Jamie Windust

London

• Writer - Bylines Metro UK, Digital Spy, Men's Health UK • Author In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life @jkpbooks • @pfdagents • They/Them • Views my own

Articles

Why dining alone is the last taboo

1 month ago | cityam.com | Jamie Windust |Steve Dinneen

Saturday 12 April 2025 11:22 am | Updated: Friday 11 April 2025 6:28 pm Why dining alone is the last taboo During a recent solo trip to a new wine and oyster bar, I was directed to a dim corner of the restaurant far away from other diners.
What 'Trans for Trans' (T4T) Relationships Can Teach Everyone About Love

2 months ago | menshealth.com | Jamie Windust

Leondres (He/Him) was reluctant, even wary, to date another trans person—until he met Joe (He/Him). “There was this fear on my part that dating another trans guy would magnify the [gender] dysphoria I had for myself,” Leo says.
What 'Trans for Trans' (T4T) Relationships Can Teach Everyone About Love

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jamie Windust

Leondres (He/Him) was reluctant, even wary, to date another trans person—until he met Joe (He/Him). “There was this fear on my part that dating another trans guy would magnify the [gender] dysphoria I had for myself,” Leo says.
Boyzone docuseries is a reminder of how dangerous it was to be gay and in the spotlight

Feb 4, 2025 | radiotimes.com | Jamie Windust

Boyzone, who achieved musical world domination over 30 years ago, offered teenagers in their bedrooms the chance to live the fairytale they’d once dreamt of. From their conveyor belt of hairstyles to their charming choreography, they appeared to have it all.
Hit the brakes, boomers… the Jaguar relaunch is a triumph for non-binary petrolheads like me

Dec 3, 2024 | independent.co.uk | Jamie Windust

If you’d told me five years ago that boomers would be upset about Gen Z’s newfound love for Jaguar, I would’ve been surprised. Because surely that’s what the older generation wants – the youth of today finally appreciating a century-old heritage brand, birthed in good ol’ Blighty? Well, if the (surprisingly positive) response to Jaguar’s new rebrand is anything to go by, it appears that is very much not the case.
I feel for Shawn Mendes. My coming-out was ruined by the gay labelers

Nov 25, 2024 | out.com | Jamie Windust

There's been an astronomical growth in our collective understanding of the many routes that queer people take when they decide to share their sexuality or gender identity with the world. In the past decade, something that was once seen as a confession has often granted much more compassion and empathy from people. However, along with this societal move toward empathy for the LGBTQ+ community, we’ve also seen the more invasive side to putting ourselves in other people's shoes.
I was harassed so often on the Tube, I stopped getting it all together

Oct 13, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Jamie Windust

Living on the Northern Line seemed like a great idea when a group of female friends and I were choosing our first place to live post-graduation. After a small jaunt through the local park, we would emerge right at the end of one of the capital's longest underground lines. For the first time, London was at my doorstep - but that excitement was swiftly replaced with fear. So much so, that I stopped going to work as I was so scared of the commute.
Esto es lo que se siente al salir del clóset más tarde en la vida

Oct 11, 2024 | menshealthlatam.com | Jamie Windust

Sexo Nunca es tarde para ser tú mismo. Para muchas personas LGBTQ+ más jóvenes, el aumento en la aceptación social y la creciente representación en la cultura popular ha creado un ambiente donde se sienten más capaces de salir del clóset, volver a presentarse ante sus seres queridos y sentirse seguros en cuanto a su identidad sexual o de género.
C'è un'età giusta per fare coming out?

Oct 11, 2024 | menshealth.com | Jamie Windust

Per molti giovani LGBTQ+, l'aumento dell'accettazione sociale e la crescente rappresentazione nella cultura pop hanno creato un ambiente in cui è più facile fare coming out, essere se stessi con le persone più care e sentirsi sicuri della propria sessualità o identità di genere.
What It's Like to Come Out as LGBTQ+ Later in Life

Oct 11, 2024 | menshealth.com | Jamie Windust

FOR MANY YOUNGER LGBTQ+ people, an increase in societal acceptance and ever-growing representation in pop culture has created an environment where they feel more able to come out, re-introduce themselves to their nearest and dearest, and feel confident in their sexuality or gender identity.