Religion and homosexuality
They say that nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. However, I think that another certainty seems to be…
Blood Donation: Donating “Gay Blood”
In many countries, there is either an outright ban on gay men donating blood, or there is a deferral period, where a man…
4 stages of finding a relationship
The first stage is one where you profess the joys of being single. Being single is the best thing in the world. You…
Heterosexuals can learn a lot from gay relationships
Did you know that a homosexual relationship can actually set the example to society of how a good relationship works? Heterosexuals can learn…
Openly gay athletes – why I care
Coming out as an openly gay athlete just gives the world another reminder that being gay is normal. It shows the world that…
Homophobia: how to deal with homophobia
We are all likely to face homophobia in some form during our lives, and we need to be able to deal with it.…
Hidden Gay Community: The Real Spectrum of LGBTQ+ Lives
The hidden gay community lives beyond the stereotypes—quietly, authentically, and often unseen. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how increasing visibility…
Coming Out as Gay: My Personal Journey
This is my personal journey of coming out as gay—how I discovered my identity, fell in love, and eventually gained my family’s acceptance.…
The never-ending closet – fear of saying I’m gay
As gay people, we often struggle to say “I’m gay”. How much of that fear is the fear of their reaction, and how…
Effective Communication
Let’s face it – communication is not always easy, especially in a gay relationship. Here are some tips to improve communication in your…
My experience with making decisions
In life, and especially in love, decisions need to be made. Here are some tips to help make decision-making easier.
Beyond Stereotypes: What Makes Us Think Someone is Gay?
I really hope that I don’t come across as reinforcing stereotypes (that’s not my intention) but I do wonder what qualities in a…
What is a ‘Gaydar’: 5 Signals That ‘Gaydars’ Pick Up
If you are gay, you have probably heard of the ‘gaydar’. But is it really a sixth sense that we were born with…
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