WATCH: Aussie comedians say 'It Gets Better'
By SSHQ 16th Apr, 2012
A group of 16 Australian comedians have taken a break from the jokes to get serious about helping young Australians who are bullied or feel marginalised.
Why the gay scene should not be your whole world
By Shannon B 3rd Apr, 2012
"The trick to surviving the gay scene is to remember that it is just that, a scene, and it is only one of many."
Coming out at school – is it possible?
By Ross Jacobs 30th Mar, 2012
School students exiting the closet – we've seen a few of them on Glee, but is it happening in real life?
Coming out young
By Ross Jacobs 15th Mar, 2012
These days, young LGBTs are coming out much earlier. So how is our changing world impacting the nature of identity, coming out to family, and fitting into school environments?
Where do you go to meet guys?
By Shannon B 21st Feb, 2012
Whether it's just for sex or you're looking for something more, the cruising or dating scene can be confusing and intimidating to say the least...
Frigid? Who's frigid?
By Shannon B 15th Jan, 2012
"I have a very low sex drive and am extremely frigid. This has led to some awkward situations and makes it difficult to make friends. Do you have any advice?"
Get the party started!
By gswinburne 4th Jan, 2012
Glen Swinburne and Dr Lucy Barnett bring you a few top tips to help keep this season of celebrations one to remember for all the good reasons…
Not Alone book reaches out to LGBT teens
By Matthew Hartmann 22nd Dec, 2011
"The truth is, it's the book that I wish I could have read when I was a teenager."
You're not fat!
By Shannon B 6th Dec, 2011
Shannon has noticed lately just how much he and his friends call each other 'fat'. It's all in good fun – just another way that they rib, insult and pick on each other. But could it be indicative of a self-defeating mindset?
How to deal with haters
By SSHQ 1st Dec, 2011
When confronted with homophobia, it can be hard to know how to react. Turn the other cheek, run away and hide, or fight back?
It Gets Better Down Under!
By chadstjames 7th Nov, 2011
The worldwide It Gets Better phenomenon now has an official Aussie hub.
How do I tell my parents?
By Shannon B 27th Oct, 2011
At some point we all think about coming out and telling our parents that we are gay, bi… or want to go to Circus School. It's always hard telling our parents. The fear of rejection is always there.
Friends with benefits!
By Shannon B 17th Oct, 2011
Unless you have been living in a bubble it is likely you've heard the term "friends with benefits". But what does it really mean and how can you get the most out of the situation without drama?
Speaking out for Mental Health
By SSHQ 13th Oct, 2011
“This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. There are thousands of members of our community right now who are battling just to get out of bed, or to leave the house, or to simply be."
Don't cave in to cyberbullies
By Ross Jacobs 7th Oct, 2011
Today's digital world is an exciting place to discover and be yourself in, but callous comments by bitching bullies can ruin your online adventures. Twenty10 Counsellor Ross Jacobs has some advice.
Cracking the anxiety code
By robert_edward_smith 19th Sep, 2011
Anxiety conditions aren't just afflictions of the mind - they have physiological causes and consequences too.
Dealing with break-ups
By Shannon B 14th Sep, 2011
At some time in our lives we will all have an ex or be somebody's ex. Breaking up can be hard and traumatic – but dealing with the fallout, seeing the ex around and having to deal with moving on can be even harder than the break up itself.
