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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.

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 and more.

If you feel stressed, make sure you take regular time out. Switch off from technology, develop your problem-solving skills, learn to say “no” and avoid over-extending yourself. Get support and tell others how you feel.

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.

Dear Rose, For the past two months I have been seeing someone that I consider a partner. My frustration is I do not know how to express my feelings with regards to sexual satisfaction. I am so attracted to this woman but I just cannot climax and find it really hard to express what I would like. When I say something, and she does it, it kinda turns me the other way and in turn I become more frustrated. Please what do I do? Signed, Frustrated

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.

Dear Rose, My boyfriend and I have been together for three years now and he has recently told me that he wants an open relationship. I’m not really sure about it, am I just being insecure. Andy

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.

Dear Rose, I just met the most amazing girl, only to find out she was on holidays. I still talk to her over the phone and through email. Things are starting to get more intense but I don’t know if I can/could cope with the long distance relationship. I don’t want to lose her. Please help! Long Distance Blues