Mask: The Carnal Issue

And then they said "you're so wet" Photo by Ada Banks.
Gay Sluts Who Read A podcast made possible by the generous, unequivocal support of rosé. Read the interview
Wanted: Martin Margiela Much like Margiela the man, the distinction of Margiela the label is indistinction.
Write for Us Read about our upcoming issues and send us a pitch.
We don’t rely on ads, we rely on you Subscribe for $5/month and get endless access to our stories.

How to Prepare to Sail Across an Ocean

by Maya Weeks

Sometimes utopia looks like moments of pure joy: the touch of a friend’s hand, a breakfast sandwich, a train that arrives right on time ...

Queer Utopia in This Lifetime

by Phoenix Danger

A side effect of taking SSRIs can be the loss of your sex drive, but who says that’s a bad thing?

Losing My Desire

by Cassandra Leveille

As a teenager, Jayson Flores knew he didn’t want to do anal. But when cultural norms position you as a “gutter butt,” it can be hard to stand up for your sexual preferences.

My Butt, My Rules

by Jayson Flores

Is it ever okay to cheat? Perhaps the real question is: can you build something honest out of lies?

The Last Time I Cheated

by Kara McGinley

Stealth Care by Ruby Brunton

What to Do with Stuff

Declutter your life, says Marie Kondo. But when your things feel haunted by the energy of loved ones, that’s easier said than done.

Honoring Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell’s death, Tamryn Spruill remembers a moment they shared at Lollapalooza in 1992, and the many times his lyrics saved her life.

Till I’m Up On My Feet Again

by Tamryn Spruill

Chelsea Lets Her Hair Down It was her first day of freedom and she really did it up!

Trade Secrets by J.P. Tamang

Iron Range

Not every small town redneck is a violent homophobe. In fact, some are quite the opposite.

Sometimes masturbating means to read an erotic novella at your desk in a sterile office, senses on edge as grey passersby drone on about regulations and billing codes.

Ditching My Vibrator for Bataille

by Beatrice Loayza

Queer Cafeteria

Dan Knows Best by Dan Allegretto

My Favorite Restaurants in New York City

“My go-to sandwich is unconventional, just like me.”

Making mistakes is a luxury many immigrant children feel they can’t afford. But how do you practice intimacy without the messy imperfection of being vulnerable?

Alien Intimacies

by Momtaza Mehri

Lewks

Warming up for Crown Shy this Saturday we chatted with our performers about their biggest fears, what books they’re reading, and their favorite conspiracy theories

Horoscopes by Corina Dross

May 2017

Banners speak of becoming uncontrollable, but we already are.

Back Issues

read the full Mask Magazine back catalog

maskmag.com is an online repository of youth and internet culture packed with interviews, editorials, news, and style in the age of unrest. To contribute, visit our writer’s guide.