November 7, 2020 The protest at Samyan and in the Silom commercial district of Bangkok, turned out to be a demonstration by the LBGT community, to raise awareness of gender equality. Led by Mr. Siraphob Attohee, alias “Rapper”, the demonstrators, who call themselves Free Thai Plus, converged at Samyan intersection […]
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Gay swimmer, bisexual lacrosse player among NCAA athletes sharing their inclusion stories NCAA My Story Matters campaign include LGBTQ athletes who are out on their teams By Jim Buzinski Oct 28, 2020 The 2020 NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign kicked off Tuesday with dozens of athletes in dozens […]
The nature of bisexuality is easily misunderstood by both gays and straight people. The concept that someone could be attracted to both men and women can seem confusing, especially within cultural models that classify sexuality as either one or the other.
He was the first person I told that I was gay in my 25 years on the planet. Telling him removed a weight I had been carrying for as long as I could remember. I am forever grateful that he was there for me that day.
The dialogue culminated with my mother leaving the conversation and my father coming to the conclusion that it was just a phase. I was aware of the grief that some parents underwent while they mourned the loss of a child they thought they knew, but I was feeling a sense of loss too. I had disappointed them and I couldn’t figure out how to forgive myself for that.
Pato’s 15-month immigration ordeal highlights the need for LGBTQ understanding and proper reform – Japan by Elin Mccready Contributing writer The process of immigrating to a new country can be complicated at the best of times, even more so amid a global pandemic. This year we’ve seen Japanese borders go […]
Several studies have shown that PrEP reduced the risk of getting HIV infection. Men who have sex with men (MSM) who were given PrEP medication were 44 % overall less likely to get HIV infection compared to those who took no PrEP medication.
A lot of people are saying this year’s midterm election is the most crucial of our lifetime. It may well be, given the need to elect officials who will fight Donald Trump’s loathsome agenda. But another midterm election, 40 years ago, was one of the most crucial as well, at […]
In 1942, the exposure of a Brooklyn townhouse where wealthy men had sex with members of the armed services led to an anti-gay witch-hunt and heated political scandal. n the early part of the 20th century, brothels were commonplace in many neighborhoods in New York City, but in 1942 an inconspicuous two-story […]
By Sophia Narwitz, a writer and journalist from the US. Outside of her work on RT, she is a primary writer for Colin Moriarty’s Side Quest content, and she manages her own YouTube channel. Follow her on Twitter @SophNar0747 Prescriptions of hormones are on the rise as more people come out as […]
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Decades before gay marriage became legal anywhere in the US, same-sex couples were committing themselves to each other in front of friends and loved ones. Few records of these ceremonies existed – until now, writes Jonathan Berr In 1957, a man dropped off a roll of film at a pharmacy […]
By Rebecca Ruiz When Dwyane Wade recently appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and unequivocally embraced his 12-year-old’s decision to use the name Zaya, along with female pronouns, the basketball star showed the world how a loving adult can — and should — accept LGBTQ youth. “Me and my wife, […]
Doctors & drugs FOR LIFE For trans people, the quest to create the body that matches their perceptions is a life devoted to drugs and doctors. For Big Pharma, the challenge is to serve the interests of this group without being blinded by big profit. Western society is currently witnessing […]
I was a lesbian who turned straight overnight. Then my husband came out as a trans woman By Lindsay Seven years ago my gayness packed up in the middle of the night and it left, without telling me why, or if it was ever coming back. I had already come […]
What it’s like to return to a place where I never thought I could be myself By Samantha Allen I can’t help but love Provo, Utah. It’s where I discovered the magical concoction known as “fry sauce”— a pink, goopy condiment that’s really just a mixture of mayonnaise and ketchup. […]
In the first five months of 2019 alone, the number of Japanese municipalities with a “partnership system” recognizing same-sex relationships has doubled. While Japan’s national government has been very passive when it comes to tackling issues faced by its LGBT population, more and more municipal governments are making an effort […]
Workshops, talks and advice on LGBT issues are on offer during five-day return journey from Shenzhen to Da Nang. With more than 1,000 gay Chinese and their families on board the ship, it’s also a place for some to come out Phoebe Zhang On the deck of a cruise ship […]
Medical professionals in the US and UK are sounding the alarm about the growing use of “hormonal and surgical interventions” for children who are confused about their gender identity, saying that more studies are required. Members of the conservative childrens’ advocacy group the American College of Pediatricians (ACP) wrote a letter on […]
By Insurmountable Trajectories Mental health disorders are huge issues for the LGBT Community. In this post, I’ll look at how the LGBT population are affected in comparison to the heterosexual population, I’ll look at some of the reasons why, and finish on some recommendation for what can be done. According […]
My suggestions for reading some great gay blogs available on-line Written by – The Offbeat Asian Episode 12 – Finding Out That My Boyfriend Has HIV My relationship with the Russian guy was like a rollercoaster ride, with plenty of ups and downs. Many mishaps happened, like the time a […]
This is about living, not just “coping” or “surviving”. When I started to come to terms with my sexuality, the first thing that took a hit was my mental health. Hard. I struggled to reconcile two parts of my identity and such ambiguity didn’t sit well in my mind. I […]
KEY POINTS: AIDS is the leading cause of death among young people (aged 10-24) in Africa, and second leading cause globally Young women are twice as likely to acquire HIV as young men A youth bulge in Africa threatens to increase new HIV infections further Unprotected sex is the most […]
I’m not afraid to say that less than a year ago I was ready to commit myself to a life of silence, suppressed emotion and social conformity beyond belief. At the time, there was no doubt in my mind that it was the right thing to do. In fact, upon […]
As a mental health counselor for the past twenty years, I have listened to many painful stories from some of my lesbian and gay patients regarding their upbringing in a homophobic and heterosexist world. Many of my gay and lesbian patients, including a number of bisexual and transgender individuals, have […]
Overview If you are diagnosed with HIV, your physical health may not be the only concern you have to face. Along with the possibility of physical illness are mental health conditions that may come up. Mental health refers to the overall well-being of a person, including a person’s mood, emotions, […]