Love & Sex

Muscle worship at Tawan Bar (Part 1)

Am I into sthenolagnia?

By Mike Miksche

Opinion

A year in review 2016: The rise of the racist, homophobic and misogynistic alt-right

The gift that keeps on giving — right into the new year

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 1)

He already knew my name when he sent me a drink at the bar

By Devon Delacroix

Power

Advocacy group wants coin, stamp, to celebrate 50 years of gay decriminalization

Canadian government curtailed buggery and gross indecency charges in 1969, though arrests continued

By Dylan C Robertson

Opinion

A year in review 2016: A tale of two Prides, but which one was worse?

As Pride Toronto plunged into a tailspin of resignations and accusations, Vancouver Pride slowly got back on its feet — or did it?

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

Exploring Soi Twilight, Bangkok’s gay red-light district (Part 2)

A night at X-Size go-go bar

By Mike Miksche

Opinion

A year in review 2016: The countdown begins for the Canadian government to halt the HIV epidemic

The federal government announced that by 2020, it will have completed its 90-90-90 target — but there’s still a long way to go

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

How to change the world through queer magic and applied love

Three steps to weather and resist a Trump-toxic winter

By Andrew Shopland

Power

A year in review 2016: Queer spaces have been attacked for years, Orlando was one of the deadliest

The Pulse nightclub shooting brought together LGBT communities around the world, strengthened homophobic arguments and divided politicians

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

How Brexit and Trump have validated latent racism

I am black and British. How can I go back to a country that holds no place for me in its heart?

By Cicely-Belle Blain

Arts

Five festive films that actually have LGBT storylines

For when the weather outside is frightful, here’s a few Christmas movies with queer and trans narratives

By Chris Dupuis

Opinion

Exploring Soi Twilight, Bangkok’s gay red-light district (Part 1)

Beyond the neon signs and jammed packed streets is a paradise for Westerners

By Mike Miksche

Opinion

A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers

When will our immigration system recognize that so-called safe countries are actually dangerous for queer and trans citizens?

By Arshy Mann

Opinion

How queer femmes made friends with the internet

For queer femmes, being online can create safe spaces to meet friends and form lasting relationships

By Andi Schwartz

Power

What’s on the agenda for Canada’s first LGBTQ2 advisor?

Randy Boissonnault talks government apology, gay blood ban and Marie Curtis Park

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Senate delays trans-rights bill debate until February

Red chamber’s new committee structure gives Bill C-16 a better chance of passing

By Dylan C Robertson

Opinion

Do the side effects outweigh the benefits of PrEP?

Adverse drug reactions are a part of modern medicine. But when should we take the risk?

By Mike Miksche