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"I want to impress with my performance and not with the way I look." - In conversation with Mr Gay Germany 2016

„Ich will mit meinen Leistungen überzeugen und nicht mit der Art, wie ich aussehe.“ – Im Gespräch mit Mr. Gay Germany 2016

Tony is the newly elected Mr Gay Germany 2016, but anyone who thinks that the contestants only ran around in skimpy swimming trunks is mistaken. The competition - in which ICH WEISS WAS ICH TU sat on the jury for the first time - is all about content.

The prejudice persists that old people don't have sex. Not at all! Perhaps priorities are shifting and cuddling is becoming more important than a hot fuck, but sex still plays a role in the 60-plus generation, as these four gay men report by way of example.

„Gute Voraussetzungen für eine geile Nummer“

Ric Schachtebeck has always lived an intense life: in the 1970s he moved from Berlin to New York, then Amsterdam and finally - back home again - Ric became an AIDS activist. In the mid-1980s, he had himself photographed for a poster for a prevention campaign by Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe, which became the epitome of safer sex awareness both inside and outside the gay community for years. But even today, the now 63-year-old has not become a bit quieter.

„HIV ist mein kleinstes Problem“ – Guido über das Altwerden mit HIV

Guido has lived in Munich for almost 40 years. He has been with his partner for just as long. Born in Belgium, he was previously briefly married to a woman, but then came out. As a gay activist, he was also on the board of the German AIDS organisation Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe.

Ü50 in der Szene: Bitte Altersgrenzen missachten

The "gay generation" is getting on in years. The over-60s are confidently taking advantage of what the gay scene has to offer - as long as their health plays along. A mood report from Hamburg.

„Den ganzen Tag Sudoku spielen? Das wäre nichts für mich.“

Georg Roth has been politically active since his student days and helped shape the gay movement of the 70s and 80s, among other things. A lot has changed since then, but things have certainly not calmed down for the 65-year-old. Today, he is intensively involved in the interests of older gays and lesbians.

Schwule Kleingeister: Drei Fragen an Dr. Andreas Heilmann

Our article about a fictitious gay couple who shun Muslims and queers has caused quite a stir. Some commentators accused our author of making statements that he did not make.

Homophobie in der Elektroszene: Der Fall Ten Walls

„Ich habe nichts gegen Moslems, aber …“ – Warum schwule Kleingeister Muslime und auch Tunten hassen

„Es braucht einfach ein herzliches Miteinander“ – Unterstützung für LGBT-Flüchtlinge

They may have escaped persecution and oppression in their country of origin, but they are still far from being able to live freely and openly gay or lesbian lives in Germany. Homophobia in refugee centres and how the community can help.

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"I want to impress with my performance and not with the way I look." - In conversation with Mr Gay Germany 2016

Sex in old age - 4 testimonials

"Good conditions for an awesome number"

"HIV is the least of my problems" - Guido on growing old with HIV

Over 50s in the scene: please disregard age limits

"Playing Sudoku all day? That wouldn't be for me."

Gay little minds: Three questions for Dr Andreas Heilmann

Homophobia in the electro scene: the Ten Walls case

"I have nothing against Muslims, but ..." - Why gay little minds hate Muslims and queers too

"It simply needs a warm-hearted togetherness" - support for LGBT refugees