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Features, International

STI rates soar among gay Kenyans

May 28, 2022January 4, 2023 Contributor

Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.

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Tagged Africa, health, healthcare, homophobia, Kenya, Nairobi, sexual healthLeave a comment
Advice, Features

Ask a Sexologist: All about orgasms

May 28, 2022January 4, 2023 Richelle Menzies

What is a multiple orgasm, and who can have them?

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Features

My final form: Completing my trans surgery journey

January 20, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

A very private look into the world of transition procedures.

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Tagged gender, healthcare, hospital, surgery, trans, transitionLeave a comment
Features

‘Every letter is welcome’: Melbourne’s inclusive ice hockey club

January 9, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"It’s very action-packed and exciting to play and watch.”

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Tagged Carl Jackson, ice hockey, Melbourne, Southern Lights, sportsLeave a comment
Features

The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism

December 12, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.

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Tagged Africa, Angola, Botswana, discrimination, government, homophobia, law, Lesotho, marriage equality, Mozambique, refugees, Seychelles, South Africa, travelLeave a comment
Features

Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches

November 28, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.

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Tagged Africa, church, community, discrimination, homophobia, intersex, intersexism, Kenya, lesbian, religionLeave a comment
Features, International

Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic

November 24, 2021January 4, 2023 Tafadzwa Evans Muranganwa

Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.

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Tagged Africa, COVID-19, law, News, Nyanga Youth Initiative, pandemic, police, Saul Duri, sex work, sex workers, social media, The Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research, young people, ZimbabweLeave a comment
Features

Woody Milintachinda on Thailand’s best festivals and vacation spots

October 27, 2021January 4, 2023 Eugene Yiga

"People from all walks of life come to taste different parts of Thailand." 

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Features

Why are cis people adopting gender-neutral pronouns?

October 19, 2021January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“Before I’m a gender, I’m a human being.”

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Tagged cis, gender, gender neutral, neurodiversity, pronouns, transLeave a comment
Advice, Features

Ask A Sexologist: Gender expression and disclosing history to partners

October 9, 2021January 4, 2023 Richelle Menzies

Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions about dating and sexuality.

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Features

Seychelles: An idyllic spot for a romantic African getaway

October 8, 2021January 4, 2023 Christine Kinori

Seychelles is shifting societal attitudes and proving that not all African countries are intolerant. 

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Features, International

Kenyan advocates form groups to fight for LGBTQ community rights

October 4, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

The organisations have given the community a sense of pride and safety.

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Tagged activism, Africa, discrimination, equality, homophobia, Kenya, law, marriage equality, News, social justice, social mediaLeave a comment
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Advice, Features

Ask a Sexologist: Choosing a lube and telling partners about an STI

September 24, 2021January 4, 2023 Richelle Menzies

Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your sticky questions.

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Tagged chlamydia, lube, sex, sex toys, sexologist, sexual healthLeave a comment
Features, Opinion

‘Terrified and disturbed’: Kenyan police accused of homophobic abuse

August 18, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

Gay people say they can’t safely go to the police for help.

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Tagged Africa, homophobia, Kenya, Nairobi, police, Timothy Wanjohi, violenceLeave a comment
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Entertainment, Features

The Greenhouse: Queerness and magical realism come together

August 11, 2021January 4, 2023 Jordan Pike

“Queer cinema is itself a box that's been created around us.”

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Features, Opinion

‘A death ticket’: Persecuted gay Ugandans seek refuge in Kenya

August 3, 2021January 4, 2023 Contributor

“When authorities establish that we are here, they always deport us.”

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