How To Know When You’re Thinking Too Much
Whenever I feel like I’m thinking too much, I ask myself: is this really as big a problem as I think it is? More often than not, it isn’t worth my peaking stress levels. And sometimes it’s not even a problem to begin with! Today, for example, my thoughts spiraled around whether this blog is good enough and if I should change it. And all … Continue reading How To Know When You’re Thinking Too Much
5 Queer Films That Changed My Views On Being Gay
Growing up, I’ve watched plenty of queer films that helped solidify the truth about being gay; that it is as normal as the air we breathe. As I’ve said before: queer representation in film is vital for gaining queer acceptance. In fact, any normal representation of a marginalised community is vital for gaining acceptance. But, some of my favourite queer films dug deeper, showcasing profound … Continue reading 5 Queer Films That Changed My Views On Being Gay
Disused Gay Terms That Are Hilariously Wrong
Disclaimer: very sexual and slightly derogatory I’ve never been a fan of the term “pillow biter”, mostly because I’m a top. I prefer to penetrate than be penetrated, if you catch my drift; so biting pillows is not something I would need to do. Of course, biting pillows was important in the past to hide a homosexual act. Bite a pillow to stop moaning, so … Continue reading Disused Gay Terms That Are Hilariously Wrong
Why I Have Hope For The Future
The idea of wearing masks in public would have been an odd concept in my home city of Sydney two years ago. But now, it’s a reality. We’ve added a new reminder whenever we leave home: Phone, wallet, keys, and mask. And I have to be honest: the sight of masks in public is a stark reminder of the lack of freedom we face in … Continue reading Why I Have Hope For The Future
Knowing Your Passions From Your Hobbies
Hobbies are things we undertake to escape boredom, with plenty of breaks in between. Passions are a deep commitment, where you could easily do it every day. Continue reading Knowing Your Passions From Your Hobbies
What Self-Care Means To Me
Self-care is more than just taking care of yourself. Self-care is the actions we take that help us live a fulfilling life. Continue reading What Self-Care Means To Me
Changing The Pride Flag Won’t Help
The call for changing the rainbow flag is already dividing people across the globe, which is not helpful if we wish to gain traction in global inequalities around sexuality and gender. Continue reading Changing The Pride Flag Won’t Help
How To Help Your Vaccine-Hesitant Friends Get Vaccinated
I’ve spent the better part of this year arguing with vaccine-hesitant friends on social media. I’ve thrown them peer-reviewed articles, clear-cut statistics, and plenty of logic — but none of this is helping. That’s because people are not likely to change their views during a conflicting argument. Instead, they dig themselves deeper. The fact is, we don’t like being wrong; it’s just not a nice … Continue reading How To Help Your Vaccine-Hesitant Friends Get Vaccinated
Welcome To My New Look!
Hey you! I guess you’re wondering why I’ve been quiet for the past week or two… As some of you know, I’ve been keeping two blogs: one here through WordPress, and another through Medium. For a long time, I’ve tried to find the balance between them both, as I don’t want to let either one go. This blog helps me showcase my skills in website … Continue reading Welcome To My New Look!
How To Research In The Misinformation Age
Intelligence isn’t just being right; it’s knowing when you’re wrong. We live in a world where being wrong is bad. It’s all about being right and making sure the world knows it. But what if I told you that being wrong is part and parcel of what it means to be intelligent. Because once you know you’re wrong, you will almost always strive to be … Continue reading How To Research In The Misinformation Age
Gay Conversion Therapy Is Not “Therapy”
Nor is it “conversion” for that matter… Therapy, n. (Theh-ru-pee)Meaning: treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. As an openly gay man, it’s impossible to consider my sexuality as a disorder. I’m clearly not confused since I made my mind up years ago. And being gay can’t be an illness if it doesn’t adversely affect me — or others, providing the sex is consensual … Continue reading Gay Conversion Therapy Is Not “Therapy”
What It’s Like To Have A Ridiculously High Sex Count
I wish I could tally up all the people I’ve slept with, but the fact is I can’t. Or, putting it better: the task is nearly impossible. To hazard a guess, I’d say the number sits between 100–200. But in all honesty, it could be more. Put simply: I’ve lost my sex count. Of course, it’s not something I’d happily gloat about. Sure, some people (men) … Continue reading What It’s Like To Have A Ridiculously High Sex Count
The Gay Straight-Talker 