Ben Cohen (rugby) poses for Compete Magazine
Gavin Henson (rugby) goes balls out for Testicular Cancer
Kevin Pietersen's (cricket) bulging for Brylcreem
Ben Cohen for Compete Magazine
Compete magazine is a new sports magazine aimed at the gay market. (Full Interview available here)
BEN: Having twins is bloody exhausting. No contest.
COMPETE: It’s no secret that you count a large number of gay men among your fans … and you have sort of embraced that. Was there ever any hesitation about “courting” your gay fan base?
BEN: I embrace diversity more than just a gay fanbase. I think that everyone should be able to say, think and feel the way they want to as long as no one else is hurt. I don’t think we have the right to judge what is right and wrong. I am happy and content in my life and feel that everyone should have the opportunity of feeling that way and being true to themselves.
I have never really thought about whether I court a gay fanbase. I actually find it quite amazing that people are so interested in me in that way. I don’t see it myself. But it seems that my acceptance of those who like me makes a big difference to a lot of gay men. I have had numerous e-mails, mainly from young men who have been inspired by me in some way, and so have had the courage to come out to their friends and families and so live fulfilled lives. I have also been told that I have helped parents come around to the fact that their son is gay. I have no idea how I have managed to do that, I have to confess – but if my openness has done that then it seems that it is the right way to be.
unf, such a sexy look
COMPETE: Let’s be honest – many of these fans no nothing of rugby or sports in general. They know you because of your calendars and notoriety as a sex symbol. Any problem with that?
BEN: Ha ha. Yes, I know. I see the comments on facebook and some make me blush. My friend and colleague Jill looks after that side of things for me so I don’t see too much, but she keeps me up to date with what is going on.
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that bulge is very welcome
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