Day: April 21, 2020

Apr 21
New York’s 2020 Pride Events Officially Cancelled

Organisers of New York City’s annual LGBT+ Pride events have officially announced the cancellation of all 2020 Pride events originally scheduled for June 14-28 due to you guessed it … COVID-19. The cancellation of the New York’s Pride events follows the cancellations of San Francisco’s  Pride parade last week, and other Pride events form numerous […]

Apr 21
‘Lockdown’ Goes ‘Live’ For Third Week

The third line-up of Lockdown Live – a weekly live streaming initiative to support emerging New Zealand musicians – has been announced with live performances from GRACE KELLY, WELLS*, GEORGIA LINES, and express’ fave PAIGE. Thanks to our friends at NicNak Media starting from 8 pm on Wednesday the 22nd of April, each artist/act will perform […]

Apr 21
Grindr Users Flouting Lockdown Restriction Rules

With New Zealand heading into Alert Level 3 restrictions, express examines how the new rules impact casual hookups. While the rules around level 4 in New Zealand are very clear about restrictions, express can report that a number of gay men across the country are happy to flout those in order to pursue casual hook-ups. […]

Apr 21
Study Shows that Supportive Adults Are Key In Reducing HIV Among Trans Youth

A recent study out of the United States has highlighted the need for trans-inclusive training for health providers, trans-inclusive sexuality education, and supportive adults, in the fight to reduce the rates of HIV transmission in trans-youth. Published in Pediatrics the study which is titled, Transgender Youth Experiences and Perspectives Related to HIV Preventive Services, examines […]