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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”.

  • Tory MP slammed for ‘transphobic’ message about trans women’s genitalia

    “Somebody possessing a penis & pair of testicles is definitely not a woman”

    David Davies, the MP for Monmouth has been slammed by trans advocates and his party’s own LGBT+ group for being a transphobe after he Tweeted a shocking message, which suggested that trans women who still have a penis and testicles are not women.

    Taking to Twitter he wrote,

    “Somebody possessing a penis & pair of testicles is definitely not a woman. This should be a biological fact not a matter for political debate. At least we can agree on something.”

    It wasn’t long before the party’s own LGBT+ group, LGBT+ Conservatives, commented, “David TC Davies’ transphobic views are abhorrent and out of kilter with Conservative Party policy.

    “It’s clear that the T in his name stands for transphobe. It’s equally clear what the C stands for.”

    The MP hit out at the group calling them a “disgrace” questioning whether the group was fit to stand for equality saying, “It is appalling that a Conservative group which purports to stand for equality is willing to allude to the word “c*nt” to describe MPs it doesn’t like. You are a disgrace.”

    LGBT+ voting record

    David Davies has, according to TheyWorkForYou.com, consistently voted against gay rights. During his time in office, he has voted five times against and been absent five times on LGBT+ equality laws. He also voted against same-sex marriage.

    Victim of abuse

    The MP went on to Tweet about the abuse that MPs face on social media.

    “Abuse on social media is par for the course as an MP – but it’s a sad day when it comes from a group based in the HQ of the party which I have actively supported for over 30 years.”

    He then called out the LGBT+ Conservatives for being misogynistic before suggesting that he would report the group for online abuse to the party Chairman, Brandon Lewis.

    Targetting the perpetrators of online abuse, cyberbullying and trolling have been in the sights of the Conservatives in recent years. Those found guilty of online maltreatment could face prosecution in England and Wales.

  • 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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  • DILEMMA | How do I have sex with a guy for the first time?

    DILEMMA | How do I have sex with a guy for the first time?

    A reader asks, having never had sex with a man before, how does he do it?

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    Dear TGUK,

    I’m a 57-year-old guy, how do I have sex with a guy for first time?

    (Name withheld)

     

    Here’s what we think:

    Daniel Browne Warwickshire Pride Founder

    There are many ways of having sex, but it’s not for me to tell you how you should be doing it.

    Ultimately it’s your journey. It’s personal and unique to you, so in time you’ll discover what you like and what you don’t. What I will say is that it’s important you feel comfortable and relaxed about what you are doing. It’s common for people to put pressure on themselves when it comes to sex, and that pressure is often heightened when doing something for the first time.

    Whether it’s performance anxiety or worrying about getting it right, pressure can mount and that never really helps the situation.

    My advice is to do what comes naturally to you and take your time. Be sure about what you are doing, and enjoy it. And remember that there is no right or wrong way to have sex, other than perhaps playing safe.

    Jake Hook Editor THEGAYUK.com

    It might be worth to make a list of things you actually want to do, what you think you’d be comfortable with and what you’re not comfortable with. There are loads of different types of sex from mutual masturbation to anal sex to fisting.

    Making that list will help you set some boundaries. Once you know where those boundaries lie, you can set about finding someone whose ideas on sex fit with yours. It’s relatively easy to find out what potential partners are into, especially on dating apps and hook up sites. The simple question, “what are you into?” will yield loads of info and you can work out whether you’ll be comfortable with that person.

    If you’re not very experienced, never underestimate the power of communication. Let your partner know that you’re a newbie, maybe make it a part of the experience – and have a talk about the sex you’re going to have. It could turn out to be quite the turn on.

    As always, whatever you end up doing, make sure you’re safe, use condoms and if you’re having anal sex, make sure you use lots of lube.

    Have you got a dilemma you’d like us to answer? Click here to visit our dilemmas page.

     

  • 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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    What is AIDS or HIV Denialism?

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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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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Queer

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Queer

    What does queer mean?

    What does queer mean?

    Queer is a term which up until recently was a derogatory and aggressive term used to describe mainly homosexual men in the 19th century by heterosexual people. Many still find the term triggering and deeply offensive. The dictionary definition of the word means strange or odd.

    However, some people in the LGBT+ community have reclaimed the term and ascribe the word to describe their own identity. Some people and organisation have even started to use the word as an umbrella term for the entire LGBT+ community.

    Care should be taken by those not in the LGBT+ community in using the word. A recent poll undertaken by THEGAYUK, found that the majority of people did not find the word appropriate as an umbrella term.

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Undetectable

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Undetectable

    What does Undetectable mean?

    What does Undetectable mean?

    Undetectable is a term used in the HIV community and describes whether HIV is detectable in someone’s bloodstream. People who are “undetectable” cannot pass on HIV to sexual partners. Undectable happens when someone’s viral load or the amount of the virus in the bloodstream is so low it becomes undetectable. It doesn’t mean, however, that HIV is not present.

    An undetectable load can be achieved when a person diagnosed with HIV is following medical advice from their doctors and managing their illness properly – mainly through the use of medication. It can take up to six months for someone’s viral load to become undetectable.

     

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  • BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Deadnaming

    BIG GAY GLOSSARY | Deadnaming

    What is Deadnaming?

    Deadnaming is when a person refers to someone by a previous name, it could be done with malice or by accident. It mostly affects transgender people who have changed their name during their transition.

    For instance, if a trans woman’s birth name was Martin, but she changed it to Sarah during her transition, calling her Martin or referring to her as Martin would be deadnaming her.

    It is very similar to misgendering but focuses more on someone’s name rather than gender pronouns.

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