LGBTI News

If you’re battling the urge to tame your body hair but you’re not sure if it really matters, let’s get it straight right now: if it bothers you, it probably bothers your partner, too. Even though one in three men currently remove hair from areas like their chest, back, and legs, most men not into bears, have gone on the …

Job hunting? Important meeting with a client? If the last suit you bought was for your matric farewell, here is a “checklist” of what to look for when shopping for a new, proper-fitting work ensemble. Not only will you get more respect during the day, but you are sure to be better appreciated at night: there’s nothing sexier than a …

Many queer folk show their gay pride by wearing or displaying rainbow colors in a variety of forms- bracelets, necklaces, clothes, flags, bumper stickers, etc. Each color of the rainbow insignia has a different meaning, but as a whole represent acceptance, inclusion and diversity. Straight men and women can also wear pride colors to show their support for queer folk …

If you are fortunate enough to have reached the age where teenage acne is something of the past, you are probably looking forward for once to go out on a date without having to scan the mirror for an ugly “zit” – but alas you notice something else – where you used to have pores, you now have what look …

Understanding proper wine storage helps determine the wine rack or wine cabinet that’s right for you. When it comes to storing wine, let it lie. Whether white or red wine, select a wine rack or wine cabinet that accommodates the bottles of wine lying on their side. This allows the cork to maintain moisture and the sediment to collect on …

A new volume of South African queer stories. All too often the lives of queer people, and particularly of those who are also black, are erased from mainstream society. They Called Me Queer is a collection of essays written by South African Queer People of Colour who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+). Across the …

After 20 years, the Taliban are on the verge of returning to power in Afghanistan spelling bad news for the country’s LGBTI+ community.  There are grave fears for the safety of gay Afghans as the Taliban looks posed to regain control of Afghanistan for the first time since 2001. Overnight, the Islamist organisation began entering the capital, Kabul “from all …

Amsterdam is no doubt the most easy-going city in Europe. The Dutch have traditionally always been a laid back tolerant race indeed they actually legalized homosexuality as long a go as 1811 and Amsterdam epitomizes this Dutch spirit. Blessed with a circular layout which means that getting from place to place can either be reasonably quick or relatively leisurely if …

Milan may not have the immediate allure of such Italian cities as Venice, Rome and Naples, but it is a city of immense sophistication with some magnificent buildings, wonderful squares, old streets and not least the magnificent cathedral or Duomo – the third largest in the world. Milan is also the heart of the Italian fashion business, and it looks …

Genderqueer is an umbrella term with a comparable intending to non-double. It can be utilized to portray any sexual orientation personalities other than man and lady, subsequently outside of the sex double. Genderqueer personalities can incorporate at least one of the accompanying: Both man and lady Neither man nor lady (genderless, agender, Neutrois) Moving between sexual orientations (sex liquid) Third …