Discussions about reproductive rights have played a central role in gender equality movements around the world and through history. With Trump in the office and conservative voices still taking up much space in human rights dialogues everywhere today, with abortion still being illegal in Ireland and
Some queer people claim that their gaydar is excellent, and they actually end up making correct judgments for people they meet most of the time. Others lament the low functionality of their gaydar, pointing out that it didn’t even help them recognize that they were gay. Admittedly . . . read more
Pregnancy and parenthood are complicated subjects which are supposed to be as ordinary as breathing itself, since they have had to do with bringing new people to life est. the beginning of the world as we know it. In fact we should not treat them in a monolithic way, as . . . read more
HIV Stigma, who is really responsible? All of Us!!! Here I was doing post-testing counselling for this young girl. She was worried that her boyfriend was going to infect her with HIV. He was sleeping with everything moving but she was insistent that she still wanted to be with . . . read more
Sexually Fluid – Labels such as bi, gay, straight, trans, asexual, pansexual, agender etc. serve a purpose, and this is why they are super important for some people. A person may identify with one or multiple of those labels and in this way have a sense of self and of belonging . . . read more
Gay Men Issues – In our movements for queer liberation, there are often people who remain underrepresented by the mainstream narratives, even though they belong in the LGBTQ Community and are affected by most of the issues LGBTQ people have to face. That mainstream narrative is often shaped based on different . . . read more
Inclusive Pride Events. Pride, by which we mean both the parades and all the other events, narrative, creations and discussions taking place in Pride month, are of vital importance. They may reasonably be criticized not being political enough, or for reducing the meaning of Pride to festivities and celebration, but . . . read more
Gay Problems, A Lifestyle Dilemma I keep asking myself what could I have possibly spent the money on. If I had been clubbing and shopping my life away, I would at least have something to remember it by. Instead I am left with regrets and stress. Because I am a . . . read more
June is set to be LGBT Pride month, in commemoration of the Stonewall riots that took place in 1969 in Manhattan. Pride as an anniversary . . . read more
