Must watch: Gay acrobats in stunning art video

A breathtaking depiction of same-sex love has been released in honour of the victims of the Orlando massacre. The short film features two acrobats who impossibly spin around each other in a large metal hoop to the sound of Arrow by The Irrepressibles. They touch, embrace and kiss in a dance that is full of […]

South Africa’s LGBTI community much more likely to suffer from depression

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group reports that the LGBTI community is three to four times more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression. While these conditions affect around 10% of the general South African population, the rate amongst LGBTI people is between 31% and 45%. The statistics were highlighted this July, which […]

France eases gay blood donation ban

France is for the first time in 30 years allowing gay men to donate blood, but with a major proviso. The move to lift the gay blood donation ban was first promised in November by Health Minister Marisol Touraine. She said at the time that donating blood should not be conditional on someone’s “sexual orientation”. […]