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Un-Contained: Joshua Cruz on Liberation, Desirability, and Becoming at 35

59 min · 26 de feb de 2026
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In this episode of Love Unbxd, Manny sits with Joshua Cruz for a candid conversation about sexual liberation, body positivity, respectability politics, and turning 35 as a queer man. They discuss nude yoga for Black and Brown queer men, mental health, desirability standards, and what it means to be fully seen without shrinking. From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment to masculinity and self-worth, this episode explores liberation, identity, and living un-contained. What We’re Unboxing in This Episode Sexual liberation and why nudity can be healing, not provocative Launching Nude Yoga for Black and Brown queer men Respectability politics in the Black queer community Desirability, visibility, and body politics Mental health and loving yourself beyond aesthetics Being Boricua and queer in today’s cultural landscape Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl and cultural representation Masculinity, shame, and reclaiming your body What it means to live un-contained New episodes of Love Unbxd drop weekly. Follow the show and stay connected: @loveunbxd on TikTok and Instagram Follow Joshua Cruz: @joshuamichaelcruzon Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Follow Manny: @iammannymade on Instagram and @iam.mannymade on TikTok Produced by Shaté Hayes (@iamshate on Instagram and YouTube)

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