Commonwealth gay bans are boosting HIV
The criminalisation of homosexuality in Commonwealth countries has been blamed for increasing HIV infection rates, according to a new report. The report by Human Dignity Trust was released ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2015 in Malta, from 27 to 29 November. It outlines the extent and the consequences of the criminalisation of […]
Third Joburg People’s Pride honours LGBTI activists
The Joburg People’s Pride movement held its third annual march through Hillbrow and Braamfontein on Saturday, remembering the activists who started South Africa’s LGBTI rights movement. The event was marred by a last minute cancellation of its post-march concert due to “unforeseen technical difficulties,” but nevertheless saw a spirited crowd of around 400 people taking […]
My boyfriend is a cock doctor
Upon meeting acquaintances for the first time with my boyfriend, the conversation often goes something like this: Acquaintance: “So what is it you do for a living?” Boyfriend: “I’m a urologist, actually.” Acquaintance: “Neurologist? Oh how lovely.” Boyfriend: “No, a UR-ologist – I work with the other head”. Invariably, this leads to an awkward giggle and […]