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FS 164

FS ISSUE 164:

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

DO GAY MEN STRUGGLE TO BE FAITHFUL?:

This issue we looked at something that impacts many relationships: cheating.
We surveyed nearly 1,000 gay men to ask them for their stories and thoughts on infidelity. We also look at open relationships and how boundaries can also be broken when things aren't monogamous.

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Infidelity and the gay community: Do gay men struggle to be faithful?

Infidelity and the gay community: Do gay men struggle to be faithful?

Has a boyfriend ever cheated on you? Have you ever cheated? If either answer (or both) is “yes” then you’re in the majority. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Cheating and the risk of STIs

Cheating and the risk of STIs

As well as broken hearts and emotional turmoil, a cheating partner can bring home STIs. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Open relationships: Do rules really matter?

Open relationships: Do rules really matter?

Fidelity isn’t as straight-forward as heteronormative values would have you believe. Many of us are in non-traditional relationships, whether they are open,  polyamorous or a throuple (or more). Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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How to tumble out of the closet

How to tumble out of the closet

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Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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First Dates: FS Edition

First Dates: FS Edition

We’ve read all the clichéd dating columns before, so for the sake of variety let’s take a look at some different first date secrets. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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STIs: Don't get mad. Get tested.

STIs: Don't get mad. Get tested.

You’re sat in the waiting room at the clinic. Everyone is sheepishly focused on their phone scrolling and scrolling, or suddenly fascinated by a magazine they must now read cover to cover. Anything to avoid eye contact, because if you saw someone you knew that would be the absolute worst. Right? Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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I'm black but I am not a thug

I'm black but I am not a thug

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Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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I’ve found out I’m HIV-positive. What do I do now?

I’ve found out I’m HIV-positive. What do I do now?

I have been living with HIV for more than ten years  and you might say I am a bit of an HIV old-timer. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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Gay men: step up and become a trans ally

Gay men: step up and become a trans ally

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Published: 12th February, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

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