A person, presumed to be a man, has his elbows on a table that has an open laptop on it. In his hands he's holding a smartphone, that is on but the screen is difficult to see. The man is wearing a pink shirt with sleeves rolled up. We see only the child of the man, which is stubbly. The text reads "A realistic guide to gay daring apps for men over 40"

Beyond the Grid: A Realistic Guide to Gay Dating Apps for Men Over 40

You open the app. That familiar grid of faces appears. For a moment, there’s a flicker of hope – a new message and the possibility of connection, a fun chat, a date, maybe even something more. But it’s often followed by a familiar, sinking feeling. The endless swiping, the conversations that go nowhere, the profiles … Read More

Understanding and Working with Your Inner Critic

Do you know your “inner critic“? You know, that persistent, judgemental voice in your mind that questions your choices, criticises your actions, and makes you doubt yourself. This inner critic, sometimes called a “gremlin,” an “inner saboteur”, the “judge”, the “fault finder”, the “perfectionist, the “inner voice of doubt” (you can see it comes in … Read More

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Undoing the Damage: A Practical Guide to Healing from Internalised Homophobia for Gay Men Over 40

Do you ever find yourself hesitating to mention your partner in a new group of colleagues? Or perhaps you feel a sudden, sharp flash of discomfort seeing a gay couple hold hands in public, even though a part of you wishes you could do the same without a second thought? You might even find yourself … Read More