Did he win the coveted "Ultimate Guy" award? Sadly, Men's Health really pulled a punch there. But at least he was both featured and interviewed in the magazine, a huge deal for a glossy that's so potently masculine. Dowling said later in an interview that it "was really exciting being the first transgender man interviewed for men's health, that was freakin' awesome!"
These days, Aydian isn't looking to start any movie or modelling career like many of his contemporaries in the community. He just has a few simple goals: to be a loving and caring husband to his wife of eight years, Jennilee; to continue his trans clothing line, ".5CC", which raises money for transition surgeries; to be a role model and leader in the community; and to never, ever lose those delicious abs.