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  • Netflix goes gay again – announces new gay film

    We’ve had Queer Eye, we’ve had incredible representation in Orange Is The New Black, we’ve had our stories played out in 13 Reasons Why we’ve had our socks blown off in Sense 8. Now Netflix has made a gay film.

    Are you ready for Alex Strangelove?

    ALEX STRANGELOVE tells the story of Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny), a well-rounded high school senior with a wonderful girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein) and a bright future ahead of him – and with plans to achieve his last teenage milestone by losing his virginity. But things get complicated when he meets Elliot (Antonio Marziale), a handsome and charming gay kid from the other side of town, who unwittingly sends Alex on a rollercoaster journey of sexual identity, kicking off a hilarious and moving exploration of love, sex and friendship in our liberated and confusing modern times. Written and directed by Craig Johnson (The Skeleton Twins, Wilson), produced by Ben Stiller, Nicky Weinstock, and Jared Ian Goldman.

    There’s no trailer yet, but we’ll update when that changes.

    Hurrah we love it when Netflix goes queer. The film is due to be released on the 8th of June 2018.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • A new film season marks Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary

    This spring, Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Pride are celebrating love, life and LGBT+ with Cine Queer – a new film season at Studio 74 as part of Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary. In a cinematic celebration of diversity and acceptance, this special film season will feature new releases, cult classics, documentary, panel discussions and more.

    Cine Queer season opens on Friday 20th April with French film 120 BPM, an exhilarating drama following the actions of Parisian AIDS activists in the early 1990s. This screening will be accompanied by a special introduction about those living with or affected by HIV. The season runs until Tuesday 15th May, where it will conclude with the visually spectacular film The Wound.

    Cine Queer will also feature screenings of groundbreaking new release Love, Simon, the first studio-made teen rom-com featuring a gay protagonist. A special event for drag performance documentary Kings, Queens and In-Betweens will be followed by a panel discussion on gender ambiguity with guests, The Ambiguous-A and Alyssa Van Delle, from the South West’s own drag scene. Screenings of cult-classic But I’m A Cheerleader and the eye-opening Signature Move complete the season.

    Speaking this week, the season’s programmer Alix Taylor said ‘Exeter Phoenix is proud to be marking Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary with this brand new film season, which firmly place LGBT+ cinema in Studio 74 and opens our programme up to a wider, more diverse audience.’

    Exeter Pride, one of the South West’s biggest celebrations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) communities, will take place at venues across Exeter on Saturday 12th May. The day promises to be an explosion of colour, positivity and pride.

    Cinema tickets for Studio are £7 or book 3 films for £18. Under 25s can enjoy £5 tickets to all films at Studio 74. Tickets are available here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/category/cine-queer/ or by calling the box office on 01392 667080.

     

    Listings Info

    120 BPM: Fri 20 Apr, 7pm

    Signature Move: Tue 24 Apr, 7pm

    Kings, Queens & In-Betweens: Tue 1 May, 7.30pm

    Love, Simon: Tue 8 May, 7.30pm

    But I’m A Cheerleader: Sun 13 May, 4pm

    The Wound: Tue 15 May, 7.30pm

  • Mother argues boys need protection against “male genital mutilation”

    ‘He has been mutilated and suffered permanent damage.’

    Mother argues boys need protection against "male genital mutilation"
    Mother argues boys need protection against “male genital mutilation”

    A mother is suing a doctor after her baby son was circumcised, allegedly without her permission. The 26-year-old mother is planning to sue the doctor after her son, was left in pain, bleeding and unable to wear a nappy.

    The boy was reportedly taken to the doctor, by his paternal grandmother.

    The baby’s parents are separated and the father is not named on the boy’s birth certificate, but was allowed visitations to his son. In 2013 the Nottinghamshire mother left her baby with its father during the Eid festival, and allegedly his mother took the boy to be circumcised, according to The Sunday Times.

    Male genital mutilation “an unnecessary assault”

    If the boy’s mother is successful, campaigners say that it could open the floodgates to other victims of “male genital mutilation”, who claim that the circumcision procedure was done without their permission as children, before they could decide whether they wanted the operation or not.

    The mother claims that her son, neither can be named for legal reasons, was left in pain saying that her son was “mutilated and suffered permanent damage.”

    The mother made a complaint to the police and also to the General Medical Council in 2013, when the operation took place, however, the police found there was “insufficient evidence” for a successful prosecution. The mother’s lawyer, Saimo Chahal QC, is seeking to “Crown Prosecution Service’s decision last November not to prosecute”.

    Chahal QC said, ‘This mother clearly did not consent to her son undergoing the circumcision procedure, which could constitute a criminal offence.

    ‘While some people with religious beliefs see circumcision as normal, there are others who see it as an unnecessary assault which can be physically and psychologically harmful.’

    It is currently illegal to perform female genital mutilation. There are no such laws in place for males.

  • Over 700 LGBT+ domestic violence incidents logged in Manchester last year

    “These figures are a positive step in supporting victims and ensuring they are signposted to the right services that are then able to provide appropriate care.”

    Over 700 domestic violence incidents recorded in manchester

    In the first year where Manchester’s police force recorded domestic violence incidents between same-sex and LGBT+ couples, 775 incidents were recorded.

    Last year the force created the D66 code, specifically to record incidents of domestic violence between LGBT+ couples.

    It is hoped that recording these incidents will identify trends and patterns which will help implement appropriate practices to support survivors of domestic abuse.

    “Positive Step”

    Detective Superintendent Denise Worth from Greater Manchester Police said, “These figures are a positive step in supporting victims and ensuring they are signposted to the right services that are then able to provide appropriate care.

    “The D66 coding is a simple process which enables us to identify the community affected and provide local authorities with latest figures which allows them to commission relevant services to support victims.

    “Our findings and processes have also been shared nationally and we hope this will assist other forces in adopting their own practices to help those victims.”

    The Force is also continuing its partnership with the national LGBT domestic abuse helpline at Galop to better understand the issues surrounding domestic abuse in the LGBT community and encourage victims and friends and family of victims to report the issue and have the confidence to come forward.

    Peter Kelley Head of Domestic Abuse Service at Galop said, “Every day staff at our National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline are contacted by LGBT+ people looking for help and support with domestic abuse and violence. It’s really important that victims and survivors get the help they need without facing additional barriers because of their sexuality and gender identity. Galop fully supports the continued efforts of Greater Manchester Police to increase the number of LGBT+ people reporting domestic abuse through the D66 initiative and we hope that its success over the last year will encourage other police forces across the UK to adopt similar initiatives.”

    Joanne Simpson, manager at Independent Choices said, “The implementation of the D66 code has revolutionised accessible and appropriate support for LGBT domestic abuse survivors. Independent Choices are proud to offer a domestic abuse support service that is Greater Manchester-wide in partnership with the LGBT Foundation. GMP using this code has meant that the service has run to capacity from the offset and that barriers have been broken down enabling LGBT Victim/survivors to receive appropriate, timely and accessible support.”

    Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Bev Hughes said: “Greater Manchester has led the way as the first area to record domestic abuse within LGBT communities and now, one year on, we can show the positive impact of this work. This reporting code is giving us a clearer picture of abuse, helping to break down barriers and encourage people to report it.

    “Vitally, this also means that we can ensure the right services are in place to support victims of domestic abuse while continuing to work with LGBT people to raise awareness of domestic abuse and empower more people to take that first step to seek help and support.”

  • Can you host about 250 naked people?

    The UK’s most popular naked festival is at risk of being cancelled unless they can find a patch of land that can host up to 250 people!

    Will naked fest be cancelled?
    Born free…

    The festival which has been running for five years in Norfolk is looking for a new venue after its former home, Abbotts Farm closed.

    ALSO READ: Best nudist beaches in the UK

    Naked Fest put out a call to landowners that they are “looking for a secure and secluded rural location, suitable for camping (and possibly caravans), that can accommodate about 250 guests”

    The organisers are looking for a site that is close to London or in the South East and “ideally with water and electricity and of approximately 7-9 acres”.

    ALSO READ: What’s it like to go on a nudist beach for the first time?

    Do you have some land? Get in touch with the organisers fest@nakedmates.co.uk

  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Anal Fissures

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Anal Fissures

    What is an anal fissure?

    Anal fissures are caused by trauma or injury to the anal canal. This can be through trying to pass large poops or particularly vigorous anal sex. The fissure can cause bleeds, especially when you poop. It’s very uncomfortable. Fissures can usually heal on their own, however, if a fissure lasts longer than six weeks, medicine or surgery may be needed. However, it’s been discovered that injecting botulinum toxin type A (Botox) directly into the sphincter will paralyse it temporarily, which will reduce pain and encourage healing.

    Can you expand this definition? Use the comments below and your answer could be used to expand or define this glossary entry.

    Check out more definitions in our Big Gay Glossary

  • Three years after its closure, The Black Cap still stands empty, unused

    It’s “an insult to the people of Camden and the LGBTQ+ community”

    What happened to the Black Cap
    Three years after its closure, The Black Cap still stands empty, unused

    Three years after one of the UK’s longest standing gay pubs, The Black Cap stands empty, still boarded up and unused. For over 60 years members of the LGBT+ community called the beautiful and historic building in Candem their safe space, that was until it was closed, almost without notice three years ago. The building lies empty and is covered with graffiti.

    Now campaigners are demanding change.

    Alex Green, #WeAreTheBlackCap spokesperson said, “We stand firm, despite the continued frustration of trying to work with the owners to get the legendary and important LGBTQ+ performance venue and stop the Black Cap becoming yet another sterile, overpriced food outlet and unaffordable flats. The continued closure of this flagship LGBTQ+ venue is very bad for the Borough of Camden’s reputation as a leader in terms of diversity, arts and culture.”

    Campaigners are planning a 3rd anniversary protest outside the landmark venue on the 14th April from 2 PM.

    #WeAreTheBlackCap CAMPAIGN 3rd ANNIVERSARY PROTEST 14th April 2018, 2-4pm. Outside The Black Cap, 171 Camden High Street, CAMDEN TOWN, LONDON.

    14th April scheduling is:

    1.30: Welcome and thanks/messages of support
    2pm: Media interviews (at the right side nr Boots for this)
    2pm; Black Cap Campaign ‘singers’ – Outside and other campaign classics
    2.30 Speakers – Will update on campaign and call to action for next steps
    3pm Followed by more singing out

    The campaign’s focus now is to finally restore the Black Cap to its place at the heart of Camden’s diverse and exciting cultural economy.

     

    1. Bring the actual pub mortgage lenders to the negotiating table, while also renewing our engagement with Camden Council and City Hall
    2. Building a consortium of community and business partners who will push to take over the pub for the Camden and the LGBTQ+ community.
    3. Continue to protest and campaign until the pub is reopened as a LGBTQ+ performance venue:
    • This Saturday 14th April, 2-4pm, as we still can’t perform inside, singers and supporters will perform songs and tributes to celebrate the past and future of the legendary Black Cap which has been a cultural home to LGBTQ+ community and its allies for 60 years.
    • Regular Saturday protest vigils will continue with the new campaign theme, ‘I am the Black Cap’ – to highlight the many reasons why people all over London and the world love the Black Cap and want it back
    • 2nd May we are staging a fabulous night of LGBTQ+ cabaret at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to show what a night at a resurrected Black Cap could be like (details: http://www.vauxhalltavern.com/events/event/not-another-night-at-the-cap/?oid=1930).

  • Is using anal botox safe? Why do people botox their anuses?

    Have you ever heard of anal botox?

    What can Anal botox do?
    Why do people use Anal Botox?

    It’s a thing and for the brave who undertake this procedure can expect results which make their buttholes look years younger than they actually are, by helping the muscles relax, but come on, who really who wants loosening up down there?

    So what does Anal Botox do?

    Just like facial Botox, muscles are frozen and relaxed – and effectively stop working – or have their function greatly reduced for a period of time, usually six months.

    Some guys, who have had it, say that their holes look 20 years younger – but aren’t a-holes meant to look like a pair of pursed lips of a 40-a-day-Coronation-Street-extra?

    But wait, there is a medical reason for injecting botulinum into your arsehole.

    It can also be used to treat an anal fissure. Anal fissures are caused by trauma or injury to the anal canal. The fissure can cause bleeds, especially when you poop. It’s very uncomfortable. Fissures can usually heal on their own, however, if a fissure lasts longer than six weeks medicine or surgery may be needed. However, it’s been discovered that injecting botulinum toxin type A (Botox) directly into the sphincter will paralyse it temporarily, which will reduce pain and encourage healing.

    Why do people use Anal Botox?
    Anal botox isn’t just for aesthetic reasons. It can be used in the treatment of anal fissures.

    And what of the incontinence?

    We asked Doctor Rick Viney consultant urological surgeon at BMI The Priory and BMI Edgbaston hospitals in Birmingham, who told us that anal botox does indeed relax and loosen the sphincter, think Martini’s and a smooth chat up line for your butthole but using a needle and a medical profession on the other end of it.

    He adds, “It’s not unsafe but if the dose is a little strong you can expect some faecal incontinence. It’s not permanent and will wear off after 4 to 9 months”.

    However, the results aren’t immediate, Viney reveals,”Remember it takes a week or two to work so take things easy straight after treatment”.

    Oh, and you may not be able to control your farts either.

    Think we’ll pass on this one.

  • COMPETITION | Win Tickets To See Young Frankenstein in London

    WIN TICKETS TO MEL BROOKS HILARIOUS MONSTER MUSICAL – STILL THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN LONDON

    Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks brings his classic monster musical comedy Young Frankenstein to life on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing musical collaboration with Tony-award winning Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced ‘Fronk-en-steen’) inherits a castle in Transylvania leading him to fulfil his grandfather’s legacy by bringing a corpse back to life. With help and hindrance from hunchback henchman Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy fiancee Elizabeth, his experiment yields madcap success and monstrous consequences.

    STARRING Hadley Fraser, Lesley Joseph, Cory English, Dianne Pilkington, Summer Strallen

    Competition terms and conditions apply. All prizes are subject to availability for any Monday to Thursday show until 30 May. The winner will be contacted with details on how to claim their prize. Certain black out dates apply.

    BOOK ONLINE NOW (TICKETMASTER) | BOOK ONLINE (LONDON THEATRE DIRECT)

    BOOKING NUMBER 0330 333 4811

    Booking Until
: Saturday 29 September 2018
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    Show Times: 
Monday – Saturday, 7.30pm
 Wednesday & Saturday, 2.30pm
    Running Time 
Approximately: 2hrs 20mins including one interval
    Theatre
: Garrick Theatre
    Age Recommendation: 
Parental Guidance

    Competition Terms

    All entrants must be over the age of 18.

    Entry to the competition is free.

    The competition closing date is: 1st May 2018.

    All prizes are subject to availability for any Monday to Thursday until 30 May.

    Except where it is expressly stated that the winner will be the first correct entry or entries drawn at random from the total entries submitted.

    THEGAYUK.com reserves the right to change the rules or void the competition at any time.

    Winner(s) of prizes will be announced on the THEGAYUK.com website and/or notified within seven days after the winner(s) have been ascertained. Names of winners and results competitions will be available on request, enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope.

    If a prize winner cannot take part or does not claim their prize within seven days the prize will be awarded to another randomly drawn entrant.

    Entrants will be deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions.

    This prize is for two tickets only, winners are responsible for their own travel, food and accommodation while in London.

    There is no cash alternative in any circumstances whatsoever to the prizes offered. Prizes are not transferable unless otherwise stated. If for any reason an advertised prize is unavailable TheGayUK.com reserves the right at its absolute discretion to substitute a similar prize of equivalent or greater value. Only one prize will be awarded per household.

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  • Turns out one of the UK’s highest swiped lads on Tinder is… one of the boys!

    Hot!

    Highly swiped Tinder user Danny Little, 23, has come out as gay – to THEGAYUK.com! Having been featured widely in the news last week as one of the UK’s most swiped Tinder users, it turns out that most of those right swipes have been from guys. Danny was featured for a Cosmo piece that highlighted six of the most swiped users on the dating platform.

    Check him out on Instagram

    Speaking to THEGAYUK.com Danny, who is from Nottingham,  said that he had fallen for the Tinder platform rather than the Grindr alternative, because “tinder is more targeted towards potential relationships so I tend to use this the most”,

    He also revealed that he’s met some really “interesting” people since being on the platform.

    So get swiping on Tinder y’all!

  • Is it safe to bottom after prostate surgery?

    Is it safe to bottom after prostate surgery?

    One of the major concerns for gay men who have had prostate surgery to remove the prostate gland is whether they can ever bottom again.

    Is is safe to have gay sex after prostate surgery?

    The prostate is often referred to as the G Spot for men, or indeed, trans women. It has tonnes of nerve endings and when manipulated, it can cause huge amounts of pleasure for the recipient. Due to its placement in the body, the only way to access the prostate is either through fingering, anal sex or sounding.

    What and where is the prostate?

    The Prostate is a satsuma sized gland, located between the penis and bladder. Its function is to help in the production of semen. It produces the white fluid which is mixed with sperm created in the testicles.

    What happens when the prostate is removed?

    Removing the prostate is an operation which will be done under general anaesthetic, and it’s called a prostatectomy. This is where the entire or part of the prostate gland is removed. Usually due to cancer, but it might be removed for other reasons.

    The operation does carry risks, including erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and loss of ejaculation, however, it doesn’t mean that sex for gay men has to stop.

    In order to check the health of your prostate, you might receive a rectal examination.

    Can you have gay sex after prostate surgery?

    One reader recently asked whether it was safe for him to bottom again after surgery. We asked Doctor Rick Viney, a consultant urological surgeon at BMI The Priory and BMI Edgbaston hospitals in Birmingham, whether it was possible to bottom, or be the receptive partner in anal sex after a prostatectomy, he told us,

    “With plenty of lube and going very gently at first there should be no problems.

    “Now the prostate has gone the sensations may be diminished.

    “Probably best done on an empty bladder as there may be a risk of some urinary incontinence unless you are ok with that – you might want to warn a potential partner of this possibility, beforehand.”

    ALSO READ 10 things you probably didn’t know that happens if you’re diagnosed with prostate cancer.

    How long should you wait after prostate surgery to have gay sex?

    Prostate charity, Prostate Cancer UK, suggests waiting at least 6 weeks after surgery or treatment before attempting anal sex and say that you should be a little more cautious.

    In our podcast with Prostate Cancer survivor Martin Wells he told us, depending on your treatment, you could lose your ability to get a self-maintained erection, but said, that even though he couldn’t have sex in the same way as he had before his treatment, he learned a brand new way of being intimate with his partner. He now enjoys a more tantric approach to sex.

    As always, it’s always best to ask your own physician or GP after surgery to see if there might be any other complications.