Category: Lifestyle
Football trailblazer Jaiyah Saelua tells YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall what her fa’afafine upbringing can teach us about belonging in sport, and why the future of transgender athletes begins with the communities they call home The debate about transgender athletes has become one of the most contentious conversations in international sport. Questions about eligibility, competitive advantage […]
Senegal is preparing to become the first African country to host an Olympic event. But less than three weeks before the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games begin, Human Rights Watch has documented mass arrests, alleged forced HIV testing and growing fear among LGBTQ+ people in the host nation. On 31 October, Senegal will make sporting […]
Forget complicated skincare routines. Your hair wants some attention too. From scalp-loving treatments and protein-packed conditioners to seriously clever styling tools, we’re getting to the root of better hair days. By now, most of us know our hyaluronic acid from our retinol. We moisturise, exfoliate, apply serums and occasionally spend more time on our nighttime […]
A Washington state high school wrestler and her mother have asked the US Supreme Court to temporarily block policies allowing transgender student-athletes to compete in school sports consistent with their gender identity. A legal challenge to transgender participation in US school sport has reached the Supreme Court, with a Washington state student seeking emergency intervention […]
I’ve noticed guys at the gym and on social media talking about peptides as the next big thing for building muscle, losing body fat, and even slowing down ageing. What exactly are peptides, do any of these claims stack up, and what are the risks of taking them? I’d be very cautious about taking health […]
The team behind the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe is turning its attention to another side of queer life, with a new docuseries following five Asian gay men navigating love, sex, jealousy and chosen family together. Forget the traditional couple — World of Wonder is introducing viewers to The Polycule. The upcoming unscripted series from WOW […]
Specialised crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people has returned to America’s 988 Crisis Lifeline, more than a year after the dedicated service was shut down. The “Press 3” option resumed on 30 September, once again allowing LGBTQ+ youth to connect with crisis counsellors specifically trained to support their needs. The service had been unavailable since […]
A long-running battle over one of Cape Town’s best-known queer-friendly beaches is intensifying, with new signs warning against nudity and reports that drones are being used to monitor visitors. Sandy Bay has been known for decades as Cape Town’s unofficial nudist beach and a popular gathering place for gay men. But despite that long-standing reputation, […]