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  • MP Mike Freer Shares Information That Poppers Are Not Harmful To Society

    MP Mike Freer has called for the “pause” on banning poppers in the Government’s forthcoming Psychoactive Substances Bill.

    The bill which will outlaw all legal highs, will see the selling of poppers formally known as alkyl nitrate, become a criminal offense.

    Conservative MP for Finchley & Golders Green Mike Freer has said that the Government needs to reconsider the bill and “pause the banning of poppers”, which is due to be debated on Wednesday 20th January.

    Earlier today the MP tweeted a letter from the Advisory Committee of the Misuse of Drugs where they said that poppers were “not seen to be capable of having harmful effects sufficient to constitute a societal problem.”

    Poppers are largely used by the gay community to aid in anal sex due to its relaxation effects, which can make penetration for the receptive partner easier.

  • Spice Girls Will Get Back Together Under One Condition

    Spice Girls Will Get Back Together Under One Condition

    It seems crazy that the Spice Girls will celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. They could be getting back together for a tour, but Victoria Beckham has one condition.

    Back in 1996 Ginger, Scary, Baby, Sporty and Posh burst onto the music scene with their brash look, bottom pinching and catchy pop tunes. (Who Do You Think You Are, is our fave)

    Twenty years on, their fanbase (us included) are howling for a reunion and not of an ITV2 Big Reunion type.

    Speaking to The Mirror a source close to Victoria Beckham said that she’d be up for doing some shows with the girls, but probably not all, wanting to put David and her kids first.

    The source said,

    “However she stressed she needed to focus on David and the kids this year after a stressful 2015 of trying to juggle work and family life, so committing to all the dates would be too much.

     

    “She already has a lot on her plate with her design empire.”

     

    So she may only do London dates… Will you travel to London to see their shows?

  • Has The Scottish Parliament Failed LGBT Children?

    In a decision branded “shocking”, the Scottish Parliament has rejected a call to include LGBTI+ education in Scottish schools.

    Yesterday morning, Tuesday 12th Jan, a petition put forward asking the “Scottish government to make the teaching of LGBTI+ issues and topics statutory” was unanimously rejected by representatives of Scotland’s three majority parties according to Buzzfeed.

    The group of MSPs said it was unable to ask the Scottish government to force through LGBTI inclusion in its schools.

    The co-founder of the TIE campaign, Jordan Daly, said:

     

    “Absolutely the wrong decision has been made here. How many more chil

  • Was Channel 5 Right To Show Angie Bowies Reaction To David’s Death?

    Fans of Celebrity Big Brother have taken to Twitter to blast Channel 5 for showing what appeared to be Angie Bowie’s first reaction to the news of her ex’s death.

    During tonight’s show Channel 5 will show Angie’s reactions to David Bowie’s death. Although they are keen to stress that the LGBT advocate was told by her own representatives, off camera, before returning to the house and the diary room.

    Angie Bowie was married to the legendary singer from 1970 to 1980. David Bowie died yesterday at the age of 69, just two days after his birthday and the release of his final album Blackstar.

    After being told about David’s death Angie returned to the house and to the diary room where Big Brother asked Angie how she felt.

    She replied, “I’m fine. I think I’ll feel better if I cry, but I can’t cry at the moment. I haven’t seen him in so many years, I can’t make a big drama out of it; I just feel like an era has ended with his passing. I’m so very sad.”

    Angie then starts to cry, and Big Brother tells her to take her time, as there is no rush to go back into the house.

    Big Brother then called John and David to the diary room, to offer Angie some support.

    In the diary room, both John and David are shocked by the news that Angie has told them, and they offer their support. She remarks, “The Stardust is gone.”

    John then asked her if she wants to keep this news private. Angie said that she would.

    Angie confirmed to Big Brother that she was happy to go back into the house, and John and David advised her to say she’s just feeling unwell.

    John and David accompanied Angie back into the living area.

     

    CBB continues tonight on Channel 5 from 9PM

  • 9 Of Charlie Carver’s Hottest Moments

    Big congratulations are in order for newly out Charlie Carver.

    The former Desperate Housewives and then Teen Wolf Charlie Carver star has certainly made an impression as an adult. Here are some of his finest moments. All we can say is thank Liza for Teen Wolf.

  • Is Grindr Gay Anymore? Grindr sells Majority Stake To Chinese Tech Firm

    Is Grindr Gay Anymore? Grindr sells Majority Stake To Chinese Tech Firm

    Grindr has announced that it has sold a 60 per cent stake in its business to a Chinese gaming firm.

    The self-funded growth of Grindr has come to an end. The world’s most famous gay dating app has sold a majority stake, reportedly worth $93m (£64m), of its business to tech firm Kunlun Tech Co, in China, a country which one can argue has a questionable gay rights history.

    Taking to Grindr’s blog founder and CEO Joel Simkhai said,

    “For nearly seven years, Grindr has self-funded its growth,

    “We have taken this investment in our company to accelerate our growth, to allow us to expand our services for you, and to continue to ensure that we make Grindr the number one app and brand for our millions of users.”

    Sixty per cent of the company has been sold to Kunlun Tech Co, a gaming company, whose chairman Zhou Yahui, 38, became a billionaire last year after his company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in January.

    The remainder of the company belongs to Simkhai and Grindr’s employees.

    Grindr’s revenue was reported to be around $32 million in 2014, just a fraction of what Yahui has paid for the gay dating app.

    The company is valued at around $150 million. Not bad for a startup which was created by Mr. Simkhai in 2009 with a couple of thousand dollars of investment. Its agreement with it’s new owner means that Grindr’s founders will continue to operate as is and it will, for now, retain the current team.

    Speaking with THEGAYUK in 2012, Simkhai said that the thought of selling grindr made him “anxious” when he gave it too much thought. He said,

    “(The) notion that ‘Joel, ‘X days from now or X months from now that Grindr will not be part of your life but just be a part of my resume or a part of my history’ makes me very anxious, makes me very uncomfortable.”

    So now the new majority owner is a self identified straight man, what will become of the world’s most famous gay app?

  • Actor Charlie Carver Has Come Out As Gay

    Former Desperate Housewives’ star Charlie Carver has come out as gay.

    You may well know Charlie as one of the naughty Scarvo twins on the (much missed) ABC hit Desperate Housewives, well now he’s come out as gay in a series of Instagram posts.

    After Desperate Housewives Charlie went on to star in Teen Wolf as Ethan, a gay character who made headlines when MTV aired the first gay kiss, between his character and Danny played by Keahu Kahuanui.

    The 27-year-old explained his worries about coming out in the entertainment industry a series of posts on Instagram.
    He said,

    “If I came out, I feared I would be limiting myself to a type, to a perception with limits that I was not professionally comfortable with.”

    “Things in this business have changed and will continue to.

    “I know that because of all of the brave men and women who’ve come out, self-identified, or couldn’t have possibly ever been ‘In’.

    “So to them, I am also forever grateful.”

     

    He took to Twitter to thank his fans for their support after he came out saying,

     

    “Blown away by the support and love! It was not a secret to many, but I felt it necessary to share (until coming out is a thing of the past)

    “Thank you for the kind words. I couldn’t do it without them. Much love xx”

  • Angie Bowie To Remain In Big Brother

    Angie Bowie has decided to stay in the Celebrity Big Brother house after hearing of her former husband’s death.

    LGBT advocate Angie Bowie has decided to stay inside Big Brother’s house after hearing of her former husband’s death. David Bowie died today after an 18-month battle with cancer.

    Angie and David were married from 1970 until 1980 and had one son together, the film director Duncan Jones.

    Angie Bowie was told about the singer’s passing off camera.

    A spokesperson for Channel 5 said,

    “Following the very sad news of David Bowie’s death, we can now confirm that Angie Bowie has been informed off camera by her representatives. She has taken the decision to continue in the programme.

    “The decision to remain in the house is entirely her choice, and she has been given the option to leave at any time if she changes her mind. Appropriate support will be available to Angie at any time if needed.”

    Contestants in Big Brother are not allowed access to the outside world once they are inside the house.

    Whilst in the house Angie had admitted that she had not seen David in 40 years and in an interview with The Guardian in 2010 said she had not spoken to their son, Duncan, in 5 years, adding,

    ‘I think reconciliation is unlikely. He is nearly 40, and if he didn’t bother to find me till now it’s a bit late. There is nothing to say.”

    After Angie and David’s divorce it was David who had custody of Duncan.

  • Angie Bowie Still Unaware Of Bowie’s Death

    LGBT advocate Angie Bowie, who is currently starring in Celebrity Big Brother, is apparently still unaware of her former husband’s death.

    Angie Bowie has yet to be told about her former husband’s (David Bowie) death. The pair were married between 1970 and 1980.

    A spokesperson for Channel 5 said:

    “Following the very sad news of David Bowie’s death this morning, we can confirm that Angie Bowie will be informed off camera today.”

    David Bowie passed away today (11th January 2016) just days after his 69th birthday and the release of his latest album Blackstar.

    Their son, Duncan Jones, confirm the death of his legendary father via Twitter.

    TheGAYUK reached out to Channel 5 for comment.

  • ADVICE | Help I Think I Have Broken My Penis

    This week a reader is worried that he’s damaged his penis.

    Dear Jose

    I think I’ve broken my penis. I heard a snap when I was having sex. It’s incredibly painful and it’s looking kinda black and blue. Will it heal by itself?

    JM

     

    Dear JM

    I would recommend that you present at A&E or see your GP as soon as possible. It may heal by itself but it may not heal correctly which may have implications for long term functioning.

    The penis is not a bone despite the term boner. You get an erection by blood flowing through the penis inside two cylinder-shaped chambers which are called the corpora cavernosa. Once those are filled the penis becomes hard.

    Although your penis is pretty robust it is possible to break it or snap the fibrous coverings of the corpora cavernosa called tunica albuginea. As you can see from the above picture the penis may become black and blue.

    Penile fractures can happen during sex, with the majority of accidents happening in the cowboy position (the bottom or person who is being penetrated is on top). So make sure you take care during that position.

    It can also happen during aggressive wanking. See our advice on wanking too much<

    by Jose Perez / Jake Hook

    The advice listed above is not intended to replace or take the place of that of your own doctor, GP or medical professional who knows your full medical history. If in any doubt make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

     

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  • Jonathan Cheban Has Left The Big Brother House

    Kim Kardashian’s BFF Jonathan Cheban Has Left The Big Brother House.

    Producers have confirmed that Jonathan Cheban has left the Big Brother house.

    A spokesperson confirmed his exit by saying, “Jonathan Cheban has decided to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House. His exit will appear in tomorrow night’s show on Channel 5 at 9pm.”

    The news comes just two days after Cheban had voiced his concerns about feeling comfortable in the house and suffering anxiety.

    In 2012 Cheban had his sexuality questioned by Kim and then-husband Kris Humprhries.

    Kris Humphries suggested that Jonathan might not be straight, which caused Kim to take matters into her own hands and ask the question outright, “What is your preference? Girls, guys, what?”

    Kim even had an entire episode of her reality show dedicated to the speculation about his sexuality, although Heavy.com notes that “We’ve never really gotten a solid answer.”

    More to follow

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