Fridae

Can we judge a gay book by its cover, its author or its content? Fridae's Martin Smith offers a cursory look into the world of gay literature and recommends some reading materials for our readers.

Just what is gay Asian culture and how different is it from its Western counterpart? Fridae's new writer, Mark Adnum, tackles this cultural issue and offers some theories of his own.

Moved by pleas for help from distressed readers on the subject of one-night stands, Fridae's Alvin Tan plays aunt agony and gives his advice (for all they're worth) for those who need it oh-so-badly.

Fridae's Manila correspondent, Glenn Chua, talks about the Philippine gay lingo phenomenon and offers some reasons behind the local gay community's need to create a sub-language of its own.

What are the out-"standing" arguments against gay men engaging in one-night stands? Fridae's David Chew plays the devil's advocate and stirs up controversy with a list of reasons why we should say "no" to one-night stands.

Fridae's Manila correspondent Glenn Chua provides an update on the gay theatre scene in the Philippines and explores the issues raised by the gay play Illusione... Encore.

Why do gay couples indulge in one-night stands? What are the pros and cons of one-night stands for gay couples? Fridae's Ormand Cheong takes a stand on the issue and offers some insight into this gay phenomenon.

Ever wondered what constitutes acceptable etiquette for one-night stands? Well, wonder no more as Fridae's self-appointed manners expert, Alvin Tan, points out the "Ps" and "Qs" of one-night stands.

Walking sticks and old vultures, older men who date younger guys are an often misunderstood and maligned bunch. Join Joshua Yap as he unravels the type of men who will enter into a May-December relationship.

Are lipstick lesbians a passing lesbian fad, straight women turn fly-by-night lesbians or something else altogether? Fridae's new writer, Jem Wong, dons her warpaint and focuses the spotlight on the polished princesses of our community.