Category: Lifestyle
Mata’s Instagram is under fire once again after it permanently deleted multiple UK-based queer-inclusive arts and sex worker organisations, wiping out years of digital community-building, income generation, and visibility. The backlash follows a troubling trend. In January, Meta – the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads – admitted it had removed a number […]
A Pride-themed match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has drawn widespread criticism after it was revealed that one of the participating nations is Iran, where same-sex relationships are punishable by death. Seattle, confirmed as a host city over three years ago, will host the match on 26 June—an event now officially designated as a […]
Test’n’Treat is a free, peer-led sexual health service in Auckland offering rapid STI and HIV testing, treatment and prevention — no appointment needed. What Is Test’n’Treat? Test’n’Treat is a walk-in sexual health clinic run by Body Positive in partnership with Auckland Sexual Health. It’s designed to be: Fast: Get tested and treated on the same […]
Former AFL player Mitch Brown has shared a confronting personal moment at a Lady Gaga concert, highlighting the ongoing stigma bisexual people face — even after coming out. Brown, who made history earlier this year as the first openly queer professional AFL/VFL player in the sport’s 129-year history, recounted the moment in an Instagram video […]
In a global celebration of queer culture and connection, New Zealand has found itself in the spotlight in Grindr’s annual Unwrapped report — named one of the world’s top “Daddy Capitals” for 2025. The yearly data-driven roundup, which has fast become a pop culture moment in the queer digital space, combines anonymous user insights with […]
Dr Mataroria Lyndon answers your health-related questions. How often do you recommend queer men and trans women get STI tests? For sexually active queer men and trans women, I recommend having a sexual health check every three months if you have multiple partners or new partners. If you’re in a monogamous relationship and both partners […]
Swiss tennis talent Mika Brunold has come out as gay, sharing his truth in a heartfelt message to fans and the wider sporting community. The 21-year-old took to Instagram on Sunday, 30 November, to reflect on his personal growth and journey both on and off the court. In the post, Brunold said that his experience […]
What if STI testing didn’t start with a swab — but with a conversation? That’s one of the quieter revolutions behind Test’n’Treat, New Zealand’s first peer-led sexual health clinic. While headlines have focused on the clinic’s speed (test today, get treated today), there’s another story unfolding in the rooms at Body Positive’s Auckland offices — […]