Fridae

Lured by the promise of a flesh parade featuring muscled hunks in trunks, Fridae's resourceful writer Alvin Tan gategrashes Muscle Beach (Singapore) 2002 for a testosterone filled Sunday morning and barely catches his breath to recount the experience.

How is widowhood different for gay men and how should gay men cope with the death of a spouse? Alvin Tan takes a quiet moment to reflect on the often neglected issue of widowed gay men and the problems they face in a brave new world.

From puny weakling to gym-god. From effeminate queen to macho man. From unabashedly camp to acting ramrod straight. Alvin Tan takes an irreverent look at the gay man's penchant for changing personas and emerging anew again and again.

Ever wondered why gay and lesbian youths tend to prefer some clubs and societies over others in school? Alvin Tan takes a tongue-in-dimpled-cheek look at various extra-curricular activities and assesses how they fare as homo-magnets.

Is it true that gays and lesbians would count their school days as being the most harrowing part of their homosexual existence? Alvin Tan finds out what is it like being gay in school today.

Is it really that hard to do? What is the optimal position? What if you have tendency to gag? Are there any additional health risks? Alvin Tan answers some of your very pressing questions.

Some gay men and lesbians may not face up to their homosexuality until later in life. Alvin Tan explores the reasons why some choose to affirm their gay or lesbian identities however late it may be.

An Asian's view on the troubling business of coming out.

While saunas may make your pulse pound and your temperature rise, here are some things to consider.

Why is it that most gay relationships simply don't last? Well, here are some possible reasons.