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Reigniting the Flame: Unveiling the Magic of Tantra to Counter Queer/Lesbian Bed queer relating Jul 15, 2023

Today, let's delve into a topic that resonates with many long-term queer partnerships: queer/lesbian bed death. Yes, it's a phenomenon that can cast a shadow over the intimate connection we crave. But it doesn’t have to be this way. 

Enter tantra, a transformative practice that offers a sacred s...

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Dykadellic Meets Kings of Joy: Get Ready for the Ultimate LGBTIQ+ Party Experience! drag king culture Jul 14, 2023

Are you ready to embrace a night of absolute euphoria and revelry? Brace yourselves, friends, because the Kings of Joy are hitting the stage at Dykadellic, the hottest new lesbian dance party in town! Prepare for a series of five electrifying gigs that will leave you breathless, wanting more, and...

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Drag Kingdom Makes a Difference drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Jul 07, 2023

Watching the faces of the audience as they witness King after King being fully self-expressed is the biggest reward at Drag Kingdom. I see facial expressions of awe, downright shock, and hope that the liberation being demonstrated on stage is possible for those watching. And it is.

The journey o...

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A Crush: What is it Good For? queer relating 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. Sometimes ...

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The Many Faces of Drag Kingdom: 35 Drag Kings on Stage drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars 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 together the ...

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Real Talk: Withholding Sex queer relating 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. One ...

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Live from Drag Kingdom: How I Discovered my Purpose as The King Coach drag king culture 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 - selling fast. Grab yo...

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Self-Cultivation for Queer Bodies queer relating 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 improve and to de...

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How to buy a binder that fits drag king costume drag king culture 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 authe...

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Divine Androgyny & the Power of Integration queer relating May 26, 2023

Androgyny is the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics into an ambiguous form. And yet some people define androgyny as the state of being neither specifically feminine or masculine. So which is it? 

One of the things I love about androgyny is that it leaves people with ambiguity....

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Why Ru Paul is my guru, not my saviour drag king culture May 26, 2023

Ru Paul. A household name. His empire stretches across the galaxy and can be watched through Ru Paul’s Drag Race in many cultures. Drag Queen Entertainment has become a spectacular global sport. And it’s fabulous.

Many in the Drag King community have criticised Ru Paul for not including Drag Kin...

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Queer Culture at its Finest: The Kings of Joy Meets Qtopia Museum drag king culture 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 be a thr...

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