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FUSE67 'Pride in the Capital'
In this issue: Canberra pride festival guide. American LGBTIQ freedoms out of the window. Gender and King Lear. From Mardi Gras to SpringOUT, we catch up with Lynne OBrien. Venus Mantrap from Valley of the Molls. Canberra Qwire turns 30. Queer Buddhists. Dear Rose, Gay horoscopes, social photos a...
Trans life in Australia from the 1940s to 1970s
Before the 1970s, there were no trans organisations or publicly advertised gender clinics. But camp cultures brought together a variety of sexually- and gender-diverse people.
Golden awesomeness and making the perfect Turmeric Latte
Turmeric Lattes make a wonderfully nourishing drink that boosts your immune system and wellbeing. This spicy golden blend may be one of the most nutritious drinks with spices such as turmeric and ground ginger.
Using simple art practices to quite you mind
When art meets meditation and mindfulness. Contrary to popular belief, meditation doesn’t always mean sitting with your eyes closed. In fact, you can practice meditation virtually anywhere — grab yourself a pencil and quieten your mind.
Queer Horoscopes September 2023
Here is what September 2023 has instal for you.
As the holiday season approaches, being flexible and easygoing will help us all enjoy getting back out in the world after several Christmases stuck indoors. Be prepared for a cosmic dose of transformation, expansion and growth, as the universe en...
Photos: FUSE Winter Big Gay Breakfast
The FUSE Big Gay Winter Breakfast was held on a beautiful Canberra morning at the Stepping Stone Café at Strathnairn Arts in Holt.
Is your household in financial stress?
Tips for financial wellness during tough times. Financial wellness refers to being in control of your financial life and having the ability to meet current and future needs.
Everyone Drips Differently
Sex and intimacy are a fundamental part of the human experience, but they’re rarely talked about in the same way as food or water. Drip wants to change that.
Briefs: Who knew juggling in tights could be so damn hot!
After smashing all expectations and sell-out shows around the country, the Briefs boys have their hills hoists poised and are ready to air their Dirty Laundry!
The keepers of a rich LGBTIQ history
Older lesbians are not an invisible artifact of the times, but rather the keepers of a rich history of the lives of women who love other women. We have found that there is a struggle for our stories to be heard. As many of us age, we risk losing this rich history. But lesbian oral history archiva...
My Superman - A Millennial’s Musings on Marriage
Gay marriage is not about two people being gay: it’s about two people who love each other and who have decided to commit to each other for the exact same reasons any other couple would get married.
Pronouns and why they are important
For many people, their pronouns are an essential part of who they are, and by using them, you’re doing your bit to make them feel validated and included.
STOP calling it a choice
Battling the 'homosexual agenda,' the hard-line religious right has made a series of incendiary claims. But they're just not true.
Acceptance = Happier LGBT people
If your sexual orientation is accepted by society you will be happier and more satisfied with your life.
STOP calling it a choice
Battling the 'homosexual agenda,' the hard-line religious right has made a series of incendiary claims. But they're just not true.
We maybe gay for social, not sexual reasons?
In a paper I published with Duke University professor Brian Hare, we propose human sexuality (including homosexuality) evolved as an outcome of the evolution of increased sociability in humans.
Self Obsession, is it a gay thing?
Surveys show that gay men tend to be more focused on luxuries and beauty products than their heterosexual counterparts.
The truth in lies of PrEP
Adhering to the daily blue pill of prevention has revolutionised dating and sex in the community like nothing I’ve ever seen before and HIV rates have stagnated as a result.
Why Creativity Matters. An Art Therapy Perspective.
Art is why I get up in the morning, but my definition ends there... you know, it really doesn’t seem fair to be
living for something
I can’t even define, but there we are, right
here in the meantime.
The gentle art of transforming failure
We all fall over; it’s OK. To ‘fall over’ is a popular expression to convey the idea of not achieving the desired outcome or not meeting expectations in a particular endeavour. Learn the gentle art of transforming failure and your life.
Aussie LGBTIQ+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities
New findings by Australian researcher Stephen Kerry, Lecturer in Sociology at Charles Darwin University, have found that LGBTIQ+ Buddhists in Australia are struggling and feel pressure to hide their authentic selves. It's not very Buddhist!
Dos & Don’ts Dating In The Workplace
Are you crushing on a co-worker? Do you go for it or walk away? Read our how to guide and handy hints on navigating a relationship in the workplace (or not).
Using simple art practices to quite you mind
When art meets meditation and mindfulness. Contrary to popular belief, meditation doesn’t always mean sitting with your eyes closed. In fact, you can practice meditation virtually anywhere — grab yourself a pencil and quieten your mind.
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD), a day to recognize the disproportionate impact of HIV among gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), and to raise awareness about the importance of expanding access to HIV testing, prevention, screening,...
A dogs life! Three simple ways to connect and lift your spirits
Research has shown that dogs can help alleviate everything from depression to anxiety to aggression and other mental health problems.
Is your household in financial stress?
Tips for financial wellness during tough times. Financial wellness refers to being in control of your financial life and having the ability to meet current and future needs.
So you're dating an Air Sign ( Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)
Although air signs can sometimes come across cold, they are more likely just lost in their own worlds, and are in fact, quite the opposite.
I'm an older transgender struggling with loneliness
Dear Rose, After many difficult years, I have recently come out as a trans woman, and I’m finally starting to feel comfortable in my body. Being a person over 60, I’m struggling with isolation and loneliness. Where can I get some help? Tiffany
I'm Bi, should I come out of the closet?
Dear Rose, I’m a bi woman in a long-term heterosexual relationship. I’m out to my partner, but I’ve never actually been with another girl. I’ve recently started thinking about women again, but I’m worried that after three kids and not having talked about it for over 15+ years, it seems silly to b...
Country bloke dating a city guy!
Dear Rose, I’m a country bloke, and I’ve recently started dating a city guy, and I want to introduce him to my family. They’re not openly homophobic but often very insensitive. Do you have any advice on handling this? Joey
I recently discovered I am bisexual
Dear Rose, I’m in my early 20s and recently discovered I am bisexual.
Do you think this merits coming out? Lisa
My boyfriend keeps asking me to move in
Dear Rose, My boyfriend keeps asking me to move in. I don’t want to, as things are great as they are. Do you think that’s OK? SJ
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