Category: Opinion

Nov 01
The Funny Business of Gender & Politics

Eddie Izzard talks to Oliver Hall about his desire to transition, strategic success and political aspirations. Eddie Izzard has been heralded as the greatest British comedian of this age. His surreal Monty Python-esque humour has been embraced the world over. Izzard is quick to hug back, doing what no comedian has done before, performing the same […]

Oct 26
Vatican Decision Disappointing, But There is Still Hope

Despite the setback, there is still hope that the Catholic Church will embrace a GLBT inclusive approach in the near future writes Express Magazine’s Levi Joule. There is no doubt that the past week has been a disappointing one for GLBT, GLBT friendly and progressive Catholics. Sadly, the Catholic Church turned its back on social progressivism at it’s recent […]

Oct 23
Awash with Grooming Knowledge

Mark Toner founded NZ men’s grooming website www.oneman.co.nz after returning to NZ from London. A trained-lawyer, Mark got into the beauty business to give kiwi men the choices that Brits and Yanks have enjoyed for years. express gets his top tips. Have you noticed any differences between most straight and most gay men’s grooming rituals? […]

Oct 20
Mutual Shags, Amy Winehouse & a Good Spoon

Actress, comedian and karaoke queen Bryony Skillington discusses the ins and outs of girl on girl dating with Lydian Zanetti. There’s so many stereotypes around women who date women – but Bryony Skillington doesn’t usually go for that sort. Except her first girlfriend. “She told me she loved tongue piercings so I went and got […]

Oct 18
Foodie Bites: Degustation Donation

Just when we thought the gorgeous Michael Meredith couldn’t get any more attractive, we found out that he does a special dine by donation night on Tuesdays at his highly awarded restaurant, Merediths. You can have a four-course degustation menu and then pay what you feel the meal is worth (drinks separate), with the entire […]

Oct 18
Ask Lisa: I Have Finally Admitted to Myself I’m Lesbian’

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q) I have finally admitted to myself (and a few close friends) that I am lesbian. I am 29 and don’t know any other gay women. It would be too soon for me to start dating – and I wouldn’t know what to do […]

Oct 17
Out in the Country

Rex McIntosh reminds us what it was like to come out in a country town 20 years ago, and asks if in two decades how much things have changed. After my first son was born and another on the way, my wife and I decided to leave the big smoke and have a try at […]

Oct 16
Ask Lisa: How to deal with a Bi-sexual Boyfriend?

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q) My boyfriend and I are in a open relationship and we have a policy around giving each other space when either of us bring someone home. This has worked well for the last 4 years until last week when he brought home a woman. […]