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Sex – Why I’m Glad I Waited:
Gay men can feel pressure to jump into sex as soon as we exit the closet. But this may not be right for everyone, argues Bruce J. Little.
‘Gay guys can do missionary?’ – how Red, White & Royal Blue brings queer intimacy to mainstream audiences:
Hit gay romcom Red, White & Royal Blue is representing queer intimacy to mainstream audiences in a way they've rarely seen.
Opinion: Queer voices must be valued and protected in the Eastern Cape:
The Eastern Cape Legislature met with queer activists to address the realities of LGBTQIA+ life in the country's most homophobic province.
Call for LGBTI South Africans to participate in Pink Rand survey:
The landmark Pink Rand study aims to showcase the economic influence of SA's LGBTI community. Take the Pink Rand survey to make your voice heard!
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: July 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in July 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Jamil F Khan: an unflinching queer South African voice:
Jamil F Khan’s memoir takes readers through his life and provides a glimpse into attitudes to queerness in the Cape's Coloured community.
Muslims protesting against LGBTQ+ Pride are ignoring Islam’s tradition of inclusion:
Islamic teachings on sexual and gender diversity are far more diverse than what many conservative groups would like us to believe.
Queer faith: The journey of deconstruction and reconstruction:
By deconstructing his faith, Ishmael Mokone came to realise that his identity as a queer person is not at odds with his spirituality.
Opinion: Why global corporations should support LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Africa:
Workplace Pride's Levis Nderitu urges global companies to be courageous in supporting LGBTIQ+ inclusion in African societies and workplaces.
The unstoppable Pichi Keane, SA’s genderqueer drag queen:
South African drag queen, Pichi Keane, has returned home to tour Mzansi after wowing audiences in Hong Kong with her drag cabaret.
Sex stuffed but intimacy starved?:
Gay men seem to be experiencing an intimacy shortage to rival the electricity, writes Bruce J. Little. Are we selling ourselves short?
LGBTQ+ media in South Africa and why you should support it:
LGBTQ+ media platforms operate under challenging conditions in South Africa and the continent. Here's why we should be supporting them.
Frisky to risky – HIV and STI risk:
When it comes to sex and the risk of HIV and other STIs, it's important to note that the risk level can vary depending on several factors.
SA LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: June 2023:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in June 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Opinion: Just one voice can make all the difference:
In the wake of the Pride Month backlash, Sikhander Coopoo writes that we cannot underestimate the power of each voice to promote inclusivity.
Niza Jay: Exploring Sexual Minimalism:
Discovering sexual minimalism is about prioritising fulfilment and experiences that open up unexplored aspects of your desires and identity.
Reclaiming Our Faith: Finding a personal relationship with our spirituality:
Ishmael Mokone writes that as queer people we have the right to define and express our spirituality without the need for external validation.
Making friends and meeting other queer people:
Meeting fellow queers can be a challenge. Sometimes we want a friendship instead of a hook-up. Here are some ideas on how to do it.
The silence around unwanted sexual attention in LGBTQ+ venues is making safe spaces less safe:
LGBTQ+ nightlife is not free from instances of unwanted sexual attention, but we rarely talk about it or it's just downplayed.