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1 week ago

Why Gay Men Code-Switch Their Voice When Dating

In sessions with clients, I've noticed Valentine's Day tends to amplify pressure around dating, desirability, and how we present ourselves. One of the more common ways gay men manage these pressures is through vocal code-switching-adjusting the pitch or quality of their voice to sound more traditionally masculine or "straight-passing." While often framed as self-protection, vocal masking can undermine authenticity and connection in ways we don't always recognize.
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