ISSUE 4

CRUSH

Cheesy dreams, changing identities and living inside Netflix with Scaredy Kat and Pussy Kat

People holding up signs at a protest, the two prominent ones in the photo are a sign that says love inside a love heart, and a doodle of a toy gun shooting flowers

Issue 4 – Letter from the Founder & Editor

Lev and Lucy talk about making our Crush issue

Lucy Everett

a photo of Ambrose Spellman (Chance Perdomo), a young black man, with his hands tucked up under his arms, staring intently at a character off-screen. He is wearing an ornately patternd black and bronze shirt, a waistcoast, and wooden bracelets. In the background, a living room with a yellow wall, curtains, a candelabra and a teacup.

Top 10 Kickass Bi Characters To Crush On

Maddie Jones reveals favourite bi TV characters

Maddie Jones

On a bright yellow background, a pair of black wireless headphones

Ear Candy – Pick ‘N’ Mix Queer Podcasts

We pick out our favourite queer podcasts to tune into

Maddie Jones

Image of a palm facing upwards with a pink love-heart sweet that reads ‘FEELINGS’

Resting Place

Sophia dos Remédios shares some delightful poetry

Emily Kemp

Photograph of Sophia’s sketchbook with text reading Day 13 - colour me in. The page has yellow line drawings and a poem written out by hand. The book is set upon green grass and is open at the mid point.

Crushes, code names and coming out curious

A chat with poet Sophia Dos-Remédios about her writing

Emily Kemp

Here’s all the embarrassing things I’ve done in front of my crush

Emily Kemp shares her most embarrassing date stories for our pleasure

Emily Kemp

Making art, protesting powerfully, and changing the world

An interview with Homopromo’s James Kemp

Lucy Everett

The art of pushing boundaries and making catchy love songs

An Interview with Jae Riley of criibaby

Lucy Everett

A close up photograph of a black and a white hand holding against their hips, both people are wearing pale blue jeans. The white hand facing the camera has a Pride rainbow starting from the hand to the forearm.

Pakistani and crushing: Experiences of a First crush

Talking with Muslim, LGBTQIA+ activist Osman, written by Ilana Rose

Lucy Everett

Photograph of the inside of Klara’s house boat. We can see a window on the right with a pastel pink blind which is pulled down ¾ of the way. On the windowsill is pastel coloured post-it note pads and a mobile phone. In the middle of the image we see a desk with a laptop which is covered in stickers, a water bottle and other art equipment. Behind this is a green kitchen with utensils and plants.

Writing novels, reminiscing about crushes and living the houseboat dream

Chatting to illustrator Klara Bow Piechocki about getting creative in a house boat

Lucy Everett

Co founders of Nasty Women North East and the "(small but) FIERCE Magazine" artist Lady Kitt (as King Kitt) and curator Michaeal Wetherell, The Anti Art Fair, London 2018

Sappho, Sculpture and Social Practice

We meet drag king and game-changing artist Lady Kitt

Joe Von Malachowski

a low down shot looking upwards at a brick wall at a neon sign. The sign in bold capital purple letters read ‘I HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU’. The room is lit in a purple and pink glow from an unseen light.

Four ways to crush under strict rules

Prishant writes tips on sexuality undercover

Prishant K Jutlla

A badge that reads “it’s really cool to be nice to people” in colourful letters.

Pride, Pronouns and Covid Survival Packs

Joe Von Malachowski chats with Arlo and Rosie from Splodge Clothing

Joe Von Malachowski

A person with a diary or notebook resting on their knees, writing what appears to be a journal entry

We Asked the UNICORN and Bi Pride UK Team About Their First Crush Stories

Let’s get intimate with the volunteers from Bi Pride UK and UNICORN Magazine

Lucy Everett

Four people leaning over a balcony looking into a sunset and cityscape

7 Things I Have Learnt About Ethical Non Monogamy

Jemima Barnes talks us through the wonder of ENM

Contributor

a zoomed-in shot of a woman’s mouth and neck. She has red lipstick on, and is sticking out her tongue, which is suggestively covered in thick buttercream. With her black polished nails, she sticks two of her fingers into the cream.

The Other L Word: A Guide To Lust

Maddie Jones takes us on a delicious tour of lust

Maddie Jones

So Shakespeare Is Bi Now? Let’s Dig Into It

Some are born bi, some have bisexuality thrust upon them. But the bard has endured for 400 years because he was always fluid.

Joe Von Malachowski

Zachary Zane poses topless with his muscular arms behind his head, his nipple piercings glistening.

Where Are All the Bisexual Men?

Interview with journalist Zachary Zane

Joe Von Malachowski