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  • 6 undies you need buy your boyfriend (or you) this Christmas

    6 undies you need buy your boyfriend (or you) this Christmas

    “Oooo! Pants. In my Christmas stocking yippeee”. Said no man anywhere. Or will he? Check out Dan Coleborn’s top 6 choices to stick in your man’s stocking this Christmas.

    For The Sporty Guy

    Understandably sport underwear comes in many different shapes and styles, so unless you know exactly what he’s after I’d play it fairly safe with this one. Going for something along the lines of the Nike Pro Hypercool 6” Shorts is a sure fire way to please any guy who’s more likely to be found enjoying himself on a field rather than in front of the TV this Christmas. Created from Dri-Fit Max fabric and with a compression fit for a “locked in feel” it’s going to be difficult getting it wrong with these babies. Your main struggle might just be picking the colour.

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    For The Guy With Thighs

    Under Armour Men's The Original Boxer Jock 9-inch

    There’s no shortage of Gays with phenomenal thighs out there – you know the kind I’m talking about, the ones that look like the Jaws of Life that could end you, or save you, in a second. The issue with thighs of thunder is that quite often a little irritable chafing can be the price that one pays for having them. So, if your guy has the thighs of a Welsh rugby player opt for the likes of Under Armour’s Men’s UA Original Series 23cm Boxerjock. Not only will they make his thighs look like there coated in molten chrome, the added length will also help to combat any risk of chaffing.

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    For The Show Off Guy

    Some guys just like to take what they’ve got and give it a little boost in the bedroom. For this kind of show off go for AussieBum’s EnlargeIT Sport trunks. With their own EnlargeIT Tech built in this is sure to help any show off really catch the attention of anyone else in the room – be it the bedroom, or the locker-room.

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    For The Loveable Guy With Handles To Match

    Despite what the media might inform us, not every Gay has rippling abs and 4% body fat. If your guy has a little extra cuddle to him go for a more classic style of underwear, helping to limit discomfort and eradicate the muffin-top. Calvin Klein’s CK One Boxers do the job perfectly without returning to the style of your Dad’s underwear entirely.

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    For The Commando Guy

    If your man happens to prefer the feeling of less rather than more, then Andrew Christian’s Almost Naked Tagless Cotton Boxer might be the only way to go. With a pouch that “virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing” he might even come to prefer wearing these to wearing nothing at all. Or, you know, you could always just keep it bare and not buy him anything at all – just mull it over.

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    For The Playful Guy

    If you’re looking for a slightly more suggestive design for a guy who doesn’t mind putting on a bit of a show, go for a classic PUMP! Jock. It’s all business in the front, with a little party in the back, just as you’d expect from any jockstrap and is definitely a little more sexy than a pair of Christmas socks.

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  • Top 10 Christmas gifts for the body

    Top 10 Christmas gifts for the body

    (c) Topman – Herschel Burgundy Beanie Hat £20.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect gifts for treating the body of someone special this year.

    1.Winter Village Gift Bar Soap – TheEnglishSoapCompany.com  £5.95

    1. Highgrove Signature Shower Gel – HighgroveGardens.com £22.50

    1. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne – Amazon £16.95 (100ml)

    1. RemScar Eye Bags & Dark Circles – Boots.com £29.95

    1. Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bath Bar – uk.Lush.com £3.95

    1. L’Or Des Pharaons Face & Body Mist – HealthRange.co.uk £40.00

    1. Lacura Revival Serum and Hydro Cream Set – Aldi.co.uk £12.99

    1. Fitness Genes DNA Kit – FitnessGenes.com £129.00

    1. Proto-col Moisturising Facial Gel – Proto-col.com £21.95

    1. Boost Oxygen – BoostOxygen.life £17.99

     

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • THEATRE REVIEW | Strictly Ballroom – The Musical – West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

    THEATRE REVIEW | Strictly Ballroom – The Musical – West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

    ★★★★| Hunky dance champion, Scott Hastings throws the uptight world of the Australian Ballroom Federation into disarray when he strays from tradition and introduces his own steps onto the dance floor of the competition. Horrifying his mother, his coach, his friends and, most importantly, the federation’s chairman, his new moves ignite a spark in Fran, the dance school’s ugly duckling. As Scott rejects his potential new partners and routines, he secretly practices with Fran, falling in love as they do. But as they head to the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Finals, not everything on the judging panel is ‘strictly ballroom’, and Scott is forced to choose between dancing from the approved moves and dancing from his heart.

    In 1992, Baz Luhrmann opened his Red Curtain Trilogy of films with this offbeat satire on the world of ballroom dancing and the film quickly garnered critical praise and cult status. The show has come full circle, moving from stage to screen and back to stage in a production which is wildly vivacious, colourful and as camp as they come. Featuring songs from the film along with a number of new musical numbers, the camp factor is ramped up to the max, with the whole thing swishing around in a swirl of sequins, feathers, 80’s pastel shades and deliberately dodgy wigs.

    Broadway veteran Sam Lips makes his UK theatre debut in the role of Scott, with his strengths primarily in his voice and his dancing; whilst Gemma Sutton relishes in a believable transformation from shy wall flower to leading lady, as Fran.  Richard Grieve steals every scene he is in with his portrayal of the flamboyant Les Kendall and there are brilliantly understated performances from Tasmin Carroll and Stephen Matthews as Scott’s parents. Flesh out the cast with an ensemble of excellent dancers, including a plethora of perfect pecs and bulging biceps and you have a top notch cast who are clearly enjoying themselves as much as the audience.

    The ingenious set design by Soutra Gilmour opened out into the key locations with remarkable versatility and comfortably accommodates Drew McOnie’s steady direction and thoroughly enjoyable choreography. The first act focuses primarily on the narrative, which never strays too far from the familiar film, whilst the second act opens up into a barrage of musical numbers which are unyielding from the opening number right up until the curtain falls, bringing the crown to their feet in thunderous approval.

    With Strictly Come Dancing riding high in the public consciousness, the UK premiere of Strictly Ballroom is well timed, and proves just as undemanding but far more enjoyable than its nearest television counterpart. Whilst underneath the glitz, glam and gayness of it all, there is a rather corny Pygmalion-eque love story, this is one evening at the theatre that is more about the joy of the journey rather than the destination. Cheesy, tongue in cheek and with a distinct flavour of both irony and homage to the art form, it’s a smile inducing spectacle, and one can only hope that a national tour will follow.

    Musicals really don’t come any gayer than this, and the show is a piece of unadulterated, joyous, feel-good theatre.

    Strictly Ballroom is currently playing at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds until 21st January 2017. For tickets, further information and details of their new season, visit their website at www.wyp.org.uk or call the box office on 0113 213 7700

     

  • Gay celebs show off their Christmas trees

    Gay celebs show off their Christmas trees

    Despite it only being the beginning of December some stars have been getting their Christmas trees up and we’re a bit in awe to be honest.

     

    X Factor star, Craig Colton

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    Former Apprentice star Sanjay

     

    Actor Matt Dallas

     

    Geordie Shore’s Nathan Henry

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BNrJTI3jWpY/?taken-by=nathanhgshore

     

    Award winning screen writer, Dustin Lance-Black

     

    YouTuber, Joey Graceffa

     

    Singer and TV Presenter Lance Bass

     

     

  • How to catch the eye of the man you fancy at the office Christmas party

    How to catch the eye of the man you fancy at the office Christmas party

    We are in the party season and if you’re anything like us you won’t be trying on just one outfit. Your bedroom will end up looking like a scene from Storage Wars with clothes thrown across the bed and discarded products cluttering every corner.

    CREDIT: nito-bigstock

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    Well take a moment, breath and relax. Here we have ten top tips to keep you looking tip-top this party season.

    1)    Pocket Square

     

    CREDIT: Rampley & co

    It might not be the most obvious thing in the world, but a pocket square in the breast pocket of your  blazer signifies a confident, sartorially inclined man. If you thought a pocket square was just a white hanky in your pocket think again. Luxury men’s outfitters Rampley & Co have pocket squares to suit the simplest to the most extravagant of tastes.

    2)    Suit and boot

    The Christmas party can come in a number of guises, so work out what kind of outfit you’ll need to plan for. Is it black tie? Suit? Or is it smart casual? For most Christmas parties or social gatherings this winter a smart casual look will fit in perfectly. You can keep your jeans casual as long as you team them with a great tan brogue. Build on the look with a fresh, crisp simply patterned shirt, and finish off with a blazer with the aforementioned pocket square and you’ll be the talk of the party. For those colder nights, you could slip on a block-colour cashmere v neck jumper under the blazer. Don’t be afraid to try bold colours.

    3)    Trim that beard

    CREDIT: NejroN Photo bigstock

    Sorry hipsters, that beard has got to go. There’s only one man allowed to have a bushy face on the 25th and he arrives with reindeers. Go fresh-faced and watch the admiring glances from across the room.

    4)    Scrub-a-dub-dub

    Feel and look your best by investing in a good exfoliant. You can refresh tired looking skin and reveal a youthful glow under all the dead skin cells that collect on the surface of your face. Don’t let winter take its toll on your visage! Take a look at our top exfoliating product list.

    5)    Get yourself a good barber

    A visit to a barber is a definite must to complete the man about Christmas town. Investing in a good haircut is key to feeling great about how good and how polished you look. A good barber will offer a variety of different services from hot towels to manicures. Why not treat yourself to 211 years of grooming experience at Truefitt & Hill, London’s oldest barber shop and the world leader in men’s grooming

    6)    A splash of colour

    Well, one does want a hint of colour. Even if your party requires an uber smart Black Tie look you can be totally subverting with your choice of sock. Check out these shocking pink Langham dress socks (£12.00) by Rampley & Co. No one will know unless you give them a peak of your ankle… Victorian is the new Millennium.

    7)    Cologne

    Aftershave is utterly important for a Winterfest party. Have you ever had a man tell you how amazing you smell? It’s wonderful. The gay community has in the past favoured a few fragrances like Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male and Davidoff’s Cool Water, but Rihanna’s Rogue (from £26.82) is surprisingly seductive and Hugo Boss Unlimited (from £46.90) is sniffing up a storm here at TGUK HQ.

    8)    Man bag

    Don’t clutter up the lines of your outfit with your phone, wallet or keys. Keep them all in a bag. In that bag, you should also pack, lip balm to protect your lips in the cold, icy winds, your aftershave, and a comb or hairbrush. The winter weather can play havoc with your skin so make sure you pack a good moisturiser with SDF, to make sure you’re protected from those winter sun rays.

    9)    Clean teeth

    Pearly whites never go out of fashion. Check out our review of teeth whitening and dazzle your prince charming with the perfect smile.

    10) Centre of attention

    Don’t be a wallflower. Work out a story, a joke or subject that you feel confident talking about. Read up on the news and get a sense of what’s going on in the world. That way you can talk with authority about something and be a conversation leader rather than a follower. However, best to stay clear of divisive topics such as religious, politics or M&Ms Vs Skittles.

  • Is Cruz Beckham heading for a Christmas number 1 single?

    Is Cruz Beckham heading for a Christmas number 1 single?

    Is Cruz Beckham heading in a musical direction just like his Mumma?

    It’s been over a decade since a Beckham charted in the UK singles charts (Victoria’s last hit was “This Groove” / “Let Your Head Go” in 2003) but now it seems her son, Cruz is eyeing a Christmas number one and is vying for the top spot in the race for this Christmas number 1 and he’s doing it for charity… ahhh!

    The bookies are suggesting that David and Victoria’s third son, 11-year-old Cruz, could be in line for a Christmas hit after bookies slashed the odds of Cruz beating the X Factor winner’s single.

    William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly said,

    “We thought when we put Cruz in our Christmas betting at 25/1 that he would be a popular selection and so it has proved and we have had to slash his odds of bagging the Christmas number one after just a couple of hours”.

    Favourite to win this year tho is the Parliamentary Choir / Friends of Jo Cox who are releasing a single in memory of the slain MP. The X Factor winner, whoever that ends up being is third down the list.

     

    UK Christmas number one single: 1/1 Parliamentary choir; 3/1 UK X Factor winner; 4/1 London Hospices choir;  10/1 Clean Bandit; 10/1 Cruz Beckham; 12/1 Inspiral Carpets; 14/1 BAR

     

    Fancy buying it? Download from iTunes

     

  • Things you should NEVER EVER touch in a hotel room

    We love a hotel room. No we do. Fresh sheets, little bottles of product and a minibar on company expenses. What’s not to like but there are five things you should totally, utterly not touch in a hotel room.

    Like ever. Especially if you don’t want to get ill.

    The TV remote.

    Want to turn off that welcome screen with that “relaxation” musak when you enter your room for the first time? You might want to get an anti-bac hand wipe before you touch that remote. Think about it. Hundreds of people have probably touched that remote – after they’ve been to the toilet, post sex – eek. Just disgusting. Given the fact that most housekeepers are given a ridiculously small amount of time per room to clean, the remote is often over-looked. Time and time again bacterial tests on hotel TV remotes have shown that there are often faecal residues left over. Yuck.

    The bedside phone.

    What’s better than a post-bonk midnight feast – apart from falling asleep. Chances are if you’re feeling peckish after a midnight booty call – yes, you’ve guessed it, people call Room Service, using that bedside phone. And they’re using fingers that have just been inserted somewhere very clammy and damp. Phones are teeming with bacteria, often blasting the acceptable limits of bacteria.

    The blanket at the end of the bed.

    Just imagine the number of people who have sat naked, had sex on it or put their luggage on that decorative blanket at the end of the bed. Apparently, it’s one of the least washed items in your room. So don’t touch. Just don’t. A report from CNN suggested that bedspreads don’t get ‘thrown in with the sheets for a daily wash.”

    The thermostat.

    Feeling hot? That thermostat on the wall is most probably overlooked during the daily clean of a hotel room. Big-name hotel chains usually give their rooms a deep clean every quarter. So in between those deep cleans think about the number of fingers that have touched that dial. There are up to 66 days in a quarter. If the hotel is operating at near full occupancy and there are two people staying in a room there could be well over 100 people touching that dial.

    The sofa.

    If you’ve sat on the sofa naked or even had sex on it then you can bet your life that scores of other people have to – and a sofa just isn’t that easy to clean, regularly anyway. Tests have shown that stains that aren’t visible to the naked eye are all over those hotel sofas and chairs. Those stains include: blood, semen and even faeces. Just. Why. Would. You.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • MOTORING | My Oliver

    MOTORING | My Oliver

    Have you every had a half-arsed idea that suddenly cropped into your head and you think “Oh yes, what a good idea”? That exact thing happened to me the other day.

    CREDIT: Stuart M Bird

    In a sober moment, I decided that with some of the scrap at work I was going to ‘create’ something for the garden. I already have a VW Beetle deck lid as a planter and a bonnet hanging up from the fence. The neighbours think I am a little strange in a good way.

    I’ve been single for so long now. I don’t want sympathy, that you can keep. The trouble is finding a man who both likes the garden, cars and a bit of DIY. Like Paula Cole sang, “I’ve not found my Marlboro man either. So I set about making a little man for the garden. I called him Oliver. It sort of stands for ‘left OVER parts’ that would have otherwise ended up in the recycling heap.

    So what makes Oliver? He has a Citroën face, a Peugeot left arm and a Fiat right arm all attached to a Toyota Hilux body. His legs are fast and jazzy made from Porsche shocks and Honda disc feet. To top it all off he has hair by Fiat and wears a flower made by Volkswagen.

    All this does sound like I have lost the plot. Well, to add to the enjoyment I had forgotten one vital important detail. I need to weld him together. I like power tools. I’ve made all sorts of things in the past for the home, garage and camper van. I have the ideas but there is a problem. That problem being I have never really welded before. It’s easier than you think yet difficult.

     

    CREDIT: Stuart M Bird

    OK, I lied a little there. I tried welding back in 1996 when I tried to repair my Citroën Visa. I made it worse. Much worse. So I filled the hole with filler.

    The trouble with Oliver is that he has thick grade steel and really thin stuff that just melted. His head fell off on the first attempt. Sorry Oliver. Tack welding is difficult to do. Seam welding just as difficult. I need more practice and that for sure I will do. I own old cars, I want to be able to weld. I need to be able to weld.

    So more on this later in the year to come when Oliver gets a dog. In the meantime, if you want to have a go at something, just do it. Give it a go, you never know where it might end up.

     

  • Top 10 luxury Christmas gift ideas

    Top 10 luxury Christmas gift ideas

    © House of Fraser – Biba Empire 24 Piece Cutlery Set £140.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect luxury gifts for that special someone you wish to spoil this year.

    1.Oris Men’s Big Crown Propilot Altimeter Watch – WatchShop.com  £2,550.00

    1. The Krug Joseph Sharing Set – ChampagneDirect.co.uk £170.00

    1. Forest Green Picnic Rug – TollyMcRae.co.uk £119.00

    1. Bat & Ball – CharlieNoble.co.uk £95.00

    1. Lalique L’Insoumis Eau de Toilette – Lalique.com £70.00 (100ml)

    1. Baby Beach Aviator Sunglasses – uk.MauiJim.com £220.00

    1. Johnnie Walker Blue Label – WhiskyShop.com £175.00

    1. Bodo Dog Bowl – CuriousEgg.com £125.00

    1. L.G.R. Weekender Green Bag – Waremakers.com £473.00

    1. Hyde & Sleep Pillows – HydeandSleep.com £79.00 each

     

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

  • Is Adam Lambert due to perform at the X Factor final?

    We’re hearing reports that American Idol legend Adam Lambert could be performing on the final of X Factor UK… We’re very very excited.

    Apparently, Adam Lambert could be joining Saara Aalto on stage this coming weekend for the now famous “duets” part of the final. Adam is just returning from a very successful stint as a judge on the Austrailian version of X Factor. However, producers for the UK version of the show are remaining tight-lipped about the rumours.

    Saara Aalto has become firm favourite to win the competition despite an incredibly rocky start to the competition. She was a wildcard entry for her mentor, Sharon Osborne, and for the first few weeks was forced to sing for her position in the competition after failing to get the voting public behind her. However, it’s all change as she’s become one of the most talked about singers this season – especially with the news that she’s now engaged to be married to her girlfriend, Meri.

    Saara Aalto
    ©Thames / Syco

    If Adam Lambert joins the finalists this Saturday he would join a handful of stars who have graced the X Factor stage for the usually very successful duets part of the final. Past megastars who have joined contestants include Rihanna who sang with Matt Cardle and Beyoncé who sang with Alexandra Burke, both finalists became the winners of the competition.

    Adam Lambert rose to fame during the 2009 series of American Idol, where he placed runner-up. He’s gone on to release three albums and sold millions of records around the globe. Earlier this year he celebrated his success on Spotify after clocking up over 100,000,000 streams of his music.

  • Top 10 Christmas gifts for the home

    Top 10 Christmas gifts for the home

    © Matalan – Penguin Light Up Christmas Cushion £12.00

    TheGayUK Christmas Gift Guide is back and we’ve found some of the perfect gifts for home makers.

     

    1. Mediterranea Floor Lamp – PetiteFritter.com  £751.00

    1. Cast Iron Dog Tail Hooks – PDSA-shop.co.uk £14.99

    1. Pink Flamingo – OutThereInteriors.com £65.00

    1. Four Candles Screenprint – SgtSmith.com £10.00

    1. Luxury Reed Diffuser, Lemon Leaf & Amber – Willowandhoney.co.uk £40.00

    1. Marigold Magic Teapot – T2tea.com £36.00

    1. Pineapple Rug – PrezzyBox.com £13.00

    1. Pyro Pet Dari Candle – PrezzyBox.com £24.95

    1. SensorWake Alarm Clock – TheFoundry.com £99.99

    1. Opies Pickled Walnuts – Amazon £2.49

    If you liked these then check out the rest of the Christmas Gift Guide including: Body | Drinks | Home | Luxury | Stocking Fillers | Tech

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