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Whether it's personal stories from men like you or it's a bit of info to quench your thirst for knowledge, I've made a start at putting together some pieces you might be interested in. Don't worry, most of them are short and sweet. You could read them in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee.
Got a particular topic on your mind? Check out the tags on each article. Click a tag and you've got yourself a mini reading list - boom!
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News
Virtual face-to-face support sessions coming to DALE!
DALE now offers regular virtual face-to-face sessions. Read on for more details and to register.
Personal Stories
Tom’s Story
Recently, one of the guys from our online community submitted a bit of his personal story to share…
Educational
What is Bisexuality?
It's Bisexuality Awareness Week! But what exactly is bisexuality?
News
Virtual face-to-face support sessions coming to DALE!
DALE now offers regular virtual face-to-face sessions. Read on for more details and to register.
Could we crush HIV and STIs if we all got tested right now?
"... if we all got tested right now, we could whack a whopper of a dent in new HIV and STI transmissions here in…
DALE Live Chats are back in action!
DALE's wonderful peer moderators are scheduling regular weekly live chats once again!
DALE featured on JOY 94.9!
Recently Josh - the DALE project officer at Thorne Harbour Health - spoke with Ruby and Alex on Triple Bi-Pass on JOY .…
Face-to-face Sessions
Face-to-face Session - Tuesday 27th October 8:00pm AEDT
These virtual face-to-face sessions are offered through ‘Zoom’ and will be facilitated by our trained peer…
Educational
What is Bisexuality?
It's Bisexuality Awareness Week! But what exactly is bisexuality?
What’s the deal with hooking up right now?
It won’t be forever, but for the time being coronavirus is impacting the ways we live, the ways we work and the…
Sending nudes and filming dudes: a guide for law-abiding citizens
Swap pics? If you like to take or share intimate images, here are a few recent changes to the Australian legal system…
Virtually hooking up: a beginner’s guide to online sex
There are times when, no matter how much you want it, the safest sex available to you is the stay-at-home kind. Whether…
Beat Safety
A beat is a public place where men meet for sex. Many men use beats as a way of meeting other men – it is a…
Coming out later in life - What's involved? (Part 1 of 2)
Coming out is a difficult journey for everyone, regardless of your age. This is a rough guide on what to expect…
Coming out later in life - What's involved? (Part 2 of 2)
Coming out is a difficult journey for everyone, regardless of your age. This is a rough guide on what to expect…
Think you've been exposed to HIV? Get PEP!
What is PEP? PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a month-long course of drugs to help prevent HIV infection that is…
Safe Cruising
This article is for guys who are new to sex on premises venues (SOPVs) and want to try them out! We will explore the…
What is Internalised Homophobia?
Homophobia is good for no one. When you’re trying to figure out your own same-sex attraction, any pre-existing…
Preventing HIV
There are more ways to prevent and treat HIV than ever before. Despite this, it’s common for guys to feel…
What kind of treatment is available for Anxiety and Depression?
There are a number of ways to tackle depression and anxiety, and with your doctor, you’ll suss out the best way…
What can I do to feel better?
Looking to make a change? Well, without sounding totally cheesy, just by beginning to check this stuff out,…
What exactly is Anxiety?
Feeling stressed or worried? Sometimes it feels tough just to keep your head above water. Life throws a lot at us as…
What is stigma?
Men who feel they have to hide their sexuality can be victims of stigma, as can men who are living with a mental health…
What is Depression?
Been feeling down or moody? If you’ve been feeling this way for a while, and you’re finding that things…
Personal Stories
Tom’s Story
Recently, one of the guys from our online community submitted a bit of his personal story to share…
Sam’s Story
Sam (not real name) began to acknowledge his same-sex attraction following the birth of his third child. Sam coped with…
It can't continue like this forever - so hopefully this is a good start.
Dan's Story
Tony's Story
Tony shares his story about coming out to his wife and daughter after nineteen years of marriage and the acceptance and…
I know I need to talk more. It can't continue like this forever so hopefully this is a good start.
Ryan's Personal Story
I don't know where my story is going. But I do know I don't plan on living this lie forever.
Neal's Story
David’s Story - Part Eight: “I’m much more content within myself.”
The final chapter of David's story. After a tumultuous four years, David has rebuilt his life and achieved some…
David’s Story - Part Seven: “I’m really grateful for my sexuality.”
When he was ready to come out to his workmates, David chose quite a dramatic way of letting everyone know.
David’s Story - Part Six: “Two and a half years after separating, I felt myself sinking.”
Separating from his wife was just the beginning of a much longer process. There was more work to do in coming to terms…
David’s Story - Part Five: “I pretty well left the house as it was.”
David and his wife came to an amicable decision to separate.
David’s Story - Part Four: “I thought I just needed a heterosexual relationship.”
With his Christian beliefs, David believed that through a good and faithful marriage he could overcome his homosexual…
David's Story - Part Three: "If that's how you are we still love you."
Before getting married, David took the courageous step of disclosing his sexuality to his girlfriend and to his parents.
David's Story - Part Two: “I went off to every healing service I could find.”
Raised in a devout Protestant family, conservative Christianity was a major influence in forming his views on his…
David’s Story - Part One: “I think I’ve always known I was different.”
David is fifty years old. He grew up on a farm in country NSW. He was married for years before separating from his…
'We still love each other': meet the man who came out after 20 years of marriage
Steven and Natayna Bloom had been married for nearly years when Steven realised he was gay. What followed was a…