Dear Kim, Bringing a new life into the world is a wonderful thing, and it should help soften our hearts as we prepare to build a family.
I’m not aware of your agreement, but like I always say, clear and open communication is key. You just might find the father wanting involvement may be a good thing, and in the future, your child may want to know their father. You first need to establish precisely what “involvement” the father would like to have so you can all discuss what's best for everyone involved, including your new baby.
I suggest you try and sort this out with a kind heart, but if ...
Dear JT, It’s smart being cautious with your body when it comes to keeping yourself safe. While PrEP is a fantastic breakthrough in the prevention of HIV, it can still have side effects for some people.
There are also many sexually transmitted diseases that PreP does not protect against that can have serious impacts on your health. PreP or not, condoms are an important part of keeping yourself safe during sex.
Peer pressure and the fear of missing out can make sticking to our principals difficult sometimes, and yes you might miss opportunities, but I would be more concerned about the cons...
Since the glorious and long-overdue passing of same-sex marriage into Australian law last year (after enduring that ridiculously invasive and expensive political circle jerk otherwise known as the postal plebiscite), I have found myself increasingly asked one niggling question from my hetero friends, “So… are you going to get married now?”
Since the glorious and long-overdue passing of same-sex marriage into Australian law last year (after enduring that ridiculously invasive and expensive political circle jerk otherwise known as the postal plebiscite), I have found myself increasingly aske...
Dear Sam, It’s a tough gig having a long-distance relationship, some work, but unfortunately, most don’t. For your relationship to successfully continue, you will need to put in enormous effort and love to ensure that the relationship grows and thrives.
If you decide you want to give it a shot, you’ll need to agree on a time for how long you will be separated and whether you follow him or he returns to you. Be clear so you both can focus on an end-date. Having solid ground rules and keeping close will be important. Use video chats to stay connected and don’t let days pass without being in ...
Dear Worried, It’s very sad that someone has infringed on your enjoyment and safety in your new home. Unfortunately, police can not do much unless they know who is involved and if a crime is committed — however, continue to report any events as this serves as a record for them later if something more serious was to happen.
Keep in mind that people tend to react when they are ignorant or have beliefs that cause them to hate instead of love. Your neighbour — whoever they are — might never have had any real interactions with queer folks before.
This may be an opportunity for you to educate ...
Many older lesbians sought out invisibility, they called each other “friends” or “career girls” or “not the marrying kind.”
These terms worked as camouflage and helped many women feel safe during a time where their sexuality wasn’t accepted.
Flashback! The Hollywood film industry has always had a high percentage of gay and lesbian employees, drawn to the theatre as a world of creativity, open mindedness and experimentation. Yet the hypocrisy is that as gay as Hollywood was (and is), actors have had to pretend that it isn’t.
Masturbation was historically considered to be an ancient symbol of abundance. The wowser however came along quickly. Anonymous author of the pamphlet Onania (1716) was very worried about masturbation. The ‘shameful vice’, the ‘solitary act of pleasure’, was something too terrible to even be described. The writer agreed with those ‘who are of the opinion, that… it never ought to be spoken of, or hinted at because the bare mentioning of it...
Many men question what the average penis size is and whether their dick size is average, big or small. Most men seem to at least like reassurance that they are normal. However, normal and average can be very different. A wide range of penis and erections sizes are normal and the size of your penis can depend on a number of factors.
