THEGAYUK

Day: 8 December 2015

  • Petition Started To Remove Poppers From Legal Highs Ban

    Petition Started To Remove Poppers From Legal Highs Ban

    A new petition has been created to urge the Government to drop Poppers from the Psychoactive Substances Bill.

    A petition, created by Carl Howard, is calling for Poppers (alkyl nitrates) to be dropped from the Government’s Psychoactive Substances Bill, which will see all current legal highs banned.

    The law would make selling poppers a criminal offence, with those found guilty of supplying potentially receiving a 7 year prison sentence.

    In his petition Howard says,

    “There is no evidence to suggest that in the vast majority of users poppers cause anything more than a short-lived head rush. Banning them will drive people to seek harmful alternatives. We call upon the government to exclude them from this Bill until hard medical evidence proves otherwise.”

    Speaking to THEGAYUK in August about the law, Liberal Democrat Lord, Brian Paddick said,

    “The way that the law is written, it is any substance that changes your mental state like making you feel happy.

    “So air fresheners for example… Potentially florists could be arrested because the scent given off by roses makes people feel romantic – makes them feel nice or whatever else.

    “By the strict definition of the law they are supplying a substance which when inhaled through sniffing changes your mental state. That’s how ridiculous this law is.”

  • Sam Smith Gets Wedding Tattoo On His Finger For “Gay Marriage”

    Sam Smith Gets Wedding Tattoo On His Finger For “Gay Marriage”

    Sam Smith has got a brand new tattoo to signify his feelings on gay marriage and equality.

    “Stay With Me” singer, Sam Smith has showcased two of his brand new tattoos. The first is of an equal sign on his wedding band finger, to show his thoughts on “gay marriage and equality for all”.

    He posted the picture on his Instagram and it has already got 103,000 likes.

    The second tattoo was inspired by the oldest tattoo ever found, it was on a mummified body.

  • REVIEW | VAIN STHLM Originals In-ear Headphones

    ★★★★★ | VAIN STHLM Originals In-ear Headphones

    The packaging on these beauties is very reminiscent of Apple – from the beautiful tonal card outer, magnetic flaps covering information in sleek typography through to the copper coloured tin that holds the stunning earphones.

    This is a product that has thought through all aspects, from the colour range on offer across the range to the fabric covered cord, from the copper agents on the buds themselves to the magnet that allows you to secure them around your neck and avoid tangles.

    This is sleek, studied and stunning Scandi design at its best. But do they actually sound any good? The simple answer is yes, yes, yes!

    These beauties come in several colours and I got my mitts on a pair in raw umber – think Armani greige and you get the picture. Subtle and understated design, but very on trend for all you fashionistas out there. The copper detailing on each bud makes them stand out from a crowded marketplace. If you’re looking to replace your apple buds, then these are ideal!

    Having just invested in a new iPhone 6S, and trial access to Apple Music, now was the ideal time to take these babies for a test drive – and they didn’t disappoint. With the now expected built-in volume control and mic for those all important calls, this mirrors apples offering but has extra style and the ability to stop/start music.

    They come with 3 sets of buds in different sizes to ensure a good, comfortable fit – unlike some others on the market, and they are very comfortable. As someone who travels a bit for work, I hate those hard plastic ear-buds that don’t feel secure or comfortable after a period of time, but these lovelies are perfect.
    As for sound, they offer a deep, sexy bass with great treble and an excellent mid-range – I tried them with everything from Mariah through Madonna to Kylie, visiting some Will Young, Billie Holliday and Adele along the way – they handled it all with aplomb.
    I know that most smartphones give you a pair of headphones with each handset, as do most tablets – but these buds work wonderfully with all of the above and I’m struggling to find anything that they could improve.

    LOVES
    Sound – which is a good thing for earbuds
    Design – gorgeous choice of colours and shape

    LOATHES

    Not A Single Thing

    TECH SPEC
    Driver : 11mm Dynamic Driver
    Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20 kHz
    Impedance: 16 Ω
    Sensitivity: 107db @ 1kHz

    Price: £62.50 RRP
    Currently available exclusively in Harrods, London and online via: http://vainsthlm.com

    The price may seem steep for ear-buds but these are a classy item, with quality built in. I’m rating these so highly because, after comparing them with the apple version, these little beauties stand out, for all the right reasons.
    Our Rating: ★★★★★

  • Out YouTuber Georgie Aldous Has A Message For The Bigots

    Out YouTuber Georgie Aldous Has A Message For The Bigots

    UK YouTuber Georgie Aldous has a message for haters.

    UK YouTuber Georgie Aldous who came out as gay in May this year has a message he’d like to give to the bigots and haters.
    Taking to Facebook he said,

    “It’s nearly 2016 so if you’re still against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender people I am worried for you – Learn to love and respect people for who they truly are”

    Here here
    In a recent video he also admitted that his father did not know about his sexuality, but he was happy with himself. He added that all his immediate family including his mother knew about his sexuality.
    He said that the reason why he hadn’t told his father is that he seemed “non accepting”.

    “I’m not here to bash him or say that he’s a bad person, he is a good father to me” .