Condom ‘stealthing’ is now illegal in California: With reports that so-called condom stealthing is on the rise, California has become the first US state to make the practice a civil crime.

Shock for Pretoria LGBT+ community as OUT clinic closes: OUT's LGBT+ and MSM clinic in Pretoria will have to close down after 24 years of service; on the eve of Pride Month in Gauteng.

Anger over UCT Vice Chancellor’s “harmful” webinar on LGBTIQA+ community: UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng has been slammed for hosting a webinar described as "harmful and hurtful" to the LGBTIQA+ community.

The best natural alternatives to lube: Check out these natural alternatives, some of them right from your kitchen, to try the next time you unexpectedly find yourself without lube.

Alarm over high global rate of syphilis among MSM: The World Health Organization is concerned about the "unacceptably high" rate of syphilis among men who have sex with men around the world.

FDA warns of dangers of using poppers: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged consumers not to use poppers for recreational use or sexual enhancement.

Reducing substance use harm among gay, bi and MSM: OUT’s Engage Men’s Health launches 'Highs & Lows' campaign to better enable gay, bisexual and MSM to reduce the risk around substance use.

I’ve been wondering about chemsex lately…: For many in our community, sex and substance use are closely linked. In this article, anonymous opens up about his experience with chemsex.

How to prioritise your mental wellbeing during the pandemic: Our mental wellbeing has taken a knock during the pandemic. Here are some tips to incorporate into our daily lives to help keep our boats afloat amid the storm.

Here are 20 unusual euphemisms for masturbation: International Masturbation Day is celebrated on 28 May each year. Here are 20 euphemisms you've probably never heard before!

4 surprising health benefits of having (safe) sex: Sex is known to provide a number of health benefits and, in this article, Phumlani Kango looks at a few of them.

American psychologists reject gender identity conversion therapy: The American Psychological Association says that trans identities are normal variations in humans and trying to change these through conversion therapy is harmful.

Gay men who ‘sound gay’ face more stigma and discrimination: Researchers say gay men are more likely than lesbian women to face stigma and prejudice from heterosexual people due to the sound of their voice.

FDA approves first monthly injectable HIV treatment: In a major development in the treatment of HIV, a once-a-month injection has been approved by the FDA to replace daily medication.

Gay men may be at higher risk of broken bones: Could homophobia be behind gay and bisexual men having lower bone mineral density compared to heterosexual men?

UK to ease discriminatory gay blood donation rules: More gay and bisexual men will be allowed to donate blood in the UK next year under a wide-ranging revision of discriminatory restrictions. 

Trans rights activists dismayed by UK puberty blockers ruling: LGBTIQ groups have expressed disappointment at a UK High Court ruling that trans children under the age of 16 are not mature enough to decide to use puberty blockers.

World Aids Day: How science has taken on the HIV pandemic: While there is no cure or vaccine yet, science has already provided us with all the tools we need to stop the HIV epidemic in its tracks. It's just up to us.

Study: Kids raised by same-sex parents do better at school: A new study on the academic performance of children of same-sex parents adds to growing evidence that these children often do as well, if not better, than other children.

‘Protect trans kids’: calls to bar Cape Town doctor from psychiatric practice: UCT says that an "internal process" is underway over claims that one of its psychiatry students has advocated for transgender conversion therapy.