MOTORING: THE BMW Z4
If you’d asked Brent Ellis a month ago for his hottest sports car on the market he’d probably mention the Merc SLK, but after spending a week behind the wheel of the latest BMW Z4, he’s singing a very different tune…
The Pink Rand: SA’s gay consumer revealed in new report
An overview of the South African gay and lesbian consumer is said to be the first in-depth and statistically relevant report about the Pink Rand.
A BOTTOM IN BENONI
“A young gay Capetonian boy moves from a beachfront townhouse to the East Rand of Johannesburg…” Sounds like a great concept for a new reality show right? Except, it’s actually my life, writes Dylan van Vuuren.
FIRST STEP TOWARDS DOCUMENTING LGBT HATE CRIMES
An organisation is taking steps towards documenting LGBT hate crimes in South Africa for the first time. It’s a move that will hopefully finally allow activists and officials to understand the scale and nature of the problem.
MAMBA SPINS
Mamba music-meister Jared Orlin rates new releases by fellow homo-boy and prince of glam rock Adam Lambert and lesbian disco punk band Gossip, as well the latest from Roxette and Train, plus two dance compilations.
YOUR HEALTH: IS LUBE DANGEROUS?
We’ve been repeatedly exposed to the life-saving slogan, “Always use a condom with water-based lube for anal sex…” New research suggests, however, that in certain scenarios there are some dangers in using certain lubes.
NO, I DON’T WANT TO FRIEND YOUR C***K
I’ve been on Facebook for longer than most people’s relationships; for longer than most stay at the same job. And I’ve learned that there are people on Facebook who have very serious mental problems.
DESIGNER STIAAN LOUW’S SEXY PROMO VIDEO
Acclaimed South African fashion designer Stiaan Louw has launched his new menswear collection with a sexy campaign video shot by Neil Roberts. Watch it here.
PINKWASHING SOUTH AFRICA
BBC News recently reported on Cape Town’s status as a premiere international gay tourist destination, but, ask T.J. and Maria Hengeveld, how does this reflect the reality for most LGBT South Africans?
SURVIVING THE PARTY
Gay men love a good, wild party; after all, we have a reputation to uphold. But what happens when it’s all over and we have to face the consequences, including the possibility of being infected with HIV?