Queer Clicks: July 06, 2016 | Gay Man Arrested On New York Beach For Slipped Towel, The 1970s “gay-cure” Experiments Written Out Of Scientific History & Other News

See Images From “Bare Men,” A New Photo Book on Male Nudity

“The majority of nudes in major art museums are female, and male nudity tends to earn movies R ratings while naked women are deemed PG 13. By disproportionately displaying female nudity, we’re left with the cultural impression that men should look and women should be looked at. A new photography book by NYC-based author and artist Abigail Ekue is here to dismantle that stereotype, playing with concepts of masculinity, vulnerability and the female gaze.” Paper Magazine

Gay Man Arrested On New York Beach For Slipped Towel

“Artist and photographer Krys Fox was enjoying his July 4th alongside many of his queer friends and beach dwellers at Riis Park in Queens, New York, a long-known safe space for LGBT people, when he was surrounded by more than half a dozen police officers and arrested.” Huffington Post

The 1970s “gay-cure” Experiments Written Out Of Scientific History

“Robert Heath claimed to have cured homosexuality by implanting electrodes into the pleasure centre of the brain. Robert Colvile reports on one of the forgotten stories of neuroscience for Mosaic.” Ars Technica

Colton Haynes Launches New Merchandise Line (And Twitter Erupts With Shade)

“Colton Haynes launched his new fan site complete with a merchandise shop on Tuesday, drawing both fervid support and criticism online.

“It’s super limited edition stuff” Haynes says in a welcome video that he adds should not to be confused with his apparel brand that will reportedly be launching at the end of the year.” Towleroad

John Cena and Gay Dads, Making America Great Again

“Pro wrestler, actor, and noted human tank John Cena gave America a good talking-to this Independence Day in a PSA from the Ad Council.

In a time when the country is increasingly divided by who is and isn’t considered a real American, Cena reminded us all that the face of America doesn’t belong to any one race, gender, or religion.” Out.com