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The Greenhouse: Queerness and magical realism come together
“Queer cinema is itself a box that's been created around us.”
‘A death ticket’: Persecuted gay Ugandans seek refuge in Kenya
“When authorities establish that we are here, they always deport us.”
Trans-inclusive skincare range offering support during HRT
Transitioning people may encounter specific skin health needs.
Genderless sex toys changing the game for gender diverse people
Toys made for people with different bodies and gender identities are becoming more popular.
From isolation to acceptance: Environment and shaping queer identity
A rainbow flag is more than paraphernalia. It says: ‘You’re safe, you belong.’
Keep Pride going in the bedroom with gender-inclusive lingerie
Keep the spirit of Pride Month going with this hot all-gender gear.
Infringement of basic rights: An intersex man’s battle
“Being intersex has never been easy, which explains why my parents decided to raise and register me as a female.”
San Francisco and the long fight for US marriage equality
Scenes of wild jubilation in America's queer capital marked the eventual legalisation of marriage equality.
The challenges experienced by asexuals living in Africa
"Whenever I explain to a potential partner that I am asexual, most decide to opt out of the relationship."
Isla Holbox: The Mexican island where time stands still
Escape the big city crowds by ferry to the peaceful, undiscovered Mexican island of beautiful, gay-friendly Isla Holbox.
The secret church supporting the Kenyan gay community
An underground church is welcoming LGBTQ people in a country where being gay is illegal.
How my friend gained confidence and lived life to the full
After he tested positive for HIV, he did not know how to cope.
I came out 10 years late because I grew up in a city with no queer scene
My queer coming of age was a decade overdue, but it's never too late.
5 movies that prove vampires are queer
These five horror films show that vampires are the queerest of all supernatural creatures.
Falling out of love with Jesus and in love with bi-self
The image of Jesus represented the attraction to women that I could never openly acknowledge.
The Thais that bind: Woody Milintachinda on marriage and coming out
“There’s a phrase we use here: ‘same same but different’.”
Ask a Sexologist: Arousal, orgasms, and ejaculation
Expert Richelle Menzies answers more of your sex questions.
Pleasure and pain: Playing it safe in BDSM
Safety in BDSM may seems like a contradiction in terms, but it sets the scene for all play.
Ask a Sexologist: Disappearing dicks, measuring up, and disability
Our resident sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions on sex, relationships, and sexuality.