In the press…
The gay romcom Love, Simon is a revolution wrapped in candyfloss
It’s the standard Hollywood teen fare – except its protagonist is gay. I just wish it had been around when I was young
Self-loathing among gay people is nothing new. We’re overwhelmed by it
So much focus has been on winning rights that we’ve missed the suffering of those still struggling with gay shame
Matthew meets Russell Brand to discuss Straight Jacket and related issues on Episode 7 of Russell’s free podcast Under The Skin
Matthew and Russell discuss the crisis of shame facing the LGBT community, the disproportionate link to mental health problems and how taking a lead on trauma recovery could change the world.
Matthew on alcohol and mental health
I know how alcohol can ruin your mental health. So why is it so rarely discussed?
Matthew on the need for straight allies
LGBT people need straight allies to lend a helping hand
Observer magazine cover feature
Matthew Todd on growing up gay: “We are strapped inside a cultural straitjacket”
Matthew Todd thought he had long since dealt with the demons surrounding his sexuality. In this extract from his new book, he reveals the crisis of shame facing the gay community – and how to solve it
Gay men are battling a demon more powerful than HIV – and it’s hidden
Mental distress triggered by deep-rooted homophobia in society drives many LGBT people to abuse drink and drugs, and to harm themselves
By Owen Jones
Straight Jacket: How to Be Gay and Happy by Matthew Todd
There is still a long way to go in the fight for gay liberation, says Mobeen Azhar
Matthew Todd: I was the editor of a national gay magazine but regularly considered suicide
I was drinking myself into an early grave and struggling with low self-esteem and compulsive behavior
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