Imagine being a teenager who has just realized they might be gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, trans, or multiple things at the same time. Imagine feeling somewhat lost, lacking a support circle, or even if you have that, still being bombarded by a mostly intolerant society that who you are is . . . read more
When we discuss trans people’s wellbeing and healthcare, it’s important not to forget issues that concern transgender children and teenagers, especially considering that there are multiple issues exclusive to these ages, such as bullying, dysphoria and mental health issues, the turbulence that puberty brings in the first place . . . read more
Coming Out Movies Everyone Should Watch Coming Out is a complex and overwhelming process for most of us, a process that must only happen when we are ready and should never be rushed. Coming Out is a constant, repeated . . . read more
LGBT Sex Education: Why LGBTIQ Sexuality is Conspicuously Absent from the National Curriculum Any LGBTIQ person that assume they are over the darkest parts of discrimination are deluding themselves. Certainly, there have been major victories. It is no longer acceptable to imprison people for “sodomy” in most civilized states of . . . read more
Why is bisexual representation so important? Representation is a major issue when discussing the media and their influence. Being represented in the media means to see people who look like, or share some part of their identity with you. Diverse representation means that the celebrities, artists, and . . . read more
In the age of Grindr and Scruff, there may be people in the gay community who have not yet heard the terms cottaging or cruising, especially young members who haven’t encountered the necessity of meeting strangers for sex in public bathrooms or parks. As LGBT people, still fighting for . . . read more
LGBTIQ People, Discriminated Against and Homeless, The Very Bottom of Deprived Communities Homelessness is something that you only read about in certain speciality papers. It is not something that you think will happen to you…until it actually happens to you. The downward slope to homelessness can begin as nonchalantly . . . read more
Closet Cases And Protective Nets for the Low Hanging Fruit In all its various forms; sexual abuse and grooming are unacceptable. However, when it comes to the LGBTIQ community;
HIV/AIDS Infection: Why Prison Romances Are Helping to Fuel the AIDS Pandemic There is a lot of blame to go around for the AIDS epidemic. Some of the explanations are so outlandish as to fall within the realms . . . read more
