Homosexuality and religion have had a brawl as old as time. Ever since organised religion took over the world, every one of them has condemned the act of homosexuality. The Catholic Church is no exception. Their primary concern was only men who have sex with men. All other bands of […]
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In many (most/all?) countries there are more male teenage prostitutes than female teenage prostitutes. No one seems to know this, no one seems to care and no one advocates using resources to help them as opposed to the female teenage prostitutes NOVA, a research institute under the auspices of the […]
Some are college students, others are drug-addicted, others are abandoned boys without parents from the children’s homes and juvenile “diagnostic centers”. Some want nothing more from life than luxury and will do anything to get it, no matter how extreme. What do male prostitutes in the Czech Republic – be […]
“Coming out” is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging and sharing one’s gender identity and sexual orientation with others. It may be quick and easy for some, or longer and more difficult for others. It is important for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens to remember each […]
A group of Russian air cadets are in hot water after a NSFW video of them went viral. The video, which was uploaded to YouTube, sees over a dozen cadets in their underwear dancing to 2002 hit Satisfaction by Benni Benassi. Some of the men wear ties, while others wear […]
by Kathy Belge What causes homosexuality? There has been much debate about what causes homosexuality. Is there a gay gene? Is homosexuality caused by environmental factors, such as upbringing, child molestation, an absent mother or affectionate father? Or is it something we’re born with, an inherited trait, like skin or […]
Who you tell next is really up to you. You may decide to tell your best friend or a member of your family. Remember, once you have told someone about your sexuality it can become known to others within a short period. This is human nature and there is very […]
by Beril Eski, Ufuk Kâhya Amsterdam is hailed internationally as one of the gay capitals of the world. After Queens Day, Gay Pride day is the biggest celebration in the city. The idea that homosexuality is accepted in Dutch society, and especially Amsterdam, is an idea that many in this […]
A true friend is hard to come by, and even harder to keep… It’s hard finding true friends nowadays. Whether it’s clear or not, people are desperate – we need support, encouragement, someone to climb mountains with, hold our hands, fight enemies with. Society has taught us to be […]
The Australian shoe advert that’s upset Christian opponents of marriage equality ‘We’re young and we’re rooting for change … so don’t tell us who to love’ by David Hudson Fashion label Volley has prompted outrage among Christian organizations in Australia who are opposed to any change in the country’s marriage […]
Words by Stuart Haggas | @GetStuart The gay community has its own divisions, including the prejudice often faced by those living with HIV. Readers of FS who’ve been diagnosed HIV-positive tell us they face stigma in many places, but the place they face it the most is on the gay […]
Family acceptance is important to self-esteem, a sense of security and our overall health, but real freedom comes when we hold our own power of self-acceptance By Ramon Johnson Gay Life Expert A study commissioned by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) and the National Center for Transgender Equality […]
More bad news for LGBT population of Indonesia Indonesia has agreed to block dozens of gay websites and apps in a crackdown on so-called “gay propaganda” Homosexuality has never been illegal in the Islamic country, but attitudes towards LGBT people have become steadily more extreme in recent years despite a growing […]
Link to Part 1 Problems and Possibilities Historians have long sensed that same-sex prostitution and queer identity were intertwined. In 1979, when the history of sexuality was still in its infancy, historian Jeffery Weeks wrote a short article that tentatively explored the relationship between “male prostitution” and the emergence […]
You’ve probably done it; you’re driving home late at night feeling disappointed – or worse.. Maybe you’re pounding the steering wheel and shouting at yourself. You just finished sex with someone and you’re sorry you did it. You know the bumper sticker that says that the worst day at the […]
Jonathan Coleman University of Kentucky, jonathan.coleman@uky.edu ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION RENT: SAME-SEX PROSTITUTION IN MODERN BRITAIN, 1885-1957 Rent: Same-Sex Prostitution in Modern Britain, 1885-1957 chronicles the concept of “rent boys” and the men who purchased their services. This dissertation demonstrates how queer identity in Britain, until contemporary times, was largely regulated […]
Let’s get real, people. Chemsex is happening whether we like it or not. Now you can bury your head in the sand and pretend that it’s simply going to stop or you can get behind GMFA and others to do our best to support the men who are using chems […]
Gay is a term that primarily describes a man whose primary emotional and sexual attraction is towards other men. However the term is also used to describe both men and women who are attracted to members of the same sex. Having sex with men doesn’t necessarily make you gay. Being […]
By Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert The way we talk about sexual consent is confusing. For starters, even though it’s the basis of any healthy sexual interaction or relationship, no body talks to us about it. If we’re lucky we start hearing about consent in our 20s. And then when people […]
By Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert The topic of consent, and particularly sexual consent, seems to be coming up more often these days. This should be all good news, since consent is something required for good enough sex. In fact if there isn’t consent, we don’t call it sex at all, […]
By Shaun Cole Throughout the twentieth century there was an undeniable association between homosexuality and fashion. Even in the two centuries preceding the last one, an overt male interest in fashion had associations of effeminacy and, consequently, of sodomy. The illegality of homosexuality and the moral disapproval that it attracted […]
Jonathan Coleman University of Kentucky, jonathan.coleman@uky.edu REVIEW, APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE The document mentioned above has been reviewed and accepted by the student’s advisor, on behalf of the advisory committee, and by the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), on behalf of the program; we verify that this is the final, approved […]
By Zachary Zane @ZacharyZane_ College can be the best or worst four years of your life. While it’s an open-minded environment that allows for exploration, college can also feel frightfully small and claustrophobic. I was lucky enough to go a college where sexual exploration was accepted and encouraged. But I […]
By Pierre Moessinger First of all, let me rephrase this question and give it a larger scope. The problem of the large proportion of ladyboys in Thailand is a question often asked, but should be rephrased into “why so many ladyboys in SE Asia?”, or even “why so many ladyboys […]
Everyone wants the perfect boyfriend, but sadly they don’t exist without reciprocation. There are many ways we can strive to be the best man we can be, which is always going to strengthen the bonds we have with our man. Whether you think so or not, a boyfriend has certain […]
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) individuals face a particular set of challenges, both in becoming homeless as well as when they are trying to avoid homelessness. LGBT persons face social stigma, discrimination, and often rejection by their families which adds to the physical and mental strains/challenges which all homelessness persons […]