Aydian Dowling May Become the First Trans Man on the Cover of Men's Health

Aydian Dowling is now in the final stage for the running to be on the cover of Men's Health. He is one of five finalists, and anyone of them could potentially be the newest cover model. If chosen, Dowling would make history as the first trans man on the cover of the magazine. 

Dowling gave his followers on Instagram a sneak peek into what it was like to go to NYC and visit the Men's Health offices to pose for the cover with his four fellow contestants. Here they are below: 

 

Just landed in NYC and made it to the hotel for @menshealthmag tomorrow and Thursday!! I am so freaking stoked to be in the Top Five #mhguycontest !!!! Thank you to everyone who is supporting me through this journey! I would not be here or be the man I am today without our community and I will ALWAYS be grateful!!! #timetoeatandsleep #mankindultimate #ftm #trans #aydiandowling #topfive #nyc #dreamscometrue #justbeyourself

A photo posted by Aydian Dowling (@alionsfear) on

Aug 11, 2015 at 6:04pm PDT

 

Just landed in NYC and made it to the hotel for @menshealthmag tomorrow and Thursday!! I am so freaking stoked to be in the Top Five #mhguycontest !!!! Thank you to everyone who is supporting me through this journey! I would not be here or be the man I am today without our community and I will ALWAYS be grateful!!! #timetoeatandsleep #mankindultimate #ftm #trans #aydiandowling #topfive #nyc #dreamscometrue #justbeyourself

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A photo posted by Aydian Dowling (@alionsfear) on

Aug 11, 2015 at 6:04pm PDT

 

So awesome meeting @noahgallowayathlete @billphillipsmh and David Jack today! This trip is just mind blowing! #ftm #mhultimate #mhguycontest #aydiandowling #trans #transman #lgbt

A photo posted by Aydian Dowling (@alionsfear) on

Aug 12, 2015 at 2:49pm PDT