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https://www.tarshi.net/inplainspeak/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Masques-of-Masculinity-1-scaled.jpg23672560This visual essay highlights the hidden dangers queer men face on dating apps, from sexual assault to blackmail, and the crushing silence enforced by India's legal blind spots. Z's story reflects the urgent need for safer digital spaces and inclusive protections against sexual violence.