Category: Lifestyle

Jun 13
Exploring San Francisco: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Visitors

San Francisco, often hailed as the epicentre of LGBTQ+ culture, history, and activism, offers visitors a rich array of experiences. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in history, enjoy vibrant nightlife, or explore the city’s iconic sights, San Francisco has something for everyone. YOUR ex has put together a little guide to the best places […]

Jun 10
DoxyPEP: Finally A New Tool To Fight Our Syphilis Epidemic

Body Positive’s Mark Fisher explains the ins and outs of this game-changing new syphilis prevention. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are over 100 times more likely to catch syphilis than our straight counterparts, but did you know there is a cheap treatment already on the market that makes you 80% less likely to […]

Jun 05
History’s Queer Kiwi Milestones

Historian Gareth Watkins selects June dates that highlight the progress made by New Zealand’s Rainbow communities throughout history. 12 June 1916 Activist Jack Goodwin was born in Auckland. Goodwin was a senior member of the Dorian Society, New Zealand’s earliest known homosexual organisation, and later a key member of the NZ Homosexual Law Reform Society. […]

Jun 05
A Weekend Away: Wellington Is A Vibe

Wellington, the little capital with a big heart is packed with reasons to visit. Oliver Hall explores the bustling scenes and ‘must-dos’ in Aotearoa’s cultural centre. Recent research suggested Wellington only had 150 beautiful sunny days in the last ten years, so why is it always gorgeous when I visit? The overused phrase ‘nothing beats […]

Jun 05
The Best Vehicles of 2024: YOUR ex’s Top Picks

From compact cars to powerful utes, here are our top picks for the best vehicles in their respective categories: small car, sedans, SUVs, and utes. Jimny 5-Door: The Best SUV For those seeking adventure and rugged capability, the Jimny 5-door is the ultimate SUV. Known for its off-road prowess and compact design, the Jimny 5-door […]

Jun 04
Suzuki Unveils the Bigger and Better Jimny 5-Door

For over 50 years, the Suzuki Jimny has been synonymous with unparalleled off-road capabilities. Now, Suzuki has expanded this legacy with the introduction of the new Jimny 5-Door – a celebration of freedom, adventure, and the indomitable Kiwi spirit – perfect for those who live life fabulously and fearlessly! The new Jimny 5-Door provides endless […]

May 28
World LGBTI Rights: New Report Shows Opposition To Progress

Relentless opposition is marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTI people, ILGA World said today, as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex lives continue to be at the centre of legal debates across the world. ILGA World is the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association – is a worldwide federation of more […]

May 24
“The Day I Told My Wife And Children – ‘I’m Gay’”

Kris Finlayson shares his deeply personal story of detaching himself from others to hide his sexuality until the day he bravely embraced his authentic self. I knew I was gay at six years old when I stumbled across a straight porn magazine. It’s a cliché, I know. I couldn’t care less about the motorcycles or […]