Books: August 2011
Players Two By Rick Day Like in the first volume the predominating stylistic device is the cool aesthetic appeal, reduced
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If you go down to the clubs today…
CUBSTARS is the new pop/dance ManBand featuring young Cub lads from the Bear community, based in the North West of
Read moreLook Out – Queers at the Fringe
Andrew Doyle Andrew Doyle’s stand-up was recently described by one critic as “a crash course in depravity”. He took this
Read moreGLASTO GOES GAY!
By Adam Lowe Mentalists Block9 broke the rulebook when they set up shop as Glasto’s best and only queer clubbing
Read morePower Talking
Do you want to improve your communication skills, including negotiating the sex you want? GMFA, the gay men’s health charity,
Read moreShooting first thing in the morning!
First of all, a great big thank you for all the kind messages that you’ve sent me via Gordon, the
Read moreReach out and touch me
Now in its second dickade, the outrageously funny PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS featuring two strapping puppeteers, who bend, twist and
Read moreAugust 2011: Pride!
Pride on the move This year Doncaster Pride has moved from the Racecourse and will be taking the event to
Read moreAugust 2011: My First Time – Sauna
Bent asked its readers to share their experience of that very first ever visit to a gay sauna. Two years
Read moreSex Prolongs Life
By Les Lea No matter what the church may say… sex is good for you. No matter what your mum
Read moreSo you think you’re a man…?
By Paul Johnston The music swelled to a fantastic crescendo and the diva’s voice took on even more drama. The
Read moreTerry George – Telling Stories – Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling
It’s deemed as one of the most unusual sporting events in the world but I love it. Although unfortunately I
Read moreThe Good Self
This month we look to the USA as we call upon Coach Marc Montemerlo, who is a celebrity fitness trainer,
Read moreDiary of a Threesome
By Darrel Moore The threesome – also known as a three-way, ménage a trios, a gaysome [adjust number of partners
Read moreTerrific Torremolinos
Roll over Gran Can, make way Sitges! Adrian Gillan has his preconceptions shattered in overwhelmingly gay-bloke-teeming Torremolinos – Spain’s “big
Read moreViva Las Gaygas
Words and photos by Mark Hawkins At the very top of my imaginary list of perfect holiday destinations was a
Read moreSauna: First Time July 2011
Bent asked its readers if they wanted to share their experience of that first ever visit to a gay sauna
Read moreYorkshire MESMAC’s African Voices Podcasts
Being able to listen to your own language is one of the best ways of absorbing important information, with this
Read moreGreat Sports at Greater Sport!
Greater Sport, Greater Manchester’s County Sports Partnership (CSP), yesterday became the first of 49 CSPs in England to sign up
Read moreBooks: July 2011
FINE ART SEX By Tom Bianchi When Tom grabs his camera he’s always more than just an observer: He’s a
Read moreCarry on camping (it up)
By Alex Wiggan Family Guy’s Stewie. Bungle. The 1960s Batman. Fanny the Wonder Dog. Andy Warhol. Cilla Black even Simon
Read moreEditors Words: July 2011
I was recently asked if I thought there were too many gay people on television; Alan Carr, Graham Norton, Paul
Read moreThings not to say on the first date
1. “You look just like my father” 2. “I’m expecting a call from my ex.” 3. “Sorry, what’s your name
Read moreJohans Blog: Sex on the beach… but I prefer a hotel room
To be perfectly honest, I really urgently need a holiday. After all, the last few weeks have just been way
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