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  1. Life
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Relationships

Whether you're single, dating, in a monogamous relationship, open relationships, married or civil partnered there is something in this section for everyone. 

First Dates: FS Edition

First Dates: FS Edition

I asked Twitter for disastrous first date stories and thankfully some of you were very generous indeed. The names have been changed, but goodness me, you couldn’t make these stories up. We’ll also attempt to unravel the secret to a perfect first date – if there is such a thing. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Fighting the fear of intimacy

Fighting the fear of intimacy

When you have sex, are your eyes open or closed most of the time? Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Infidelity and the gay community: Do gay men struggle to be faithful?

Infidelity and the gay community: Do gay men struggle to be faithful?

Has a boyfriend ever cheated on you? Have you ever cheated? If either answer (or both) is “yes” then you’re in the majority. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Are we desperate to be loved?

Are we desperate to be loved?

We all want to meet someone great and have our fairytale romance, but how many men do we actually connect with? Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Just friends: finding love in different ways

Just friends: finding love in different ways

Female friendships are something I’ve always cherished, having found building friendships with women easier than with men. When I came out, I sought the support of female friends and female teachers. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 28th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Are you a good friend?

Are you a good friend?

This got me thinking about the people I have in my life who I can call ‘mate’, ‘buddy’, ‘darling’ etc. The truth is I can count them on one hand and that’s fine with me. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 30th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Open relationships: Do rules really matter?

Open relationships: Do rules really matter?

Fidelity isn’t as straight-forward as heteronormative values would have you believe. Many of us are in non-traditional relationships, whether they are open,  polyamorous or a throuple (or more). Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Cheating and the risk of STIs

Cheating and the risk of STIs

As well as broken hearts and emotional turmoil, a cheating partner can bring home STIs. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

Casual sex for queer women

Casual sex for queer women

Sometimes women just want to have sex with other women, and it's time to talk about it Read more

Published: 11th March, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Dating as a trans or non-binary person

Dating as a trans or non-binary person

How to keep yourself safe and have a good time Read more

Published: 5th February, 2020

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Six ways to survive a break-up

Six ways to survive a break-up

Negotiating a break-up is never easy, I think that’s something I’m sure we can all agree on. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

Five tips for living with  your partner

Five tips for living with your partner

Moving in together is one of the milestone steps any couple takes. It’s in everyone’s ‘plan’ as being somewhere between saying “I love you” and getting hitched. It seems a very grown up thing to do.... Read more

Published: 10th February, 2017

Updated: 5th March, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

Comments: 1

The six-step gay relationship guide

The six-step gay relationship guide

These relationship things can be tricky though, can’t they? They’re fragile little beasts that vary wildly from the wondrously joyous to traumatic, soul-sucking, bastard hell disasters, robbing you of your dignity, compassion and ability to function as a real live human. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2013

Updated: 26th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

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    HangOuts 50+ 23/06/2022

    This session: Connections - Thursday 23/06/2022 @6pm In this group we'll discuss how we can bring our community closer together and address some of the issues that can keep us apart.

  • Find your local pride 2022

    Find your local pride 2022

    Prides happen all across the UK and Ireland. Find an event near you.

  • Stress - what is it?

    Stress - what is it?

    We all experience stress from time to time, but what is it? And when does it become a problem?

  • FS Magazine

    FS Magazine

    FS Magazine is the health and life magazine from LGBT HERO

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  • Being non-binary

    Being non-binary

    What does it mean to be non-binary?

  • HIV advice for gay men

    HIV advice for gay men

    We've all heard the myths! If you're gay men you're bound to become HIV-positive. Right? Wrong!

  • "The Gay Community is Racist"

    The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist?

  • How risky is having sex without condoms?

    How risky is having sex without condoms?

    Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom.

  • Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

    Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

    Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again.

  • Monkeypox and what you need to know

    Monkeypox and what you need to know

    There seems to be an outbreak of Monkeypox, with many initial cases coming from gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men. Here's what you need to know.

  • Herpes

    Herpes

    Herpes is a virus that is spread by skin to skin contact.

  • What is asexuality?

    What is asexuality?

    Understanding asexuality and dispelling the myths and misconceptions about it.

  • A modern guy's guide to cruising

    A modern guy's guide to cruising

    Perhaps surprisingly, the proud tradition of cruising is still going strong. Wherever you are in the UK, you’re not going to be too far from a spot where you’ll easily find other men who want to hook up with men. There are plenty of apps and websites dedicated to helping you out if you want to have sex in a public place.

  • Conversion therapy: the facts

    Conversion therapy: the facts

    Being pushed into a "queer cure"? It's both damaging and unscientific.

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