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Sex

Why do we stigmatize STIs like syphilis, but accept other illnesses as normal?
Opinion

Why do we stigmatize STIs like syphilis, but accept other illnesses as normal?

The flu is a pain. Aunt Phyllis is just an inconvenience

By Kevin Moroso
A client wanted me to hold a knife to his throat (Part 2)
Opinion

A client wanted me to hold a knife to his throat (Part 2)

He’s given me more details for this role-play than any of my other clients, but the more precisely laid out the scene, the more ways it can go wrong

By Devon Delacroix
Are public health recommendations sex-negative? (Part 2)
Opinion

Are public health recommendations sex-negative? (Part 2)

Why we need more positive resources for men who have sex with men

By Mike Miksche
A client wanted me to hold a knife to his throat (Part 1)
Opinion

A client wanted me to hold a knife to his throat (Part 1)

When it comes to role-play, clients send me a brief summary of what they want — he sent eight pages

By Devon Delacroix
Five lessons from Cabaret about sex, politics and freedom
Opinion

Five lessons from Cabaret about sex, politics and freedom

The Tony Award–winning play is a cautionary tale for Trump’s America, and the rest of the world

By Eternity Martis
When does preference become prejudice?
Opinion

When does preference become prejudice?

Is it discriminatory to refuse to consider dating someone of a particular ethnicity?

By Mike Miksche
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Why I went back in the closet while travelling to India (Part 2)
Opinion

Why I went back in the closet while travelling to India (Part 2)

Cruising in India was too dangerous. I would have to wait until I got back to Canada

By Mike Miksche
How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 4)
Opinion

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 4)

Suddenly, I notice a small serrated kitchen knife in his left hand

By Devon Delacroix
How I learned to love being a Daddy
Opinion

How I learned to love being a Daddy

An unexpected hookup, a magic word, and the strange psychology of age-play

By Kevin Moroso
How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 3)
Opinion

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 3)

Given the wad of cash he threw down, I should probably stick around for a couple of hours

By Devon Delacroix
Why I didn’t have sex in Bangkok
Opinion

Why I didn’t have sex in Bangkok

In a city infamous for sex tourism, why wasn’t I in the mood?

By Mike Miksche
What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?
Power

What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?

Some community members applauding decision to ban uniformed police, while others opposed

By James Goldie
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I braved Bangkok’s ping pong show
Opinion

I braved Bangkok’s ping pong show

Can a sex show go too far?

By Mike Miksche
How one trans woman prompted Canadian jails to stop sorting inmates by genitalia
Power

How one trans woman prompted Canadian jails to stop sorting inmates by genitalia

Teresa Windsor raised the issue with Justin Trudeau, causing federal jails to change course just three days after prolonging ‘reprehensible’ policy

By Dylan C Robertson
Would you participate in a clinical trial just to access PrEP?
Opinion

Would you participate in a clinical trial just to access PrEP?

For guys like myself who can’t afford it, taking part in a study is one option

By Mike Miksche
Muscle worship at Tawan Bar (Part 2)
Opinion

Muscle worship at Tawan Bar (Part 2)

Am I into sthenolagnia?

By Mike Miksche
Unique Vancouver sex club is closed, at least for now
Culture

Unique Vancouver sex club is closed, at least for now

But 8×6’s coveted licence lives on for next incarnation

By Niko Bell
Would you take an injection if it prevents HIV?
Opinion

Would you take an injection if it prevents HIV?

For people who find it hard to take PrEP daily, a new drug is now being tested

By Mike Miksche
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