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10 Camp Anthems To Strut Your Stuff To

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Mince it, girl! It’s time to showcase those money makers, honey. Ripple them buns and get the boys gagging on your fine behind! But first, you need a smashing hit, one that’s fly like apple pie and spicier than a … Continue reading 10 Camp Anthems To Strut Your Stuff To

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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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Sometimes It Is Easier Being Gay

February 2, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Apart from the rigmarole of coming out to every person you meet and answering ignorant questions, sometimes it is easier being gay. For one, we don’t have to deal with the patriarchy that still permeates modern society. Men know what … Continue reading Sometimes It Is Easier Being Gay

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Randy Rainbow’s Best Parodies During The Trump Era

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Christopher Kelly

And so we’ve come to the end of an era that is almost bittersweet – because as much as Trump has been a headache on our news feeds, we’ve had some great entertainment throughout. Most especially from the musical extraordinaire … Continue reading Randy Rainbow’s Best Parodies During The Trump Era

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3 Gay Memoirs You Must Read

January 19, 2021 Christopher Kelly

Most listicles like this are filled with books that the author hasn’t read. But I can assure you that I have read each of these gay memoirs from start to finish and loved them immensely. They are exquisite narratives that … Continue reading 3 Gay Memoirs You Must Read

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Dear Trump Supporters: He Lost. Get Over It

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021 Christopher Kelly

I feel like the realistic friend sitting down with their heartbroken buddy and telling them she isn’t worth getting emotional over. But, as we’ve seen with the riots at Capitol Hill, it’s safe to say that y’all have issues… Of … Continue reading Dear Trump Supporters: He Lost. Get Over It

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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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Queer Media Representation: Who Cares If They’re Straight?

November 24, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Some of the greatest queer films that came out of the 90s and 00s cast clearly non-queer actors. Birdcage. Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Two Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything. Transamerica. Milk. Brokeback Mountain. And yet, regardless of the straight … Continue reading Queer Media Representation: Who Cares If They’re Straight?

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Can We Normalise Sexual Fluidity?

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Christopher Kelly

Before I get started: NO, I am not asking everyone to be gay. Not all of you would want to try, and that’s totally fine! But, I am asking for society to view sexuality in a fluid state, where it’s … Continue reading Can We Normalise Sexual Fluidity?

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