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Ken’s experience getting diagnosed with mpox

 Update 23 October 2024:   NSW Police have advised ACON of a high number of recent assaults across NSW, particularly in Western Sydney and South West…

Western Sydney is overflowing with cute date spots! Whether you’re meeting someone new, having a ki, or simply just need somewhere to hang, here are…

Cuffin’ season is upon us, and here’s how to show big boys some love

Looking for your next train-to-the-city read? While this list is prompt, it packs a mighty punch. So many incredible LGBTQIA+ stories exist out in Western…

This article is also available in Thai. When you move to Australia, you’ll probably notice that getting an HIV test and PrEP is different to…

UPDATED: 29 October 2024 There are now a growing number of mpox cases within NSW, with local transmission recorded. If you haven’t already, get two…

For when you’re not feeling all rainbows and sunshine

Party with your pals or make some new ones at these coming Westie queer community events

We’ve all seen those memes depicting a ‘bottom’s dinner’, usually a photo of a depressingly barren plate or, better yet, a bowl of ice cubes.…

Did you know that men have been cruising each other for sex at bathhouses since the 15th century? While the original intention of men’s bathhouses…

It’s almost time again to celebrate the Lunar New Year! With the year of the dragon just around the corner, we thought we’d speak with…

This article is also available in Simplified Chinese. Imagine being scammed out of thousands of dollars from your flat mate, who then flees never to be…

A guide to language on the apps

This article is also available in Simplified Chinese. Content Warning: This article contains mention of suicide.  It was a rather unexpected and unwanted disruption to my…

This article is also available in Simplified Chinese. I remember how sad I was the day Owen left Australia. He didn’t want to leave. He’d fallen…