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Let’s unpack the Mexican DL dads discourse that’s currently all over TikTok

Earlier this week, one TikToker set the discourse ablaze by spilling the tea on a certain contingent of DL men. “All of these DL Mexican fathers were eventually gonna get exposed,” said user Ben Dover ...
Queerty on MSN

Eating the forbidden fruit: Why are gay men still so drawn to guys on the DL?

There’s something about DL guys that excites the gay psyche. But… why?!? That’s a question many gays have tried–and failed–to ...
Out Magazine

What exactly does 'DL' and 'Trade' mean?

DL men usually publicly identify as straight and would deny being gay. According to Davis, "Down low men are invested in giving the appearance of heterosexuality while also having sex with men in ...
The Root

Internet Shook Over ‘Houston DL List,’ Created By Trans Woman Exposing Men Sliding In DMs On the Down Low

There is a heated debate happening on Black TikTok surrounding a trans woman’s decision to open up her DMs to expose a list of Houston men who are reaching out to her on the down low (DL). The ...
Queerty

Eating the forbidden fruit: Why are gay men still so drawn to guys on the DL?

That’s a question many gays have tried–and failed–to answer over the years. The latest attempt came via the appropriately named “@CybrTwnk” on X. “why would anyone ever want a DL man.. what is the ...