Mike(September 2012)

This abstract summarizes the podcast episode titled "Mike - Q12," recorded on September 19, 2012, which runs for a duration of approximately 23 minutes. The audio features Mike, a resident of Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, discussing living as a young gay individual in the 2010s.

Mike identifies as queer and takes pride in being part of Wellington's LGBTQ+ community. Known by the drag name Mama Desire, Mike highlights personal attributes such as friendliness, openness, and a nurturing disposition. Mike is actively engaged with the LGBTQ+ youth through facilitating a youth group called School's Out and also mentions a job at McDonald's and a passion for DVD collection and musical theatre.

Discussing personal background, Mike states being biologically male at birth and identifies as male but assumes a female role when doing drag. Gender presentation varies for Mike, sometimes leaning more masculine and at other times more feminine, avoiding strict categorization within typical gay subculture identities such as 'bear' or 'twink'. The conversation also touches on Mike's journey to understanding sexuality, including a childhood innocence where attraction to the same sex was perceived as normal. It was later in life that Mike recognized the societal expectation for boys to like girls and thus started to come to terms with having a different orientation.

The podcast captures an honest recount of Mike's experiences discovering same-sex attraction from an early age, recalling a crush on the character Aladdin and early exploratory play with a neighborhood friend. Mike elaborated on the process of coming out, initially identifying as bisexual at 11 before acknowledging a gay identity at 16, which coincided with a desire to connect with other gay individuals. Mike navigated this by joining the School's Out youth group and later becoming a group leader.

Throughout the interview, Mike discusses past relationships with both men and women, recalling both the number and dynamics of these relationships. Interestingly, Mike reflects on a particular ex-partner with fondness, detailing how the relationship ended on good terms with mutual respect and ongoing friendship.

Towards the end of the podcast, Mike contemplates the concept of virginity and shares a personal view that it is subjective, potentially defined by meaningful and consensual sexual experiences. This segues into a discussion about negative experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, including facing discrimination and misunderstandings surrounding drag and transgender identities. Furthermore, Mike observes a tendency for infighting within the community, particularly when broader social struggles recede, and how unity is essential for collective progress like the fight for marriage equality.

The podcast additionally addresses the importance of self-expression and the diversity of experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, while underscoring the significance of finding support and forming strong relationships.

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