FS Magazine #195

FS 195: Love, sex, life and health - what really matters to South Asian men in 2023

This issue has a particular focus on communities of South Asian heritage. It’s a fairly underserved community in terms of outreach and sexual health for LGBTQ+ people, which is why LGBT HERO sat down with 77 South Asian gay, bi and trans men to find out their thoughts on all things sex, sexual health, mpox, love, life and mental wellbeing.

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The power of intimacy

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RESULTS: Sex, life, love and health: what matters to South Asian gay and bi men

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