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Happy Healthy Homo
Breaking Down Gay Stereotypes: Examining Masculinity and Femininity in the LGBTQ+ Community
Season 1, Ep. 5
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This week we talk about how the extremes of ANYTHING masculinity, femininity, homosexuality, heterosexuality are unhealthy! Welcome to Happy Healthy Homo! A brand new filmed podcast hosted by Keegan Hirst and Joel Wood.
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