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In Namibia it’s a criminal offence for men to have sex with men – but the high court has overturned this as unconstitutional. The state will no doubt appeal.
Botswana’s High Court could finally decriminalise same-sex relations.
Angola’s new President João Lourenço has shown some willingness to engage in more inclusive politics.
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.
As they shook off a particularly unpleasant colonial hangover, the justices of India’s Supreme Court issued a remarkably emotional set of judgments.
What to make of Grindr’s acquisition by a Chinese corporate group.
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 flamboyant 18th-century ‘Macaronis’ were so called because they were said to prefer continental pasta to good old British roast beef.
Of the 72 countries that still criminalise gay sex today, at least 38 of them were once subject to British colonialism.
Cases like Daryll Rowe’s are very rare, but they have the power to transform both the law and public opinion.
Sharing data about users’ HIV statuses is bad enough. But why collect it in the first place?
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.
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.
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.
The legacy of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which partially decriminalised male homosexuality 50 years ago.
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.
Ignoring those at ‘high risk’ of HIV in order to sustain the idea of the ‘good’ gay man will only perpetuate the virus.
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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