Feb 3, 2025
Steaming
The Boyfriend: an innovative gay Japanese dating show
Netflix’s new reality show The Boyfriend has been making waves and starting conversations both inside and outside Japan as viewers follow the story of nine gay and bisexual male housemates who live and work together.
Feb 3, 2025
USA
Illegal discharge of sperm
In a move that has seen significant attention, Mississipp Bradford Blackmon introduced a bill titled the 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act' with fines up to $10,000 USD for the illegal discharge of sperm.
Feb 3, 2025
Money Shot
Understanding Inflation and Taking Control with practical steps!
Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you manage your cash flow, reduce expenses, and navigate these economic challenges with confidence.
Over the past year, the harsh reality of an escalating cost of living has hit home for many. The complex roots of this reality lie in the actions taken by governments and central banks during the lockdowns.
They flooded the system with money to mitigate economic pain, lowering interest rates and offering cash rebates. While these measures helped to cushion the blow for some, others still found themselves in dire financial straits.
The after…
Feb 2, 2025
USA
Trans pilot was wrongly blamed for air disaster
Jo Ellis is a transgender US helicopter pilot who has served the Virginia National Guard for over 15 years. She was ABSOLUTELY NOT the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 midair as it was approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Jan 29, 2025
Social Media
Meta's new policies will harm the LGBTIQ+ community
Many of us in the LGBTIQ+ community were alarmed to hear about the change to Meta's Hateful Conduct policy and the removal of independent fact-checkers to moderate its platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
Jan 27, 2025
Wellbeing
The aftermath of opposition to equality
Led by Research Fellow Karinna Saxby at The Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, a new study has been released using data from the 2017 marriage equality postal vote (plebiscite) and the 2021 Australian census.
Jan 23, 2025
Mens Health
Chemsex, Party and Play... what are its risks?
What happened yesterday is a blur. The plate of drugs is still on the coffee table, but there’s not even a hint of a hangover. Inhibitions disappeared completely last night, and sexual pleasure seemed limitless.
Jan 23, 2025
SYD | FEB-APR 2025
Black Family – Aboriginal Love
The 'Black Family – Aboriginal Love' — Boomalli’s 2025 Mardi Gras exhibition — will open on Friday 21st of February 2025 and continue until Saturday 12th April 2025.
Jan 22, 2025
Health
Australian LGBTIQ+ National Health Care Plan
The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 1 in 20 (4.5%) Australians over 16 are part of the LGBTIQ+ community. For perspective: at around 900,000 people, that’s similar to the population of Canberra (ACT) and Tasmania combined.