In this issue of David, we're doing it all just for fun! April Fools' Day is coming, and for some queer people, the day is no joke. Growing up queer, it could be a confusing—or even painful—experience. But like so many things, queer people have a way of reclaiming what once felt uncomfortable and turning it into something joyful, affirming, and ours. And now that summer is here before you know, this week's Queerly Beloved talks about how “summer body” culture isn’t just background noise. It can feel like a full-blown identity requirement. But your body is not a deadline, and it certainly isn’t a measure of your worth, your desirability, or your place in this community. In the Body Manual, Dr. Zach LaVigne talks about how our bodies are collectively and currently living through a biological mismatch of epic proportions: Our bodies have evolved to move pretty much constantly, but modern-day life forces us to sit still for hours on end every day. It's time to reclaim our bodies! That and so much more in this is
