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A Crush: What is it Good For? empowerment energy lgbtqia+ queer relating relationships Jun 30, 2023

Your eyes meet across the room. They give you a little nod of acknowledgment. You check behind you. Was that to me? Your heart flutters and you go weak at the knees…

Having a crush. Someone you fancy. There are many ways to describe that giddy feeling of initial attraction to someone....

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The Many Faces of Drag Kingdom: 35 Drag Kings on Stage block 13 drag drag king drag kingdom kings of joy kings of joy all-stars lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jun 29, 2023

What do you get when you take 35 Drag Kings from the Kings of Joy community and give them a stage? As much fun as you can have with your clothes on…

Drag Kingdom is the largest Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it brings...

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Withholding Sex empowerment lgbtqia+ queer queer relating relationships Jun 22, 2023

Important note:

The conversation that follows must be had and understood within a context of consent. Each of us has the right to give or withdraw consent at ANY time under ANY circumstances. You can withdraw consent at any anytime without reason AND for any reason. Saying no is a human right....

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Live from Drag Kingdom: How I Discovered my Purpose as The King Coach block 13 drag drag king drag kingdom empowerment feminist kings of joy lgbtqia+ making a difference performance queer the king coach Jun 09, 2023

**Special announcement** 

Tickets are now on sale for Kings of Joy’s Pride edition of Drag Kingdom! With 30+ Drag Kings performing and 10% of all proceeds going to our LGBT refugee friends living in Block 13, Kakuma, Kenya this will be a night to remember. 

Thurs 29 June -...

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Self-Cultivation for Queer Bodies empowerment lgbtqia+ queer queer relating relationships trans Jun 02, 2023

Every moment you invest in yourself is filling your cup. When you pour goodness and kindness into yourself you are juicing up your soul. It’s like priming the soil to receive all of the universe’s abundance that is ready and waiting for you.

To cultivate the self is to grow, to...

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How to buy a binder that fits drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ queer the king coach trans Jun 01, 2023

If you are planning to get into the world of Drag Kings, chances are you have heard about chest binding. Binding is the process of flattening your chest to achieve a more masculine or non-binary appearance. It may be something you want to do as a Drag King while performing to capture a more...

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Queer Culture at its Finest: The Kings of Joy Meets Qtopia Museum drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queer queers of joy the king coach May 19, 2023

Qtopia Sydney is Australia’s first dedicated Queer Museum. Imagine walking into a Queer Museum designed for education, memory and celebration. In 5 years' time, school groups and groups of colleagues will bustle through learning about our unique and diverse LGBTQIA+ histories. There will...

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Blinded? How narrative can help you see choreography drag king gender kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queers of joy the king coach Apr 27, 2023

Do you remember a moment when you froze in front of a group of people? You might have been standing in front of your classroom as a kid or even on stage in a school play. In the split second of this experience, we make a decision. I’m never doing that again. And we don’t. We stop...

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But why Drag? 10 ways drag can make you a more rounded human. drag drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ queer queer relating Apr 20, 2023

Imagine a place, a safe place, among people who get you on some level, who perhaps have a similar lived experience... imagine gathering together, week after week to lean into and explore gender. It's what I recommend in all my queer tantra workshops. Lean into a variety of gender expressions....

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The Power of Boundaries: Why Saying "No" Can Feel So Good empowerment lgbtqia+ queer queer relating relationships Apr 06, 2023

 Hey there, breathtaking human! Today, we're going to talk about something that's close to my heart – integrity and sex. As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, we know that sex can be complicated, but it's essential to approach it with honesty, respect, and love. So, let's dive in!

Have...

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Staying sane in the face of public hate empowerment feminist gender lgbtqia+ queer trans yoga Mar 23, 2023

First comes the shock - especially when it's unexpected. You're scrolling along on socials and boom - there's a post that shows you firsthand the nazi salute made by a tiny group of self-proclaimed neo-nazis holding a hateful sign aimed at people who are trans. No, not in America. Here in...

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Queer self-care after Sydney WorldPride empowerment lgbtqia+ queer queer relating the king coach Mar 18, 2023

Was anyone else completely exhausted by Fair Day with WorldPride? In Sydney we were hosting the Sydney WorldPride event. Normally you have Mardi Gras and that's a great festival. This year we had WorldPride, which was like Mardi Gras on steroids. It was epic. There were events,...

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