Features

STI rates soar among gay Kenyans (5/28/2022) - Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.

Ask a Sexologist: All about orgasms (5/28/2022) - What is a multiple orgasm, and who can have them?

My final form: Completing my trans surgery journey (1/20/2022) - A very private look into the world of transition procedures.

‘Every letter is welcome’: Melbourne’s inclusive ice hockey club (1/9/2022) - "It’s very action-packed and exciting to play and watch.”

The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism (12/12/2021) - These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.

Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches (11/28/2021) - These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.

Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic (11/24/2021) - Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.

Woody Milintachinda on Thailand’s best festivals and vacation spots (10/27/2021) - "People from all walks of life come to taste different parts of Thailand." 

Why are cis people adopting gender-neutral pronouns? (10/19/2021) - “Before I’m a gender, I’m a human being.”

Ask A Sexologist: Gender expression and disclosing history to partners (10/9/2021) - Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions about dating and sexuality.

Seychelles: An idyllic spot for a romantic African getaway (10/8/2021) - Seychelles is shifting societal attitudes and proving that not all African countries are intolerant. 

Kenyan advocates form groups to fight for LGBTQ community rights (10/4/2021) - The organisations have given the community a sense of pride and safety.

Ask a Sexologist: Choosing a lube and telling partners about an STI (9/24/2021) - Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your sticky questions.

‘Terrified and disturbed’: Kenyan police accused of homophobic abuse (8/18/2021) - Gay people say they can’t safely go to the police for help.

The Greenhouse: Queerness and magical realism come together (8/11/2021) - “Queer cinema is itself a box that's been created around us.”

‘A death ticket’: Persecuted gay Ugandans seek refuge in Kenya (8/3/2021) - “When authorities establish that we are here, they always deport us.”

Trans-inclusive skincare range offering support during HRT (8/1/2021) - Transitioning people may encounter specific skin health needs.

Genderless sex toys changing the game for gender diverse people (7/9/2021) - Toys made for people with different bodies and gender identities are becoming more popular.

From isolation to acceptance: Environment and shaping queer identity (7/8/2021) - A rainbow flag is more than paraphernalia. It says: ‘You’re safe, you belong.’

Keep Pride going in the bedroom with gender-inclusive lingerie (6/30/2021) - Keep the spirit of Pride Month going with this hot all-gender gear.

Infringement of basic rights: An intersex man’s battle (6/30/2021) - “Being intersex has never been easy, which explains why my parents decided to raise and register me as a female.”

San Francisco and the long fight for US marriage equality (6/28/2021) - Scenes of wild jubilation in America's queer capital marked the eventual legalisation of marriage equality.

The challenges experienced by asexuals living in Africa (6/28/2021) - "Whenever I explain to a potential partner that I am asexual, most decide to opt out of the relationship."

Isla Holbox: The Mexican island where time stands still (6/27/2021) - Escape the big city crowds by ferry to the peaceful, undiscovered Mexican island of beautiful, gay-friendly Isla Holbox.

The secret church supporting the Kenyan gay community (6/21/2021) - An underground church is welcoming LGBTQ people in a country where being gay is illegal.

How my friend gained confidence and lived life to the full (6/11/2021) - After he tested positive for HIV, he did not know how to cope. 

I came out 10 years late because I grew up in a city with no queer scene (5/28/2021) - My queer coming of age was a decade overdue, but it's never too late.

5 movies that prove vampires are queer (5/22/2021) - These five horror films show that vampires are the queerest of all supernatural creatures.

Falling out of love with Jesus and in love with bi-self (5/18/2021) - The image of Jesus represented the attraction to women that I could never openly acknowledge.

The Thais that bind: Woody Milintachinda on marriage and coming out (5/11/2021) - “There’s a phrase we use here: ‘same same but different’.”