Category: New Zealand
Aotearoa’s own Mr Bear, Tia Craig Walters — affectionately known as TiaBear — has returned home after representing Australasia at the Mr Bear International pageant in Thailand, where he placed in the top 10. After being crowned Mr Bear Australasia 2024 during Pride Month in June, Walters secured his place at the global event in […]
A spokesperson from the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa has confirmed that two controversial kink-related articles removed from their website were not penned by the MP. ‘Sh*t Talk: Part 1 – What is scat?’ and ‘Part 2: A deeper dive into scat’ were the subject of online hate aimed at the Foundation after Twitter conspiracy theorists claimed […]
A controversial sexual health article published by the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the New Zealand AIDS Foundation) has been taken offline after becoming a target of online hate, with the organisation citing concerns for staff and community safety. The two-part article, titled ‘Sh*t Talk: Part 1 – What is scat?’* and ‘Part 2: A deeper […]
Health New Zealand has been directed by the coalition Government to replace inclusive terms like “pregnant people” with the word “women” in its official health communications. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello issued the directive in a letter dated 27 March to interim Health NZ chief executive Dr Dale Bramley, urging the use of “clear language” […]
A collective of professional health bodies in Aotearoa New Zealand have released a public statement condemning proposed government plans to further restrict access to puberty blockers. Use of puberty blockers in gender-affirming healthcare is supported by both the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care and the Aotearoa New Zealand Guidelines for […]
Despite anti-trans rhetoric dominating headlines, primary healthcare workers are embracing training and rejecting misinformation, proving that real change happens on the ground, says Jennifer Shields. If you were to look online or follow the news, it would be easy to think we’re in the midst of a huge anti-trans backlash. And in many ways, we […]
Body Positive’s Executive Director, Mark Fisher, explores the risks and realities of chemsex and ways to protect yourself. Chemsex (or Party n Play) is a reality for some within our community. While chemsex can offer intense experiences, it’s equally important to be aware of potential risks, maintain your well-being, and protect your sexual health. It’s […]
Benjamin Doyle is facing backlash for using playful queer slang — but the real issue is the wave of hate and threats they’re receiving. Jennifer Shields says we must support authenticity, not apologise for it. When we expect our representatives of queer communities on a national stage to be perfectly sanitised, focus group-tested, PR-line spinning […]