Category: Lifestyle
Pornhub has started restricting Australian users from accessing explicit content as new federal age verification rules come into force, sparking debate about online safety, privacy and the possible impact on LGBTQIA+ communities. The changes came just days before strict new digital safety codes overseen by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner took effect on March 9. Under the […]
Former staffers from a controversial US government department have testified that artificial intelligence, including ChatGPT, was used to help review and cancel federal grants, with projects referencing LGBTQ+ topics among those flagged. The revelations emerged during sworn depositions from Justin Fox and Nathan Cavanaugh, former staffers of the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which […]
A new global survey suggests that more than half of adults are open to exploring sexual experiences involving artificial intelligence, highlighting the growing role AI is beginning to play in people’s intimate lives. The research, conducted by the “AI-lationships” platform Joi AI, surveyed 25,000 adults and found that 55 per cent of respondents said they […]
A new study examining the effects of testosterone therapy on transmasculine youth has found that the treatment does not lead to increased anger or irritability after a year. In some cases, researchers even observed a reduction in aggressive behaviours. The research, published this week in the Journal of Adolescent Health, addresses a common concern among […]
Matt Fistonich shares his experience of using Tend for GP appointments and prescriptions, exploring how the app simplifies healthcare access with a seamless, user-friendly experience tailored to modern life. I’ve tried a lot of things in my life. New cafes, new bars, new men. But actually getting healthcare sorted? That always sat somewhere between “urgent” […]
British female track and field athletes are being told they may need to pay for their own eligibility tests to compete in international competitions under new requirements tied to World Athletics regulations. World Athletics — the global governing body for athletics — now requires athletes competing in the women’s category at major championships and Diamond […]
We check out the standout restaurants helping shape Christchurch’s evolving dining scene — from vibrant city bistros to vineyard-views. There are meals you enjoy, and then there are meals that recalibrate your expectations. Christchurch dining has entered its recalibration era, grounded in confidence around local produce, inventive flavour combinations, and thoughtfully designed dining rooms. As […]
There’s something quietly subversive about a car that doesn’t demand patience, compromise, or proof that you’ve “earned” access to the future. Enter the Dongfeng BOX — a fully electric compact hatchback now available in Aotearoa for $29,990 + ORC. It’s the only brand-new EV under $30,000 ready for immediate delivery, a meaningful step for queer […]