Let’s talk about the curse of the vers. Not the “best of both worlds” that Hannah Montana once sang about, but the tragic reality of being a versatile man in a city experiencing a severe top shortage. Sydney is overflowing with bottoms. We’re talking surplus. Overstock. Bottoms on sale, two-for-one, next-day delivery. And me? I’m […]
(And Why It’s Not Entirely Wrong) If you’ve spent more than 10 minutes in Sydney’s gay scene or, honestly, 10 minutes on Scruff Global, you’ve probably heard it all: “Sydney gays are flaky.” “Sydney gays are cliquey.” “Sydney gays are intimidating.” “Sydney gays are obsessed with aesthetics.” “Sydney gays don’t date, they network.” And here’s […]
It’s almost time! When shirtless becomes a costume, body paint becomes a personality trait, and Horrorween Festival becomes the gay Met Gala of the undead. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Halloween. It’s camp. It’s chaotic. It’s a hall pass to wear something completely ridiculous and pretend it’s “conceptual.” But the gay costume roster? […]
When the uproar about the Pink Pony Club on Oxford Street hit my feed, I didn’t think much of it at first. Another Sydney nightlife headline, I figured. But then I started scrolling through the comments. Older gays defending the idea of men-only spaces, younger queer people calling out exclusion, and everyone in between chiming […]
At my company, we have something called an STI: Short Term Incentive. It’s a once-a-year bonus, basically the corporate version of Santa Claus. If you’ve worked hard, hit targets, and the stars align, you get rewarded. But recently, I had another STI moment. Not the spreadsheet kind. The sexual health clinic kind. Results Day: A […]
Ah yes, the sacred Sydney gay ritual:“I’m laying low for a bit.”“No more big nights for me.”“I’m focusing on my health.” And then, like clockwork, the messages starting flying:“So… what’s the plan for the long weekend?” Suddenly, we’re booked. Outfits are being couriered. Someone’s dusting off the mesh tank and pretending they’ve always liked circuit […]
You know that feeling when you meet someone on a night out and instantly decide this is your person? Not your forever person. Not even your let’s get brunch next weekend person. No, your club husband. You lock eyes across the haze, exchange a sweaty hug, and 45 minutes later you’re slow dancing to techno […]
Father’s Day this year hits me with a mix of emotions. This morning, scrolling Instagram, my feed was full of gay dads, and honestly? It made me so happy. Whether it’s couples who’ve adopted, dads who’ve gone through surrogacy, gay men who’ve donated to lesbian couples, or men who lived a past life as a […]
Every year, on the last Friday in August, Australians unite in purple, not for fashion, but for a cause. Wear It Purple Day is all about fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ young people. It’s a visual and vocal reminder that they are seen, valued, and not alone. AFL and a Hyper-Masculine Hangover […]
Sydney is out to be seen.Melbourne is out to see what happens. A night out in Sydney is a production.There’s a fresh fade, a coordinated look, someone in head-to-toe Dion Lee pretending it’s “just something I threw on.” We arrive in curated cliques, do the rounds, and sip our drinks with good posture, just in […]
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