Twitter is filled with much joy and excitement with Tasmania taking the first step to being the first state in Australia to allow gay marriage. Tasmania's House of Assembly has passed a bill to allow gay couples to marry bit.ly/Ox2M7Q — ABC News (@abcnews) August 30, 2012 Tasmania was not always a progressive state... 16 years ago homosexuality was illegal there, today … [Read more...] about Tasmania Passes First Step To Gay Marriage
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The Gizmodo Guide To Binge Drinking?
Guys I am furious. This morning I was reading one of my favourite tech blogs Gizmodo when I stumbled across one of their latest posts "How To Drink All Day And Not Pass Out". With the opening paragraph of: Look, drinking all day is not healthy. But what if you and the missus signed up for a nine-hour Mornington Peninsula wine tour and you want to get your money’s worth? … [Read more...] about The Gizmodo Guide To Binge Drinking?
Have You Seen this Great Smoking Campaign?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u-rhnV4l08 Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share this fantastic video created by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. From a psychological perspective this health tool is very powerful. In medicine we use the idea of "see one, do one, teach one" as the steps to mastery of skills. This video shows people inadvertently "teaching one", … [Read more...] about Have You Seen this Great Smoking Campaign?
The Value Of Friendship
Hey there Guys, For the past week I have been really enjoying a week of "beardom" with Melbourne's annual furry festival Southern Hibearnation. For many people it's a week of fun, celebration and a chance to let the hair down and just be us. Fur, bellies and all. As gay men we are not always afforded the opportunity to "feel free" so when we have the chance to feel … [Read more...] about The Value Of Friendship
Healthy Bear Reader Of The Week Jeff
Hey there Guys, Today I wanted to share a great interview I'd had with a man I've admired for some time Jeff Sommerfield. Jeff, apart from being devilishly handsome, is also a keen sportsman. He's wonderful proof that being a bear can include healthy lifestyle choices including sports, eating well and keeping strong connections with his community and friends. Please … [Read more...] about Healthy Bear Reader Of The Week Jeff