12 guys have stripped off for the most body-positive naked calendar (NSFW)

The new meat NAKED Calendar is back for 2019 and continues to challenge stereotypes of what makes gay men sexy.

For the upcoming calendar, 12 men of different shapes, sizes, ages and ethnic backgrounds stripped off to prove that the “regular men” still look sexy.

The calendar has been published each year since 2010 and organised by Adrian who said his pictures attempt “to redefine what it is to be a sexy gay man.

“Representing our community is always going to be a work in progress but the meat calendar is a great opportunity to celebrate the bodies of real men.”

Darren, from South London, revealed he didn’t hesitate signing up to take part in the calendar and said: “Gay media tends to focus on a very specific body type and that doesn’t always make me feel that comfortable with my own body.

“I thought what better way to combat that by getting my kit off.”

The feeling seems to be mutual with East Londoner Luis who found his shoot to be empowering.

He said: “Meat (and Adrian) gave me the confidence to appear as I am. If we don’t show other perspectives, we’ll always believe that (gay) men’s bodies are just like the ones we see in every other gay magazine.”

 North Londoner Nick needed no persuasion to ‘drop trou’ and said: “I love Adrian’s work and I jumped at the chance to get involved.”

“They’re an honest reflection of where I am right now. Seeing the result has definitely increased my confidence and acceptance of myself, flaws and all.”

 South East London couples Darren and Paul were keen to defy the stereotypes of older gay men.

They said: “We’re either perceived as daddy potential or over the hill.  

“The ideal is portrayed through the media channels we all so readily interact with as muscled, smooth and tanned. 

“The reality is we’re all shapes, sizes and ages too.  Now is the time to embrace our differences.”

Check out meat’s calendar below: