Author Archive

Helping parents embrace their queer children: PFSAQ endeavours to bring support, understanding and compassion to parents and family members of queer individuals.

Elise Bishop’s Two Lives: Elise Bishop was one of the first transgender South Africans to go public about their gender affirmation surgery.

Welcome Mandla Lishivha on Boy on the Run: “Our stories matter”: Queer author Welcome Lishivha provides a uniquely South African insight into the mind of an African gay man in his memoir, Boy on the Run.

Eight out and proud male gay footballers: Out male gay footballers are still a rarity today. Here are eight of some of the most well-known out-and-proud soccer players.

When celeb allies sell out the queer community: Some LGBTI+ fans are angry and bemused at David Beckham’s decision to take 150 million pounds from Qatar to be the face of the country.

Inside Andy Warhol’s Diaries: Thirty-three years after The Andy Warhol Diaries were published, they've become the source for a riveting six-part Netflix documentary series.

Queer men’s health: Touching yourself could save your life: Breast cancer and testicular cancer are both conditions that can affect men. So, now might be the perfect time to feel yourself up!

Coming out of the mental health closet: October is not only Pride Month, it's also Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a good time to come out of the mental health closet.

Two men and a baby: Having a child through surrogacy in South Africa: Same-sex couples have legal access to surrogacy in South Africa but the process is regulated by the law and the courts. Here's what's involved.

Gay Bath House Culture – Is it still a thing?: Today’s equivalent of the gay bath house experience seems to have migrated from steamy saunas to steamy sex ordered via Grindr and other apps.