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While I can’t help you with your fashion sense, I’m quite good at dishing out life lessons. Here you will find some classic straight talk on life’s many lessons.

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Matter Over Mind: An Unconventional Approach To Being Happy

February 10, 2021 Christopher Kelly

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret here: your mind is not an all-seeing god. It can produce misinformation quicker than a QAnon quack – and, if you’re not observant enough, you’ll believe it. So, sometimes you need … Continue reading Matter Over Mind: An Unconventional Approach To Being Happy

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How To Have Sex Safely During Covid

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Christopher Kelly

While abstinence is by far the best way to avoid viral infections, let’s face it: a pandemic doesn’t dampen the libido. If it did, we’d have refrained from sex during the HIV epidemic. And while a mutual jerk-off sounds like … Continue reading How To Have Sex Safely During Covid

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2020’s Greatest Lesson We’ve Yet To Learn

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Thirty-three years ago, Former President Ronald Reagan pondered optimistically on how an alien invasion would unite the world. Unfortunately, rather than tackling his central theme, we launched conspiracy theories about possible alien invasions – clearly missing the point. “And yet,” … Continue reading 2020’s Greatest Lesson We’ve Yet To Learn

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The One Thing You Must Do Before 30

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

When it comes to life, there’s no greater cause for alarm than the act of turning 30. Society has built up an ongoing ideal that you have to do everything before your 30, and that’s not entirely true for everyone. … Continue reading The One Thing You Must Do Before 30

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PrEP Is Killing My Sex Life

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Christopher Kelly

So there I was, chatting to this gorgeous hunk of a man on Grindr. We had swapped pics and personal preferences and I was keen for action. In fact, I could wrestle in bed with him till dawn and it … Continue reading PrEP Is Killing My Sex Life

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Labels Are For Humans, Too

October 30, 2020 Christopher Kelly

You’ve heard the saying… “Labels are for clothes, not for humans.” As if we don’t require categorisation. But I somewhat disagree because, without categorisation, how do we fit into this wide and wavering world? It’d just be a cliche sea … Continue reading Labels Are For Humans, Too

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Overcoming Loneliness In A Pandemic

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Let’s face it, this pandemic has dampened our social lives. Is it just me, or are the days just blending together? It seems that all we have at the moment is work and home, home and work. And it feels … Continue reading Overcoming Loneliness In A Pandemic

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Want To Belong? Then Stand Out!

September 19, 2020September 22, 2020 Christopher Kelly

As a writer, I can’t do what everyone else is doing. Not only is it plagiarism, but it’s also practically impossible since everyone writes in a smorgasbord of different styles, voices and forms. Further, if I was to write what … Continue reading Want To Belong? Then Stand Out!

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How To Practice Emotional Intelligence

August 29, 2020September 1, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Intelligence is not about what you know but how you know. For instance, you know that no other word rhymes with orange – not because I just told you, but because you’re actively trying to find a word that does. … Continue reading How To Practice Emotional Intelligence

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A Quick Gay Man’s Guide To Safe Sex

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Christopher Kelly

I usually get a sexual health check-up every six months. (And no, that’s not because I’m a slut. In fact, my sex count is quite tame compared to the average gay man.) The main reason I have regular check-ups is … Continue reading A Quick Gay Man’s Guide To Safe Sex

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Who Cares If People Think You Suck!

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Every single person you meet will conjure up some fantastical version of you. And regardless of whether you’re the Queen of England or a lowly peasant, many of them will be bad. But are these bad opinions really worth validating? … Continue reading Who Cares If People Think You Suck!

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Take The Day Off

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Christopher Kelly

You’re drowning. At least it feels like you are. The world is closing in and your agitated mind worries about falling short. About not doing enough. But don’t believe your own lies. Because somewhere in the deep recesses of your … Continue reading Take The Day Off

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