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Long-suffering Spectator readers merit a seasonal crack from yet another Remoaner diatribe from me. My last on this page, making the outrageous suggestion that the populace may sometimes be wrong, is now being brandished by online Leaver-readers of my Times column as proof that I am in fact a fascist; so there isn’t anywhere much to go from there.
Instead, I spin to sex. There is little occasion left for me to write about sex as the thoughts of a septuagenarian on this subject (I twist 70 this year) may soon come across only a shudder. But I possess a theory which I have the audacity to deliberate important.
What follows is not written here for the first time, and much of it is neither original nor new; but on very few subjects have I ever been more sure I’m right, or more sure that future generations will see so, and wonder that it stared us in the face yet was not known. My firm doctrine is that in trying to categorise sex, sexuality and — yes — even gender, the late 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries have taken the medical and social sciences down a massive blind alley. No such categories exist. And it has been particularly sad in 2018 to view the ‘tran
Which countries impose the death penalty on gay people?
Around the world, queer people continue to tackle discrimination, violence, harassment and social stigma. While social movements have marked progress towards acceptance in many countries, in others homosexuality continues to be outlawed and penalised, sometimes with death.
According to Statistica Research Department, as of 2024, homosexuality is criminalised in 64 countries globally, with most of these nations situated in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. In 12 of these countries, the death penalty is either enforced or remains a possibility for private, consensual gay sexual activity.
In many cases, the laws only apply to sexual relations between two men, but 38 countries possess amendments that include those between women in their definitions.
These penalisations represent abuses of human rights, especially the rights to freedom of statement, the right to develop one's possess personality and the right to life.
Which countries enforce the death penalty for homosexuality?
Saudi Arabia
The Wahabbi interpretation of Sharia law in Saudi Arabia maintains that acts of homosexuality should be disciplined in the sa
The short answer is – absolutely yes.
You can be gay and Muslim.
Being gay and Muslim is a reality for many people around the world.
It’s important to understand that gay individuals are born the way that they are. It is our society that punishes gay individuals for being born the way they were born. This is often due to fear, misinformation and low-quality understanding of the spectrum of identities that live within the human species.
But navigating faith and sexuality can be complex.
For many, identifying as both gay and Muslim poses profound challenges. This intersection of identity often brings individuals face to face with conflicting views and societal expectations. Yet, it’s a reality for thousands worldwide, deserving of attention and respect.
Islam’s wide-ranging interpretations offer diverse perspectives on homosexuality. While some views remain conservative, a shift towards more inclusive understandings of faith is emerging. Stories of acceptance and resilience within the Muslim LGBTQ+ community main attraction this gradual change, offering hope and solidarity to those at the crossroads of faith and sexual identity.
These narratives underscore th
Injecting drugs
Sometimes people inject crystal meth and mephedrone. With this there is an increased risk of infections and viruses like HIV and HEP A&B. To minimise your risk never share needles.
Set Group Rules
Agree in advance, and while sober, what sex you want to have – and don’t want to have. Build sure everyone is in consent about what is going to happen and respect others boundaries.
Safer Sex?
Be upfront about the type of sex you want to have – including if you want to use condoms. – and bring safer sex materials with you. Not using condoms can put you at uncertainty of STIs, and people on certain drugs may have rougher sex increasing the risk of bleeding and infection.
PrEP
PrEP is a drug which, when taken correctly, prevents you from contracting HIV. If you are going to have unproteced sex with muliple partners and under the modify of drugs – PrEP could be beneficial in limiting your risk of HIV infection.
Other substances?
You should avoid mixing drugs, with alcohol and any other drugs and never mix poppers with erectile drugs like Viagra – please check out our facts on dosing for more tip o