Category: Lifestyle

Jan 23
Why Did Netflix Axe Boots After 30 Million Views?

Netflix’s recent cancellation of the queer-themed series Boots continues to raise eyebrows among fans, especially in light of the platform’s newly released Engagement Report. Despite Boots ranking among the top 25 most-watched TV series in the latter half of 2025, it will not be returning for a second season. The decision, announced by Netflix in […]

Jan 22
Former NBL Star AJ Ogilvy Comes Out: “I Didn’t Live as Authentically as I Could”

Former NBL star AJ Ogilvy has publicly come out as gay in a heartfelt conversation with fellow basketballer Isaac Humphries, released ahead of the league’s 2026 Pride Round. Ogilvy, who played for the Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks, reflected on his journey as a closeted player and the pressures he felt to conform to expectations […]

Jan 22
Welcome to Forty: Men’s Mental Health in Midlife

Clinical psychologist Werner Briedenhann reflects on the impact of turning forty for gay men, and tells us that self-acceptance doesn’t have to be our undoing. It’s here, and you didn’t expect it. Like a sudden reaction to spicy food. Welcome to forty. You’ve arrived at a place where men don’t talk about what’s going on […]

Jan 15
Heated Rivalry Inspires Real-Life Hockey Player to Comes Out as Gay: ‘There Is Hope’

Former competitive hockey player Jesse Kortuem has publicly come out as gay, crediting the queer hockey-themed series Heated Rivalry for inspiring him to finally share his story. Although Kortuem never made it to the NHL, he played defence and centre across various leagues throughout his life. For years, his deep love for the sport and […]

Jan 15
UK Government Signals Shift Away from “Medical Intervention Model” for Trans Youth

The UK Government is signalling a significant shift in its approach to healthcare for transgender and non-binary young people, with a minister suggesting a move away from medical interventions such as puberty blockers. Speaking during a Commons debate on Tuesday, 13 January, Health Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth said the Government supports transitioning away […]

Jan 14
UK Puberty Blocker Trial Violates Ethics, Say World Trans Health Leaders

Three of the world’s leading trans healthcare bodies have raised serious ethical objections to the UK government’s proposed PATHWAYS trial for puberty blockers, warning that the study may violate internationally recognised standards for clinical research. In a joint statement released on 9 January, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the European counterpart (EPATH), […]

Jan 13
Josh Cavallo Says Homophobia Forced His Exit from Adelaide United

Josh Cavallo has accused his former A‑League club, Adelaide United, of homophobia, claiming internal politics and discrimination prevented him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26‑year‑old left the club last year and has since relocated to England, where he now plays non‑league football. Cavallo signed with Stamford AFC in the […]

Jan 11
Viral Clip of Ryan Garcia Sparks Speculation About Sexuality

Boxing sensation Ryan Garcia became the centre of online speculation over the weekend after a short video clip surfaced, leading some fans to interpret it as a hint about his sexuality. The footage, widely shared on TikTok and X, shows Garcia admitting he was bisexual before someone off-camera asks, “So you bi then?” Garcia laughs […]