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Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

A queer Americano living in Milano. šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ I’m here to help you live your most liberated, deliciously queer life.

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What happens when you move to the land of your dreams

Oct 6, 2026

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4 min read

What happens when you move to the land of your dreams

Things that once fueled years-long fantasies are now just the stuff of my everyday life. That's not always a good thing.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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My sexual awakening at a gay men’s retreat

Sep 29, 2026

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1 min read

My sexual awakening at a gay men’s retreat

The weekend that showed me that unbridled sexuality didn't have to come with stigma or shame.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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The friend who never says no to an adventure

Sep 22, 2026

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10 min read

The friend who never says no to an adventure

Over nine years, Hoël has been my hiking buddy, confidant, career whisperer and constant cheerleader.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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My first time at a gay bathhouse

Sep 15, 2026

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5 min read

My first time at a gay bathhouse

Mere days after a devastating breakup, I fulfilled a long-held fantasy.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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What you need to know about bottoming and nutrition

Sep 8, 2026

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1 min read

What you need to know about bottoming and nutrition

Yes, bottoms need to eat. I know, shocking.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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The pros and cons of living in Italy

Sep 1, 2026

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4 min read

The pros and cons of living in Italy

One year later, here's my honest assessment of life in Milan.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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How to navigate ā€˜embarrassing’ moments during sex

Aug 25, 2026

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3 min read

How to navigate ā€˜embarrassing’ moments during sex

Sex is a hilariously strange activity if you think about it. Accidents are bound to happen.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Thirty Five

Aug 18, 2026

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4 min read

Thirty Five

Reflections on the unrelenting heat that has assaulted Milan all summer.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Why moving to Italy did not fix me

Aug 11, 2026

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7 min read

Why moving to Italy did not fix me

A mental health crisis completely derailed me. But my move abroad was not what brought me back to myself.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Happy Ending

Aug 4, 2026

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3 min read

Happy Ending

I yearned for the type of massage I had only heard about on TV.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Beach Boy

Jul 21, 2026

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3 min read

Beach Boy

Nothing—and I mean nothing—will stop us gays from being naked in the summer.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Why I decided to leave the U.S. for Italy

Jul 14, 2026

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4 min read

Why I decided to leave the U.S. for Italy

Politics have always been in the back of my mind. But they weren’t the main factor in my move.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Mansplain It To Me

Jul 7, 2026

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3 min read

Mansplain It To Me

Actually, please don’t. Please, for the love of God. I’m begging you.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Master Class

Jun 30, 2026

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4 min read

Master Class

Being dominant isn’t really in my nature. But I tried it, anyway.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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How to ask for something new in the bedroom

Jun 23, 2026

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2 min read

How to ask for something new in the bedroom

Banish the fear and get curious about what brings you (and your partner) pleasure.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Gut Punch

Jun 16, 2026

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3 min read

Gut Punch

I long preached body positivity. Then I got a taste of my own medicine.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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My sluttiest-ever trip to Provincetown

Jun 9, 2026

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15 min read

My sluttiest-ever trip to Provincetown

The Boy Beach! The Dick Dock! Oh My!

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Don’t let chronic illness stop you from being a gay slut

Jun 2, 2026

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1 min read

Don’t let chronic illness stop you from being a gay slut

I almost let fears about my health keep me chaste. Then I realized I could, actually, live out my sexual fantasies.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Learning from our gay literary ancestors

May 26, 2026

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1 min read

Learning from our gay literary ancestors

ā€œChristopher Streetā€ magazine paved the way for the world of queer books (and humble newsletters) we enjoy today. My very own brother tells the story.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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London Calling

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

London Calling

'Ben' wasn’t the only ā€˜Big' thing I saw in the British capital.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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How to recover after you party ’n’ play

May 12, 2026

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1 min read

How to recover after you party ’n’ play

If you’re mixing drugs and sex, do these things to mend your mind and body after you get home.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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How I realized I was living life on hard mode

May 5, 2026

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3 min read

How I realized I was living life on hard mode

Wait a second, I’m choosing to be bad at another thing? On purpose???

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Downward Dog

Apr 28, 2026

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3 min read

Downward Dog

When a men’s naked yoga class turned into something more, I remained flexible.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Going out is the best way to score out of your league

Apr 21, 2026

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3 min read

Going out is the best way to score out of your league

On the apps, it can be hard to attract someone who’s a lot hotter than you. But in a dark, sweaty club, things get a lot easier.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio

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Good Grief

Apr 18, 2026

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3 min read

Good Grief

Reflections on the strange nature of public mourning.

Mike De Socio
Mike De Socio
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Finocchio chronicles the deliciously wholesome and horny life of Mike De Socio, a queer American living in Italy.

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