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Dating | Is there a right way to break up?:
Beginnings and endings are a central part of life but the end of romance can be difficult for all involved. Here are some tips on breaking up well.
How ‘allyship’ can make LGBT+ staff feel less excluded in the work place:
Much more needs to be done to protect and support LGBT+ staff within the workplace, where many continue to face discrimination and exclusion.
Photos | Vigil for fallen LGBTIQ+ hate victims:
The LGBTIQ+ community gathered at Johannesburg's Constitution Hill on Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil to honour the victims of hate.
Here are 20 unusual euphemisms for masturbation:
International Masturbation Day is celebrated on 28 May each year. Here are 20 euphemisms you've probably never heard before!
Photos | Mr Gay World South Africa 2021:
Eleven contestants competed for the Mr Gay World South Africa 2021 title in Sandton, Johannesburg on Friday night. Here are all the photos.
Motlatsi Motseoile | What does IDAHOBIT mean to me?:
As we mark IDAHOBIT, the past few weeks have been filled with trauma and conversations about our safety as queer people in South Africa.
I’m exploring my sexuality | Moonchild Sanelly:
She wowed Beyoncé and is on a mission of sexual liberation. Moonchild Sanelly talks to MambaOnline about her queerness, Brenda Fassie and so much more.
“Unmute Yourself” – An open letter to SA church leaders on LGBTIQ+ pain:
A group of church members have written a letter to SA's church leaders admonishing them for their silence amid ongoing LGBTIQ+ suffering.
Anzio Jacobs | No cause for celebration, we are not all free:
Anzio Jacobs writes that actions like Monday's LGBTQIA+ hate crimes protest need to be fueled by a willingness for ALL of us to participate.
Siya Khumalo | LGBTI People Are Already Being Killed Over B-BBEE — But Do We Realize This?:
Corruption and the murders of LGBTI people are connected and can be addressed using B-BBEE to challenge hegemonic power, writes Siya Khumalo.
Opinion | Would I be me, if I wasn’t gay?:
Motlatsi Motseoile writes about how being gay left him with no choice but to be excellent so as to be heard, respected and afforded the space to exist.
Siya Khumalo | 5 Reasons B-BBEE legislation should incentivise LGBTI inclusion and visibility:
Siya Khumalo asks if the resurgence of hate crimes calls for LGBTI inclusion into legislation like Employment Equity and Skills Development.
Photos | Vogue Nights Jozi – The Extravaganza Ball:
Jozi's queer party scene burst back into life with Vogue Nights Jozi - The Extravaganza Ball, brought to us by Lelowhatsgood and Tutu Zondo.
Trans Day of Visibility offers chance for community to stand in solidarity and support:
Visibility within the transgender community is often a Catch-22, especially for trans people of color, or those living in rural areas.
Trans Day of Visibility | SA government blocking trans recognition & visibility:
It's the 12th Trans Day of Visibility but discriminatory government policies continue to deny transgender South Africans their identity.
Men’s Underwear: Making a splash with Modus Vivendi:
Modus Vivendi is back with a hot new photoshoot for their Back T line, featuring two stunning male models and lots of sticky white paint.
What is your romantic orientation?:
Have you ever thought about your romantic orientation? And nope, it’s not always the same as the sexual orientation you identify with.
Opinion | Adding a ‘third gender option’ on IDs: A small step in the right direction:
The SA government is considering including a third gender option in identity documents. Iranti's Kellyn Botha looks at the proposed policy.
Meet the director of No Hiding Here – SA’s first gay rom-com:
Gabe Gabriel, a graduate of UCT, has written and directed South Africa’s first gay romantic comedy (rom-com), No Hiding Here.
Gay life | What it’s like being the other man:
Whatever the real or perceived morality of being in an extramarital affair, these relationships continue to happen. So what's it like being the "other man?, asks"