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Syphilis: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment for Gay and Bi Men

Syphilis is easy to treat but often goes unnoticed. This overview explains the stages, testing, treatment and when to tell partners, based on the Robert Koch Institute guidance. Health & Wellness · 11/03/2026 · 5 min read

Conversion Treatments in Germany: What Is Banned and Where to Find Counselling

Since 2020, a German federal law bans so-called conversion therapy for under-18s and for adults who consent under coercion or deception. What the law covers, what it does not, and where anonymous counselling is available (as of October 2026). Health & Wellness · 10/17/2026 · 4 min read

HPV Vaccination: Why Men and Queer People Should Get It Too

HPV vaccination is often seen as a women's topic, but it also protects men against throat, anal and penile cancer. Why the shot matters especially for gay and bisexual men, who pays for it and when it still makes sense. Health & Wellness · 09/04/2026 · 4 min read

Mpox Vaccination for Gay and Bisexual Men: What's Currently Recommended

Since the global mpox outbreak of 2022, a vaccine exists that's specifically recommended for gay and bisexual men with multiple partners. Who should get it, how the vaccination works, and where coverage still falls short depending on where you live. Health & Wellness · 08/30/2026 · 3 min read

Hepatitis A and B Vaccination for Gay and Bisexual Men: What's Recommended and Why

A 2016 hepatitis A outbreak among gay men across Europe exposed how many vaccine gaps existed in the community. What health authorities recommend, how the vaccination works, and where to start. Health & Wellness · 08/21/2026 · 4 min read

Undetectable Equals Untransmittable: What U=U Actually Means

Not low risk. No risk. How a 2008 Swiss statement and two landmark studies with zero transmissions turned into U=U, why so many people still haven't heard it, and what it means for you in practice. Health & Wellness · 08/11/2026 · 4 min read

Doxy-PEP: what the antibiotic pill after sex actually does

A pill after sex to lower the risk of syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea is now official guidance in the US. Here is what doxy-PEP does, what it does not, and why other countries remain more cautious. Health & Wellness · 07/28/2026 · 4 min read

Finding LGBTQ+-Friendly Healthcare Providers

How to find doctors, clinics, and therapists who treat LGBTQ+ patients with competence and respect, from trusted directories to the questions worth asking up front. Health & Wellness · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ People

A practical guide to LGBTQ+ mental health: understanding minority stress, finding genuinely affirming therapy, and the crisis lines worth saving before you need them. Health & Wellness · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

STI Testing: Where and How Often

How often to test, what a full STI panel covers, why three-site swabbing matters, and where to get checked. A clear, judgment-free guide for gay and bi men. Health & Wellness · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

PrEP Access: Country-by-Country Guide

How to get PrEP wherever you are: daily pills, on-demand 2-1-1, the new injectables, and a clear country-by-country look at cost and access. Health & Wellness · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

The Sub in Munich: What a Queer Community Centre Can Do

Munich's Schwul-Queeres Zentrum, the Sub, turns 40 in 2026. Its history, services and funding show how to recognise a good community centre, in your own city too. Culture & Community · 10/30/2026 · 5 min read

Finding Queer Youth Groups in Germany: Lambda, SchLAu and What Helps in the Countryside

Where do queer young people meet in Germany, and what can you do if there is no group nearby? An overview of Lambda, Queersupport, school projects such as SchLAu and Bavaria's QueerStart project. Culture & Community · 10/27/2026 · 4 min read

What a queer community centre can offer, even if you only visit once

Community centres can be a first place to ask questions, meet people or find a local referral. What to expect and how to check whether a programme suits you. Culture & Community · 09/25/2026 · 5 min read

Queer in the Countryside: Finding Community Beyond the City

Millions of LGBTQ+ people live in rural areas, and many are there on purpose. What research says about the challenges, what protects rural residents, and how to find or build community far from the city. Culture & Community · 09/21/2026 · 4 min read

Queer Archives: How the Community Preserves Its Own History

Most queer history is not in state archives; it sits in boxes under beds. From the Lesbian Herstory Archives of 1974 to Berlin's Spinnboden and Schwules Museum: who preserves the community's memory, and how you can take part. Culture & Community · 09/14/2026 · 4 min read

Queer Bookshops and Cafés: The Community's Third Places

Queer bookshops, cafés and community centres were often the scene's first visible spaces. Why they came to be, what they still offer, and where the best-known ones stand. Culture & Community · 09/04/2026 · 3 min read

Aging as an LGBTQ+ Person: Real Challenges and Where to Find Support

Many older LGBTQ+ people don't have children to lean on, and ties to family of origin are often strained or broken, raising the risk of isolation in old age. Many also fear discrimination once they need professional care, which sometimes leads them to hide their identity again. Here's a look at those challenges and at real resources like SAGE. Culture & Community · 08/11/2026 · 4 min read

Queer and Disabled: Accessibility in the Community and Nightlife

Roughly one in three LGBTQ+ people also identifies as disabled, yet most queer venues still aren't built with that in mind. A look at the numbers, the barriers, and the organizations working to close the gap. Culture & Community · 07/31/2026 · 3 min read

Chosen Family: How Queer Communities Build Kinship — and Why It Needs Paperwork Too

When biological family isn't there, chosen family often is — a concept with real history behind it, from Harlem's ballroom houses to AIDS-era caregiving networks. Here's where that closeness stops counting legally, and the documents that close the gap. Culture & Community · 07/28/2026 · 4 min read

Finding Community When Traveling

Local LGBTQ+ communities turn any trip into something richer. Here's how to find centers, bars, sports clubs, and apps that connect you with your people wherever you travel. Culture & Community · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Supporting Local LGBTQ+ Businesses

Choosing LGBTQ+-owned businesses keeps community spaces alive. How to find certified and queer-run venues, and why your attention matters as much as your wallet. Culture & Community · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Gay History: Landmarks Worth Visiting

From Stonewall and the Castro to Amsterdam's Homomonument and Berlin's Nazi-era memorial: the LGBTQ+ landmarks worth a detour, and how to visit them with context. Culture & Community · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Understanding Different Gay Scenes

Bears, twinks, leather, circuit, sports leagues — a clear, friendly guide to the main gay scenes, what each one is really about, and how to find the right room for you. Culture & Community · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Queer Hamburg: St. Georg, the Kiez and the Schanze at a Glance

Hamburg's queer scene is spread across several districts. An overview of St. Georg, the Kiez and the Schanze, with bars, cafés, counselling and Pride. City Guides · 10/23/2026 · 4 min read

Bear Culture: History, Terms, and Etiquette for First-Timers

From a single San Francisco bar to a worldwide network with its own flag and vocabulary: how bear culture started, what terms like cub, otter, and wolf actually mean, and how to walk into your first bear night. City Guides · 08/25/2026 · 3 min read

Drag Brunch and Drag Shows: A First-Timer's Guide

Drag brunch has gone from niche to weekend staple in cities worldwide. Here's where the format came from, how tipping actually works, and why the same show you caught in Berlin isn't guaranteed everywhere you travel. City Guides · 08/07/2026 · 4 min read

Leather & Fetish Venues: Dress Codes Explained

Leather bars, fetish clubs, and play spaces each run on their own door policy. Here is what dress codes really mean, how to build a first kit, and which events anchor the global scene. City Guides · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Best Gay Bars by City: From NYC to London

A practical guide to the gay bars worth your time in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Berlin, with current venues, recent closures, and tips for reading any new city's scene. City Guides · 02/03/2026 · 6 min read

LGBTQ+ Beaches: Top Destinations Worldwide

From Fire Island and Provincetown to Sitges, Mykonos and Ipanema, here are the world's most welcoming LGBTQ+ beaches, with the exact spot to find each gay section. City Guides · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

Navigating Gay Saunas: A First-Timer's Guide

Nervous about your first gay sauna? Here's the etiquette, hygiene, consent cues, and health basics that turn a daunting visit into an easy one. City Guides · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

Gayborhoods Around the World: A Complete Guide

From the Castro to Schöneberg, the world's gayborhoods grew from safe havens into cultural landmarks. Here's a guide to the most iconic ones and how to visit them well. City Guides · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

Solo Travel for Queer People: How to Travel Safely and Confidently

Travelling solo as a queer person means carrying your own safety — but also not having to explain yourself to anyone. With research, the right accommodation and a few routines, uncertainty turns into confidence. Travel & Safety · 09/15/2026 · 4 min read

Traveling as a Binational Queer Couple: Visas and Legal Recognition, Explained

For same-sex binational couples, a valid marriage certificate is often not enough. What actually decides a visa is whether the destination country recognizes the marriage at all. Here's what the Coman ruling, US immigration law, and consulate requirements mean in practice. Travel & Safety · 08/18/2026 · 4 min read

Passports and Gender Markers: What Trans and Non-Binary Travelers Should Know Right Now

A passport that doesn't match how you look or the name you go by can turn a routine border crossing into a stressful one. Here's where US, Canadian, and UK gender marker policy actually stand, and what to check before you fly. Travel & Safety · 08/14/2026 · 3 min read

Emergency Resources for LGBTQ+ Travelers

Save these LGBTQ+ emergency contacts before you travel: crisis lines, international advocacy groups, embassy steps, and what to do if something goes wrong abroad. Travel & Safety · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Traveling While Gay: Know Before You Go

A practical guide to traveling as an LGBTQ+ person: what to research before booking, how to read the global safety map, and the simple habits that keep a trip relaxed. Travel & Safety · 02/03/2026 · 5 min read

Using Dating Apps Abroad Safely

Dating apps open doors in a new city, but in some countries they've been used to track and entrap queer people. Here's how to use them safely abroad. Travel & Safety · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

Safe Travel Tips for Gay Travelers

Practical, current safety advice for LGBTQ+ travelers: how to research laws and attitudes, prepare before you go, stay safe on the ground, and protect your digital footprint abroad. Travel & Safety · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read

LGBTQ+ Rights by Country: What to Know

From 38 countries with marriage equality to 64 that still criminalise same-sex relationships, the legal map shapes every queer trip. Here's what to check before you go. Travel & Safety · 02/03/2026 · 4 min read