Thirsty Thursday: Masks Are Socially Responsible, But Instagram Users Are Proving They Can Be Hot, Too

With masks recommended and even required in many parts of the world, it’s not surprising to see facial coverings make their way into thirsty pics on Instagram.

In fact, some gays have been posting under the hashtag #Mask4Mask, a humorous take on the problematic “Masc4Masc” tagline common on hookup apps.

Below is a sampling of recent contributions. Let us know in the comments which is your fave.

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They said “mask duty” . Didn’t say anything about clothes. . . #bodypositivity . #gay #gayguy #instagay #tattooedgay #lgbtq #gaypride #beardedgay #inkedgay #cutegay #gaytrier #sexygay #hotgay #gayboy #gaymen #followme #gaynude #schwul #gaybeard #gaystagram #tattoosleeve #sleevetattoo #gaygerman #gaygermany #gaylove #gayinked #gaybear #gaycouple #nudegay #gaymask

A post shared by Alice in Wonderland (@the_new_iamfear) on Apr 27, 2020 at 2:45am PDT

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#gay #gay guy #gayinsta #instagay #gayatx #atxgay #mask #gaymask

A post shared by Stephen Bosma (@sbosma2013) on Apr 18, 2020 at 12:55pm PDT

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Mask 4 Mask. #besafeoutthere #stayhome #homemadeppe #diymask

A post shared by Technoculturally (@technoculturally) on Apr 7, 2020 at 4:48pm PDT

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THIS WEEKEND WE BOGO❕Buy a mask get a $10 *ssbag❕Our *ssbags are great for hand sanitizer, gloves, a mask change in case you run into your crush, 6′ of measuring tape cuz you don’t know where your crush has been, phone. The Basics. ☑️ *Now until Monday, April 27th. **Discount Taken At Checkout. #asstricksapparel #sstricksapparel #asstricks #mask #quarantinelife #nyc #mask4mask

A post shared by *ssTricks (@sstricksapparel) on Apr 26, 2020 at 10:22am PDT

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The mask in which you choose to disguise yourself uncovers who you subconsciously are or want to be. Masks reveal in the eyes the face that lies hidden as if the mask is a dark glass mirroring your soul. Masks reveal. They don’t conceal. . . #mask @barcodeberlin . . #covid19 #facemask #confinement #2020 #staysafe #masquerade #mask4mask #fashion #lookoftheday #selfportrait #blackandwhite #gay #boy #instagay #instagood

A post shared by Rhonen (@_rhonen_) on Apr 25, 2020 at 7:01am PDT

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Viral pandemic… but make it circuit… Thank you @laseronics_usa for the beautiful masks. Hit them up guys! #quarantine #quarantineandchill #mask4mask #circuit #gottousethosecruiseaccessories

A post shared by Richard Dunn (@therichardjdunn) on Apr 23, 2020 at 5:00pm PDT

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Outfit of the month 😷 #ootd #facemask #mask4mask #allyouneedismask #blackisthenewblack #nightphotography #mostsiekierkowski #warsaw #warszawa

A post shared by Piotrek (@piotrekczu) on Apr 22, 2020 at 9:43am PDT

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No daddy issues here. #mask4mask #marekrichard #daddy

A post shared by Tony Pullaro (@hashtag_tonypullaro) on Apr 15, 2020 at 3:29pm PDT

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Visit jockstraps.com for fashionable face masks!!! Comes with 2 re-usable filters!! . . . #ad #plug #corona #quarantine #mask #mask4mask #safety #noshame #gay #gayboy #jockstrap #jockstraps.com

A post shared by @ jockjoes on Apr 15, 2020 at 11:07am PDT

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#Syreček #pragueboy #streetworkout #calisthenics #mask4mask #Quarantene2020 #fitspo

A post shared by Honza (@linyhonza) on Apr 12, 2020 at 6:05am PDT

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I’d like to keep it on plz 😷

A post shared by Blake Price (@blake.m.price) on Apr 9, 2020 at 10:09am PDT

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Thanks @wearitapparel for my amazing pink snakeskin mask and my complimentary n95 mask free with order!! Happy Humo Day! 🍑 . . . #humpday #booty #mask4mask #onwednesdaysweplantpink @doublescorpiovhs #gaymuscle #instagays #musclegay #gayfit #gaygeek #legs #gaystuff #gaynerd #inked #inkedgay #gayswithtattoos #pictureoftheday #gaybeard

A post shared by Jason (@dontgojasonwaterfallstx) on Apr 8, 2020 at 2:07pm PDT

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Am I doing this right? #nastypig #gaypup #gayinked #gayfit #hairychest #quarantinelife #mask4mask

A post shared by Chase Person (@cha.say) on Apr 5, 2020 at 1:06pm PDT

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I used to wear masks before it was mainstream 😏😂😂 • • • #quarantine #mask4mask #stayhome #staysafe #nofear #wellgetthroughthis #covidiscancelled #venomized #facemask #goldenmartian

A post shared by ɐuɐʇǝɹ oıɹɐɯ ǝƃɹoɾ (@goldenmartian) on Apr 3, 2020 at 12:24pm PDT

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Just a friendly reminder that I’m also bored, dick droughted and want to turn miss rona into a fashion statement.

A post shared by NIKO LUNA (@iamnikoluna) on Apr 1, 2020 at 12:16pm PDT

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A #poem from THE MIRROR OF LOVE Remember running In between The blazing trashcans Holding hands, Laughing above the sirens, Unafraid and pure? We knew That freedom Could be won, That nothing Could prevent it. We were sure, my love We were so sure. That was before the virus. AIDS changed everything. Though first Affecting heterosexuals, Who comprise nine-tenths Of those afflicted worldwide, Church and press spoke Of a ‘gay plaque.’ And we, so close To being recognized as fully human were, Instead, transformed To medieval bogeymen. A human tragedy Thus licensed human bigotry. By Alan Moore #mirroroflove #love #poetry #queer #scruff #quarantine #quarantinelife #sober #gay #mask #mask4mask #zoom #ink #gayink #goodvibes #instagood #pictureoftheday

A post shared by Joey C. Pelletier (@joeyattack) on Mar 27, 2020 at 1:32pm PDT

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Thirsty lil reminder to WASH YOUR HANDS 🍻🙅🏼‍♀️😷 #Mask4Mask

A post shared by Skyler™ (@skylertm) on Feb 27, 2020 at 4:57pm PST

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Skinny Legends Only . . . . . . . . . . #skinnylegend #trixiemattel #tracy #denver #ufo #ufosighting #gayswithtattoos #gayswithmasks #mask4mask

A post shared by William Reed (@sassquatchwilly) on Apr 28, 2020 at 3:10pm PDT