Riaan Norval, Author at MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online https://www.mambaonline.com/author/riaan-norval/ South Africa's leading LGBTQ news and community platform Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:16:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.mambaonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-mamba_logo_output-32x32.png Riaan Norval, Author at MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online https://www.mambaonline.com/author/riaan-norval/ 32 32 The Queer Reality About Addiction – There’s Wholeness in Wellness https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/08/18/the-queer-reality-about-addiction-theres-wholeness-in-wellness/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/08/18/the-queer-reality-about-addiction-theres-wholeness-in-wellness/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:16:26 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=124036 When they tried to make Amy go to rehab, she said, “No, no, no.” But as a gay man who’s been there, done that, got the therapy—and the T-shirt—I’m telling you, “Go! Go! Go!” Because here’s the truth: there’s nothing shameful about needing help or looking for support. Healing is in. Vulnerability is the new strength. […]

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/09/29/queer-health-a-fresh-take-on-spring-cleaning-your-life/feed/ 0 The Penis: A Standup Special https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/08/28/the-penis-a-standup-special/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/08/28/the-penis-a-standup-special/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:54:59 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=117929 Here are some funny and interesting penis facts that'll have you smiling, plus a few health tips to keep the star of the show going strong.

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/07/29/prep-slut-shaming-pushing-back-against-the-shame-game/feed/ 0 Sex Positivity: Embracing Love, Life, and Liberation https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/06/30/sex-positivity-embracing-love-life-and-liberation/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/06/30/sex-positivity-embracing-love-life-and-liberation/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:51:18 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=117222 Sex positivity is about tackling internalised stigma to claim our space, our bodies, and our right to enjoy sex without judgment or shame.

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/06/30/sex-positivity-embracing-love-life-and-liberation/feed/ 1 U=U is Freedom: Loving Your Best Life https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/05/30/u-u-is-freedom-loving-your-best-life/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/05/30/u-u-is-freedom-loving-your-best-life/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:35 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=116862 Learn about U=U and how it empowers individuals living with HIV and their partners to live their best lives without fearing the virus.

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/05/30/u-u-is-freedom-loving-your-best-life/feed/ 0 Men2Men Health: Don’t Worry, Be Savvy https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/03/26/men2men-health-dont-worry-be-savvy/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/03/26/men2men-health-dont-worry-be-savvy/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:09:12 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=116294 Many guys avoid dealing with their sexual health. Here's why it’s important to overcome that fear for a healthier, more confident life.

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/03/26/men2men-health-dont-worry-be-savvy/feed/ 0 Relationships: Love is Love, But Not the Same https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/02/13/relationships-love-is-love-but-not-the-same/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/02/13/relationships-love-is-love-but-not-the-same/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:57:00 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=115657 Relationships among gay and bi men are as diverse as the individuals involved. Here are some of the many types of connections guys can have.

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