Steam me up, Scottie!
Great Scot! Adrian Gillan takes the high road for a queer cultural treat in Scottish capital, Edinburgh! And all a
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love
We are Family, especially in Hastings!
More and more gay families now include children – adopted, biological, maybe even from previous op-sex relationships. Where better to
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We are Family, especially in Cardiff!
Oh Boyo! More and more gay families now include children – adopted, biological, maybe even from previous heterosexual relationships. So
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Is this the most homo-erotic sport?
Can we please take a moment and discuss our new favourite sport? We are already writing up a petition to
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Love has no labels
by Terry Gee Being gay, it is sometimes difficult to understand why there is still so much prejudice towards
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Smother – breaking the taboo of homosexuality in hiphop
Challenging the taboo that persists in urban dance around presenting stories of homosexuality, choreographer Andrea Walker directs a cast
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Film – One Deep Breath
Antony Hickling’s new film ONE DEEP BREATH just won a prize at the Bilbao LGBTQ+ film festival One Deep Breath
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Manchester Pride – Financial Hardship Tickets
Manchester Pride has announced that it will be releasing 300 day tickets for the Big Weekend, available to Greater
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Manchester Pride feels the LOVE
Applications are now open for The Manchester Pride Parade, which will take place at 1pm on Saturday 23 August 2014.
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Bent Fiction – BULL by Les Lea
Bull is more than just his nickname. His huge body in the boxing ring overwhelms most of his opponents and
Read moreBEST FILMS OF 2011 by Chris Amos
BEST FILMS OF 2011 Number One Rise of the Planet Of The Apes The Artist The Help Crazy, Stupid, Love
Read moreBent Erotic Fiction – Connection
By Les Lea I’d been looking forward to our holiday in Cyprus for a few months and despite my
Read moreCyprus, home of Aphrodite
Cyprus, rather lyrically shaped like a lute, is the birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. It is the
Read moreFilm: July 2011
The Tree Of Life Out 7th July The Cannes’ Palme d’Or winner will not be everyone’s cup of tea but
Read moreLondon Pride: Carnival of Love
This year’s Pride London main event will be held on Saturday 2nd July when the theme will be – Carnival
Read moreSPIKE ME TENDER
In the past people bought love potions from witch doctors and gave them to the objects of their affections. Often
Read moreBluerovision
By Lee Hudson It seems to me that people either love Eurovision (for one reason or another) or absolutely hate
Read moreThe Hippo and The Leper The Musical
iPhone/iPad App (By Darren Bolton) If you’ve ever longed to find the perfect fella, then you’ll probably appreciate the plight
Read moreBooks: April 2011
BIG LOVE – SEXY BEARS IN GAY ART Huge, hairy hunks, strong and a little snugly, tender when it comes
Read moreBeyonce: ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE
I’m sure we’ve all heard the line ‘It’s not you, it’s me’. Usually it means ‘It’s not me, it is
Read moreWedding Wishes
Vintage Playing Cards has created the perfect wedding gift with a range of letter frames that have been hand crafted
Read moreMy Beautiful Laundrette
The story of Omar and Johnny – an unlikely love story born of the Thatcher years, set in South London
Read moreChildren Of God
The gorgeous beaches and towns of the Bahamas are the setting for Children of God, a strong and tender romantic
Read moreLOVE, ACTUALLY?
A giant glittery card filled with sentiment, a selection of soppy love songs blasting out from the iPod docking station
Read moreLove is in the air
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is hoping to host the world’s first same-sex wedding in the air onboard an Airbus A340 between
Read moreJohan: Sometimes it’s better to just stay in bed!
Maybe you know the feeling. There are days you just want to forget. Days when everything goes wrong and you
Read morePajama Survey
Pyjama Survey According to a recent survey by Jockey International of more than 3,000 men and women, British adults are
Read moreDear Simon – June 2010
Dear Simon I’m in love with another guy who has a boyfriend, but he kissed me, and told me if
Read moreAdvice – Simon Says
Dear Simon, My best friend is driving me insane ever since he met his latest boyfriend. Everything is a drama
Read moreHolding the Man
This smash hit Australian production, adapted by Tommy Murphy from Tim Conigrave’s award winning and best selling memoir of the
Read moreSimon Says
Dear Simon I am dreading Valentine’s Day this year as I don’t have a boyfriend and can’t really see one
Read moreSharam Jey
When it comes to dance music most people tend to automatically switch off and think of repetitive, unenlightened, brain-poaching drivel.
Read moreThere’s no business like show business – Johan’s Blog
We’ve really had a lot of shows this recently, in Germany, Belgium…
Read moreRunning hot and cold! Johan Volny Blog
I’ve just enjoyed three weeks of holidays – full of endless sunshine, and a temperature of 35°C! But now, alas,
Read moreSex, sport… and more – Johan’s Blog
Many people think that my job is just about sex – and sex alone. And I agree, sex dominates my
Read moreA great cup of tea – By Jeremy Song
I just want to share my first experience of sex with another guy and it wasn’t until I was at
Read moreJosh – By Bill Cockeyne
Josh had teased me once too often. His fantastic black smooth muscular body had me constantly in a state of
Read moreCheeky Chester!
Adrian Gillan grins wider than a Cheshire cat in historic, and surprisingly queer, Chester! Hugging the North Wales border, Chester
Read moreDear Simon
Simon, My Dad has recently come out. Now, as a gay man myself I shouldn’t probably feel the way that
Read moreComing – by Hooper
My little single bed was squeaking under the pressure as Shawn and I made love for the third time that
Read moreThe White Boy Can Sing! – By Jason Guy
Jonathan Mendelsohn may be a new name for many of you, but things are about to change. Born in Brooklyn
Read moreTravel Gran Canaria
Why is Gran Canaria such a popular Gay Destination ? This was the question that I was asked last week
Read moreJohan’s Blog
Johan’s Blog First, I would like to thank you for all the letters and e-mails I received via Bent magazine
Read moreAdvice – Gay Divorce
Breakdown in Civil Partnership With the break-up of comedian and Little Britain star Matt Lucas and his partner Kevin McGee
Read moreSharleen Spiteri
SHARLEEN SPITERI Stepping aside from her work with Texas for a moment, the poster-girl for low-key sex appeal and headstrong
Read moreTravel – Scandaniva
Europride It was London’s turn in 2007 but this year’s biggest pride festival in Europe is in Stockholm, Adam Tamsett
Read moreTravel – Lanzarote
Lay me in Lanzarote! OD’d on Gran Can? Adrian Gillan gets sweaty on volcanic Lanzarote, the northernmost Canary! You’ll soon
Read moreTravel – Spatacus
Spartacus International Gay Guide 2008 The classic gay travel planner is back and has been fully updated and aimed at
Read moreTara McDonald
SO DELIRIOUS She’s got the energy, she’s got the looks, but most importantly she’s got the voice! With ‘Delirious’ –
Read morePatti Plinko
PATTI PLINKO & HER BOY Manic chanteuse Patti Plinko, and her gasmasked consort ‘the Boy’, have toured with the Puppini
Read moreMadonna – Hard Candy
Hard Candy, Hard Sell? As If… Simon Savidge takes a look at the latest re-invention of the Queen of Pop
Read moreGran Canaria – Carnival
Sardines and Sequins Yes, the Carnival (or Carnaval to you Spanish speakers) season is well underway, with festivities taking place
Read moreSpicegirls
Spice up your life! By Spice Tech – Jimmy Forrester After signing up every email address linked to us (me
Read moreDj Greg Downey
Gregarious! Belfast-born Greg began DJing over six years ago, shortly before he decided to pack up and move to Ibiza
Read moreDantes Cove
Sex on the beach Red-hot supernatural Stateside TV hit – Dante’s Cove – finally comes to the UK this month.
Read moreFall Out Over Gay Marriage In Sweden
The Swedish Prime Minister is facing a revolt from his own party because he will not commit to new legislation
Read morePorn Interview
A Piece of the… Action! Tom Bradford is a Hungarian director based in Budapest, he has directed movies for international
Read moreConfessions Of A Gay Wrestler
His face was flushed and his mouth was gritted in fierce determination as he tried to fight back. I knew
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