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13 Reasons Why We Love Daddies

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10 Reasons Why We Love Daddies

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These past few years have seen the rise of the "daddy" in the gay community. More and more younger gay men are using the word, and having crushes/relationships/sexual encounters with older gay men. There’s even a magazine called Daddy Issues that not only has images of beefy, hairy men, but speaks to how daddies are becoming an integral and mainstream component within queer communities.

So why have we seen the rise of daddies? Why has there been such a recent draw toward older men? Let's break down 13 reasons why!

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Zachary Zane

Zachary Zane is a writer, YouTube influencer, and activist whose work focuses on (bi)sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, and identity politics. Check out his YouTube channel here.

Zachary Zane is a writer, YouTube influencer, and activist whose work focuses on (bi)sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, and identity politics. Check out his YouTube channel here.

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Andrew J. Stillman

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Andrew J. Stillman is a freelance writer and yoga instructor exploring the world. Check him out at andrewjstillman.com or follow him @andrewjstillman on all the things.

Andrew J. Stillman is a freelance writer and yoga instructor exploring the world. Check him out at andrewjstillman.com or follow him @andrewjstillman on all the things.