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Here's where we talk about the things that matter to us, and we cover a lot of ground: Love, art, politics,health, sex, family, friends - and we'd love to hear what you think so feel free to leave a comment.

A Blast From the Past

A Blast From the Past

This video from 1969 made us laugh. We've certainly come a long way in how we talk about sex, but the message is still true!

New Research Shows…

New Research Shows…

A lot of poz guys assume it's fine to fuck with other poz guys without condoms, but some new research shows that they might want to think again about the risks.

Sex and Words

Sex and Words

How do you talk about sex? It's not something our families bring us up to do comfortably, more a thing you learn from your mates. Is it fucking? Or making love? Getting a root? We've got so many ways to describe it. And it matters.

HIV in Auckland

HIV in Auckland

A few people misunderstood the new study of actual and undiagnosed HIV that Dr Peter Saxton from Otago University released last week, so here's the rundown, and what we think it means.

World AIDS Day - Getting to Zero

World AIDS Day - Getting to Zero

December the 1st is World AIDS Day, and UNAIDS this year has the theme of "Getting to Zero". It's a good time to think about what it's all about.

Slippery When Wet

Slippery When Wet

If you like fucking a guy up the arse, lube makes such a difference for both of you. It will feel so much better. And it means your condoms will stand up to the wear and tear of it all.

What if he says we don’t need to use condoms?

What if he says we don’t need to use condoms?

You know how it goes, you meet a hot guy, you click, and things are going really well. You start to get down and dirty...and he tells you he doesn't like using condoms. How do you handle it?

Life Online

Life Online

We spend so much of our lives online these days, and for gay men, that often means time spent on dating websites. There's something about chatting online that is powerful and lets us open up to people fast. There's nothing wrong with that, and some guys have even met the love of their lives this way, but it still pays to be careful when you hookup on the net.

Anti-Gay Campaign Gets Safe-Sex Ads Pulled

Anti-Gay Campaign Gets Safe-Sex Ads Pulled

A pretty cool campaign was put up in Brisbane bus shelters recently, promoting safe sex and reminding guys to use condoms and keep safe. But a few homophobic extremists and a Christian right-wing group put pressure on Adshel, the company that owns the shelters to take them down. Amazingly, they’ve done just that.

How Do You Like Your Relationship? Open or Closed?

How Do You Like Your Relationship? Open or Closed?

Are you thinking about opening up your relationship ? Heaps of couples do, but lots of guys choose not to as well. There are pros and cons either way.