Category: General
Attracted To The Younger Generation — Why Am I This Way?
A letter received from a reader: Something has been playing on my mind… A lot… I am 45 years of age and been single for 7 years now. I was a late bloomer, growing up in a very conservative environment. I was scared shitless, and even though I fantasized about boys in school, I was
LGBTQIA+: the meaning of the letters
As a gay guy, I often see reference to various identities: LGBT or LGBTQ or LGBTQI, etc. But I don’t often stop to think about the true meaning of the letters that represent the rainbow of identities that so many of us have. So what is the gay identity?
The 10 most gay friendly countries in the world
We explore the world to find the top ten gay friendly countries, based not on the legal status of gay rights, but rather on the perception of homosexuality by the people living there.
7 Things a Gay Teenager Learns Growing Up
Teenagers have a completely different view of the world. Here are the things people learn as they progress from teenager to adult.
Gay marriage in America – a win for all
Gay marriage is now allowed in all states of America. Find out why this is not only a victory for America, but for gay people across the world.
Gay dating: Things not to do on a date
Gay dating is not easy. It is hard to find the right guys out there. We all read about things that we should do on a date. But here are some things that you should definitely NOT do on a date! Hopefully this makes your gay dating easier!
Review: The Other Me (Suzanne van Rooyen)
“The Other Me” by Suzanne van Rooyen. As I read this book, I realised that it is a book like no other. The book is truly South African, and captures the culture of South African teenagers very well. But the thing I found so fascinating was how it deals with real human issues so well.…
Ban on ‘gay blood donation’ lifted
Gay men in South Africa are now allowed to donate blood. Previously, men who had sex with men in the previous 6 months were banned from blood donation. The new rules align gay and straight people, and require only that blood donors are in a monogamous relationship.
Ugandan anti-gay laws
The Ugandan anti-gay laws are an embarrassment to Africa. We are trying to put Africa forward as an innovative, developing continent. But yet our neighbours keep pulling us a few steps backward.
What it means to be gay in South Africa
On paper, South Africa is one of the best places to be if you are gay. South Africa’s constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation (we were the first in the world to do so in constitution), and gay people in South Africa are legally allowed to marry (we were the fifth country in the…
Valentine’s day ideas
Valentine’s Day is the highlight of the year for some, a commercial waste of time for others, and a very lonely day for a few. You really should try to do something nice – it will make you feel great. There’s nothing wrong with spicing up your life a bit.
Top 10 thoughts of a parent of a gay child
So you have just found that your son (daughter) is gay. Perhaps he was brave enough to come out and tell you, or perhaps you found out by some other means. These are my views on the top 10 questions or thoughts you might have as a parent to a gay child.
Homophobia: Parents cutting you off
My friend came out to his parents and they want to write him off… we want to know if there are any laws that state that they should pay his university studies and living costs… he is a 1st year student at North west university… please help us with any info and acts.
Religion and homosexuality: Being gay is not a choice
Religiously, being gay is a very inexcusable and punishable sin. Both the Bible and the Holy Quran prohibit this form of sexuality. Cultures and traditions view this form of sexuality as a taboo and a curse.
Being rejected by your family for being gay
Christmas is a happy time, but it is also one of the saddest times. Some gay people will be alone because their family have rejected them for being gay. It saddens and sickens me, and I cannot even begin to imagine what that must feel like. How can a family do this to one of…
