LGBT people and culture Standing up against homophobia in sport: why we need allies in the AFL Whether you’re someone who loves it, or someone who doesn’t love it, sport has huge potential to create social change.
LGBT people and culture He’s told you he’s HIV positive – what now? There are some simple ways you can be a good friend, but it’s not always easy when you don’t know where to start.
LGBT people and culture Things to get right in your 20s Part of the fun is learning how to be a functioning adult by (spoilers) making huge mistakes.
LGBT people and culture Gay kisses flood Twitter turning #ProudBoys hashtag into love over hate A torrent of LGBTI love is joyfully drowning out a hashtag intended to support a far-right men's group known for inciting violence.
Entertainment The perfectly queer Aussie podcast starter kit There's a creative cavalcade of queer media just waiting for you to turn on, tune in and pod out.
LGBT people and culture Guys like Vincent work to stop the spread of HIV Across Australia, guys are using different methods to stop the spread of HIV with help from sexual health specialists like Dr Vincent.
LGBT people and culture Guys like Carlos stay undetectable to prevent HIV Carlos lives with HIV and uses treatment to stay healthy and eliminate the possibility of transmitting the virus.
Did you know? You can notify a sex partner anonymously by text or email to let them know about an STI Discover more in An unspoken taboo – We need to talk about our shame of STIs
LGBT people and culture Guys like Gregory and Michael use condoms to prevent HIV Gregory and Michael use condoms to keep themselves, each other and other guys safe.
LGBT people and culture Guys like Tom use PrEP to prevent HIV Across Australia, guys are using different methods to stop the spread of HIV. Tom uses PrEP combined with condoms for helping prevent STIs too.
LGBT people and culture Guys like Johann stay undetectable to prevent HIV Johann uses HIV treatment every day — it keeps him healthy and prevents HIV transmission.
LGBT people and culture Guys like Jason and Jeff use PrEP to prevent HIV For Jason and Jeff, daily PrEP means they are covered no matter who they’re going to have sex with.
LGBT people and culture Guys like Wade use condoms to prevent HIV Wade chooses condoms when he’s having sex with other guys besides his regular partner.
LGBT people and culture Five queer men who helped change the world Like our very own queer superheroes, here are some guys who helped make things just a little bit better for us all.
LGBT people and culture Karl Schmid talks about living with HIV and being undetectable Australian news correspondent Karl Schmid made headlines after publicly disclosing his HIV status in a heartfelt Facebook post.
Style and grooming Ten things you’ll only understand once you lose your hair You save serious money on haircuts, apparently.
LGBT people and culture Am I a pig? In this dating zootopia, what separates the smell of sizzling bacon from going the whole hog? And what does it mean to be a pig?
Style and grooming Peach, pouch and pickle – the Emen8 guide to intimate hair removal Shave, wax or laser? Everything you need to know to get the smooth look you may be after – and some mistakes to avoid.
Entertainment Seven deadly sins of the digital world Since the apple in the Garden of Eden, humankind has managed the seven deadly sins on our own. But where are they in today’s digital…
LGBT people and culture G-ay from WA! 14 things only Perth guys will understand Blue skies, beautiful beaches and beats with million-dollar views. 14 things every gay and bi guy will understand about living in Perth.
Entertainment Nine iconic HIV/AIDS films from 1985 to now From An Early Frost and Longtime Companion, to Angels in America and The Normal Heart. Here are nine of the most iconic HIV/AIDS films.
Style and grooming The hazards of a tidy taint Does trimming your pubic hair expose you to more than the breeze? We take a look at intimate grooming and STIs.
Entertainment Feed your brain! Ten podcasts you need in your life Sick of all your music? Pleasure your ears and take the boredom out of your commute with these ten highly recommended podcasts.
Did you know? PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) has been around since 1990 Discover more in PEP: Protecting you against HIV when you need it
Entertainment Three great gay movies to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon Watch one of these three guilty pleasures that you'll no doubt secretly love.
LGBT people and culture Flagging for some hanky panky – The gay handkerchief code and its unusual origins Bless you for not knowing how bandanas became the symbol of a secret sex language. Here's how to decipher what it all means.
LGBT people and culture Casey Conway reflects on being a role model Model and former Rugby League player Casey Conway reflects on being a role model and what it means to inspire someone.
LGBT people and culture Laird Leatherman reflects on everything leather, kink and BDSM Melbourne’s current Laird Leatherman, Brad Redmond , reflects on his year in the spotlight, kink culture and more.
LGBT people and culture Better the second time around – Casey Conway’s relationship with the city Growing up in regional Australia, model and former Rugby League player Casey Conway reflects on his relationship with the city.
LGBT people and culture It’s not natural! Homosexual and bisexual behaviour in other species Homosexual and bisexual behaviour is observed right across the animal kingdom, but we've only found homophobia in one species so far.
Entertainment Cazwell – The openly gay US rapper with no selfie control We just can't get enough of this cheeky, sex positive, gay rapper!
Entertainment Seven great gay films you’ve probably never heard of Who wants to watch an out and proud German rowing team half-naked for 98 minutes? You? Seven great gay films you've probably never heard of
Entertainment 15 of the most fascinating music videos ever made It has been said that we use art to decorate space and music to decorate time. Not all music videos take artistic advantage of both,…
Entertainment Seven classic club songs from the early 2000s when you fell in love with dance music A recent Ministry of Sound Reunion Tour took me back to a time in the early 2000s when clubbing was glam and vocal house was…
Entertainment Meet Garth Knight, the artist creating sensual masterpieces of sculpture with bondage and rope Garth Knight is the Sydney based artist best known for his photography works and live installations using bondage and rope. By binding live models into…
Entertainment Orange isn’t the only new black The increasing representation of transgender characters in hit TV series may be paving the way for a braver Hollywood.
Entertainment Ru Paul’s Drag Race: the changing role of gender in drag culture Razor sharp lip-syncing skills, a fiercely fabulous look and the ability to…
Entertainment Seven novels every gay man should read, at least once Whether your interest is in strong characters, historically poignant homosexual love stories or the wry musings of a comic genius, here are seven novels every…
Entertainment Vice’s new TV channel VICELAND presents Gaycation, season one Out and proud Canadian actor Elliot Page (Juno, Inception) and his gay best friend, Ian Daniel, set off on a journey to explore LGBTIQ cultures…
Did you know? It may take up to three months before syphilis shows up on a test!More on this in our Knowledge Hub.
Style and grooming Eight of Australia’s best men’s underwear stores 10 of Australia’s best online and bricks and mortar underwear stores and standalone brands. From Daily Jocks and DUGG to Teamm8 and Army of Men,…
LGBT people and culture Should gay Australian sports people really feel the need to come out? Why is it that only one single player in any major football code in Australia, while playing, has ever come out?
Style and grooming Five amazing architectural high-end fashion stores in Tokyo Tokyo is renowned for its avant-garde architecture, and with the value Japan places on design and style, nowhere is this more evident than in its…
Style and grooming Why you should embrace a fake tan It has never been easier to get a natural looking fake tan without passing off as Lindsay Lohan’s doppelgänger, and with the alarming rates of…
Style and grooming Four fabulous online fashion stores you’ve probably never heard of Take a break from ASOS and The Iconic with one of these fabulous online stores that may not yet be on your radar
Style and grooming Six ways to update your wardrobe without needing to buy more clothes Regarded as a legend in fashion history, democratising ready-to-wear and finally rendering it respectable in a time when the fashion pack still regarded off-the-rack clothing…
Entertainment Four Sydney venues to broaden your artistic horizons Often seen as Melbourne’s pretty, yet crass and uncultured big brother, Sydney…
LGBT people and culture Olympian Greg Louganis on speaking out about HIV | Part 4/4 In our last interview of the series, four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis tells Emen8 how meeting with Piers Morgan and fellow Olympian Ji Wallace confirmed…
LGBT people and culture Pornography in pencil: The homoerotic art of Tom of Finland If a description such as "pneumatically muscled, meticulously rendered monster-donged icons of masculinity" comes to mind, then it's highly likely you've seen his artwork. Considered…
LGBT people and culture Olympian Greg Louganis on how HIV stigma is changing | Part 3/4 In 1988, Greg Louganis couldn’t tell his coach about his HIV diagnosis for fear of not being allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. He…
LGBT people and culture Six ways to preserve your dignity at a gay club Mobile phones, bar etiquette, mood altering substances and finding a hook up. Gay clubs can be a comedy of errors waiting to happen. Here’s some…
LGBT people and culture Olympian Greg Louganis on the benefits of HIV treatment | Part 2/4 HIV treatments have come a long way since 1988. Greg Louganis, four-time…
LGBT people and culture Trans power to the people Over the past few years, and certainly with the assistance of social media, the increase in visibility, education and awareness around the lives and journeys…
LGBT people and culture Olympian Greg Louganis talks about his HIV diagnosis | Part 1/4 Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis shares the story of his HIV diagnosis with Emen8. He shares the worries he faced in telling his coach, how…
Entertainment Aural pleasure – sexy songs to signal to your partner how you really want it in bed Is your mouth too preoccupied to do the talking? We've got some of the most suggestive suggestions for letting your man know exactly what you…
Did you know? It’s best to abstain from sex for a week after completing treatment for an STI Discover more in How to not put out on a first date because you’re waiting for an STI to clear up
LGBT people and culture Living out, black and gay As abhorrent as racism is, throwing it into a NutriBullet along with a serving of homophobia and a generous helping of cultural taboos before blending…
LGBT people and culture Welcome to Emen8! Emen8 is for men. All kinds of men. Because good health emanates.…
Style and grooming 10 quirky homewares to add a je ne sais quoi to your abode After some inspiration to decorate a new apartment, or even just to tszuj the house up a little? We've assembled a collection of gorgeous little…
Style and grooming Five ways to improve your complexion If you're celebrating your 29th birthday for the seventh time, make sure your skin isn't betraying you with these five simple ways to improve your…
Style and grooming Six products to slick up how you look and feel Because sometimes the voice inside your head says “treat yourself, you’re worth it”. Even if the voice of your bank manager disagrees, feeling good before…
Style and grooming Five homewares investments to consider when moving out solo If you've reached that joyful moment in life when you've been promoted at work or have perhaps graduated from uni into an in-demand industry and…
Entertainment Five top tunes to pick you up after a crappy day Maybe work’s hectic, perhaps he just isn’t that into you, or it might even just be that it’s Tuesday and you’re still wrecked after a…