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In a world of casual sex, I feel left behind

Being diagnosed with HIV in late 2019 has played a large role in this, naturally. I’ve found that my entire identity has been altered, and my priorities changed. Throw in a global pandemic for good measure and the result is my reality...
We need to appreciate our female allies

My allies have predominantly been women, and I will be forever grateful for the important role that they have played in my life. Yet this year was also another reminder that the freedom and safety of women is perpetually called into question, and they too need allies.
LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Report 2021 | One Year On

Worrying amounts of LGBTQ+ people have reported feeling suicidal or have attempted suicide during the past twelve months.
PRESS RELEASE: One in three LGBTQ+ people felt suicidal in the last year

New LGBT HERO survey of 2273 LGBTQ+ people finds alarming number have felt suicidal or have attempted suicide over the past twelve months.

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HIV advice for gay men

In 2017, over 2,330 gay men were diagnosed HIV-positive in the UK.
"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?

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

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

Herpes is a virus that is spread by skin to skin contact.
What are the signs of depression?

Here's what to look out for.
Shigella

Shigella (or bacillary dysentery) is a bacterial infection which you can get by coming into contact with poo.
Meet the gay men who are not out

Sometimes we in our little gay bubble forget that not all gay men come out. In our coming out survey, about 10% of those who responded told us they were not ‘out’.
6 signs you’re addicted to porn

In a survey conducted by FS magazine about 20% of gay and bisexual men said they have a problem with porn.
Six myths about PrEP

For a drug that’s proven to prevent the transmission of HIV, the topic of PrEP is a divisive one for the gay community.

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