Category: Lifestyle
Dr Mataroria Lyndon answers your health-related concerns. I’M A GAY MAN IN MY 30S AND RECENTLY STARTED SEEING SOMEONE NEW. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT REGULAR STI TESTING AND PREP – AND HOW CAN I TALK TO MY GP ABOUT IT WITHOUT FEELING JUDGED? It’s great that you’re thinking about your sexual health. PrEP is […]
Josh Cavallo, who made global headlines as the first openly gay male professional footballer, has officially announced his departure from Adelaide United to pursue an international playing opportunity. The 25-year-old midfielder and left-back leaves the A-League Men’s competition after five impactful seasons and 49 appearances with the club. His exit marks the close of a […]
The queer cruising app Sniffies has been removed from Apple’s App Store, with the platform citing “ongoing content restrictions” as the cause — though the removal appears to be temporary. In a statement, Sniffies addressed the situation: “We launched our first native iOS app in March, bringing Sniffies’ real-time, location-based experience to a wider audience,” the […]
Grindr, the popular gay dating and hookup app, is prompting users to share their personal data to help train new AI-powered features as part of a tech-driven rebrand. The app is now positioning itself as a “Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket,” and says the new tools will offer a more personalised user experience. In a […]
Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy is making a surprise comeback, announcing that he’s officially coming out of retirement to train for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The 33-year-old Olympic medallist revealed his plans in a new interview with ESPN, saying he’s back on the slopes and more motivated than ever. “After taking a step away, […]
Fiji’s HIV crisis is exploding—and queer communities are in the crosshairs. Stigma, drugs, and political inaction are fuelling an outbreak that’s three times worse than reported. Fiji is in the grip of a rapidly worsening HIV crisis, and queer and marginalised communities are bearing the brunt. According to a recent report by BenarNews, new modelling […]
A new report by GLAAD has revealed that major social media platforms are not doing enough to protect LGBTQ+ users, and in some cases, recent policy changes are putting them at greater risk. In its 2024 Social Media Safety Index, the advocacy group assessed six leading platforms—TikTok, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—using […]
From edgy art, wild nature, mouth-watering eats, and a vibrant queer spirit — Dunedin is a creative escape like no other. Arriving in Dunedin, there’s an instant vibe that few New Zealand cities can match. A lively student atmosphere hums through historic streets lined with period architecture, a bustling harbour leads to a coastline of […]