Oct 17, 2023
SpringOut 2023

Flag Raising as Canberra prepares for 'Pride in the Capital'

The rainbow pride flag will be raised outside the ACT Legislative Assembly in Canberra, marking the commencement of the SpringOUT 'Pride in the Capital' month-long festival celebrating Canberra's LGBTQIA+ community.

Oct 10, 2023
Mental Health

How to deal with stress in your life

These are common refrains that we hear everyday — from others, from the media, from ourselves. “Life is stressful”. Yes, life is full of challenges and stressors — deadlines, traffic jams caused by the new light rail building works, arguments with a spouse, work pressures, social anxieties, too many competing priorities, new relationships, navigating school or study — all are potential causes of stress in some degree or other.

Oct 9, 2023
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTOR

Would you like to review LGBTIQ+ books

Do you love queer books and reading? FUSE Magazine is currently looking for someone who would like to review LGBTIQ+ books.

Oct 4, 2023
Money Shot

Is your household in financial stress?

Is your household in financial stress, in this article you'll find some tips and tricks to help with your financial wellness during tough times. Financial wellness refers to being in control of your financial life and having the ability to meet current and future needs.

Oct 2, 2023
Sexuality

I Iove her but I just can't climax

Dear Frustrated, I hear your pain! One of the biggest issues that women have is communicating what they want when it comes to the bedroom. The great thing is that she is prepared to try what you want. 

Oct 1, 2023
HEALTH & WELLBEING

Do you (or someone you know) think about suicide?

Let's Talk... We are here to help you! If you - or someone you know - are thinking about about suicide then talking to somebody that you trust is a good start, but there are many things that you can do to keep yourself safe and to work through the tough times. Talk to someone you trust This can be a family member or friend, a colleague, teacher, minister, your local doctor, or an anonymous 24-hour telephone counselling service such as Lifeline on 13 11 14. Stay healthy Exercising and eating well can help you to feel better and manage difficult life events. Avoid drugs and alcohol Many...

Oct 1, 2023
Wellbeing

Using simple art practices to quite you mind

When my partner and I started FUSE Magazine, it was really just another extension of our creative journey together.  Although fun, running a magazine can also be challenging and stressful at times, and, like all things work, that stress can have adverse effects on wellbeing and happiness. Like many others, I sometimes struggle to live in this world, but I’m also incredibly fortunate to have my own personal antidote. I love playing with mud. Only recently, I was talking to a fellow potter about meditation and how it has made positive changes in my life. Her first response was, ‘Oh, I coul...

Sep 28, 2023
Relationships

Should I say yes to an open relationship?

Dear Andy, Navigating the shark infested waters of an “open relationship” is an interesting process and is to be approached with much in-trepidation.

Sep 28, 2023
LGBTIQ HISTORY

Trans life in Australia from the 1940s to 1970s

In December 1952, former American GI Christine Jorgensen made global news after undergoing gender affirmation surgery in Copenhagen. Australian newspapers showed great interest, with headlines like “Man Converted to Woman by Danish Doctors”, “Man Becomes Woman and ‘She Is Glad’”, and “‘Converted’ Girl Hopes to Marry”.

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