Same-sex couples more likely to have a fulfilling sex life
New research suggests that same-sex couples are more likely use strategies that allow their sex lives to remain fresh. According to the study, the secret to a happy sex life in long-term relationships is the belief that it takes hard work and effort, instead of expecting sexual satisfaction to simply happen if you are true […]
President’s marriage equality bid fails in Mexico
An attempt by Mexico’s president to legalise same-sex marriage has been thwarted by conservative lawmakers. On Wednesday, a congressional committee voted to reject the proposed legislation which would have made marriage equality a reality across the nation. President Enrique Peña Nieto had introduced the bill in May to mark the International Day Against Homophobia. Same-sex marriage […]
NG Kerk backs away from same-sex unions in “disgusting” decision
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), or NG Kerk has formally reversed its lauded vote last year to allow the recognition of same-sex unions. At an extraordinary meeting of the General Synod this week, the DRC decided to no longer accept same-sex relationships, even if they are legal civil unions. In a statement, the church proclaimed […]
Breaking: South Africa will NOT support move to block UN LGBTI watchdog
South Africa’s Department of International Relations has categorically denied that it supports efforts to suspend the recently appointed UN LGBTI watchdog. Earlier this week, human rights groups expressed alarm at reports that the Africa Group at the UN had issued a statement and planned a UN General Assembly resolution to reverse the UN Human Rights […]