Articles relating to: gay
Revisiting Queer As Folk
Regular readers will know that I’ve wittered on loads about how Queer As Folk sparked my desire to move Manchester, the land of the gays. But I haven’t watched it again since its initial transmission 16 years ago. So when my girlfriend suggested we re-visit both series, I thought yes, it’s time.
Read the full story..Oh lesbians, wherefore art thou?
There isn’t a massive amount out there that I relate to lezzy-wise. Lesbian shiz is kinda elusive.
Read the full story..Coming out – and the ‘mini-out’ phenomenon
When you’re finally ready to make the massive leap to come out, it’s thought that once you step out of the closet, that’s it, you’re out…Yo world! I’m a big gay lezza!
Read the full story..Lesbians, Manchester and Making a Splash
I have a confession to make. Right, okay, here goes…I was born and raised a Southerner.
Read the full story..Briefcase Encounter: an exclusive gay network comes to MCR
Sometimes you just want to go out for a drink and friendly conversation.
Read the full story..The Peter Pan Syndrome
As part of Northern Soul’s collaboration with the Canal St website, the biggest LGBT site outside of London, we publish one of their articles which asks, do gay men need to get past ‘Peter Pan Syndrome?’
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