High HIV infections among gay men
Recently released figures by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that, in 2009, an estimated 2,760 men who have sex
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Johan’s Blog: Talking Stalking!
I thought this kind of thing only happened to celebrities, but just a few weeks ago I realized that I
Read moreCall for decriminalisation of homosexuality
The secretary-general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, has condemned violence against LGBT citizens and called for homosexuality to be
Read moreCelebrity Gay Zombies
Spandex, the world’s first all-gay superhero team and stars of their own award-nominated comic, are back! And in the brand new issue,
Read moreErasure Return
After more than four years away from recording and live performance, Erasure have announced the Total Pop! tour, a series
Read moreGround Control to Major Hom…
Gareth Longstaff takes you on a Gay-Sci-Fi odyssey through pop, performance, people, and porn related… Is there such a thing
Read moreSide-effects of party drugs
There is no way to predict how a party drug, or a combination of party drugs, will affect you or
Read moreBeyonce’s Bitchin’ Predictions for 2011
Another year over with. Thank god. Here are my (possibly) serious predictions for the coming year: GAGA having outdone herself
Read moreBetty legs it to Newcastle
One of the countries best loved female impersonators has packed her stilettos and headed North to headline at a new
Read moreSculpt a six-pack
Twenty-nine year old London guy – Mayur Padia who works in the city wanted to re-vamp his appearance before his
Read moreRae of light!
By Jason Guy There’s an irresistible passion that has driven Rae’s elevation within the house scene. A shining light, hell-bent
Read moreThe quite nice Sarah Millican
Since winning the 2008 if.comedy Best Newcomer Award for her debut solo show Sarah Millican’s Not Nice at the Edinburgh
Read moreSci Fi for the Gay-Gi?
By Alex Wiggan Whether it’s taking a rocket ride to Uranus or just circling the outer rim, gay boys love
Read moreBeyonce: The Waiting Game
I hate waiting for boys to text back. If ever there were a way to drive me to the very
Read moreStill Spurting
Back in September 1992 a small A5 rough and ready fanzine was launched. Unlike other fanzines at the time which
Read moreTerry George tellin’ stories – By Royal Appointment
Despite all the raucous noise outside in the streets of London as protesters made their feelings known about the government’s change in the financing of the country’s education, I cosied down, in the presence of HRH Price Charles and his missus, to an evenings entertainment thanks to the Royal Variety Performance.
Read moreLGBT supporters not welcome World Cup 2022
The GFSN was established in 1989 as a social network for gay football fans across the country. Since then it
Read moreInterview: Gruff Davies
A new Sci-Fi writer is soon to take the publishing world by storm with his first book – The Looking
Read moreIn De-Niall
We at Bent love gay role models. Especially ones with real talent, as opposed to designer fringes styled after the
Read moreBooks: January 2011
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS Edited – Jason Salzenstein Good packaging is half the battle … Well, that’s actually not a real saying,
Read moreSimon Says December 2010
Dear Simon I’m not sure this ‘gay thing’ is all it’s cracked up to be. I came out a few
Read moreNo closet for Joe
Joe Worricker was eight when it dawned on him that there was something remarkable about his voice. “It was my
Read moreCivil partnerships – the issues should a partner pass away
Some 6,000 gay and lesbian men and women tied the knot last year in the UK – this still means many
Read moreRugby Star
Word is out that Hollywood star Mickey Rourke is planning a movie based on the life of out and proud
Read moreEditors Words: January 2011
I was trying to find something warm, cozy, inspiring and heart-warming to start 2011 but alas, it seems to be
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