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Into the shadows: How Berlin’s gay dark rooms offer liberation beyond the ordinary
In the dimly lit heart of Berlin’s queer nightlife, one man discovers unexpected liberation, connection, and self-acceptance within the shadows of the…
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Damian Kerlin
Welcome to the Dark Room
"I woke up beside my best friend, in a hotel room, and his breath smelled of willy..." Exploring the history and secrets of Dark Rooms: Unveiling queer…
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How do I know if I’m a bottom?
Those of us who are bottoms are often perceived to get the raw end of the deal, but here are my 5 tips on bottoming for beginners.
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Not another 'Please exercise your right to vote' newsletter.
But it's really important and if you are LGBTQ+, I get it, it's hard to know what to do but we must vote progressive and we must act today!
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I love David Tennant, but I don’t agree with his choice of words.
With the general election coming up, the right is looking for any opportunity to stir hatred from their relentless mob. We must not stoop to their…
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Lessons learnt on queer dance floors
What 15 years on queer dance floors from Cardiff to San Francisco has taught me, including a few surprise lessons.
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The best queer music documentaries you can't miss
From poignant coming-of-age tales to provocative trailblazers, these are the seminal groundbreaking documentaries to add to your must-watch list this…
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The queer aesthetic is much more than Pride merchandise
As Pride Month approaches, when the shelves are awash with rainbows, it's easy to believe that this merchandise and apparel is 'queer aesthetic,' but…
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Decoding the queer legacy of Pet Shop Boys
Journalist and Pet Shop Boys mega fan, Nick Levine, takes a look back at the queer legacy of one of the biggest bands in the world ahead of their…
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Is Being Apolitcal a Dating Red Flag?
Dating can be a minefield as James Reynolds explores, but as he unpicks his likes and dislikes, he questions, as a gay man, could he really date someone…
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Queer Art: A boring and lazy categorisation?
In this article culture journalist Laila Ghaffar explores whether art criticism is doing artists a disservice by simply relegating their work into the…
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Ukraine's queer community finds refuge in the face of war
Journalist, Finbarr Toesland, interviews those LGBTQ community members residing in Ukraine’s capital city, who are carving out havens of community…
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