Sneaking into Gay Clubs and Reclaiming the Word "Queer" with Riyadh Khalaf
CW: suicide, mental health
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by documentary maker, YouTuber and author Riyadh Khalaf. Riyadh shares his experience of coming out to his parents, the importance of queer spaces, and how his relationship with religion changed after coming out. Riyadh also talks about why he decided to write his book ‘The Gay Guide’, and why it’s important to talk about what happens after you come out to yourself. Him and Hannah talk about the guilt and shame that’s often associated with sex, and how Riyadh overcame this. Finally, they discuss reclaiming the word queer and who gets to use this word.
SHOW NOTES
What we chat about…
Riyadh’s process of writing his book and the responsibility of giving advice
What Riyadh’s experience of coming out to his parents was like
Riyadh’s dad’s mental health
Religion and homosexuality
What happens after you come out?
Riyadh’s advice for going into a gay bar for the first time
The need for social spaces for LGBTQ+ people under the age of 18
Queer spaces in London
The guilt and shame around sex, and how Riyadh lost that shame
Reclaiming the word queer
USEFUL LINKS
A Gay Boy’s Guide To Life: https://amzn.to/2P3ANFf *
Riyadh’s video with his parents: https://youtu.be/KbDCl5pcpz0
Sink The Pink at Troxxy: https://www.viagogo.co.uk/Concert-Tickets/Club-and-dance/Sink-The-Pink-Tickets
Queer Britain BBC Series: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p050zvxs
MORE ABOUT RIYADH KHALAF
Riyadh is a documentary filmmaker, podcast presenter, YouTuber and author.
Find out more about Riyadh on his Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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