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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 01/06/2026

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No Title Necessary Wrote a little first something about the IMLBB experience I just went through... probably will keep writing more about it. Stay tuned... open.substack.com/pub/cosmopau...

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Reflections from the IMLBB stage.

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 31/05/2026

Bringing the post #IMLBB glow to @precinctdtla.bsky.social 11th Anniversary Party!! Thanks for the gorgeous pics Jordan service!!

A man with a shaved head smiles, looking up and to the side. He is wearing a dark, patterned lace shirt and a leather sash that reads "Mr. CMEN Leather 2025." He is standing in front of a backdrop of gold tinsel and large gold balloons, with a "PRECINCT DTLA" sign visible at the bottom of the frame.

A man with a shaved head smiles at the camera, holding a large gold balloon shaped like the number "1" in each hand. He is wearing a dark, patterned lace shirt and a leather sash that reads "Mr. CMEN Leather 2025." He stands in front of a backdrop of gold tinsel, with a "PRECINCT DTLA" sign visible at the bottom.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 21/05/2026

I just wrote in my journal, “it feels like I’ve been gifted the keys to the kingdom…” #IMLBB2026

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 18/05/2026

“I trust my soul. My only goal is just to be.” — Jonathan Larson This year has been an incredible masterclass in stepping completely into my own skin, honoring the history that brought me here, and showing up exactly as I am. Chicago, I’m ready. 📸: Bryan C. #IMLBB #IML #MrCMENLeather #Leather

A full-length photograph of a bald man standing in front of a lit vanity mirror against a brick wall, viewed from behind. He is wearing a dark leather body harness across his upper back and shoulders, a black jockstrap, and blue-striped crew socks. His reflection in the vanity mirror shows him from the waist up, looking back over his shoulder toward the camera with a gentle smile, displaying the front of the leather harness. The vanity setup includes a small fan and a lighthouse artwork on a black shelving unit under the mirror.

A full-length photograph of a bald man standing in front of a lit vanity mirror with a brick wall background. He is viewed from behind, wearing a black leather vest with a circular "Mr. CMEN Leather 2025" patch on the back, a black jockstrap, and blue-striped crew socks. He is looking down slightly as he adjusts the front of the vest. His reflection is visible in the mirror, showing him from the waist up, smiling softly with an open vest exposing his chest. A small fan and a latch-hook artwork of a lighthouse sit on the shelf below the mirror.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 04/01/2026

Here we go… first full week of 2026, and only a minor case of the Sunday Scaries 🫣🫠

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Alan Locher @thelocherroom.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Next week I’ll be joined by soap fans Paul Gosselin, Annie Armstrong and Elisa Smith for a special post–Pop Culture Conference hour filled with stories, nostalgia and our shared love of soaps. Live on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Hope you’ll join us for this fun conversation! #TheLocherRoom #soapoperas

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Alan Locher @thelocherroom.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Two weeks later and still feeling inspired! Honored to deliver the keynote at BGSU’s Soap Operas in Pop Culture Conference. Amanda Reyes wrote a wonderful recap of the weekend—stay tuned as I bring some of these amazing panels and voices to #TheLocherRoom. Click link in profile to read her recap.

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MISGUIDED @misguided.cosmopaulitan.com · 04/11/2025

Yup, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I got here. As a lifelong fan of Guiding Light, I was gutted when it got canceled after seventy-two years. With nothing left tying me to New York, I packed up my life and headed west to Los Angeles. Since then, things have gotten… well, a little soapy.

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 03/11/2025

Excited about this new season!!

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 29/10/2025

Soaps have been the through line of my life, from a kid glued to Guiding Light to a creator finding new ways to #ReigniteTheLight. I’m thrilled to be presenting at the Soap Operas in Pop Culture Conference this weekend, where I’ll share how a lifelong fandom evolved into storytelling of my own.

Conference Details: FREE and Open to the Public, October 31 and November 1 - Room 201 at Bowling Green State University, Bowen Thompson Student Union.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 05/10/2025

Encuerado Weekend was a blast. Got to take the sash out for its debut appearance. (August 2025) Photos by @morgantufts.bsky.social

Mr. CMEN Leather and Mr. San Diego Leather

Mr CMEN Leather 2025 and Ongina from RuPaul’s Drag Race

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 06/09/2025

From Daytime Drama to Prime Time Leather Dreams... flashback to the CMEN Social hours from this year's West Coast Gathering!

Mr. CMEN Leather in a pink body harness with a back crown.

Mr. CMEN Leather in a pink body harness with a back crown. Full Body shot

Wearing an orange deep v-neck caftan and orange headband.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10/06/2025

TODAY: Join “Know Your Rights” training with the @aclu.org to help keep Saturday’s #NoKings protests safe and non-violent: act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t... También disponible en Español: act.aclu.org/a/taller-par...

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Know Your Rights Training: Get Ready for June 14

Take action with ACLU People Power!

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 05/06/2025

Excited to return to the #BayArea next weekend with #MortifiedShow! I’ll be at the Oasis in SF on 6/13 and The New Parish in Oakland on 6/14 Tickets: getmortified.com/live youtube.com/shorts/hs6Oz... #Mortified #Storytelling #Gay #SFGay #AOLChatroom

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The Proper Etiquette for Giving {Redacted} (According to AOL, 2001)

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 18/05/2025

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#BoldAndBeautiful You’re telling me… if your character is diagnosed with any kind of illness the initial response is “I can’t let anyone know…” Eric, Taylor, Liam - and that’s just recent memory. let’s switch up the trope next time #Soaps

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 18/05/2025

Just a good boy looking for a pool party to join 🏊🏼‍♂️ #Speedo #SpeedoSaturday #PoolParty

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 14/05/2025

OOTD… feeling like a Mickey Mouse kinda day. Bought a bunch of St33le shorts when they were on sale! Excited the warm weather is here for me to finally wear them! #OOTD #MickeyMouse

Just a simple selfie in front of the mirror, in my Mickey Mouse shirt and red shorts

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MoveOn @moveon.org · 08/05/2025

Hi Elmo, contact our HR team. Let's talk!

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MISGUIDED @misguided.cosmopaulitan.com · 30/04/2025

When the hot guy at the bar turns out to be responsible (sort of) for the death of your dreams... welcome to Misguided. 🥂💔 Reignite the drama. Watch more: tinyurl.com/misguidedYou... #GayDating #ReigniteTheLight youtube.com/shorts/aVZ4Y...

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A Misguided Moment: Episode 3 “The Writer”

MISGUIDED @misguided.cosmopaulitan.com · 07/05/2025

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When your soap reboot needs to resurrect a few characters who were unjustly murdered by a female-impersonating psychopath... Just another day in the world of Guiding Light & Misguided. #soapopera #GuidingLight #ReignitetheLight #MisguidedSeries #JeanCarol youtube.com/shorts/CVlFo...

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A Misguided Moment: Episode 6 “The Meeting”

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 04/05/2025

Just a fruit standing in front of some fruit. #Gay #StreetArt

Standing in front of a fruit mural in NYC

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 03/05/2025

Sometimes when I see myself in the mirror, I can’t believe I’m staring at myself! #Fitness #Gay #workout

Pausing between reps to take this selfie of my arms because they are poppin!

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 01/05/2025

I’ve been back at work for a week without my favorite pup, Belly. Clearly not the only one missing him. Button waits for her brother to come back 😭 #Dogs #RainbowBridge #Grief

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 28/04/2025

I was a dog walker in my early LA days and one of my first clients became my best friend… Belly was the sweetest pup and has walked me through many stages of life these past 13 years. He will be missed 💔 #Dogs #RainbowBridge #Dogwalker

From one of our first walks. Belly only a few months old back in July 2012. An Aussiedoodle with so much energy and love to share.

I walked him twice a day, five days a week, for an hour each walk, for 4 years before becoming his human sibling’s nanny. So much time spent with this amazing creature

On Thursday April 17, before I left work for two weeks off, I sad goodbye to Belly. In my heart, I simply had a feeling I wouldn’t see him again. My heart aches that I was right, but I know he’s running around having the time of his life wherever he may be.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 27/04/2025

Just getting my look together for the Off Sunset Festival today! #Leather #OffSunset #Gay

Just a shirtless fella in some leather gear.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 26/04/2025

Once upon a time, teenage me had a lot of questions about life, love... and, well, other things. Proud & Mortified to share a cartoon reenactment of one of my most memorable #Mortified moments. Now up on YouTube! 🎬 youtu.be/0WLmEr9QOkc #ShareTheShame #MortifiedGuide #Gay #Storytelling

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Mortified: The Proper Etiquette for Giving Head

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 25/04/2025

Friday Fitness check in… had a convo with my trainer yesterday, excited for the next stage of this journey. Ready to rock and roll through it. #Fitness #Abs #Muscles #Gay #Himbo

Was it Benjamin Franklin who declared chest day as the best day? I can’t recall, but this is me, standing in front of a mirror, shirtless, post check workout+cardio. Feeling really good and happy with the progress I’ve made since January!

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 13/04/2025

Just a little side by side comparison of the progress I’ve made. Couldn’t be more thrilled with the results thus far. #Fitness

Side by side comparison from January 13, 2025 to April 14, 2025.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 10/04/2025

Curious if this has happened to others using a DexcomG7… it has happened a couple times that the canula doesn’t seem to go down, but rather comes up through the hole after applying. Is this a human error or malfunction? #T1D #Dexcom #Diabetes #CGM #GlucoseMonitor

A Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor, with a little bit of the canula popping back through the top of the sensor.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 06/04/2025

Briefly stopping by to say, “hi!” have an enjoyable Sunday! #Fitness #GaySky 🩲: @marekrichard.bsky.social

Wannabe gumbo posing in his marek + Richard briefs for his progress fitness check in

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 29/03/2025

Tonight's the night... I'm reading from my teenage journal at MORTIFIED! Tickets: www.torrancearts.org/event-detail... Promo Code: Get5 for $5 off your ticket price!

Advertisement photo. Text reads: I'm sharing my teenage journals at Mortified. Saturday, March 29th @ 8:00PM Armstrong Theatre tix: getmortified.com/live -- photo attached is teenage me with red shirt, vest, boutonniere. oh and blonde highlights

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 27/03/2025

I feel like taking so much time off from work this month unlocked so many creative ideas I had in me, but had zero energy to even think about! Looking forward to two more weeks off next month!

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 16/03/2025

One week in NYC and the only thing I’ve seen is in the inside of this gym! JK- but I really do love getting to roll out of bed and just go downstairs to workout. #Fitness #GaySky

Wannabe Himbo flexing post workout in front of a mirror at the gym.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 10/03/2025

Not a Watch Duty notification getting sent right as I climb into bed… 🙁

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 09/03/2025

I’m bringing my most embarrassing teenage confessions to Mortified’s Spring Break Spectacular! 🌴😱 📍Torrance, CA 📆 Saturday, March 29 | 8PM 🎟️ Tickets are up for grabs now: www.torrancearts.org/shows/mortif... Come relive my youthful awkwardness—you know you wanna. 😉 #Mortified #ShareTheShame

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 08/03/2025

Early morning workout for this Weekend Warrior! #Fitness

Wannabe himbo just doing a simple flex in front of the mirror at the gym…

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 08/03/2025

Did #TheTraitors give @misguided.cosmopaulitan.com it's next love interest?! Dylan... slide into these DMs.

Photo of Dylan Efron wearing a "Miss Guided" shirt. Photo by Lian Benoit in Cosmopolitan (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a63784710/dylan-efron-traitors-miss-guided-interview/)

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MISGUIDED @misguided.cosmopaulitan.com · 08/03/2025

Blurring worlds… When Anne the waitress, played by Cynthia Watros, gives Paul (@cosmopaulitan.com) some unsolicited advice about love, it almost sounds like she’s speaking from experience… #ReigniteTheLight #SoapSky #GuidingLight #GeneralHospital

Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 07/03/2025

Starting off my 16 day work break with a trip to the dentist. While not the most exciting start to the break, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have some piece. Ready to smile my way through these next two weeks! 🦷

Dentist Patient Chic… with the basic black glasses and blue drool bib.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Crockett: We had an opportunity to have a woman lead this country and I promise you, she would have led us to the promised land. But instead we got somebody that seems like he wants to take to us hell

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 05/03/2025

I just have 18 hours of work before I’m off for 17 days! Perfect Birthday Present to myself!

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 04/03/2025

The very first job interview I had in LA was for The Melrose Spa (RIP). Yes the fantasy is appealing, but the reality of what the job entailed… 🥴😭