Wednesday 23 March 2011

UN Gay Rights Resolution

85 countries have signed the UN gay rights resolution to bring an end to laws against gay sex and also to stop homophobic attacks.

The resolution is asking states to "take steps to end acts of violence, criminal sanctions and related human rights violations committed against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity".

US president Barack  Obama's administration released a statement praising the resolution and calling on the UN to do more to tackle homophobia around the world.

Aswell as that Hilary Clinton also released a statement saying "Today 85 countries from every religion of the world joined together in a historic moment to state clearly that human rights apply to everyone, no matter who they are or whom they love.  Countries around the world participated, including many that had never supported such efforts, and we hope that even more countries will step up."

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Depression

It is completely normal to feel upset or down occasionally, however depression is an illness that is much more serious, it can last years and can cause emotional and physical symptoms.  Some symptoms of depression are
  • you can’t sleep or you sleep too much
  • you can’t concentrate or find that previously easy tasks are now difficult
  • you feel hopeless and helpless
  • you can’t control your negative thoughts, no matter how much you try
  • you have lost your appetite or you can’t stop eating
  • you are much more irritable and short-tempered than usual
  • you have thoughts that life is not worth living
  • Constant sadness
  • low self esteem
  • reduced sex drive
When I was a little younger, just a couple of years ago growing up as a gay teenager I suffered from depression, most of the memories I have tried to block out but I hated myself I had countless suicidal thoughts but thankfully I didn't have the confidence to actually go through with them, but my life totally changed during my depression, I left the family home to share a flat with my cousin but the living arrangements there annoyed me so I moved out again into a house of my own.  I left college and took a full time position at one of my places of work but then a couple of months later I got annoyed with that job too so four years after starting there as a part timer I left and took a full time position at my other job in a pub, I tried deliberately to change my whole life just to try and create a life that I might actually enjoy I was inches away from moving away from my home town all together as I started trying to find away to run away and completely start over.

Thankfully things got better, I still work in the same pub and I actually sort of enjoy my life now.  So if you are going through this then please don't do anything stupid I promise it does get better.

If you are suffering from depression I would suggest going to a doctor as there are treatments available.

Thursday 17 March 2011

Changes to Ban on Gay Men Giving Blood Expected

The Government are expected to reveal changes to the law that stops gay and bisexual men being able to donate blood.

At the moment any man who has ever had sex with another man even with the use of condoms is prohibited from giving blood yet a straight guy can go and have unprotected sex with as many woman as they want everyday and still go and give blood.

According to health minister Anne Milton the issue was currently under consideration.  So hopefully very shortly the ban could be lifted.

Thursday 10 March 2011

Born This Way

I have found a new obsession, I'm now obsessed with Glee and Lady Gaga's new single born this way but more than that I am obsessed with a youtube video of Manchester gay village lip syncing to the song.  It's an amazing song and going by that video Manchester gay village looks so much fun, plus the dark haired boy that is in the video the most is stunning (In my opinion) although I'm not to sure about the thing in his nose but his eyes are really nice :).

I have a week off the week after next I think I may need to go for a trip to Manchester.  Who wants to come with me? haha

Lady Gaga ended an exclusivity deal with US retail giant Target.  This deal would have meant that Target were selling her new album "Born this way" exclusively in their stores however due to the retail giant donating to political causes that are linked to anti-gay views Lady Gaga pulled out of the deal in order to remain "true to her audience"

 I'n Glee news, Glee has been criticised for using the song "Do You Wanna Touch Me" in it's most recent episode shown in the US as convicted paedophile Gary Glitter co-wrote the song.  There are now plans to cut the scene from Glee before it is shown in the UK.  Now in my opinion this is just a song why are people so concerned about Glee using it.  I could understand people getting angry if they had him starring in the episode or something but just using a song surely shouldn't be a problem.

Let me know your views by emailing GYD@live.co.uk

And just for you here is the video to born this way that I mentioned

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Dare

Dare is a new film out by paccadillo pictures, it's gay interest and I haven't got a clue what I thought about it.  I had heard good reviews about it so I decided to order it.  It arrived a few days ago so I sat and watched it.  When the film was on I was really enjoying it but then when it finished I was a little underwhelmed like I wanted to know more.  I wanted to see what happens next.  If you have seen the film please get in touch and let me know what you thought.

I also went to the cinema last week to see  I am number 4 it's not gay interest but it was a really good film.  It stars Alex Pettyfer as John/number 4, Dianna Agron from Glee as Sarah.  It is full of action and excitement and also hey Alex Pettyfer it gorgeous.  I get the feeling there is going to be a sequel to this which I cant wait to see but I really want to go and see this film again.  I would recommend this film to all of you guys.

Get in touch with me by commenting or send me an email to GYD@live.co.uk