Masculinity, But Gay | Machismo, Code Switching, Hiding Yourself

How much of masculinity is actually real… and how much of it did we learn to survive?In this episode of The JK But Gay Show, we talk about machismo, code switching, and the pressure to present ourselves a certain way. From changing our voices to navigating femininity and masculinity in Latino culture, we unpack how much of identity is shaped by expectations, survival, and performance.We also get into toxic masculinity, growing up gay, and whether we’re actually being ourselves… or just the version of ourselves we think people are more comfortable with.