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COMMUNITY
Philippa Moss describes herself as an entrepreneur and professional feminist; as the CEO of Meridian (formerly AIDS Action Council), she’s probably best known for her outspoken voice promoting LGBTIQ health and wellbeing in Canberra.

Relationship Question
Dear Rose, I’m 23, and I’m in a relationship with a guy in his 50s. I want to introduce him to my parents, but I’m pretty sure they will totally flip out. What should I do? Nick

Wellbeing
It is no longer believed that sexual irregular behaviour is responsible for failed crops or epidemics of the plague, so public stoning is no longer an acceptable response to behaviour that is outside of cultural expectations.

Relationship Question
Dear Rose, I’m concerned that my partner of over ten years is sleeping with somebody else. I have no evidence, but things just seem wrong to me. If I say something and I’m wrong, it could destroy our relationship. What should I do? KT

Fitness
Working out at home has its benefits: It’s convenient, it’s time-efficient (compared with traveling to a gym or fitness studio), and it’s cost-effective.

Relationship Question
Dear Rose, My girlfriend and I are having a baby. We are concerned that after the father initially said he did not want involvement, that now he does. Do we have any legal standing to stop him seeing the baby once it’s born? Kim

Sexuality Question
Dear Rose, I’m a 24-year-old guy, and I decided some time ago that PrEP was not for me. Unfortunately, I currently find myself experiencing a lot of peer pressure and knockbacks online from other guys who don’t want to use condoms. I’m not sure what to do as it seems I’m missing a lot of opportunities. JT

OP.ED
Gay marriage is not about two people being gay: it’s about two people who love each other and who have decided to commit to each other for the exact same reasons any other couple would get married.

Relationship Question
Dear Rose, My BF is moving to another state for work. I can’t follow. Do you think a long-distance relationship can work? Sam