Queer observations #33

It was a thoroughfare albeit so narrow as in some parts of South Asia.

A South Asian man on a scooter stopped right at the point where I passed him.

I then remembered that there was something I forgot to buy from a convenience store I had just passed.

I turned back but saw that the man had placed a heavy looking paper box on the pavement, apparently trying to take it to a place that I had just passed.

I happened to be blocking his path.

He was very polite. He kept looking at me and smiling and I presumed he was waiting for me to pass and then take the box to wherever he was taking it.

I stepped off the pavement and gestured to him to take the box. He gestured for me to pass indicating he will take the box when I passed on my way to wherever I was going. 

I gestured again and seeing that I was insisting, he lifted the box, said "Thank you" in English and went into the shop that I had just passed.

We should never take smiling for granted. It goes a long way in helping foster friendships and creating bonds among humans, including strangers, at a time when it seems people are losing their humanity and going to the extent of conflict and war.

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in Nepal?

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Queer observations #32

I  made a stranger smile with happiness tonight and tonight in return another stranger smiled at me even without me doing anything for him. Good karma? :)

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in Bhutan?

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'Girl on fire' & 'boy is a bottom'

Watch on YouTube Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire" which inspired "Boy is a Bottom".

Queer observations #30

The uniform of sorts, I recognized immediately; he was expected to observe but not be observed.

Mistake; I caught him looking at me; I was waiting for the pharmacist to call out my name but I felt he was gawking at me when he came into the line of my sight.

He didn't look away; just kept staring at me. One. Two. Three. I stared back.

There was no smiling; he didn't, so I didn't too.

What seemed like a long time in fact could have been a long time because I caught him gawking at me again, without any sense of embarrassment.

I stared back because why shouldn't I, huh?

Then he started to play with his wedding ring; well, I got the message; he wasn't available for anyone else. 

A name was called; his. 

He went to the counter and collected his medication; or may be it was medication for his wife or someone in his family?

Because we both had done away with any awkwardness in addressing the issue of him acknowledging my existence and vice versa, I observed him walk towards the door of the drugstore. He didn't look at me, not even once; yep, he wasn't going to take me to a rendezvous.

I didn't mind; the way he had announced to me that he was unavailable, I didn't like. And there's that he could have avoided gawking at me if he was not one to lead a double life like some queers do.

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in Bangladesh? | বাংলাদেশে কি LGBTQIA+ অধিকার বৈধ? / Bānlādēśē ki LGBTQIA+ adhikāra baidha? / क्या बांग्लादेश में LGBTQIA+ अधिकार कानूनी हैं? / kya baanglaadesh mein lgbtqi+ adhikaar kaanoonee hain?

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'Boy is a bottom'

Watch on YouTube: Boy is a bottom

Song lyrics: https://genius.com/Dwv-boy-is-a-bottom-video-edit-lyrics

Queer observations #28

People think smiling is a small thing but I can assure you that it is not. If you are not convinced, read this.

Now that you are convinced (I fervently hope), I want to say that under my "Queer observations" column series, I have decided to include what I call a "smiles collection" of blogposts but still will appear under the tag/label "Queer observations". I and my friends will write about instances where we get smiles from complete strangers - even if it doesn't lead to sex because been queer is not just about sex or unrequited love as a gay friend pointed out to me, saying that there's a lot other wholesome things about life that make a human a human. 

Some people say that "effeminateness" and "campiness" put people on the gaydar of other queers and that, that may be why closeted queers smile at other closeted queers upon recognition of a kindred soul. 

It may be that, but I believe that ever since the internet and social media encroached our lives, smiling may be a way to show warmth and establish affection between strangers. I recently read an article which says that social media is causing people to become lonely because they now find no motivation to go out there and establish face-to-face contact with others and hang out in each other's company.

I am not simply making this assumption on my own: I have friends who have met strangers and started friendships at pubs but are too afraid to go some place and have sex because our society has become paranoid, literally, "after watching too many movies". I remember a gay friend telling me he is now paranoid to hang out with strangers after watching the Dahmer docuseries on Netflix. Another friend told me he is afraid to date through Grindr following cases of extortion.

'What is a woman?'!

"What is a woman?" What kind of a question is Matt Walsh asking? Do two breasts and a vagina make a woman?

For that matter, does a cock and two balls make a man a man?

I renamed my blog "What is a man?" because I realized that unworthy questions do not mean we have to spend time on finding out unworthy answers by playing intellectual gymnastics.

Anyway, check these links:

What is a woman?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikhCssTX_bE

RELATED LINKS:

1) Debunking Matt Walsh’s “What is a Woman?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75bbNdlX2pA

2) Who is behind the transgender movement?: https://jjgayland.blogspot.com/2023/08/blog-post_8.html

What is the point of 'Queer Observations'?

NOTE: I am writing this particular blogpost because I need to clarify something: it seems some visitors after reading the "Queer observations" column series are beginning to form the opinion that I am treating me and my friends' gay experiences as narrowed down to unrequited love. It is not. If you visit my "Queer erotica" and "Essay" tags/labels, you will find instances where me and my friends have had successful queer intimate encounters, including gay sex. And if you should know, me and my friends do plan to write successful erotic encounters under the "Queer observations" column series. 

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Is queer life all about unfulfilled love? Isn't their more to love than lust?

It's just that the heteronormative narrative of human society stacks everything against us and the straights take this for granted. It is only now that our Conservative straight friends are realizing that we queers are suffering quietly but painfully in the closet while society as a whole is okay with open heterosexual relationships. It is queers that are condemned when we hold hands with our secret partners not so secretly and dare to engage in public displays of affection (PDA).

This is the reason why, as she explained to The New York Times, director Greta Gerwig adopted an in-your-face stand in "Barbie" and lowered everything to the lowest common denominator in explaining the continued suffering of women and queers in the face of misogyny, patriarchy, and toxic masculinity which has largely prevented the open social acceptance of same-sex orientation, transgenderism and other sexual minorities of the LGBTQIA+ community.

That's why a straight male friend recently told me and my queer friends why it is important to keep a record (or recorded history) of our queer life experiences under the "queer observations" tag/label on this blog. Gen Z being the Internet generation has come a long way in becoming enlightened about the diversity of sexuality of their relatives, colleagues, and friends, but it is important for the "newcomers" to the queer way of life to understand what challenges any queer person even now face. As the straight friend said, I and my queer friends need to keep a record of our life experiences in order to prevent the younger generations from suffering the bitter experiences their peers experienced.

America Ferera's 3-minute monologue in "Barbie" serves that factor and I remember years ago when I scolded one of my straight best friends for taking his life for granted under our heteronormative society while I was suffering bitterly in the closet.

So, as our mutual straight male friend says, me and my queer friends need to keep a record of our life experiences, whether they lead to fulfilled destinations, or remain hanging with no clear cut routes on our life journey. And if you should know that my Queer Observations column series is not just about unfulfilled love, read the blogposts under Queer Erotica and Essay where you will find me and my queer friends engaged in successful gay sex or fulfilling platonic same-sex open friendship.

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in Afghanistan?

PHOTO and Artwork of the above hot and hunky Afghanistan nude male model in the naked which Michael my 22-year-old Argentina friend Michael Miller produced for my NUDE MEN ART blog - Michael had to Gaussian blur part of this Afghan man's erotic erection for Michael's Deviant Art (dA) gallery because of dA rules and regulations. Check that artwork here and also Michael's uncensored cool artworks with uncensored awesome original dicks and butts source photos of sexy nude dudes from his dA gallery even if you are not a member of dA.

Source: Bard

No, LGBTQIA+ rights are not legal in Afghanistan, and the situation for LGBTQIA+ individuals is extremely dangerous. 

Here's why:

Legally:

Criminalization: Same-sex sexual activity is criminalized in Afghanistan, both under the Penal Code and Sharia law. The Penal Code's punishments for same-sex relations are vague, but can include imprisonment and even the death penalty.

Discrimination: There are no laws protecting LGBTQIA+ individuals from discrimination or violence. This leaves them vulnerable to abuse and harassment in all aspects of life, including at home, at work, and in public.

Under the Taliban:

Increased danger: Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, the situation for LGBTQIA+ individuals has worsened significantly. The Taliban have explicitly stated their intolerance for LGBTQIA+ people and have been reported to target them for violence, arrest, and even execution.

Limited information: Due to the repressive environment and fear of persecution, it's difficult to obtain accurate information about the current situation for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Afghanistan. However, the available reports paint a grim picture of widespread fear and danger.

Therefore, it's crucial to understand that being LGBTQIA+ in Afghanistan is extremely dangerous, and any individuals identifying as such face significant risks, including legal persecution, violence, and discrimination.

Here are some resources for further information:

Human Dignity Trust: https://www.humandignitytrust.org/

Human Rights Watch:

https://www.hrw.org/report/2022/01/26/even-if-you-go-skies-well-find-you/lgbt-people-afghanistan-after-taliban-takeover

Wikipedia: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Afghanistan

Please remember to be mindful and sensitive when discussing this topic, as the situation for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Afghanistan is incredibly difficult and dangerous.

Sources: https://www.lemkininstitute.com/single-post/even-if-you-go-to-the-skies-we-ll-find-you

Troye Sivan's gay coming out YouTube videos

There are actually two YouTube videos where Troye Sivan discusses his coming out journey:

Coming Out (Part 1), posted in August 2013, is the more formal video where he directly addresses his audience and shares his story. In this video, Troye talks about coming out to his family at 15 and his decision to share his story publicly.

Coming Out (Part 2), posted a few days later, is a more casual vlog-style video where Troye answers questions from his fans about his coming out experience. He talks about his feelings leading up to coming out, the reactions he received, and his hopes for the future.

Both videos are heartfelt and insightful, and they offer a glimpse into Troye's experience as a young gay man in the public eye. I recommend watching both videos to get a full picture of his story.

Here are the links to the videos:

Coming Out (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoL-MnXvK80

Coming Out (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfXEcpGCxiw

Queer observations #24

I was going to visit an author in a South Asian capital.

There was a South Asian guy on the corner of the block where I was supposed to take a turn.

As the block's right turn drew nearer, and when he was in my line of sight, I noticed that he was looking at me.

I assumed it was a friendly glance and I smiled at him.

He smiled back and I looked away and turned right.

I went near the author's residence and called him because he was a friend too and I was visiting him to buy a copy of his latest published book. I was friends with him and I guess that's why I didn't need to go to his book signing ceremony.

As I waited outside the author's residence, I noticed the dude who smiled at me earlier now coming towards me.

I didn't bother to look away and he looked at me and this time he acknowledged me and smiled and I smiled back.

He went into the residence that was two doors next to my author friend's house.

My author friend came out and I paid him and collected my purchased copy of his book and chatted for a while. I asked him when his next book was coming out and he told me.

I then walked away but this time not back to the direction I came from. I decided to take another right because there was a convenience store.

As I waited for the green light, I saw that smiling dude again coming towards me.

This time I gave him a grin and that scared him off I think. He didn't smile back but nodded his head as if acknowledging my existence.

He looked down and passed by me without any further glances in my direction. 

Such incidences lead me to wonder whether these are what we call as a "connection" being made and then lost just as soon as my "meeting" him the third time demonstrated an attitude of somewhat discomfort towards me. Was he a repressed homosexual? Was he afraid that he was detected by another gay man's "gaydar" and that, that someone (me) just discovered he is gay, and worse, he realized he could be seduced?

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in Pakistan?

Source: Bard

The legal standing of LGBTQIA+ rights in Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, with different parts of the spectrum experiencing varying degrees of protection and discrimination:

Homosexuality:

Illegal: Same-sex sexual activity between men is criminalized under Section 377 of the Penal Code, a colonial-era law dating back to 1860. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment.

Discriminatory application: While rarely enforced explicitly, the law creates an atmosphere of stigma and vulnerability for LGBTQ+ individuals, often leading to blackmail, extortion, and harassment.

Lack of protection: There are no anti-discrimination laws based on sexual orientation in Pakistan.

Transgender Rights:

Landmark recognition: In 2009, the Supreme Court acknowledged transgender persons as a separate and equal third gender, granting them basic rights like voting and inheritance.

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018: This legislation further strengthened transgender rights, prohibiting discrimination in employment, education, healthcare, and public spaces. It also established dedicated welfare boards and facilitated legal gender recognition.

Challenges and loopholes: Despite the legal progress, enforcement remains uneven, and transgender individuals still face prejudice, violence, and social exclusion. The Act's future is also uncertain, facing legal challenges and possible amendments.

Overall:

Significant disparities: There are stark differences in the legal protections and social acceptance afforded to different parts of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum in Pakistan.

Limited legal framework: While transgender rights have advanced, there's a significant lack of legal protection for LGBTQ+ individuals based on sexual orientation.

Societal challenges: LGBTQIA+ individuals in Pakistan often face widespread societal stigma, discrimination, and violence, creating a climate of fear and vulnerability.

It's important to stay informed about the evolving legal and social landscape for LGBTQIA+ rights in Pakistan, acknowledging both the advancements and the ongoing challenges faced by this diverse community.

What is the point of homosexuality?

Watch on YouTube: Homosexuality: It's about survival - not sex | James O'Keefe | TEDxTallaght

I'm Gay - Eugene Lee Yang

Watch on YouTube: I'm Gay - Eugene Lee Yang

Susan Sontag on love & sex; platonic love & cultural ambivalence

Susan Sontag on love & sex; platonic love & cultural ambivalence 

“We ask everything of love. We ask it to be anarchic. We ask it to be the glue that holds the family together, that allows society to be orderly and allows all kinds of material processes to be transmitted from one generation to another. But I think that the connection between love and sex is very mysterious. Part of the modern ideology of love is to assume that love and sex always go together. They can, I suppose, but I think rather to the detriment of either one or the other. And probably the greatest problem for human beings is that they just don’t. And why do people want to be in love? That’s really interesting. Partly, they want to be in love the way you want to go on a roller coaster again — even knowing you’re going to have your heart broken. What fascinates me about love is what it has to do with all the cultural expectations and the values that have been put into it. I’ve always been amazed by the people who say, “I fell in love, I was madly, passionately in love, and I had this affair.” And then a lot of stuff is described and you ask, “How long did it last?” And the person will say, “A week, I just couldn’t stand him or her.”

“I have loved people passionately whom I wouldn’t have slept with for anything, but I think that’s something else. That’s friendship — love, which can be a tremendously passionate emotion, and it can be tender and involve a desire to hug or whatever. But it certainly doesn’t mean you want to take off your clothes with that person. But certain friendships can be erotic. Oh, I think friendship is very erotic, but it isn’t necessarily sexual. I think all my relationships are erotic: I can’t imagine being fond of somebody I don’t want to touch or hug, so therefore there’s always an erotic aspect to some extent.”

What is woke agenda?

Source: Bard

"Woke agenda" is a term that has become charged and highly contested, meaning different things to different people. 

Here's a breakdown of its various interpretations:

Original meaning:

Rooted in AAVE: The term "woke" originated in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) meaning "alert to racial prejudice and discrimination."

Broadened awareness:

Social justice focus: In the 2010s, "woke" began to encompass a broader awareness of social inequalities, including sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, and other forms of oppression.

Left-wing association:

Identity politics and progressivism: Some use "woke" as shorthand for certain ideas associated with the American Left, particularly those related to identity politics and social justice, such as white privilege, reparations for slavery, and critical race theory.

Conservative critique:

Negative connotation: Conservatives often use "woke agenda" in a negative way, framing it as an extreme, overly sensitive, and sometimes even authoritarian approach to social justice issues. They may criticize it for promoting guilt, stifling free speech, or dividing society.

Lack of precision:

- No single definition: It's important to note that "woke agenda" is not a precise term with a universally agreed-upon definition. Its meaning can vary depending on the speaker's political leanings and perspective.

Therefore, understanding the context in which "woke agenda" is used is crucial to interpret its intended meaning. Additionally, it's important to be aware of the potential biases and agendas behind its use, especially when encountering the term in polarized environments.

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in Sri Lanka?

Source: Bard

The legal situation for LGBTQIA+ rights in Sri Lanka is complex and evolving, with both positive and negative aspects:

Criminalization:

Same-sex sexual activity remains illegal under sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code, with potential sentences including up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine. These provisions target both male and female same-sex relations.

Gender expression of transgender individuals can also be criminalized under the Vagrancy Ordinance.

Positive developments:

Transgender legal recognition: Gender recognition certificates are available for transgender individuals after medical approval, without requiring surgery.

Government support: The government has expressed support for decriminalizing same-sex activity and proposed anti-discrimination laws as part of a constitutional overhaul.

Supreme Court intervention: In May 2023, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a bill seeking to decriminalize homosexuality. While the bill needs to be passed and implemented, this marks a significant step forward.

Challenges and discrimination:

Despite legal and policy developments, LGBTQIA+ individuals still face discrimination in various aspects of life, including housing, employment, healthcare, and access to public services.

Violence and harassment against LGBTQIA+ people are not uncommon.

Overall:

While Sri Lanka still has a long way to go in fully protecting LGBTQIA+ rights, recent developments offer hope for positive change. The decriminalization of same-sex activity and the implementation of anti-discrimination laws would be significant milestones.

Here are some resources for further information:

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Sri_Lanka

OutRight International: https://outrightinternational.org/

Queer observations #21

During a short-term residency in a South Asian city, I used to go to a cafe near my guesthouse.

I ended up there always after my daily brisk walking for exercise.

It started like this: there was Indian food displayed.

I took a seat.

I noticed that the waiters wore a uniform so I waited until a waiter caught my eye.

There was a South Asian waiter with a friendly vibe who looked in my direction.

I was smitten on the spot and sat gawking at him for a while.

I think there was an immediate connection because he froze and held my glance for a while. He didn’t look away as if my staring at him made him uncomfortable.

He must have noticed that I was just in, so he came over to my table and asked for my order.

I told him I wanted two parathas and some vegetable curry gravy with a black tea.

Throughout my meal, I noticed that if he wasn't serving a patron, he was standing in my line of sight and observing me. There was no sign of discomfort in his gaze and I guessed that he was not uncomfortable with holding another man's gaze.

Was he queer? I don’t know. Not necessarily I guess if you go through the sheer amount of queer-but-not-queer stuff involving South Asian Brown people now on social media ever since India decriminalized same-sex relationships.

Whether he was queer or not, I am not holding any hopes of starting a relationship with him because I think these are those subtle glances-only "affairs" that go nowhere. I mean, being in a queer relationship is still a formidable challenge in some parts of South Asia although Indians are making much progress with regards to its LGBTQIA+ community.

I visited his cafe for three consecutive evenings and he was still friendly. 

There was no outward smile even during our first “meeting” but his facial expression still did not betray any hatred towards me. In fact, it's the opposite: it looked like he was looking at me wistfully. I felt the same.

The evening before I departed to another South Asian country, I was feeling a bit low. So I went to another cafe nearby because I didn’t want to hurt myself with his sweet silent memories but when coming back to my guest house, I passed by his café and I couldn’t help but look in the direction of the glass window next to the door.

I was not surprised that he was idling perhaps after serving the latest customer. He was just standing and looking at pedestrians. I did that too when I worked in a convenience store for sometime during my teens. It was boring and so I spent a good deal of my "free" time watching pedestrians for no specific or special reason but out of sheer boredom.

He caught my eye, and we both held our gaze. He had a wistful look on his face as I did during the times I ate at his cafe.

My departure was on the next day and I determined that if ever I returned to this South Asian city, I will visit his cafe again and make an effort to establish a platonic friendship even if it doesn't go to the level of lovemaking.

Italo Calvino on the parallels between reading and sex

“I function only by falling in love: with French and France; with the 15th Century; with microbiology, cosmology, sleep research,” Ursula K. Le Guin wrote in her daybook, capturing the necessary passion that makes writing akin to falling in love. Read more from The Marginalian

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in The Maldives?

More Maldivian nude gay men photos and videos available on XHamster:

1) Maldivian proud gay boy Sample Shamil from Naifaru Island with a dazzling smile  in Lhaviyani Atoll (the best photos of a Maldivian gay nude man available on the Internet - he should be really proud and I have done my best to go through his XHamster video and grab some cool and awesome screenshots which I have posted below):

Visit this link to view photos of Sample Shamil on XHamster: 

https://xhamster.com/videos/maldivian-proud-gay-boy-14542932#

2) A proud Maldivian Fisherman tale:

Visit this link to view video of this proud hot fisherman on XHamster:  

https://xhamster.com/videos/a-maldivian-fisherman-tale-xhqZnHg 

3) Proud Horny Maldivian Firefighter with a dazzling smile with thick fat uncircumcised uncut cock cumshot (in fact, a smile almost close to as charming as Naifaru Shamil's above) but I am wondering why a 100 percent Islamic country like The Maldives has adult Muslim men like this cool dude uncircumcised in their "hithaanee" season during every December school holidays. I know of only one high profile exception who at 19 years of age was the half-Zanzibar half-Maldives gay former nude male model Mohamed Ubaid Samuel who shut down his blog, and then retired from public life at just at the age of 33. In this Maldivian horny firefighter's case I guess he is lucky because, like Ubaid, the 10,000 plus nerve endings on his foreskin is now there intact and he would get much much much more sexually stimulated and erotic pleasure than other circumcised Maldives adult men every time he has sex and from his young looks I bet his testosterone will leave him constantly in a sexually aroused state like men of his youthful age - plus look at that lovely hair on his head and face AND wow would I love to have that awesome tongue of his lick and his mouth suck every inch of my body and that is my compliment to him for being proud of his body - this is why I say to all my friends that South Asians are the best of the very very very best!): 

 

Visit this link to view video of this proud horny Maldivian firefighter on XHamster:  

https://xhamster.com/videos/horny-maldivian-firefighter-14338929 

4) The proud Maldivian Firihen kulhi hoes:

Visit this link to view video of this proud Maldivian Firihen kulhi hoes on XHamster:   

https://xhamster.com/videos/the-maldivian-firihen-kulhi-hoes-14587645#
 

5) A proud Maldivian gay celebrity:

Visit this link to view video of this proud Maldivian gay celebrity on XHamster:   

https://xhamster.com/videos/a-maldivian-gay-celebrity-12727546
 

6. Proud Handsome Maldivian Gay solo:

Visit this link to view photos of this proud Handsome Maldivian Gay solo on XHamster:   

https://xhamster.com/videos/handsome-maldivian-gay-solo-13025205# 

7. Proud Maldivian gay Celebrity 3 with yet another dazzling smile like all the friendly people of The Maldives:

Visit this link to view photos of this proud Maldivian gay Celebrity 3 on XHamster:  

https://xhamster.com/videos/maldivian-gay-celebrity-3-12727662#
 

8. Maldivian Homophobia - proud gay Maldivian Mode Ikey from Kulhudhuffushi Island in Haa Dhaalu Atoll has a dazzling smile too and I like how he cummed in this video while smiling proudly AND the way he calmly smiled at the camera after squeezing out all his semen from his softening penis. And then he continues to surprise his audiences by continuing to masturbate and giving a naughty smile. Mode Ikey and the Maldivian Horny Firefighter are similar in the sense that they seem to like outrageous fun but then again that calm, quiet, and cool demeanor of Sample Shamil is awesome too (a Maldivian friend went through Sample Shamil's hot naked video on XHamster a while ago and messaged me with what she calls it in her Dhivehi language that Sample Shamil has "madu mai thiri mizaaj", meaning "silent character and relaxed and laid-back personality" and I am sure everybody loves that! In fact, she translated Sample Shamil's short conversation that I included in the screenshots of his nude video and she says it translates to roughly something like Sample Shamil telling whoever he was conversing with to go ahead and post his nude photos by saying to that person "Ma haahe nuvaanei magee oriyaan fenegen" which my Maldivian lady friend translated to "I will not be stressed even if my nakedness is seen" and she told me the whole Maldives should be proud of that! Plus, when you look at him, he is got just the right sized cock - a LINGAM that would satisfy both men AND women):

 

And here's my favorite angle of Mode Ikey:

Visit this link to check his video which includes all the above photos in a combo along with his video of masturbation from this link on XHamster:  

https://xhamster.com/videos/maldivian-homophobia-14552455#

2 more VIDEOS and PHOTO COMBO VIDEOS on XHAMSTER by Maldivian bisexual man, ExposeMv: 

Click here to view Maldivian bisexual man ExposeMv's 10 videos on XHamster 

 

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UPDATED ON JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Bard

Unfortunately, no, LGBTQIA+ rights are not legal in the Maldives.

Section 410(a)(8) of the Maldives Penal Code explicitly states that "two persons of the same sex enter into a marriage" is an offense. Additionally, Section 153 specifies that "liwadh", a term often interpreted as referring to same-sex sexual relations, can be punished by flogging, imprisonment for up to eight years, and exile.

The Maldives follows a strict interpretation of Sharia Law, which also prohibits same-sex relationships and activities. While the specific punishments may vary depending on the interpretation, they can be severe.

Here's what you need to know:

- Homosexuality is illegal: The Penal Code of the Maldives criminalizes same-sex sexual conduct, with punishments ranging from fines and imprisonment to up to 8 years and even lashings.

- Sharia Law: The Maldives operates under a mix of secular and Islamic Sharia Law, which further reinforces the criminalization of same-sex activities.

- No recognition of same-sex relationships: Same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships are not recognized in the Maldives.

- Discrimination is widespread: Unfortunately, LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Maldives face widespread discrimination and social stigma.

While there have been some movements towards recognizing LGBTQIA+ rights, such as calls for repealing the relevant Penal Code provisions, no concrete progress has been made yet. Human rights organizations have expressed concern about the situation in the Maldives and continue to push for reform.

It's important to remember that the situation in the Maldives is fluid and complex. While the legal framework is currently hostile towards LGBTQIA+ individuals, there may be some progress in the future. However, extreme caution is advised for LGBTQIA+ individuals traveling to or residing in the Maldives.

Here are some helpful resources for further information:

Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/maldives

OutOfOffice.com: https://www.outofoffice.com/the-maldives/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_Maldives

I understand this may be difficult information to hear, and I'm here to answer any further questions you have to the best of my ability. Please stay safe and be aware of the risks for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Maldives.

Is LGBTQIA+ rights legal in India? | ভারতে কি LGBTQIA+ অধিকার বৈধ? / Bhāratē ki LGBTQIA+ adhikāra baidha? / क्या भारत में LGBTQIA+ अधिकार कानूनी हैं? / kya bhaarat mein lgbtqi+ adhikaar kaanoonee hain?

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উৎস: বার্ড

ভারতে LGBTQ+ অধিকার সম্পর্কিত আইনি প্রেক্ষাপট জটিল এবং ক্রমবর্ধমান। বর্তমান পরিস্থিতির একটি বিশদ বিবরণ এখানে দেওয়া হল:

সমকামিতা:

২০১৭ সালে, ভারতের সুপ্রিম কোর্ট একটি যুগান্তকারী রায়ে প্রাপ্তবয়স্কদের মধ্যে সম্মতিক্রমে সমকামী যৌন কার্যকলাপকে অপরাধমুক্ত করে। এই সিদ্ধান্ত ভারতীয় দণ্ডবিধির ৩৭৭ ধারা বাতিল করে দেয়, যা পূর্বে "অপ্রাকৃতিক অপরাধ" হিসেবে গণ্য করা হত।

তবে, ভারতে সমকামী বিবাহ এখনও অস্বীকৃত।

অন্যান্য LGBTQ+ অধিকার:

যদিও সমকামিতাকে অপরাধমুক্ত করা একটি উল্লেখযোগ্য পদক্ষেপ ছিল, তবুও ভারতে LGBTQ+ সম্প্রদায় এখনও বিভিন্ন ক্ষেত্রে বৈষম্য এবং চ্যালেঞ্জের সম্মুখীন, যেমন:

- কর্মসংস্থান
- আবাসন
- স্বাস্থ্যসেবা
- সামাজিক গ্রহণযোগ্যতা
- পারিবারিক স্বীকৃতি

বর্তমান উন্নয়ন:

আইনি চ্যানেল এবং নাগরিক সমাজের সক্রিয়তা উভয়ের মাধ্যমেই ভারতে LGBTQ+ অধিকার প্রচারের জন্য চলমান প্রচেষ্টা চলছে।

২০২১ সালে, দিল্লি হাইকোর্ট ট্রান্সজেন্ডার ব্যক্তিদের তাদের লিঙ্গ স্ব-সনাক্ত করার অধিকারকে স্বীকৃতি দেয়।

সরকার LGBTQ+ ব্যক্তিদের পরিস্থিতির উন্নতির জন্য কিছু পদক্ষেপও নিয়েছে, যেমন ট্রান্সজেন্ডার কল্যাণের জন্য নির্দেশিকা জারি করা এবং কর্মক্ষেত্রে যৌন অভিমুখের ভিত্তিতে বৈষম্য নিষিদ্ধ করা।

সামগ্রিকভাবে:

সাম্প্রতিক বছরগুলিতে উল্লেখযোগ্য অগ্রগতি হলেও, ভারতে LGBTQ+ সম্প্রদায় এখনও উল্লেখযোগ্য চ্যালেঞ্জের মুখোমুখি। আইনি পরিস্থিতি বিকশিত হচ্ছে, এবং সর্বশেষ উন্নয়ন সম্পর্কে অবগত থাকা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।

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Uṯsa: Bārḍa

bhāratē LGBTQ+ adhikāra samparkita ā'ini prēkṣāpaṭa jaṭila ēbaṁ kramabardhamāna. Bartamāna paristhitira ēkaṭi biśada bibaraṇa ēkhānē dē'ōẏā hala:

Samakāmitā:

2017 Sālē, bhāratēra suprima kōrṭa ēkaṭi yugāntakārī rāẏē prāptabaẏaskadēra madhyē sam'matikramē samakāmī yauna kāryakalāpakē aparādhamukta karē. Ē'i sid'dhānta bhāratīẏa daṇḍabidhira 377 dhārā bātila karē dēẏa, yā pūrbē"aprākr̥tika aparādha" hisēbē gaṇya karā hata.

Tabē, bhāratē samakāmī bibāha ēkhana'ō asbīkr̥ta.

An'yān'ya LGBTQ+ adhikāra:

Yadi'ō samakāmitākē aparādhamukta karā ēkaṭi ullēkhayōgya padakṣēpa chila, tabu'ō bhāratē LGBTQ+ sampradāẏa ēkhana'ō bibhinna kṣētrē baiṣamya ēbaṁ cyālēñjēra sam'mukhīna, yēmana:

- Karmasansthāna
- ābāsana
- sbāsthyasēbā
- sāmājika grahaṇayōgyatā
- pāribārika sbīkr̥ti

bartamāna unnaẏana:

Ā'ini cyānēla ēbaṁ nāgarika samājēra sakriẏatā ubhaẏēra mādhyamē'i bhāratē LGBTQ+ adhikāra pracārēra jan'ya calamāna pracēṣṭā calachē.

2021 Sālē, dilli hā'ikōrṭa ṭrānsajēnḍāra byaktidēra tādēra liṅga sba-sanākta karāra adhikārakē sbīkr̥ti dēẏa.

Sarakāra LGBTQ+ byaktidēra paristhitira unnatira jan'ya kichu padakṣēpa'ō niẏēchē, yēmana ṭrānsajēnḍāra kalyāṇēra jan'ya nirdēśikā jāri karā ēbaṁ karmakṣētrē yauna abhimukhēra bhittitē baiṣamya niṣid'dha karā.

Sāmagrikabhābē:

Sāmpratika bacharagulitē ullēkhayōgya agragati halē'ō, bhāratē LGBTQ+ sampradāẏa ēkhana'ō ullēkhayōgya cyālēñjēra mukhōmukhi. Ā'ini paristhiti bikaśita hacchē, ēbaṁ sarbaśēṣa unnaẏana samparkē abagata thākā gurutbapūrṇa.

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स्रोत: बार्ड

भारत में LGBTQ+ अधिकारों के बारे में कानूनी परिदृश्य जटिल और विकसित हो रहा है। यहाँ वर्तमान स्थिति का विवरण दिया गया है:

समलैंगिकता:

2017 में, भारत के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने एक ऐतिहासिक निर्णय में वयस्कों के बीच सहमति से समलैंगिक यौन गतिविधि को अपराध से मुक्त कर दिया। इस निर्णय ने भारतीय दंड संहिता की धारा 377 को समाप्त कर दिया, जो पहले "अप्राकृतिक अपराध" को अपराध मानती थी।

हालाँकि, भारत में समलैंगिक विवाह को अभी भी मान्यता नहीं मिली है।

अन्य LGBTQ+ अधिकार:

जबकि समलैंगिकता को अपराध से मुक्त करना एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम था, भारत में LGBTQ+ समुदाय अभी भी विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में भेदभाव और चुनौतियों का सामना कर रहा है, जैसे:

- रोजगार
- आवास
- स्वास्थ्य सेवा
- सामाजिक स्वीकृति
- पारिवारिक मान्यता

वर्तमान घटनाक्रम:

भारत में LGBTQ+ अधिकारों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कानूनी चैनलों और नागरिक समाज सक्रियता दोनों के माध्यम से निरंतर प्रयास किए जा रहे हैं।

2021 में, दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय ने ट्रांसजेंडर व्यक्तियों के अपने लिंग की पहचान करने के अधिकार को मान्यता दी।

सरकार ने LGBTQ+ व्यक्तियों की स्थिति में सुधार के लिए कुछ कदम भी उठाए हैं, जैसे कि ट्रांसजेंडर कल्याण के लिए दिशा-निर्देश जारी करना और कार्यस्थल में यौन अभिविन्यास के आधार पर भेदभाव पर प्रतिबंध लगाना।

कुल मिलाकर:

हालाँकि हाल के वर्षों में महत्वपूर्ण प्रगति हुई है, भारत में LGBTQ+ समुदाय अभी भी महत्वपूर्ण चुनौतियों का सामना कर रहा है। कानूनी परिदृश्य विकसित हो रहा है, और नवीनतम विकास के बारे में जानकारी रखना महत्वपूर्ण है।

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srot: baard

bhaarat mein lgbtq+ adhikaaron ke baare mein kaanoonee paridrshy jatil aur vikasit ho raha hai. yahaan vartamaan sthiti ka vivaran diya gaya hai:

samalaingikata:

2017 mein, bhaarat ke sarvochch nyaayaalay ne ek aitihaasik nirnay mein vayaskon ke beech sahamati se samalaingik yaun gatividhi ko aparaadh se mukt kar diya. is nirnay ne bhaarateey dand sanhita kee dhaara 377 ko samaapt kar diya, jo pahale "apraakrtik aparaadh" ko aparaadh maanatee thee.

haalaanki, bhaarat mein samalaingik vivaah ko abhee bhee maanyata nahin milee hai.

any lgbtq+ adhikaar:

jabaki samalaingikata ko aparaadh se mukt karana ek mahatvapoorn kadam tha, bhaarat mein lgbtq+ samudaay abhee bhee vibhinn kshetron mein bhedabhaav aur chunautiyon ka saamana kar raha hai, jaise:

- rojagaar
- aavaas
- svaasthy seva
- saamaajik sveekrti
- paarivaarik maanyata

vartamaan ghatanaakram:

bhaarat mein lgbtq+ adhikaaron ko badhaava dene ke lie kaanoonee chainalon aur naagarik samaaj sakriyata donon ke maadhyam se nirantar prayaas kie ja rahe hain.

2021 mein, dillee uchch nyaayaalay ne traansajendar vyaktiyon ke apane ling kee pahachaan karane ke adhikaar ko maanyata dee.

sarakaar ne lgbtq+ vyaktiyon kee sthiti mein sudhaar ke lie kuchh kadam bhee uthae hain, jaise ki traansajendar kalyaan ke lie disha-nirdesh jaaree karana aur kaaryasthal mein yaun abhivinyaas ke aadhaar par bhedabhaav par pratibandh lagaana.

kul milaakar:

haalaanki haal ke varshon mein mahatvapoorn pragati huee hai, bhaarat mein lgbtq+ samudaay abhee bhee mahatvapoorn chunautiyon ka saamana kar raha hai. kaanoonee paridrshy vikasit ho raha hai, aur naveenatam vikaas ke baare mein jaanakaaree rakhana mahatvapoorn hai.

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Source: Bard

The legal landscape regarding LGBTQ+ rights in India is complex and evolving. Here's a breakdown of the current situation:

Homosexuality:

In 2017, the Supreme Court of India decriminalized consensual same-sex sexual activity between adults in a landmark judgment. This decision struck down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which previously criminalized "unnatural offenses."

However, same-sex marriage remains unrecognized in India.

Other LGBTQ+ Rights:

While the decriminalization of homosexuality was a significant step forward, the LGBTQ+ community in India still faces discrimination and challenges in various areas, such as:

- Employment

- Housing

- Healthcare

- Social acceptance

- Family recognition

Current Developments:

There are ongoing efforts to promote LGBTQ+ rights in India, both through legal channels and civil society activism.

In 2021, the Delhi High Court recognized the right of transgender individuals to self-identify their gender.

The government has also taken some steps to improve the situation for LGBTQ+ individuals, such as issuing guidelines for transgender welfare and banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in the workplace.

Overall:

While significant progress has been made in recent years, the LGBTQ+ community in India still faces significant challenges. The legal landscape is evolving, and it's important to stay informed about the latest developments.