Circumcision makes no difference to HIV infection in UK gay men

An analysis of an online and gay-venue survey of white, British-born, gay and bisexual men in the UK has found no association between whether they were circumcised and whether they had HIV, even among men who were mainly or exclusively ‘tops’ (who take the insertive role in anal intercourse).

Short film to discuss coming out, sex and relationships

Oogachaga, a LGBT-affirmative counselling group in Singapore, launches "I know" campaign and video; and wants viewers to share their stories.

Special Masses for gay Catholics at a London church to be scrapped

Sunday night marks the final mass held for gay Catholics at its central London church because the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales said it conflicted with religious teachings on sexuality.

Gary Lim and Kenneth Chee vs The Attorney-General (Summary of Submissions for the AG)

Fridae obtained the following statement from the Attorney General's Chambers on Feb 14, 2013.

Singapore High Court hears challenge of anti-gay sex law

Arguing that section 377A is constitutional, the Attorney-General argues that the law applies to all men, not just self-identified gay men, who have sex with other men; the law “reflects public morality”; and "because there is a scientifically-established difference between the public health risks associated with sex between men and sex between women."

French National Assembly approves law allowing same-sex marriage

France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved a sweeping bill to legalise same-sex marriage and give the same rights to all married couples to adopt children.

Beaux-arts

Fridae's Hong Kong Correspondent, Nigel Collett, reviews photographer Norm Yip's latest venture, his magazine beaux volume 1.

The Coffee Academics, Hong Kong

Coffee is serious business. Just ask Jennifer Liu (founder of the highly popular homegrown chain Caffè Habitu) who is now blazing a trail in Hong Kong with The Coffee Academics.