story of my life: tony ayres
Tony Ayres, an acclaimed gay director, is at the helm of the first ever Australia-Singapore film collaboration, The Home Song Stories. Fridae's Justin Tam sits down with him to find out more about the film and the life that inspired it.

braving the heat
Fridae's Alvin Tan, shares some observations about sauna sextizens and offers some basic sextiquette for readers making their first forays into this sweaty scene.

former ''ex-gay'' leaders denounce conversion therapy
Five former "ex-gay" leaders in Australia have added their voices to a public apology for "the isolation, shame, fear, and loss of faith" caused by the message that gays and lesbians must change or suppress their sexual orientation.

thailand's world famous "underwater wedding" open to LGBT couples
Do it in a (wet) suit! Same-sex couples are now welcome to join the 12th underwater wedding festival in Trang, Thailand, next year.

Hairspray
Gay boys and girls everywhere will love Hairspray, a lovely Technicolor confection of song, dance and social message.

Creative Zen Stone Plus (2GB)
Creative has a penchant for offering a wide array of choices for the MP3 player consumer, so it comes as little surprise that the company decided to add a screen and some extra features to the ultra-basic Zen Stone.

Samsung Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700)
One of Samsung's latest introductions, the Ultra Edition 12.1 (U700), manages to pack a wealth of features including 3G and HSDPA into a slider that measures just 12.1mm thick.

PASAYA: Free pillowcase with necktie purchase.
Fridae introductory offer! Purchase a PASAYA necktie and receive world wide free shipping! The first 20 orders will receive a free pillowcase from our famous ''Softamante'' collection worth USD34 for free!

2.AM - THE ASIAN MALE by Norm Yip
Twenty-three men from all parts of Asia appear in this superbly crafted hard-cover edition photography book. From ripped bodies to lean physiques, the images in 2.AM will again demonstrate that Asian men can be beautiful, sexy and sensuous.

Exclusively for Fridae members! Purchase Norm Yip's THE ASIAN MALE, featuring a stunning collection of male images, online and have it autographed by Norm Yip himself. Free post card with purchase. Worldwide delivery available. More details on Fridae Shop.