Still, it’s nice to see the team embrace Nevin Heard once he comes out. Though it is weird that he is not listed on the team’s roster online. Ohio States’ RFC is a club sport playing 7s. See the video of Heard coming out to his team after the jump.

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Do you ever feel like you don’t have it figured out when it comes to the birds and the bees?  Do you have a sexual desire that you keep hidden from your family and friends?  Do you ever feel like your peers are moving too fast – and you want to catch up?   Or do you feel like you have an “Easy A” labeled on you and you want to revamp your image?

MTV is looking for funny and engaging teens that are dealing with sexual issues of identity, frequency, curiosity, or image issues who can show us insight into what it’s like being in high school or college and constantly feeling pressure to fit into to some kind of norm.

We are looking for teens with a personal dilemma or conflict with their sexuality or just want help in figuring it all out, and are prepared to go on a journey to help answer those questions.     No issue or question is too taboo or sacred!  Our show will be told from YOUR point of view as we help you document the funny and annoying stuff you encounter with sex today. If this sounds like you, please send an email to Jonathan.Groce@mtvstaff.com (call 310-752-8066 immediately) with a picture of yourself, your location, contact information, and a brief paragraph explaining your situation and why you would fit the description above.

We will then contact you to create a very short video for INTERNAL development purposes only.  Writing in and making a video does not commit you to this show.

We are looking for all types of stories, carried by fun, dynamic personalities – here are some examples:

• the brave gay guy who is either completely closeted OR only one or two people know, but he is ready to be himself and stop pretending he’s something he’s not.  On the verge of coming out of the closet and would like MTV to film his journey.
• a young bisexual girl who everybody thinks is completely straight, she’s very popular with the boys, but maybe she likes girls too!  She’s trying to figure it out.
• the girl who got labeled an Easy A and is sick of the gossip = how does she change her image, revamp her integrity, and put those awkward rumors behind.
• who is that girl who’s never been kissed?   Or boy?  Are you so afraid of the opposite sex or just don’t know how to approach?  Does the thought of even holding a boys / girls hands send you running?
• do you ever just want to lose a few lbs, you are so body imaged, it paralizes your high school routing.  Are you so insecure with your body naked that you change in the stall rather in the locker room?

BOTTOM LINE – if you are ready for MTV to follow your SEXED AND CONFUSED journey – we want to hear from you – IMMEDIATELY!    No question is too small, no confusion too mysterious – high school can be awkward – but if we’re all going to be awkward – let’s explore together.

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I really don’t cry. I just don’t see the point.

Huh? The point of crying? How about a very natural response to emotion? I can’t imagine Mike is saying that he doesn’t feel emotion, so I guess he’s saying he simply represses the expression of that emotion. Gotta keep up that big, macho jock image, especially since he likes guys.

Then there’s some deep self-analysis by Mike. He says the one thing that he is best-defined as a bunch of contradictions…

He likes his steak rare but his hamburger well-done.
He likes snowboarding but he wants to live on the beach one day.
He does keg stands but he has a high GPA.
He’s a problem solver but he has no problem fighting.

Ooooh, gosh. What contradictions! He’s smart but he likes to drink alcohol? Wow, I don’t know ANY smart people who like alcohol! He likes snow and the beach? Geez, that’s such a leap! I’ve never heard of a surfer who also snowboards. Get this guy a talk show!

Mike’s apparently returning to D.C. to pursue a career in politics. He also thinks he’s a college lecturer on issues of health, the environment and equal rights. Lol!

Ugh. Wake me up when the whole “gay community loves Real World 374″ has come and gone.

You can watch Mike take his shirt off and espouse his insights on the universe on MTV now.

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TRUE LIFE: I’M COMING OUT TO MY TEAM
Are you planning to come out to your teammates? Have you been afraid or hesitant to come out to your sports team as gay, bisexual, or transsexual but are now planning to reveal yourself? Perhaps you’ve already come out to your friends and now have to face the upcoming season with teammates who still think you’re straight? Or maybe you’re unsure of how your fellow athletes would react if they knew, and thus have not come out to anyone?Whatever your situation may be, if you are planning to come out to your teammates and appear to be between the ages of 15 and 28, MTV wants to hear from you. Please email us at comingout@mtvn.com and be sure to include your name, location and phone number.

The age range is a bit odd since there are no 28-year-old athletes still playing in high school or college and I doubt that any pro jock would come out on MTV. I will be curious as to whether anyone will take them up on the offer.

Thanks to the indispensable Pat Griffin for the heads-up on this.

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