Resources - Relationships Archives - MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online https://www.mambaonline.com/category/relationships/ South Africa's leading LGBTQ news and community platform Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:03:30 +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 Resources - Relationships Archives - MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online https://www.mambaonline.com/category/relationships/ 32 32 Queer 101: 8 Common Myths About Being Gay or Lesbian (And the Facts) https://www.mambaonline.com/2026/03/18/8-common-myths-about-being-gay-or-lesbian-and-the-facts/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2026/03/18/8-common-myths-about-being-gay-or-lesbian-and-the-facts/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:03:57 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=128061 We address eight common myths about being gay or lesbian, and provide the facts about sexual orientation, identity and equality.

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2026/03/18/8-common-myths-about-being-gay-or-lesbian-and-the-facts/feed/ 1 A Queer-Friendly Guide to Safe Holiday Romance & Dating https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/12/20/a-queer-friendly-guide-to-safe-holiday-romance-dating/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/12/20/a-queer-friendly-guide-to-safe-holiday-romance-dating/#respond Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:55:37 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=126390 A queer-friendly guide to safe holiday romance and dating in South Africa, with tips on consent, online dating safety, sexual health and queer joy.

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/06/03/queer-dating-the-rise-of-label-fluid-dating/feed/ 0 The ‘Monogamy Superiority Myth’: New Research Suggests Unconventional Relationships Are Just as Satisfying https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/04/20/the-monogamy-superiority-myth-new-research-suggests-unconventional-relationships-are-just-as-satisfying/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/04/20/the-monogamy-superiority-myth-new-research-suggests-unconventional-relationships-are-just-as-satisfying/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:29:31 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=120621 A new study challenges the long-held belief that monogamous relationships are more satisfying than non-monogamous ones

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]]> https://www.mambaonline.com/2025/04/20/the-monogamy-superiority-myth-new-research-suggests-unconventional-relationships-are-just-as-satisfying/feed/ 2 Queer Online Dating in South Africa – Risks and Safety Tips https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/10/31/queer-online-dating-in-south-africa-risks-and-safety-tips/ https://www.mambaonline.com/2024/10/31/queer-online-dating-in-south-africa-risks-and-safety-tips/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:33:10 +0000 https://www.mambaonline.com/?p=118727 Online dating is popular in the LGBTIQ+ community, but it carries risks, with criminals often targeting users. Stay informed on safety tips to protect yourself.

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