Oli McAuslan
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Queer sex & dating
I was saved by a transmasc Ángel: Darcy Spits on the dancefloor
I was saved by a transmasc Ángel: Darcy Spits on the dancefloor
The side guide: a (not so) new gay sexual position
The side guide: a (not so) new gay sexual position
The new term ‘side’ has taken the gay world by storm. I’ll take you through the history and meaning of gay sides and give you some in-side-r tips on how to please one.
I got clapped then got the clap: An enby's online hook-up story
I got clapped then got the clap: An enby's online hook-up story
News
How to get PrEP in Australia during a supply issue
How to get PrEP in Australia during a supply issue
What to do during Australia's PrEP shortage: find chemists, buy PrEP online, switch to on-demand PrEP, use other HIV prevention methods
Unpacked: sexual health in 2024, a year in review
Unpacked: sexual health in 2024, a year in review
Smart hookups: staying safe when meeting people on dating apps
Smart hookups: staying safe when meeting people on dating apps
Health
Doxy-PEP 101: Innovative STI prevention for gay and bi+ guys in Australia
Doxy-PEP 101: Innovative STI prevention for gay and bi+ guys in Australia
Can using doxycycline prevent STIs? We explore if doxy-PEP is right for you, the correct dosage, using it safely, and getting an Australian prescription in our guide.
Medicare: what is it and what does it cover?
Medicare: what is it and what does it cover?
Everything you need to know about Medicare as a gay or bisexual man: what is covered, does it include HIV testing, which visas are eligible, what is bulk billing and the PBS?
Long-acting injectable PrEP: new and easier ways to prevent HIV
Long-acting injectable PrEP: new and easier ways to prevent HIV
Discover what long-acting injectable PrEP is, the latest global research on it, how long it protects against HIV for, and when we might have PrEP injections in Australia.
Can I bottom with haemorrhoids? A gay guide to piles
Can I bottom with haemorrhoids? A gay guide to piles
Interviews
Daniel’s story: on the Brazilian community and getting tested in Australia | Emen8
Daniel’s story: on the Brazilian community and getting tested in Australia | Emen8
Daniel from Brazil shares his story of migrating to Australia. He tells us how he found his community here, learned about sexual health and accessed HIV testing
Taking the sting out of mpox — comedian Shalom Kaa on his experience of mpox
Taking the sting out of mpox — comedian Shalom Kaa on his experience of mpox
Shalom shares his mpox story. He talks about the effects of monkeypox on his life, the symptoms, and how he turned his experience into a powerful piece of comedy.
Tats’ guide to starting at the gym for transmasc folk and queer guys
Tats’ guide to starting at the gym for transmasc folk and queer guys
Thinking about going to the gym for the first time? Tats tells us a trans and queer gym guide from workouts for beginners, beginner muscle-building and nutrition
Hot Trans Summer: on pride, representation and drag with BluberryBakla
Hot Trans Summer: on pride, representation and drag with BluberryBakla
Mental health
Becoming wellbeing heroes, one journal at a time: The science, power, and how-to of journaling
Becoming wellbeing heroes, one journal at a time: The science, power, and how-to of journaling
This article describes the evidence, best practices and how journalling can be utilised in the classroom to improve educator wellbeing and track student wellbeing.
Kids are returning to schools, but will they be returning to learning?
Kids are returning to schools, but will they be returning to learning?
Teachers' wellbeing: The problem, cause and cure
Teachers' wellbeing: The problem, cause and cure
History
Beats and bathrooms: significance of the beat in Australia’s gay history
Beats and bathrooms: significance of the beat in Australia’s gay history
Gay thespians: A queer history of musical theatre
Gay thespians: A queer history of musical theatre
Is queer representation in musicals increasing? This history of musical theatre explores popular queer musicals and how theatre provides a safe space for LGBTQ communities.
Travel
Gay pride in Brisbane and Queensland: Pride festivals in the Sunshine State
Gay pride in Brisbane and Queensland: Pride festivals in the Sunshine State
This is your guide to QLD pride festivals. Check out gay pride in Brisbane and Queensland, including Big Gay Day Brisbane, Gold Coast Pride and Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras
Gay Hobart (nipaluna): where to eat, drink, play and sleep
Gay Hobart (nipaluna): where to eat, drink, play and sleep
A guide to Albany Pride Festival
A guide to Albany Pride Festival
The two-week Albany Pride Festival is one of Western Australia’s largest, celebrating the talents and vibrancy of Albany’s LGBTQ communities.
Style
Dressing for hot gay summer: 11 fashion essentials for queer and trans guys
Dressing for hot gay summer: 11 fashion essentials for queer and trans guys
Styling the spooky season: Halloween costume ideas for gay, bi+ guys and couples
Styling the spooky season: Halloween costume ideas for gay, bi+ guys and couples
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