Are We Faring?

  Is it true that gay men shake off tough times? From layoffs to vacation travel, here's how we're handling the Great Recession.

• It's About Time: Psychologists Repudiate 'Ex-Gay Therapy'

  An American Psychological Association panel has concluded therapy cannot change sexual orientation, and warns members against trying.

• Democracy in Action: Introducing RealJock Man of the Day Voting

  From now on, one of RJ's most popular features will be in the hands of our members. Time to start voting for Man of the Day!

• This or That: Preacher vs. High Cable Curls

  Stuck in a biceps curl rut? Here are two great variations on the standard curl. Learn which to do to pump up your guns.

• American Anglican Church Grants Gay Rights, Causes Schism

  The Episcopal Church's promise to elect gay bishops and bless gay unions has caused a final rupture within the Anglican communion.

• This or That: Deadlifts vs. Sumo Deadlifts

  In this week's This or That, Devin Wicks breaks down the subtle differences between two versions of a must-do lower body exercise.

• New Study Shows Grim Reality for Gay Men and HIV/AIDS in Africa

  A new study shows that gay men in Africa are getting HIV/AIDS far more often than straight men, thanks to one major cause: prejudice.

• Three Ways to Meet Fitness Goals Through Healthier Eating

  Billy Polson gives us a trainer's perspective on how healthier eating can help you meet your fitness goals.

• A Tale of Two Kisses: Gay Couples in Utah, Texas Tangle with Police Over Kissing

  Gay couples in two states have had trouble with police after kissing in public. Where and when do we have the right to kiss?

• Gay Power-Lifter Takes Bronze in Career Comeback

  Gay power-lifter and sports role-model Chris Morgan has recovered from injury to return to victory. Hear his story.

• This or That: Squats vs. Front Squats

  Do you know your squats? Here's your chance, as Devin Wicks explains why we do them at all, and how to vary them for greater gains.

• This or That: Pull-ups vs. Chin-ups

  Do you know your chin-ups from your pull-ups? Sure about which works what muscles? Devin Wicks is ready to teach you your "ups".

• Find Your Perfect Ball: How to Choose and Use the Right Stability Ball

  Stability balls are fitness fun—until your butt hits the floor. Learn how to get strong and stay safe with these big balls.

• This or That: Crunches vs. Leg Raises

  Want great abs, but don't know how to get them? Devin Wicks breaks down two different exercises and puts you on the 6-pack path.

• Survey Shows Waning Concern About HIV/AIDS, Even in High Risk Groups

  A recent survey shows understanding of and concern about HIV/AIDS is lessening among Americans, including high-risk groups.

• Use Unilateral Exercises To Build Core Strength...And Big Muscles

  To build a strong core and fierce muscles, use a simple fix: do your familiar exercises on one side at a time.

• This or That: Lying vs. Seated Leg Curls

  Prefer to do leg work on a machine? Then you should know the difference between a standing and seated curl. Devin Wicks breaks it down.

• The Olive Branch: Obama Extends Benefits to Partners of Federal Employees

  Pres. Obama will extend benefits to federal employees' gay partners. Is this a first step toward ending the Defense of Marriage Act?

• This or That: Standing vs. Lying Single-Arm Lat Raises

  There are some real differences between these two versions of the basic lat raise. Learn how to tweak your shoulder work for new gains.

• New Research: Fatty Food, Not Empty Stomach, Triggers Hunger

  Ever feel peckish soon after a meal? New research says that fatty foods may make you hungry. Step away from that cheeseburger!

• Law Of Consequences: Gay Marriage Bans Increase HIV Infection Rates

  A study by Emory University economics professors shows that intolerance—such as a ban on gay marriage—increases HIV rates.

• Thirty Proud Days: Obama Proclaims This June National LGBT Pride Month

  Forty years after Stonewall, Pres. Obama has proclaimed this June national Pride Month. But will he go beyond symbolism on LGBT rights?

• This or That: Tricep Push-downs vs. Pull-downs

  Your triceps muscle divides into three heads. Are you working all of them? Devin Wicks tells how to specialize basic cable triceps exercises.

• Met on RealJock: Introducing Another RealJock Couple

  Cute, medically trained, in love—and met on RealJock! Get to know another RJ couple, from first date to words to live by.

• This or That: Narrow Grip Pulldowns vs. Rows

  Devin Wicks compares back exercises done with close hand grips. What's the difference between a row and a pulldown? Find out.

• A Time to Rally: Proposition 8 Upheld By CA Supreme Court

  In a mixed ruling, the CA supreme court has upheld Prop 8 while allowing the existing gay marriages to remain legal.

• Clinton Argues For Extending Benefits to Gay Diplomats' Partners

  Sec. of State Clinton wants to extend benefits to partners of gay diplomats. Will it happen? Where does Obama currently stand on gay rights?

• Bowl or Bottle? New Study Says Cereal Beats Energy Drinks After Exercise

  Do you reach for an energy drink to restore you after exercise? A new study says a bowl of cereal is better—and cheaper.

• This or That: Military vs. Arnold Shoulder Presses

  Bring on the dumbbell shoulder presses! But, um, which does what? Here's Devin Wicks to fill us in on deltoids and dumbbells.

• Beyond Bootcamp: Still Time to Join the RJ/Diakadi SF Outdoor Workouts

  There are two weeks left in our new take on the bootcamp idea. Intense sweat, individual attention and gorgeous locations. Join us!

• The Conscious Commuter: How Your Trip to Work Can Build Your Muscles and Save The Planet

  Thinking about biking to work? It's good for you and the planet. Here are the hows and whys of eco-commuting.

• Feel Outraged?: New Movie Raises Controversy, Outs Politicians

  Should we out gay politicians who vote against gay rights? A new movie says yes. And it names names. Will you see 'Outrage'? Start here with the trailer.

• New Study Shows Men Who Drink Wine Live Longer

  Forget about the apple a day—a new study seems to show that guys who want to keep the doctor away should reach for the wine bottle.

• This or That: Barbell vs. Hammerhead Biceps Curls

  It's the battle of the biceps! Devin Wicks breaks down what's same and different between barbell and hammerhead curls.

• This or That: Standing vs. Seated Calf Raises

  In a new installment of his ongoing series, Devin Wicks tells us what we'll need to do to get big, defined calves.

• How Soon Will All of New England Legalize Gay Marriage?

  With gay marriages legal now in Maine, we ask: How long before all of New England is an oasis of marital equality?

• See a Specialist: Join Us For the First RJ/Diakadi Workout Clinic

  On May 17th, RJ and Diakadi will run a workout clinic that will kick your butt and address your individual issues and questions. Be there!

• New Study: Even Mild Exercise Counters Inflammatory Effects of Visceral Fat

  According to new research, just walking half an hour a day may be enough to counter the bad health effects of belly fat.

• This or That: Push-ups vs. Parallel Bar Dips

  They both work chest and triceps, but they're hardly the same. Learn the differences between these two great functional exercises.

• Build Your Library: Three Fitness Books Every Guy Should Own

  Need a beach read? Mike Clausen gives us his top three fitness books, full of info and exercises.

• Calling All Couples! If You Met Your Man On RJ, Tell Us Your Story

  Some of you have found true love. If you found it on RealJock, we'd like to profile you and your boyfriend on the site. Be a love role model!

• Dive In: How to Go From Gym to Swim in Four Easy Steps

  Want to change it up this summer? Get out of the gym and into the pool. But first, build your swim strength. Here's how.

• This or That?: Bench Press vs. Dumbbell Fly Press

  Which of these should you do, and when? In a new weekly series, Devin Wicks breaks down the differences between apparently similar exercises.

• Gaining Momentum: New York Governor to Introduce Gay Marriage Law

  New York prepares to consider a gay marriage law and a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act looms. Marriage news here!

• Texas University Announces Advent of Gay Dorm, Then Retracts Offer

  A university in Texas announced new gay-themed housing, then recanted. Tell us your thoughts on gay dorms. Take our poll!

• The Final Frontier: Week 4 of RJ/Diakadi SF Outdoor Bootcamps

  Last but not least, the final workout from our current series of bootcamps. Print, workout, get psyched for the next series.

• A Growing Tide: Reaction to Iowa and Vermont's New Gay Marriage Laws

  It was all so sudden, and yet it's part of a swelling tide: two states legalize gay marriage. Find out what happens next.

• Now There Are Four: Vermont Legislature Overrides Veto, Legalizes Gay Marriage

  In a dramatically close vote, the Vermont legislature overturned the governor's veto on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage.

• Grab A Cuppa Joe: Caffeine Eases Pain of Exercise

  Working out is painful, and so is quitting caffeine. A new study says you don't need to suffer, since caffeine eases workout pain.

• Iowa Court Legalizes Gay Marriage In Surprise Verdict

  The Iowa Supreme Court today overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Read key quotes from the landmark decision.

• This Week In Gay Rights: Mixed Messages on Marriage and Military

  Military officers this week backed DADT as same-sex marriage faces a mixed future in two states.

• Gay and Poor: Study Indicates Gay Couples More Likely to Live in Poverty

  A new study debunks the myth that same-sex couples are wealthier than straight ones. Overall, they're not.

• New Study Favors Running Over Lifting For Men's Bone Health

  Men don't get osteoporosis, and resistance training is best to prevent it anyway, right? Not anymore. Healthy bones like to run.

• US Signs UN Statement On Gay Rights, Reversing Bush Refusal

  The Obama administration signed a UN statement calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality, reversing Bush policy.

• Let It Go: Study Suggests Anger Leads To Heart Attacks

  New research indicates that the mind-body connection extends to anger management, as frequent rage leads to poor heart health.

• Get the Fever: Mike Clausen's Tips for Spring Fitness

  Ready to ditch winter and enter the season of renewal? We are! Here are a few tips for getting out of the gym for spring.

• Caloric Controversy: Nutritionists Respond To New Weight Loss Study

  A new study contends that all diets work the same, as long as they cut calories. We asked a nutritionist, and got the skinny.

• My Top Five: Mike Clausen's Five Gym Essentials

  What do you really need to have with you when you head out the door to the gym? Diakadi's Mike Clausen gives you his top 5.

• New Study: Men Who Lose Weight Have Better Sex Lives, More Testosterone

  Here's an incentive to shed a few pounds: new research shows weight loss improves sexual satisfaction, increases testosterone.

• Third Time's A Charm: Join Our New Series of RJ/Diakadi SF Bootcamps

  Spring is around the corner! Time to get out of the house and join us for a fabulous series of San Francisco outdoor bootcamps.

• The Morning After: Understanding Post-Workout Pain

  We all know that working out makes you sore—but where's the line between sore and injured? Mike Clausen has the answers.

• How Much Is Too Much? Heavy Sexual Activity in 20s Linked To Prostate Cancer

  A new study indicates that a lot of sex and/or masturbation in your twenties may lead to prostate cancer.

• Putting Muscle Into Fighting Global Warming

  You want to do your part to fight global warming. You want to stay fit. Here are new innovations that help with both.

• Five Ways to Recession-Proof Your Workouts

  We're all economizing these days—but does your fitness need to pay the price? Fitness director Devin Wicks says no.

• Three More Reasons: New Research Finds Triad of Exercise Benefits

  The gift of exercise keeps on giving as new studies show three more benefits: for vision, colon cancer, and quitting smoking.

• Pride and Prejudice: Firemen Win Verdict For Pride Parade "Harassment"

  If your job makes you go to a gay pride parade, can you sue for harassment? A court says yes. Weigh in—take our poll!

• Congress Considers Bill Allowing Equal Immigration Rights For Gay Couples

  A bill in Congress this week would let gay Americans acquire legal residence for their foreign partners. But will it pass?

• New Study: Heavy Marijuana Use Linked to Testicular Cancer

  Researchers see a strong link between pot use and aggressive testicular cancer, especially in men who start smoking young.

• Proposition 8 Arguments to be Heard by CA Supreme Court March 5th

  The CA Supreme Court is prepared to determine the legality of Prop 8, the gay marriage ban. Learn about the arguments here.

• Milk: The Greatest Movie Not Enough Of Us Are Seeing

  Seen Milk? If not, we'd like to persuade you to go, with the dramatic story of the film's making—and videos!

• California Court Rules Religious Schools May Expel Gay Students

  A new court ruling holds that private religious schools can expel students they merely think are gay.

• New Study: Smoking Increases Men's Deaths From Cancers Of All Kinds (Not Just Lungs)

  A new study shows that smoking hugely impacts deaths from cancers of all types, not only the lungs.

• Oscar Nominations Include Eight Nods for Milk

  Want to win the office Oscars pool? Start by betting on Milk, with 8 nominations. Here's the score-sheet of who's up for what.

• Merck Seeks Approval for Use of Gardasil for Men

  Gardasil, the controversial HPV vaccine, may get FDA approval for use in men. Should it? Will it? Find out.

• Meet the Participants In Our Second Weight Loss Challenge!

  It was a tough choice—but we've finalized the 25 participants in our second RJ/Nu4You Weight Loss Challenge. Meet them here!

• Snow Fever: How To Get Your Boarding Muscles Back, Fast

  Let Billy Polson put you back in shape for snowboarding season with six exercises guaranteed to give you that icy burn.

• U.S. Congress Swears In First Out Gay Man Elected to A Freshman Term

  The 111th Congress was sworn in with a new member: Jared Polis of Colorado is out, gay, and fairly elected. Meet him here.

• Match Made In Heaven: Six Tips For Finding Your Perfect New Gym

  Looking for a gym to help make your resolutions a reality? Here's how to find it.

• New Study: Even Infrequent Exercise Reduces Heart Failure Risk for Men

  New research indicates that your heart will benefit from even a tiny bit of exercise. Just in time for those new year's resolutions!

• Realistic Resolutions: How to Set—And Stick To—Your 2009 Health and Fitness Goals

  Time to make those new year's resolutions—but how do you know what they should be? Billy Polson has advice, and a questionnaire.

• California Attorney General Challenges Prop 8 in Court

  In an unanticipated about-face, California's attorney general has filed a unique brief against Prop 8. Will his arguments prevail?

• Berlin Memorial To Gay Holocaust Victims Vandalized—Again

  A monument to gay victims of Nazi atrocities was vandalized this week, bringing attention to the forgotten stories of the Holocaust.

• New Study: Appetite Differently Impacted By Cardio vs. Weightlifting

  Working out will lower your appetite, a new study shows, but the type of workout matters. Find out to beat the munchies.

• Happy New Year! Here's Resolution #1: Join the RealJock/Diakadi San Francisco Bootcamps

  Great scenery, new friends, amazing training—join our RealJock/Diakadi 2009 San Francisco bootcamps, and start the new year with a bang.

• Fabulously Frugal: Budget Holiday Gift Ideas For Trying Economic Times

  These are rough economic times, but no one called off the holidays. Can you afford to give gifts? With our help, you sure can.

• New Study: Lifestyle Changes As Effective As Surgery For Obesity

  A new study shows that changing lifestyles is as effective as the surgeon's knife in maintaining large weight losses.

• A Day Apart: Gay Community Shows Strength By Staying Home

  Today's Day Without A Gay protest asks LGBT community to flex its economic muscle&##8212;by "calling in gay" to work.

• Chameleon Convicted: Boy George Found Guilty of Imprisoning Escort

  After years of run-ins with the law, 80s pop star Boy George may finally do prison time for holding a male escort in his London flat.

• New Face, Old Place: Transgender Politician Wins on Italian TV

  In a sign of changing attitudes, transgender politician Vladimir Luxuria wins on Italy's most popular reality show.

• Demystifying the Warm-up: Billy Polson's Tips For Getting Loose

  Do you skip warm-ups? Or, are you unsure of what to do to get you started? Billy Polson has the whys and whats of the ideal warm-up.

• New Study: Calcium Supplements Improve Men's Bones In Older Age

  A new study indicates that calcium supplements aren't just good for women&$8212;older guys need them too, and they need a lot.

• Florida Court Overturns State's 31-Year Ban On Gay Adoptions

  Florida's ban on gay adoptions was dealt a legal blow this week—learn about the ruling, and what other states with similar laws can expect.

• Survive In Style: Seven Tips To Get You Through The Holidays Without Falling Apart

  The holidays are deadly for your workouts and waistline—unless you use Mike Clausen's seven survival tips.

• A New Day Dawns: Obama Releases Administration's Gay Rights Agenda

  President-Elect Obama has released his LGBT rights agenda. How much change should we expect to see? Here's the breakdown.

• From The Streets To The Courtroom: Where The Fight For Gay Marriage Goes Next

  Saturday saw huge turnout for protests against gay marriage bans. Now it's on the courts—and here's what to expect.

• New Study: Food Addiction Succumbs To Exercise

  If you ever get food cravings, especially if you're a chocoholic, new research indicates there's a cure: go for a walk.

• Get Your Best Back: Six Ways to Get Your Energy Up, And Keep It There

  Are you feeling low? A little worn-out, run-down, not so frisky? Billy Polson has 6 great tips to get your groove back.

• This Shall Not Stand: Protests Against Prop 8 Gather Strength

  From New York to California, protests against the ballot measure ending gay marriage in California are growing daily. Find out where and when to join.

• Survey: Americans Finally Learning Lesson On Diet, Exercise

  Are Americans finally getting it? A new ADA survey shows Americans are improving on diet and exercise, and actually know that whole-wheat bread beats white.

• Gay Marriage: We Lost The Battle, But Here's Why We'll Win The War

  Gay marriage took a beating yesterday—but don't despair. There's reason to hope for change on LGBT issues in the near future. Here's why.

• Study: Steroid Use Provides Unfair Advantage Years After Use

  Should athletes who took steroids years in the past be allowed to return to competition? Not according to the results of a new study.

• Call to Arms: California Gay Marriage in Jeopardy

  New polls suggest California's ballot measure banning gay marriage is closer to passing. It's time to get in the fray.

• Baldness Breakthrough: Research Finds New Genetic Source For Hair Loss

  Scientists have discovered new genetic sources of baldness, indicating mom's genes are not solely to blame.

• Ten Years After Matthew Shepard's Murder: What's Changed, What Hasn't

  Ten years ago Matthew Shepard was murdered for being gay. As we remember his legacy, RealJock asks: What's changed? What hasn't? And what's next?

• Breakthrough Study: Stem Cells Found in Testicles

  Good news for men on the health front as researchers discover a new source for stem cells—your testicles.

• Return of a Champion: Gay Powerlifter Chris Morgan Takes Silver at World Single Life Championships

  Gay powerlifter Chris Morgan has burst back onto the weightlifting scene with a silver medal in the World Single Life Championships. Meet an inspirational guy—who can lift 500 pounds.

• Now There Are Three: Connecticut Court Validates Gay Marriage

  The Connecticut State Supreme Court ruled last week that gay marriages are legal. Which states are next? How will the federal government respond?

• Lies and False Consequences: The Movement to Pass Prop 8

  The movement to end same-sex marriage in California is really heating up, including internet rumors and deceptive advertising. Want to know the truth? We've got the breakdown.

• Google On Our Side: Corporations Weigh In on Gay Marriage

  Big business is getting involved in the debate over same-sex marriage in California. Find out which companies are batting for our team.

• Move Over Viagra—Now There's Something...Weedier?

  Want some help with erectile dysfunction? A new study finds a fresh derivative of an old herbal solution offers pumped-up results.

• Finger Length May Indicate Propensity for Exercise

  First we heard that finger length could predict gayness. Now it's being tied to voluntary exercise. How fit are your fingers?

• Court Ruling May End Florida's Anti-Gay Adoption Law

  A Florida court's ruling that the state's anti-gay adoption law is unconstitutional may end the 31-year ban. Learn the laws in other states.

• Study: 'Fat Gene' Can Be Beat with Regular Exercise

  FTO, the so-called "fat gene" does not condemn a person to obesity, a new study has found. The solution? A high level of physical activity.

• New RealJock Supporter Benefit: Turn Ads Off!

  RealJock is now a 100% free site and is no longer offering supporter memberships.

• Study: Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Flu Risk for Exercisers

  Men who exercise heavily and want to reduce their flu risk should eat more fruits and veggies with quercetin, a new study suggests.

• Gay Rights Pioneer Del Martin Dies at 87

  Del Martin, one of the mothers of the modern gay rights movement, passed away yesterday with her partner of 55 years at her side. She will be greatly missed.

• Small Gets Bigger: Portion Control Gets Done in By Food Marketers

  Oh, those devious marketers! Three new studies show how the food and beverage industry messes with our minds to keep us gorging.

• Out Gay and Lesbian Athletes Take Home Seven Olympic Medals

  The thrills, the spills, and the sheer spectacle of the Olympics are over. Here's a look at some of the out gay and lesbian medal winners.

• Not Just Any Fat: Study Links Abdominal Fat to Stroke Risk

  If your big butt is getting you down, just be thankful it's not your big gut; a new study links abdominal fat to increased stroke risk.

• Doctors Can't Refuse Gays Treatment, Calif. Supreme Court Rules

  In a landmark gay rights case, the California Supreme Court has ruled that doctors can't cite religious beliefs to refuse to treat gay patients.

• Majority of Older and Elderly Men Still Sexually Interested and Active

  Worried you won't get any after 50? Stop fretting. A University of Chicago study found many men continue to have at least some sex well into their golden years.

• Penis Pain When Biking? Researchers Sit on a Solution

  It's no joke: Cycling can cause serious pain. Researchers looking into this problem have found a simple solution: a no-nose bike seat.

• U.S. Task Force: Older Men Should Not Be Screened for Prostate Cancer

  Should older men get screened for prostate cancer? Not if they're too old, according to a new report by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

• Soy Consumption Lowers Sperm Counts (And How to Get Your Boys Back)

  Got sperm? A new Harvard study finds that eating soy lowers sperm production. Learn the details—plus 5 ways to get your boys back.

• Optimism May Offer Serious Health Benefits

  Can optimism save your life? A new study finds that men who are optimistic about their heart health die less frequently of heart attacks.

• Do Boycotts Work in the Battle for (or Against) Gay Rights?

  Gay rights activists have called for a boycott of a San Diego hotel owner. Will it work? A look back at previous boycotts by both sides in the gay rights battle.

• New Study: Weekends Mean Weight Gain for Many Dieters

  Happy Friday! Are you ready for a weekend of good times and... fat gain? A new study finds that weekends are the worst for your waistline.

• Anglican Global Conference Gets Heated with Arrival of Openly Gay Bishop

  The Anglican congregation continues to wage a public battle this month as it struggles to resolve its attitude to gay bishop Gene Robinson.

• Retired Military Officers Call for Repeal of Anti-Gay 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy

  An independent panel of retired military officers has concluded that the armed services' anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy should be repealed.

• Post-Workout Caffeine and Carb Combo May Aid Recovery

  Caffeine, long known to enhance sports performance, may also greatly help the body replenish glycogen stores when taken post-workout.

• Pride Month Ends with Celebration—and Violence

  The official month of Pride came to a big loud close this past weekend with huge parties around the world—and some violence, of course.

• RealJock Supporter Services Start Monday, August 18

  RealJock is now a 100% free site and is no longer offering supporter memberships.

• Heinz Pulls TV Ad Showing Gay Men Kissing

  Heinz has pulled a commercial showing two men kissing after receiving roughly 200 complaints. Check out the video. This is "indecent"?

• Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Targets Women More Than Men

  A new study of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has found that lesbians are much more likely to be targeted than gay men.

• The Dummy Effect: Athletic Benefit of HGH May All Be in the Mind

  The mind is a powerful thing: A new study has found that the benefits of HGH doping may be entirely in the athlete's mind.

• Gay Weddings Start in California with San Francisco Wedding

  SF Mayor Gavin Newsom presided at California's first same-sex wedding since last month's state Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.

• Feel the Beat: Changes to RealJock Video and Music

  In our ongoing quest to achieve global domination (so far, not so good), RealJock is pleased to announce some important changes to member video and music.

• Have a Beer Gut? Blame Your Mother!

  A new study has found that obesity in children can be linked to how much weight the mother gained during pregnancy. Or it could be the McDonald's....

• Openly Gay Anglican Bishop Gets 'Committed' Amidst Controversy

  Gay Anglican bishop Eugene Robinson was joined to his partner of 20 years in a civil ceremony this weekend, amidst ongoing church schism.

• For a Healthy Heart, Go for a... 30-Second Sprint?

  Break out your 100-meter dash: A new study finds that short 30-second bursts of intense cardio may have the same heart benefits as much longer endurance exercise.

• California Gay Marriages to Proceed as Court Rebuffs Conservative Challenge

  Wedding bells should start chiming June 17 in California, following the Supreme Court's refusal to stay its decision legalizing gay marriage.

• Check Out Tom Bianchi's RealJock Bootcamp Photo Journal

  Did you see the photo essay from the RealJock bootcamp training week in Cancun? Want to see more? Check out Tom Bianchi's new photo journal.

• New Study: Regular Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk in Men

  Here's yet another reason to get your run in: Consistent exercise may improve the risk of surviving cancer and lower the risk of contracting it, according to a new study.

• Gay-Straight Identical Twin Study Seeks to Find Gay Genes

  A new study of gay-straight identical twins aims to identify the genes responsible for sexual orientation and to understand what other biological factors might be at play.

• Bigger, Faster, Stronger: New Film Explores Steroid Use in America

  An entertaining new documentary film explores the fast-growing underground culture of steroids in America. Check out the trailer and take the RealJock "Do you juice?" poll.

• Can Doctors Refuse to Treat Gay People Based on Their Religious Beliefs? Calif. Supreme Court to Decide

  Can doctors refuse to treat gay people based on their religious beliefs? That's an issue the California Supreme Court has agreed to hear this week in a landmark case involving a lesbian mom and a fertility clinic.

• As California Gay Marriage Fight Heats Up, Public Opinion Polls Continue to Shift

  Californians are divided on a ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage. So what do the polls mean? A look at how the data is shifting over time.

• Gaming Meets Fitness—Will You Try the Wii Fit?

  This week Nintendo officially launched the much-hyped Wii Fit, its fitness-focused gaming system. So what the heck is it? And will you use it? Take the poll.

• Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Anti-Gay Policy Dealt Major Blow

  The military's controversial "Don't ask, don't tell" policy was dealt a damaging blow by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled that the policy violates the U.S. Constitution.

• Erectile Dysfunction May Be an Early Sign of Heart Disease

  Gay men with erectile dysfunction may have more than a failed game of sword play to worry about, as two new studies suggest that ED is a harbinger of future cardiac problems.

• School Days Revisited: President's Physical Fitness Test Now Available for Adults

  For those who treasure memories of the annual President's Physical Fitness Test from school days gone by, the President's Council on Physical Fitness has announced a new program to offer a similar test to adults.

• California Gay Celebs to Tie Knot—Conversatives React

  The California Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage is expected to result in a flood of gay weddings—not least among gay and lesbian celebrities. Conservatives were not pleased.

• Survey Shows Nearly 1 in 4 Gay Americans Lack Health Insurance

  Nearly one in four gay and lesbian Americans have no health insurance, according to a recent national survey. That's almost twice the rate as their hetero counterparts.

• Cuban Government Hosts International Day Against Homophobia, Broadcasts Brokeback Mountain

  There were signs this weekend that Cuba may be ready to rethink its legacy on gay rights, as the government backed a campaign against homophobia and broadcast Brokeback Mountain on state TV.