Samuel Sims

A piece for Metro about whether being a gay uncle will ever be enough. Published August 2022.

I wrote an opinion piece for The Quietus about one of my fave horror films, Dog Soldiers as it celebrates its 20th birthday. I write about how, as a queer person, its depiction of cis-heterosexual masculinity is very refreshing. Published June 2022.

I wrote a feature for Vice where I spoke about my own experiences of moving from a big city (London) to a smaller one (Hull), interviewing three others in the same position and an expert. Can LGBTQ+ feel safe outside of hubs like London?

An opinion piece for US publication, The Doe about how the myth that all gay people are rich has damaged our chances of becoming parents. Published March 2022.

A listicle for Flo, the world's leading period tracking app detailing self-care tips for LGBTQ+ people, complete with expert advice. Published March 2022.

I wrote a listicle for Reader's Digest about how we can support older LGBTQ+ people; a community that is often ignored. I also interviewed the charity, Opening Doors. Published March 2022.

A review of The Bone Sparrow at the York Theatre Royal for The Stage, March 2022.

I reviewed 71 Coltman Street at Hull Truck Theatre for The Stage, Feb 2022.

Kirstie Allsopp commented that it was easy for young people to buy a home if they saved on luxuries. I thought it was bullshit so I wrote about it. Published in Metro, Feb 2022.

Opinion piece published in Metro, Feb 2022 on the back of Sean Penn's ridiculous comments about men wearing skirts being 'cowardly'.

First-person piece for Metro about moving back to my hometown - which I never ever thought I would do. Published Dec 2021

I wrote a first-person essay for Insider about how LGBTQ+ people just don't feel 'deserving' of children. Published Dec 2021.

A guide written for the period and ovulation tracking app, Flo. Published Dec 2021. I interviewed a US-based fertility specialist and two lawyers, who all specialise in LGBTQ+ care.

I reviewed Hull-based theatre company Middle Child's panto for The Stage. Published Dec 2021

An opinion piece for The Quietus on The Evil Dead's portrayal of women as it turns 40. Published November 2021.