Hairy, Proud, and Fully Obsessed (In the Best Way)

This latest piece from ReNude Pride dives headfirst into maschalagnia—the very real, very specific attraction to armpits—and celebrates it with zero shame and a whole lot of personal history. The author traces his own fascination back to iconic gay adult film stars like Kory Mitchell, Ty Lattimore, and Sean Xavier, blending nostalgia, education, and unapologetic desire into one wild ride. Along the way, he breaks down the science behind pheromones, body hair, and why something as simple as an unshaved underarm can spark serious attraction. It’s part memoir, part celebration, and fully committed to the idea that natural bodies—hair and all—deserve to be seen, appreciated, and desired.