The mustache has traversed centuries, evolving from a symbol of prestige in ancient civilizations to a statement of rebellion in modern counterculture movements. In the 1960s and 1970s, it became an iconic symbol within the gay community, representing a form of self-expression, solidarity, and defiance against societal norms surrounding masculinity and sexuality.

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the multifaceted history of the mustache, exploring its evolution as a symbol of masculinity, its significant sociosexual ties to the gay community in the 1960s and 1970s, and how it has created important conversations about men's health today.

Additional Resources:

• Mustache vs. Moustache: Which is Correct?
• Mustache Definition
• Mustachio Definition
• The Statues of Rahotep and Nofret
• The Moustache: A Hairy History
• Why Peter the Great Established a Beard Tax
• About Movember
• The Mustache is Thriving. But What Does It Mean?
• A Sexual, Social and Political History of the Mustache
• Cruisin’ With the Mustache Crew: Meet the Facial-Hair Style Taking Over Every Gay Bar in the City
• One Hairy Lip, a Mix of Messages
• Castro Clone
• Gay/Bi Men and Mustaches, a History in Photos
• The Rules of Movember
• Movember Donations
• Get Involved with Movember

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