What do you get when you mix magical, mystical fantasy with gritty, down-to-earth realism? Well, add a healthy dose of Hawaiian culture and you’ve got Sharks in the Time of Saviours - a story about family, human connection, and the battle between culture and capitalism.
An STP is a packer (or pStyle type device) with a hole in the centre that allows wee to come through while standing up. STPs are used for a variety of reasons, including gender affirming practice, for safety using gendered bathrooms for trans men and nonbinary people, and to get in and out when you need to pee!
A packer can be made of lots of things! Some people pack with socks, an EZ Bulge, a silicone or Cyberskin packer, or a 3-in-one STP. A packer is placed down the front of your underwear (either inside or outside, or in a jock pocket), harness, or pouch.
Tucking is a way to flatten the pelvic area and to reduce the protrusion of genitals. There are a few ways to tuck, and we've got a handy how-to guide just for you! Tucking shouldn't be painful, so we've created a step-by-step for you to choose a tucking gaff and fit it comfortably for best results.
People bind for a multitude of reasons. Even cis men use binders! Here's a step by step guide on how to measure for a binder, why people use binders, and how to stay safe.
Allyship can take many forms, such as emotional support, being there for people when they come out, and being a voice when homophobia and transphobia are present. If you're a member of the Queer community, here's some tips for being there for everyone.
Asexuality is one of the most misunderstood members of the LGBTQIA family. Oft forgotten entirely or met with confusion as queers and heteros alike grapple with the concept of not wanting to fuck.
Not wanting to put words in the mouths of others, we sat down with a rad asexual pal to get the lowdown on things she wishes other people understood.
Can't find a local list of Queer dates for NZ & International events? We got you bbs. We'll be adding to and updating the list as more events come out, and festival dates are released.
Wading through the mire of social media can seem like a bottomless pit sometimes - but fear not! We've created a list of some of the coolest peeps in the LGBTQAI+ community who we follow, who we think you should follow, and who are generally just super cool.
Pronouns are super important to get right, and although it can take a while to get someone's pronouns down pat, the effort is worth the comfort of all involved. If you intentionally misgender someone to make a point or when you're angry at them then you are, in fact, a prick.
Approximately 1.7% of the population is Intersex. Intersex is a generally descriptive term that identifies people whose reproductive anatomy, chromosomes, or hormones don't fit a binary characteristic.
With the recent launch of the Weight Watchers app for children (don’t even get us started on how fucked up that is) and our journey locating inclusive stock for our clothing collection, we thought it prudent to write a wee blog on the matter!
