Here's wishing everyone a happy and safe Pride!

As most of you know, Jockstrap Central is owned and operated by myself (John) and husband Adrian. We've just passed our 14 year anniversary of when we first met, we call it our boinkiversary. We'll be celebrating our sixth year of marriage in July and Jockstrap Central is now in it's thirteenth year of business. The fact that Adrian and I can live and work together 24/7 and haven't killed each other yet we're still going strong is a testament to our relationship. As for Jockstrap Central it truly is a labour of love. Yes, it's hard work (and this time, no pun intended) but we love every moment of it.

Beyond having found each other and being able to work together, we also feel very lucky that we live in Toronto, one of the most gay positive and diverse cities in the world. If you haven't been here, you're missing out.

Having just passed the second anniversary of Pulse, hard right-wing judges being sworn in, cake lawsuits being lost, with one of the LGBT's biggest allies, Barack Obama's presidency seeming like a hazy dream and the train wreck that has replaced him, it's easy to become disheartened. But those things should strengthen our resolve to keep fighting, to get out of our armchairs, leave social media where we're mostly preaching to the choir and head to the streets to be seen and have your voice heard. Even in a great city like Toronto we still need Pride.

Finally, all our love and gratitude to our customers and fans who have supported us over these past thirteen years. Be proud of who you are, be true to yourself, treat each other with dignity and respect, be out and proud where you can and most importantly, be safe.

John and Adrian.