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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Condom

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Condom

    What is a condom?

    A condom (male or female) is an artificial barrier which stops bodily fluids from mixing between one person to another during sexual activity. They remain the best way of stopping the spread of various sexually transmitted infections and diseases.

    Condoms can be made out of latex, polyurethane or lambskin.

    There are female condoms – which come in two types. One which is inserted into the vagina. They can be put inside up to eight hours before sex.

    There is also the dental dam, usually a rectangle piece of latex, which covers the vaginal or anal area and acts as a barrier between someone’s mouth and vagina or anus.

    What is a condom?
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    And then there are male condoms are put on over the top of an erect penis and act as a barrier between a vagina, anus or mouth. Fluids from the penis are collected inside the tip of the condom.

    When used correctly condoms can be the most effective means of stopping sexually transmitted infections.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Biphobia

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Biphobia

    What does biphobia mean?

    Biphobia is hatred directed towards the bisexual community. Similar to homophobia or transphobia however the focus of hatred is focused on bisexuality.

    Biphobia can be caused by miseducation or not understanding bisexuality. Biphobia can be perpetrated by heterosexual people as well as those from the LGBT+ community.

    Biphobia can come in a  number of forms including casual biphobia, bi-erasure as well as all-out biphobia.

    An example of casual biophobia can include saying “gay” when you actually mean “same-sex” as it contributes to bi-erasure.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Bisexual

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Bisexual

    What does bisexual mean?

    Bisexuality is a sexual orientation in which those who define themselves as such have a sexual attraction to both the female and male sexes, which can be distinct from the social construction of man and woman, which can be included in the bisexual spectrum.

    More recently there has been a move to be more inclusive with the coining of bisexual+ or bi+ which can include gender expressions as well as biological sex, which can come close to pansexuality, in which those who identify as such, do not limit their sexual attraction to gender, biological sex or gender expression.

    Bisexual people can be cis-gender, transgender and non-binary/genderfluid.

    We asked people who identify as bisexual what bisexuality meant to them.

    @star_brow:

    Being attracted, sexually and/or romantically, to more than one gender.

    Giovanni:

    A subtle, nuanced freedom that finds joy and promotes openness

    As with any definition of sexuality, what bisexuality means to one person who defines as bisexual may be entirely different to someone else’s definition.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Aromantic

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Aromantic

    What does aromantic mean?

    A person who identifies as aromantic doesn’t typically feel romantic feelings towards anyone. However, they may experience sexual feelings.

    Aromanticism is different from asexual people, who do not feel sexual attraction but may feel romantic feelings.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Asexual

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Asexual

    What does asexual mean?

    Asexuality is a term used to describe someone who doesn’t feel sexual attraction or desires. However, an asexual person can feel romantic feelings towards others.

    Sometimes referred to as the Ace Community.

    Asexuality is distinct from, and shouldn’t be confused with those who are celibate or being abstinent. This group of people may still have a sexual attraction but are choosing not to act on their urges.

    We asked people who identified as asexual, what it means to them.

    James:

    “It’s the lack of sexual attraction. The clear difference between aesthetic and romantic attraction is important. Asexuals don’t lack the capability of love. We just don’t need to press naked bodies against each other to express our love.

    “Asexuality is a broad spectrum. Some are sex repulsed, others have sex because they enjoy the feeling. Similar to enjoying good food without being hungry. For others, it’s stress relief. It’s disconnected from one’s libido.”

    Lisa:

    For me its lack of sexual attraction (Asexual) and also lack of romantic attraction (Aromantic). I do experience attraction in other ways – aesthetic for example and I do like hugs. I’m able to form very deep friendships but feel nothing in a sexual or romantic way.

    Broadest definition is the lack of experiencing sexual attraction. But the term was made to be appropriated, owned, developed and discarded according to one’s own needs. There is no one asexual experience or type of asexual person

    Marion:

    A lack of sexual attraction

    Alex:

    It’s when Sexuality is not directed to anyone or anything. <- that’s for asexuality, not for the asexual spectrum.

    As with any definition of sexuality, what asexuality means to one person who defines as asexual may be entirely different to someone else’s definition.

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  • LGBT+ Conservatives backtrack over c*nt Tweet

    The LGBT+ Conservatives have issued a statement on suggesting that MP David Davies was a c*nt.

    The LGBT+ Conservatives have backtracked on a message about the MP, David Davies, after he tweeted that “Somebody possessing a penis & pair of testicles is definitely not a woman”.

    In their initial response, the group Tweeted, “It’s clear that the T in his name stands for transphobe. It’s equally clear what the C stands for.”

    The MP hit back saying that the group were being misogynistic and that he would report them to the party’s chairman, Brandon Lewis.

    The LGBT+ Conservatives issued statement on Twitter saying that the first response was meant to be “light-hearted” and that it might have caused offence,

    “On reflection, yesterday’s tweet at which was meant to be light-hearted, may have inadvertently caused offence. This wasn’t our intention. We’ll continue to express disagreements with David on issues, but will hold ourselves to higher standards in future”.

  • Neighbours’ actor just cured the Sunday thirst

    Aussie Hunk, Matt Wilson just cured the Sunday thirst.

    And boy, that thirst was deep.

    Neighbours‘ actor, Matt Wilson stripped off on Instagram for his fans recently showing a rather peachy behind.

    Matt, who plays one of the gay characters in the Australian soap, does have a habit of losing some of his clothes while out about, but this was the first time he went completely starkers.

     

    Recently, his character, Aaron Brennan, and his onscreen partner made history on Neighbours after becoming the first same-sex wedding proposal on the long-running show. Matt joined the show in 2015.

    Next stop Kangaroo Island. #kangarooisland

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    Hiking in soggy clothes. Yay

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Allosexual

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Allosexual

    What is an Allosexual?

    An allosexual is someone who experiences sexual attraction. Often used within the asexual community to describe individuals with typical sexual attraction. Some in the asexual community, sometimes referred to as the “ace community” may also use the term “non-asexual”.

    Allosexuals can be heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | AIDS or HIV DENIALISM

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | AIDS or HIV DENIALISM

    What is AIDS or HIV Denialism?

    There is a small but vocal section of society that believes that HIV or AIDS doesn’t exist or believes that it is all a conspiracy. Some accept that HIV exists but that it does not cause AIDS.

    There are also some who also reject the use of ARV (antiretroviral therapy) to treat HIV, instead, promoting a raft of unproven treatments such as a daily regime of vitamins, or massages and yoga.

    Whilst holistic remedies may have some benefits it is always advised that people living with HIV should talk with their doctors before embarking on any treatment.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Ally

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Ally

    What does Ally mean?

    Allies are those people who don’t identify as any part of the LGBT+ community but support the fight for equal rights for those who are in that community.

    The efforts of allies along with people within the LGBT+ community have forged near legal equality for LGBT+ people in the UK.

    Allies can be friends, family, celebrities and politicians.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | PrEP

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | PrEP

    What is PrEP?

    Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, it is a drug treatment protocol using a prescription medicine called Truvada and has been shown in a recent trial to be highly effective in preventing HIV in gay and bisexual men, when taken daily and used in combination with other infection prevention measures.

    In the UK PrEP is available for those at risk of contracting HIV. Each of the devolved nations has a different policy on commissioning. In England, PrEP has been trialled to investigate its effectiveness in bringing new HIV infections to zero. The initial trial onboarded 10,000 volunteers, it was later increased to 20,000 patients, the trial was called IMPACT. In Scotland, it is available to anyone who is in the at-risk group. 

    Truvada contains two medicines (tenofovir and emtricitabine) and is already routinely used in combination with other medicines to treat existing HIV infection.

    The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Truvada’s use by people at very high risk of HIV infection. Despite trials of Truvada in a number of cities, the NHS is not currently planning to make PrEP available on prescription in the UK, leading to anger and frustration among campaigners.

    Truvada is available from a small number of private clinics in the UK and is expensive. People should only ever take medicines prescribed by a UK-registered GP and dispensed by a UK-registered pharmacy.

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