Category: Lifestyle

May 18
A Stylish Escape to California’s Most Beautiful Beach Town 

Your Ex’s Oliver Hall discovers Laguna Beach, Southern California’s boho-chic coastal escape  Leaving the sprawl and spectacle of LAX and then Anaheim behind, the highways slim, the skies clear, and the landscape softens into gorse-covered hills and coastal peaks. We make the journey with Karmel Shuttle, who can take visitors directly to Laguna Beach from […]

May 17
The Best Northern Hemisphere Pride Events for Kiwi Travellers in 2026

For queer travellers from Aotearoa, northern hemisphere Pride season has always had a certain magic. It arrives just as New Zealand settles into winter, offering the perfect excuse to swap grey skies for long summer evenings, open-air stages, packed streets, historic queer neighbourhoods, and cities that know how to turn protest into spectacle. In 2026, […]

May 15
UK Government Pledges Trans-Inclusive Conversion Therapy Ban

The UK Government has pledged to introduce a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy, with a Draft Conversion Practices Bill included in Wednesday’s King’s Speech. The Bill forms part of Labour’s legislative programme for the coming parliamentary session and follows a commitment made in the party’s 2024 election manifesto. The Government says the legislation will aim […]

May 14
EU Conversion Therapy Ban Campaign Falls Short Despite 1.2 Million Signatures

A campaign calling for a European Union-wide ban on so-called conversion therapy has fallen short, despite a petition signed by more than 1.2 million people and support from the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Commission responded to the European Citizens’ Initiative by saying that, after it “had analysed the legal possibilities”, it could only […]

May 14
Jason Collins, NBA’s First Out Gay Player, Dies at 47

Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at the age of 47. Collins’ family confirmed on Tuesday that the former basketball player had died following a battle with brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant […]

May 13
Iran Football Federation Demands Pride Flag Ban at 2026 World Cup Matches

Iran’s football federation has reportedly submitted a list of conditions to FIFA ahead of the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a demand that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be banned at matches involving Iran. The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran said it would compete in the tournament in the United […]

May 11
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ and Sexual Health Instagram Accounts Reportedly Suspended in Latest Account Purge

More than 100 LGBTQ+ and sexual health-related Instagram accounts have reportedly been suspended or restricted in Meta’s latest round of account purges, which saw follower counts drop for almost every account in recent weeks. The move is raising fresh concerns about Meta’s moderation policies and the censorship of queer creators online. According to Repro Uncensored, […]

May 09
Ghana AIDS Commission Defends HIV Prevention Work After MP Claims Condoms and Lubricant “Promote Homosexuality”

Ghana’s AIDS Commission has defended its HIV prevention work after an anti-LGBTQ+ MP claimed that distributing condoms and lubricant promotes homosexuality. The comments were made in Parliament during a hearing on Ghana’s pending anti-LGBTQ+ bill, formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. MP Sam George criticised international funders, including The Global […]