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Queer refugees - being able to say "I'm gay" as a matter of course

Queere Geflüchtete – Selbstverständlich sagen können: „Ich bin schwul“

It's a rainy day as I ride my motorbike into the East Berlin district of Treptow. Commercial areas, railway tracks, old buildings and gloomy corner pubs. My destination: a visit to Germany's first home for LGBTI refugees. As I make my way past parked lorries and building sites, I look for the home and am more than surprised when I suddenly find myself standing in front of a bright new building. After a check by the security staff, I am greeted in a friendly manner by Stephan Jäkel.

„Drogenkonsum ist und bleibt eine Realität, der man sich stellen muss.“

Marcus Pfliegensdörfer has been working as a counsellor for drug users at Aidshilfe Köln since 2013. Because the sex factor is playing an increasingly important role, the 29-year-old also trained as a sex counsellor last year. On 11 May, Marcus will be offering chat counselling as part of the Breaking Meth project from 14:00-17:00.

Auf der Flucht – Ibrahim über Homophobie im Flüchtlingsheim und Rassismus in der schwulen Community

„Worauf stehst du?“ – Ein Stimmungsbild von Fetischfans

In gay dating portals, the question of "What's up?" is very important. This also applies to fetish lovers. On the occasion of the Berlin Leather and Fetish Week at Easter, we try to answer the question "What is your fetish?"

Fluch und Segen – Das Landleben für Schwule (Teil 2)

Born in Berlin, not far from Bahnhof Zoo, Ku'damm and the Gedächtniskirche, Thilo already longed for the forest, his own garden and birds as a child. In his early 30s, the time had come: the Berliner bought a house in the suburbs.

Fluch und Segen – Das Landleben für Schwule (Teil 1): „Wer anders leben will, wird ausgegrenzt“

Just get out of here! This is the motto followed by droves of young gay men from the provinces to the big city. For Manuel, too, who lives in a small town on Lake Constance, the moment should come soon. At last.

„Vom ersten Tag an führten wir eine offene Beziehung – die immer sehr eng war.“

Pleasing others is okay, but it must not become the compass for our own actions. We already have enough flags in the wind, says Björn, who has given his thoughts on the topic of "open relationships".

Du Schlampe! – Gibt es ein „zu viel“ an Sexpartnern?

How many men have you had sex with in the last 12 months: 3? 15? 50? More than 100? Does the number say something about you - and if so, what?

32 Stunden, 12 Minuten und 10 Sekunden – „Two Boys Kissing – Jede Sekunde zählt“

One of the best gay books of recent years: in his coming-out novel "Two Boys Kissing - Every Second Counts", David Levithan builds a bridge from the Aids generation of the 1980s to queer young people of the present day.

Bist du ein glücklicher Schwuler? – Ein offener Brief an die Community

As I was thinking about my life the other day, a question suddenly occurred to me: Am I actually a happy gay man? My over-analytical mind couldn't immediately give me a clear answer. So I started looking for clues and scrutinised my gay friends. They say that you are reflected in the people you surround yourself with. And lo and behold, I discovered a pattern ...

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Queer refugees - being able to say "I'm gay" as a matter of course

"Drug use is and remains a reality that must be faced."

On the run - Ibrahim on homophobia in the refugee centre and racism in the gay community

"What are you into?" - A picture of the mood among fetish fans

Curse and blessing - Country life for gays (Part 2)

Curse and blessing - Country life for gays (Part 1): "Those who want to live differently are marginalised"

"From day one, we had an open relationship - which was always very close."

You bitch! - Is there such a thing as "too many" sex partners?

32 hours, 12 minutes and 10 seconds - "Two Boys Kissing - Every Second Counts"

Are you a happy gay man? - An open letter to the community