We’re reimagining wellness for diverse LGBTQ+ men through interactive, community-powered experiences.
We arrive at this movement with a story—
a story written by others.
It shapes how we see our body,
how we understand sex,
how we define what it means to be well, worthy, and whole.
When we step into this space we don’t leave that story behind.
We bring it with us.
And then something starts to shift.
We meet other men.
We see ourselves reflected back.
We listen.
We speak.
We hold space.
We’re challenged.
We are held.
And slowly, we begin to write something new.
A shared story emerges—one that honors our past,
but opens us to new ways of being.
We become co-authors in a collective movement.
We shape the narrative, together.
Narrative Sovereignty
noun
The right and ability to own, reshape, and author the story of one’s life—especially in ways that affirm one’s body, identity, desires, and lived experiences.
The act of reclaiming the self from inherited shame, imposed scripts, and limiting beliefs by writing a new narrative rooted in truth, community, and possibility.
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Through the MADE movement, members practice narrative sovereignty—reclaiming their stories around sex, body, and wellness on their own terms.
shape the future of wellness for LGBTQ+ men
Grow With Us
Step into leadership, grow your skills, and co-create.
Our co-op is a space to practice real skills, take on meaningful roles, and evolve professionally and personally—side by side with others who care. We’re here to grow together.
Give Back With Purpose
Support the wellness journeys of other LGBTQ+ men.
Whether you’re bringing a gift, a skill, or simply your presence, there’s space for you to make a difference. We’re building a future rooted in service, solidarity, and mutual support.
Shape Your Story in the Chode Economy
Craft your wellness journey with us—and earn your place in the story.
The Chode Economy is our co-op’s way of honoring your contribution and growth. As part of our wellness team, you help shape how we serve LGBTQ+ men, while your own story unfolds through roles, rewards, and narrative sovereignty.
FAQs
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MADE is a co-op powered by LGBTQ+ men who are reimagining wellness for our community. Through interactive, gamified experiences, we’re building a sustainable, community-led movement rooted in body positivity, sex positivity, and holistic wellness.
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You can join the movement as a member. It’s completely volunteer-based, and you bring whatever you want to offer—your skills, your story, your ideas. We work with each person individually to find how they want to contribute.
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MADE was created by and for diverse LGBTQ+ men. Every part of our community, process, and gamified wellness system is designed with us in mind.
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Start by applying to one of our upcoming cohorts. Once you sign up, you’ll get a 1-on-1 interview with Ben, the spokesperson for the movement.
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Our mission is to create a gamified wellness experience for diverse LGBTQ+ men that fosters connection, self-discovery, and healing through team-based support, interactive tools, and community-driven growth—empowering each member to define wellness on their own terms.
MEET our spokesperson
Hi bro, welcome to a little origin story about who I am and why I do this work.
My name is Ben, and I’m the founder of MADE, a community lgbtq+ men. This work is personal to me, rooted not just in my experiences but in my ongoing story of resilience.
I grew up in a conservative Catholic household in Andrews, Texas. From a young age, I knew I was different, navigating my identity as a queer kid in a world that wasn’t designed for me. My journey with sexuality began very early, including sexual trauma and exposure to sex at a young age.
From the age of 14, I found myself drawn to connecting with men online via webcam, stepping into what would become a lifelong journey. Masturbating on webcam and modeling for the first time in my teens, doing this my whole life, I never understood what I was doing, only that it always felt natural. My earliest memories of exhibitionism started around this same time, and I never fathomed that sex work would be a part of my story.
At 18, I joined the Marine Corps during the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, serving two tours in Afghanistan and earning a Purple Heart. Those years taught me strength, but also the toll of hiding who I truly was. I didn’t come out until I was 27, and while it was liberating, it came with rejection from my family and continues to challenge me to rebuild my identity on my own terms, again and again.
But there’s another chapter to this story—one that’s harder to talk about, but just as important. For the past year and a half, I’ve been struggling with sexual OCD. It’s a condition that’s been debilitating, consuming, and isolating. My obsessions revolve around fears of perversion—what it means, how it’s perceived, and how it shapes my interactions. These obsessions spark intense anxiety, especially in public spaces.
I also deal with compulsions that stem from this anxiety. When I feel socially anxious, my eyes might fixate on others’ bodies in ways that feel awkward or unwanted. I’ve experienced spontaneous feelings of sexuality in moments or settings where they don’t belong. This combination of obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety has been a challenge. But it’s also been a catalyst.
As a previous casual sex worker, I am using my unique experience to claim parts of me that have been rejected for too long. MADE is how I am writing this story of resilience. It’s my way of turning struggle into something meaningful—a space where lgbtq+ men can connect, grow, and heal. MADE is about creating spaces where we can discuss identity, sexuality, and mental health openly, without fear or shame.
This is why I’ve committed to building MADE. It’s not just a business; it’s a beacon for those who, like me, are navigating the complexities of identity and mental health. It’s for everyone who’s ever felt unseen or unworthy, to remind us all that we are not alone—and that we can thrive together.
Help Launch a New Era of Wellness for LGBTQ Men
For the past six months, we’ve been building something powerful—a community of LGBTQ+ men, rooted in body positivity, sex positivity, and wellness. What began as a group of LGBTQ+ men connecting on Discord has grown into a movement. And now, we’re launching our next chapter: a cohort-based, gamified wellness experience, designed by and for LGBTQ+ men.