Premium Content:

Bonds same-sex couple image draws criticism

Iconic Aussie underwear brand Bonds has been criticised by followers for showing a promotional image of two men embracing.

- Advertisement -

Bonds posted the pic of two guys underwear clad men embracing over breakfast to their Instagram page. The post upset some of their followers who deemed it “inappropriate” but others soon came to the underwear brands defence.

The photo was posted with the caption “It’s the little moments that make the Christmas season so special”

Some followers said the image was inappropriate and vowed never to wear the underwear brand again, other said they were not offended by the couple of being of the same gender, but were upset because of the depiction of them kissing.

Other supporters however soon called out the homophobic posts and thanked the underwear brand for supporting diversity and inclusion.

Bonds followed up their controversial two men post with an image featuring three guys.  The picture had the tag line “Xmas Day hangs with your flatmates, it’s the bonds that make the season. Tag your crew.” Once agains the page was hit was complaints that the brand was being deliberately sexual .

OIP Staff


Latest

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

PHOTOS | More fabulous snaps from Pride Parade 2025

Pride WA’s Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

Newsletter

Don't miss

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

PHOTOS | More fabulous snaps from Pride Parade 2025

Pride WA’s Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

Cory Bernardi to join One Nation and run for South Australian parliament

The former senator was previously a member of the Liberal party before forming his own Australian Conservatives brand.

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into the Big Brother UK house, and people got to know Sam Ashby the young man...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.