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Ectomorph: The Hard Gainer Do you have light bone structure, small joints, and find it hard to gain weight/muscle? You
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Snow drops and exposed bottoms. I really like saunas. The combination of a hot steam-bath and a Jacuzzi – why,
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by Johan Volny. There is still lots of snow here in the Czech Republic, but I’m already preparing for the
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By Alex Wiggan. Boy bands. The combination of youth, hot guys, dance moves, hot guys, floppy hair, hot guys and
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By Les Lea I thought it was the worst Christmas present ever. My mate had enrolled me at my local
Read MoreQueer Crete!
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Advice for gay travellers The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said: “This year, hundreds of Brits will be travelling to
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Ten Lies We Tell 1. I’ll only be another 5 minutes on the computer. 2. Those horizontal stripes
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Boys!! The Winter’s well and truly over, so get your kit off for England’s sizzling, steamy summer days (we can
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Holy Sushi! Cool kimonos! Adrian Gillan meets men with yen in Japanese capital, Tokyo. Whilst emperors stayed out of the
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Fairest of the Faroes! Adrian Gillan explores the Faroe Islands, a stunning – and increasingly gay-friendly – North Atlantic outpost!
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Making Boys Envious Gay and rapping isn’t something that you put together that often, Simon Savidge caught up with MC
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Strictly Ballroom Jamie Thomson is a cutting-edge new choreographer for New English Contemporary Ballet, and he takes a moment out
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He Once Was An Asshunter… Basshunter hit our radio airways earlier this year and debuted straight at number one. However
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Eurofun Barcelona has become Europe’s most popular short break destination thanks to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant
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