Self-care

Turbo-charge your mental health

There's more to caring for your mind than antidepressants and talk therapy. Read more

Antidepressants - what you need to know

Been diagnosed with depression? Welcome Antidepressants 101. Read more

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The OutLife guide to a very sober Christmas

Whether you want to cut down, or go completely sober this Xmas, our resident expert Scott has some advice for you.

Why should I get tested for HIV?

No matter the result, getting tested is a win-win.

Call for participants in smoking focus group

If you've experienced mental illness and are a smoker / former smoker, we want to hear from you.

Anxiety, Depression and me

My message is simple: if you are struggling, ask for help.

HIV advice for gay men

In 2017, over 2,330 gay men were diagnosed HIV-positive in the UK.

"The Gay Community is Racist"

The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist?

How risky is having sex without condoms?

Most gay and bisexual men who have HIV caught it from having penetrative sex without a condom.

Safe Sex and STIs - a guide for lesbians

Think lesbians aren't at risk of STIs? Think again.

Herpes

Herpes is a virus that is spread by skin to skin contact.

What are the signs of depression?

Here's what to look out for.

Shigella

Shigella (or bacillary dysentery) is a bacterial infection which you can get by coming into contact with poo.

Meet the gay men who are not out

Sometimes we in our little gay bubble forget that not all gay men come out. In our coming out survey, about 10% of those who responded told us they were not ‘out’.

6 signs you’re addicted to porn

In a survey conducted by FS magazine about 20% of gay and bisexual men said they have a problem with porn.

Six myths about PrEP

For a drug that’s proven to prevent the transmission of HIV, the topic of PrEP is a divisive one for the gay community.