If you’ve been hearing whispers about Doxy-PEP lately, you’re not alone. It’s one of the newer additions to the sexual health toolkit, offering some people more flexibility in how they look after their sexual health. Doxy-PEP stands for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis. It involves taking a single 200mg dose of doxycycline (usually two 100mg tablets) within 72 hours after sex. Done correctly, it can reduce your chances of getting syphilis and chlamydia by around 70-90%. It’s not a catch-all, though; it doesn’t prevent HIV and isn’t very effective against gonorrhoea. So, who’s it for? R…

There’s no doubt generative AI’s ability to rapidly produce quality photos, images and video is shaking up creative jobs and concering artists.

After many years of lobbying for change, the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has finally moved to gender-neutral assessments from April 20, expanding eligibility for more gay, bisexual and transgender donors. A long-overdue step toward a fairer system. THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE New rules allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood and plasma. Eligibility is now based on individual risk rather than sexual orientation. People in monogamous relationships can donate plasma without waiting. Lifeblood states safety standards and testing protocols remain unchanged. The change follows sim…

Without even realising it, your world sometimes gradually gets smaller: less walking, fewer days in the office, cancelling on friends. Watching plans disintegrate on the chat as friends struggle to settle on a date or place for a catch-up. You might start to feel a bit flat or disconnected. Subtle changes in habit and mood take hold. Could you be … lonely?

Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you manage your cash flow, reduce expenses, and navigate these economic challenges with confidence. In recent years, the rising cost of living has become a harsh reality for many Australians. Many economies worldwide are facing challenges, and here in Australia, both the cost of living and interest rates have risen, with little sign of relief on the horizon.   Australia’s current inflation and economic challenges stem from a mix of surging global energy prices and ongoing supply chain disruptions. These pressures are compounded by inter…

This article is a lead on from: Breathwork. A Path to Healing & Connection. By taking the time to practise mindful breathing, you empower yourself to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience. Remember, your breath is a powerful healer and guide, always available to support you in your journey.

Everyone's favourite Anti-Queer Christian Conservative, Cory Bernardi, is back in the headlines. The former disgraced Liberal senator who quit federal politics nearly a decade ago has won a South Australian Legislative Council seat for One Nation, after a tight preference count.

Following an ABC investigation into a series of violent attacks on gay and bisexual teens in Sydney, which were linked to extremist networks, the NSW government is taking action, which is part of a broader legislative effort to shut down unlawful "factories of hate" that promote violence.  THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE The NSW government will introduce new laws to create specific LGBTQIA+ hate crimes and increase penalties. Offenders who target people because of their sexuality or gender identity could face jail terms of up to seven years. The reforms follow an ABC investigation into Islam…

The new requirement under “Enhancing Vetting and Combating Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program” introduced under a broader push to strip gender identity from federal policy, is expected to affect trans travellers, migrants and asylum seekers worldwide, including those from Australia’s LGBTIQ+ communities.  THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE The Trump administration has finalised a US immigration rule requiring all visa applicants to disclose “biological sex at birth.” The US State Department has confirmed the sex-at-birth requirement will apply to all visa applications. Immigration sy…

The number of bills directly targeting and undermining the existing legal rights of transgender and nonbinary people in the U.S. has been escalating, with sharp increases since 2021 and with each consecutive year. Kansas dealt the most radical blow yet on Feb. 26, 2026, as a law that immediately invalidates state-issued driver’s licenses, identification cards and birth certificates for holders whose gender marker does not match their sex assigned at birth took effect overnight.

Equality Australia has updated its US travel advice for LGBTIQ+ Australians as the Trump administration rolls out new anti-trans policies in visa and border processes. The warning says some travellers face serious risks, especially people with an X gender marker, updated gender documents or a visible history of activism.   THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Equality Australia has updated its US travel advice for LGBTIQ+ Australians. The warning responds to new anti-trans visa and border rules in the United States. Transgender travellers face the most serious risk. People with visible LGBTIQ+…