The High Court in Botswana is deliberating on a motion to legalise same-sex relationships.
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Botswana’s High Court could finally decriminalise same-sex relations.
The change in leadership is one of the factors that led to the decriminalisation of homosexual relationships in Angola.
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Angola’s new President João Lourenço has shown some willingness to engage in more inclusive politics.
The growing trend of sexualised injection meth use — colloquially referred to as ‘slamming’ — is a growing public health concern due to the dual risk of transmission of HIV and other blood-borne viruses via both injection and sexual transmission.
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The sexualized use of crystal meth by gay men is one of the key drivers of rising HIV rates and has many negative mental health consequences. Integrated sexual and substance use care is vital.
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As they shook off a particularly unpleasant colonial hangover, the justices of India’s Supreme Court issued a remarkably emotional set of judgments.
Shaky ground.
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What to make of Grindr’s acquisition by a Chinese corporate group.
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Many women find it easier to identify with different genders in sexual scenarios – for this, and many other reasons, gay porn can be a turn on.
The Macaroni, A real Character at the Late Masquerade.
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The flamboyant 18th-century ‘Macaronis’ were so called because they were said to prefer continental pasta to good old British roast beef.
Uganda has some of the most severe anti-gay laws in the world.
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Of the 72 countries that still criminalise gay sex today, at least 38 of them were once subject to British colonialism.
Daryll Rowe.
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Cases like Daryll Rowe’s are very rare, but they have the power to transform both the law and public opinion.
Anything to declare?
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Sharing data about users’ HIV statuses is bad enough. But why collect it in the first place?
What does “yes” mean, and when?
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How can we increase safety and reduce the likelihood of sexual violence in chemsex settings? Addressing wider issues surrounding sexual consent might be a start.
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How do different species have sex? Medieval illuminated manuscripts contain some surprisingly varied depictions.
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Listen to the fascinating in-depth story of the decriminalisation of gay sex in Britain.
War was not always about fighting, and in times of relaxation soldiers were able to indulge many other activities.
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Our histories tell us armies make men, but in World War II, conflicted provided a rare and surprisingly open space for men to experiment with their femininity and sexuality.
Britain is celebrating 50 years since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act partially decriminalised homosexuality.
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The legacy of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which partially decriminalised male homosexuality 50 years ago.
Male couple holding hands.
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As many as two-thirds of new infections of HIV are transmitted from main partners. Here’s why teaching couples to manage HIV in their relationships can make a difference.
Doing it differently.
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Ignoring those at ‘high risk’ of HIV in order to sustain the idea of the ‘good’ gay man will only perpetuate the virus.
The drug Truvada is used for PrEP treatment.
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A judge has found that NHS England cannot reasonably refuse to fund anti-HIV drugs for gay men. This is a major step forward.
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Many men are still acquiring HIV during gay sex but it’s a complex issue not easily explained by niche activities such as chemsex parties.
Ready to pop.
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By not only “outing” himself as a poppers user but emphasising their necessity, the Conservative MP for Reigate took a bold step.