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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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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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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 02/03/2025

Medicaid is known as something different in each state, many Americans may not even realize they have Medicaid. Via @moveon.org

REPUBLICANS VOTED TO GUT MEDICAID
Here is what Medicaid is known as in your state

Alabama (AL): Alabama Care

Alaska (AK): Denali Care

Arizona (AZ): AZ Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

Arkansas (AR): Health Care

California (CA): Medi-Cal

Colorado (CO): Health First Colorado

Connecticut (CT): HuskyHealth

Delaware (DE): Diamond State Health Plan (Plus)

District of Columbia (DC): Healthy Families

Florida (FL): Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program

Georgia (GA): Georgia Medicaid

Hawaii (HI): Med-QUEST

Idaho (ID): Idaho Medicaid

Illinois (IL): Medical Assistance Program

Indiana (IN): Hoosier Healthwise

Iowa (IA): IA Health Link

Kansas (KS): KanCare Medical Assistance Program

Kentucky (KY): Kentucky Medicaid

Louisiana (LA): Healthy Louisiana

Maine (ME): MaineCare

Maryland (MD): Medical Assistance

Massachusetts (MA): MassHealth

Michigan (MI): Medical Assistance

Minnesota (MN): Medical Assistance/Minnesota Care

Mississippi (MS): MississippiCAN

Missouri (MO): MO HealthNet

Montana (MT): Montana Medicaid

Nebraska (NE): ACCESSNebraska

Nevada (NV): Nevada Medicaid

New Hampshire (NH): NH Medicaid

New Jersey (NJ): NJ FamilyCare

New Mexico (NM): Centennial Care

New York (NY): Medicaid Managed Care

North Carolina (NC): Division of Health Benefits

North Dakota (ND): North Dakota Medicaid Expansion

Ohio (OH): Ohio Medicaid

Oklahoma (OK): SoonerCare

Oregon (OR): Oregon Health Plan

Pennsylvania (PA): Medical Assistance

Rhode Island (RI): RI Medical Assistance Program

South Carolina (SC): Healthy Connections

South Dakota (SD): South Dakota Medicaid

Tennessee (TN): TennCare

Texas (TX): STAR+, Texas Medicaid

Utah (UT): Utah Dept. of Health & Human Services

Vermont (VT): Green Mountain Care, Dr. Dynasaur

Virginia (VA): Cardinal Care

Washington (WA): Apple Health

West Virginia (WV): West Virginia Medicaid

Wisconsin (WI): BadgerCare, Wisconsin Medicaid

Wyoming (WY): Equality Care

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 01/03/2025

Excellent premiere week #BeyondTheGates! Excited for what the future holds! #BTG #SoapSky

Karla Mosley and Timon Kyle Durrett in a scene from “Beyond The Gates” — Photo: Quantrell Colbert/CBS

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 01/03/2025

TGIF from this not-straight man in his not straight mirror 🌈

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 28/02/2025

Little J completed his Lego set! A Minecraft Fox Lodge. He’s very happy with how it turned out… #MannyLife/#NannyLife

Little boy smiling after completing his very first Lego Set.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 27/02/2025

Little man’s first official Lego set! Of course it’s Minecraft related… everything is Minecraft related these days.

Little J sitting at the kitchen table working on the early stages of his very first Lego set.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 26/02/2025

Was there a glitch in Pokémon Go this AM?! I just caught all these mythical from a time research I most certainly don’t remember finishing. 🥹

Screenshot from Pokémon Go featuring a number of mythical Pokémon.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 26/02/2025

Excited that Flashes, @flashes.blue, has arrived! Here I am last December in San Pedro scouting locations for “Misguided” … you know I love a lighthouse!

Bald Paul, taking a selfie in front of a lighthouse, decorated with a little touch of Christmas.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 22/02/2025

Welp… I survived a completely humiliating experience at the gym… thought I could lift a little heavy barbell for a chest press… and my body disagreed… thank g someone stepped in to help. 🥴 #ProgressNotPerfection 🩲: @marekrichard.bsky.social

A man. An iPhone. A pair of heavily discounted Marek+Richard briefs. Confidence is high. Gym trauma is repressed. For now.

Same man. Same iPhone. Same briefs- still a bargain. Confidence slightly shaken post-gym rescue. But hey… we live, we learn, we flex.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 19/02/2025

Wait, why did I just get this notification from Waze? Do they know something I don’t?! I’m just at work, not even driving at the moment 🫨

A notification on a Home Screen from the Waze app asking if I need Directions to a shelter…

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 18/02/2025

Just a guy, his iPhone, and the undeniable power of a well-placed jockstrap. Somewhere, a #Rounderbum exec is slow clapping.

Dramatic pose. Strategic angles. Deep contemplation on whether this will get flagged.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 14/02/2025

Even on a weekend getaway, can’t miss a workout! #Fitness #WorkInProgress #GaySky

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 13/02/2025

Just a little modification goes a long way. I’ve increased working out, watched what I eat and managed portions… Oh, and I haven’t had alcohol in 46 days, which seems like the biggest win. #FitnessJourney #BodyByWillVargas #GaySky

Side by side comparison… from December 20, 2024 to February 9, 2025.

Chart detailing the decline of body weight

Chart detailing the decline of Body fat%

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 07/02/2025

Pareidolia… except I don’t see faces… 🤭

A Computer charging cord dangling from a table forming the shape of a well rounded tush.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 07/02/2025

Honestly, not even sure I understand what’s happening, but I’m loving the results. Approaching 1 month of intentional/focused workouts and an easy to follow nutrition protocol. #FlexFriday #GaySky #Fitness

Just a bald, nearly naked fella in a maroon jockstrap and black socks, standing in front of a mirror, asking him, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else.”

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 01/02/2025

Another successful 💪🏼 day… #Fitness

Wannabe Gym himbo flexing his right arm, showing off his bicep while wearing a white sleeveless t/shirt, featuring The Muppets and the rainbow letters saying “Be Yourself.”

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 26/01/2025

I looked out my kitchen window this morning and saw the most vibrant rainbow I’ve ever seen!

Street view, with cars parked off to the sides, no traffic, grey skies and a magnificent rainbow in the distance

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 24/01/2025

Amidst all the terrible things happening, we must find moments of joy. Today, while having coffee with a friend, I met @politicsgirl.bsky.social and was reminded there are good people who want the best for us all. #ChooseHope

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 18/01/2025

The feeling of failure before even getting out of the car at the gym… Decision time… Raw-dog the music at the gym or drive back home and retrieve the AirPods? #Gym #Fitness

Holding an empty white AirPod case with the initials PTG.

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 17/01/2025

I also submit this clip for consideration from @generalhospital.bsky.social

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Paul Gosselin @cosmopaulitan.com · 24/12/2024

Spending the next week to get my mind right, as I set out to thrive in 2025! Lining up an amazing coach, and finalizing production details for “Misguided.” Gonna start the year strong!! #2025Plans #HappyNewYear