Don't commit to a three-course meal, and other tips for dating after 50
Dating at any age can be nerve-racking, but if you haven't dated for decades it can be even harder. The good news: Dating in your 50s can still be fabulous, as these experts show.
Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon
A former WWE employee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex.
Start early and skip the milkshakes: The government's tips for teaching consent to kids
Consent educators should use plain, relatable language and start teaching children "well before" they have their first sexual encounter, according to new federal government guidelines.
For a transgender man going through menopause, Shane feels there aren't a lot of resources out there
As discussions surrounding menopause increasingly find their place in mainstream conversations, one healthcare worker is creating a podcast exploring what menopause is like for trans men and gender-diverse people.
From conversion therapy to community acceptance: Taking drag to rural Australia for a good cause
When Kymm Apostolides was a teenager and living in a small regional town, he was administered electric aversion therapy when he began wearing his sister's clothes. Fifty years later, he's a vital part of the mid-north community.
Are gender reveal parties harmless fun or an undue emphasis on sex?
Would you hold a gender reveal party for your unborn child? Diversity advocates are urging expectant parents not to place undue emphasis on the sex of their infants.
Pope Francis approves blessings for Catholic same-sex couples in reversal of 2021 decision
The Vatican's ruling will allow priests to decide on blessing same-sex couples on a case-by-case basis, as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies.
'Nothing is sexier than consent': ACT police and Tinder hook up for operation positive consent
Canberrans will be shown positive consent ads as they swipe on Tinder after ACT Policing pitched a promotion of territory laws.
Woman who survived gay 'conversion' attempt dismayed at new law proposal in Tasmania
Bron survived repeated sessions of gay conversion attempts under the instruction of her mother but it took a heavy toll. She says a new draft bill proposed for Tasmania will do nothing to stop such "therapy" from continuing.
Queensland sex workers label laws 'draconian' amid push to decriminalise industry
Dozens of people have rallied in Brisbane's CBD to decriminalise sex work, as Queensland's peak union body condemns the state government for failing to introduce a bill to do so before the end of the year.
New father among an estimated 125,000 to benefit if gender-affirming surgery is added to Medicare
Max put his dreams of paying for gender-affirming top surgery on hold when he became a father, but an application by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons to add it to the Medicare Benefits Schedule could change that.
From carabiners to the hanky code: Do young queer people still use flagging devices?
Fashion was an important tool for LGBTQIA+ people to find each other and build their communities in Australia, especially when homosexuality was criminalised — so how much do young queer people still flag today?
'Women deserve to buy products they want where they want to buy them': The battle over sex toy sales restrictions
Sexual devices like vibrators are sold in department stores and pharmacies in some parts of the country. In others they can only be sold in stores hidden from public view and subject to intense restrictions.
Consent issues in spotlight as WA school leavers wrap up celebrations
While WA Police reported a trouble-free week from WA's graduating year 12s, a video circulating on social media puts a spotlight on consent issues.
How a lawyer's sex work side hustle turned into something much more
Mitch has always been open to new ideas. So when someone suggested sex work, the early-career lawyer decided to try it as a 'side hustle'. It turned into something more.
What does it mean to be asexual?
In recent years, we've seen a burgeoning social movement for the acceptance of asexuality. Despite this, it remains widely misunderstood, writes Jennifer Power.
'You just took it': The inside story of DFAT's treatment of LGBT staff over the decades
In a new book by a former Australian diplomat, the stories and struggles of LGBT workers in Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are documented.
Senate inquiry hears from advocates pushing for sexuality framework in NDIS
Kyle Montgomery became a quadriplegic following a mixed martial arts accident five years ago and is speaking up about the challenges of maintaining a sex life for those living with a disability, as advocates call for support from the NDIS.
India's top court declines to legally recognise same-sex marriage
The country's chief justice says making such a law is the domain of parliament.
A journalist threatened to out Anton Enus. This is what happened
Anxiety about coming out. Name calling. Feeling you can't be your true self at work. Three LGBTQIA+ journalists discuss some of the hurdles they've experienced in their careers.
How this Australian couple navigates sex and intimacy after cancer
When John and Wilma tried to reconnect physically after surviving cancer they say it took some experimentation.
Ballarat attracts weekly anti-trans demonstrations, but the community fights back
Ballarat is witnessing anti-trans demonstrations on a weekly basis but trans supporters say the protesters do not represent the regional city.
The final season of Sex Education has arrived. Here's everything you need to know before saying goodbye
The British sex comedy has portrayed the teenage experience with nuance and humour. Here's everything you need to know before pressing play on the final season.
Ammar didn't dare dream about a relationship in Iraq. Now in Australia, he's about to start a family
Ammar knows firsthand how tough life can be for Iraq's LGBT community, but soon it could get a whole lot worse as the Iraqi parliament mulls a proposed law to punish same-sex relationships with death.
Another glitter-filled event in the bush but organisers face 'serious decisions' about drag queen festival's future
With only a small team working behind the scenes to run the Broken Heel Festival, all of who have other business commitments to consider, exact details for 2024's event are yet to be confirmed.