Talking to your teenager about sex is awkward to be sure—but it’s even harder when you’re straight and your child has come out as LGBTQ. A new study from Northwestern University has found that parents of LGBTQ children feel particularly ill-equipped to talk about sexual health and dating.
STUDY: What Australian Gay and Bi Men Want From a Male Partner
I was recently quoted in an article in the Sydney Morning Herald called, Body politics: Just how important are looks to gay men? The reporter questioned me about a new study of 500 gay and bi Australian men that has yielded some interesting results. First of all, when it comes to finding a life partner, their desires are not that different from straight men and women.
Bisexuality: Are Young People More Open to Being Bisexual?
I recently spoke on The Hack program on ABC triple j radio about bisexuality and whether young people are more open to being bisexual. This was a fascinating discussion that included calls into the station from people that identify as bisexual. They shared their experiences of being bisexual, including some of the biases and stereotypes they have been labelled with by friends and family.
Despite the ‘YES’ win, the same-sex marriage debate has hit the LGBTQI community hard
Despite the resounding ‘yes’ vote, there’s no doubt the Australian same-sex marriage postal survey was a long, unnecessary, and painful experience for many LGBT people. I’ve been a counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship therapist for LGBTQI individuals and couples for more than 14 years. And I’m a gay man in a straight society, so I’ve got firsthand experience with the struggles of growing up outside of mainstream culture and coming out.
I Deleted the Gay Hookup Apps And Now Feel Less Lonely
Gay hookup apps, like Grindr and Scruff, are the main way gay men are meeting one another today. According to a study cited in Michael Hobbes’ important article, Together Alone, the Epidemic of Gay Loneliness, 70 percent of gay couples today meet online.
Gay Men and Monogamy: Does it Work?
Can gay men be monogamous? The short answer is yes, absolutely, but it takes some work. Several relationship studies have been conducted on gay male couples, and they’ve reached the same conclusion: about 50% of gay male couples are monogamous the other 50% allow for sex outside of the relationship. In both groups, stability and happiness levels are the same.
The Romantic and Family Relationships of Trans and Gender Diverse Australians [Infographic]
Here’s some interesting research on the romantic and family relationships of trans and gender diverse Australians from Gender Identity Australia. In their research of 160 trans and gender diverse Australians, they found more than half of their sample were in a romantic relationship. This infographic shows that trans and gender diverse Australians have a range of challenges when meeting romantic partners.
10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives [Video]
The gay scene has changed rapidly in the last 10 years. Dr Joe Kort should know because he wrote the very successful book 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives back in 2003. He recently released a new and updated version of his book to take into account many of the changes that have impacted gay men and the gay scene.
Let’s Talk About ‘Coming Out’: My Interview on Triple J Radio Station for Mardi Gras Season
I was recently invited by ABC Radio station Triple J to speak on their new show called The Hook Up with Hannah Reilly about ‘coming out’ for their special episode celebrating Mardi Gras season in Sydney. Hannah wanted to talk to me about some of the most common issues LGBTQI people experience when coming out.
Improve Your Happiness By Forming a Healthy Gay Relationship
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), there has been an increase in the number of people identifying as same-sex couples. This may be attributed to different factors including changes in legislation in different states and territories.
