HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: AGEING

They used to sing ” Nobody loves a Fairy when she’s Forty ” back in the days of homo criminalisation but now the internet is awash with Daddies, Bears and Spanking GrandDads – thankfully nobody needs to look like Cher anymore to still be in the game. Can you imagine being rejected...

January 12th, 2010 | Health, News, Rehab | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: XMAS BOOZE CHECK

We know that Alcohol can make gayers do mad things but no one is mental enough to give up Booze before Christmas. Right? “It’s only another month before the New Year and I can get it sorted then” is the annual December mantra of hope. The page BOOZE CHECK on my own website is number...

December 7th, 2009 | Highlights, Rehab | Read More

COMMENT: DESIRE, CONFORMISM AND THE ELUSIVE GREAT DARK MAN

“Oh Alberto, have you heard Shirley Bassey’s new album?” the shrill, camp voice rang out from the right hand toilet cubicle. “No,” grunted the blatantly bored and clearly paid for Alberto from the left hand cubicle. “Oh well, never mind,” sighed the nameless extra from Julian and Sandi....

December 7th, 2009 | Comment | Read More

COMMENT: Hedonism, HIV and the importance of talking

Everyone has had the odd lost night once in a while. The type when you find yourself stumbling on to the first tube in the morning or, heaven forbid, precariously negotiating your way through the rush hour commuters. There can be something refreshingly beautiful about the experience. At their best these...

November 19th, 2009 | Clubland, Comment, News | Read More

NEW NIGHT SCANDAL OPENS

Sunday 13th September, after SOHO LIVE, sees new Sunday nighter Scandal open at London’s Shadow Lounge. DJ’s Miswhite, Paul Coals & Nathan6, and live vocalist Tonnic will be performing accompanied by Juliana de Primo. Here’s the blurb: On Sunday 13th September, after SOHO LIVE, it...

September 1st, 2009 | Clubland | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: JUNKIES

It’s easy to sneer at scuzzy street junkies, scuttling off for their next drop while gayers fix themselves in A&F Muscle Fit, a bump, a line and serial sex. This observation illustrates how we all have a scale of snobbery when it comes to junkie behavior. Funny how Bears often add to their...

August 25th, 2009 | Rehab | Read More

MILK IN THE PARK

Don’t forget. This Saturday 15th August sees Vauxhall’s Spring Gardens transform into Milk in the Park. Organised by Eagle London it features the Horse Meat Disco Big Top, the Carpet Burn Tent for the girls, Tonker in the Woods for the muscle bears and Deep Inside – Eagles homage to...

August 10th, 2009 | Clubland, What's on | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: EMPOWERMENT

In the ’80’s Empowerment was bigger than big hair and our Joanie as Alexis Carrington led the way. Big hair, big power shoulders and big drama on Dynasty had us hooked and at the same time our m8s were going down like flies to AIDS so the buzz word was EMPOWERMENT. At this time I was undergoing...

August 4th, 2009 | Highlights, Rehab | Read More