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LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
7 hours ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
US news

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
28 minutes ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 days ago

He told me he was in an open relationship...after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed? - Queerty

Open relationships can create misunderstandings if all parties are not upfront about their status before engaging.
#transgender
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

What happens when a trans person decides to stop hormone therapy?

Eder Iturralde stopped testosterone after four years, questioning the necessity of hormone treatment while embracing his identity.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

What happens when a trans person decides to stop hormone therapy?

Eder Iturralde stopped testosterone after four years, questioning the necessity of hormone treatment while embracing his identity.
Film
fromQueerty
4 days ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Degendering of English

The most obvious example is the adoption of the singular 'they' to replace clunky constructions like 'he or she' and 'he/she.' Language purists argue that this is ungrammatical, even though 'they' has been employed in just this way by authors as diverse as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickinson, and Shaw.
Typography
fromApaonline
4 days ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
5 days ago

The "rawdogging" trend: A new term for an ancient practice

Rawdogging refers to engaging in introspection without distractions, particularly during flights, highlighting our struggle with downtime.
#gender-identity
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
LGBT

There's One Part of Our Passports That Seems Totally Normal. Until You Learn Its Surprising History-and Concerning Future.

fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
LGBT

There's One Part of Our Passports That Seems Totally Normal. Until You Learn Its Surprising History-and Concerning Future.

#gender-affirming-care
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Federal judge rebuffs Trump administration push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge upheld a block on Trump's restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, preserving access during ongoing appeals.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Minnesota's largest pediatric system restarts gender-affirming care for trans minors

Minnesota's largest pediatric health system has resumed gender-affirming care for minors after a federal judge blocked a Trump administration directive.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

First puberty blockers, now hormones: England's NHS bans more gender-affirming drugs - LGBTQ Nation

The NHS paused new referrals for feminizing and masculinizing hormones for 16- and 17-year-olds with gender dysphoria, citing insufficient evidence to support their use in youth under 18.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Federal judge rebuffs Trump administration push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge upheld a block on Trump's restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, preserving access during ongoing appeals.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Minnesota's largest pediatric system restarts gender-affirming care for trans minors

Minnesota's largest pediatric health system has resumed gender-affirming care for minors after a federal judge blocked a Trump administration directive.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

First puberty blockers, now hormones: England's NHS bans more gender-affirming drugs - LGBTQ Nation

The NHS paused new referrals for feminizing and masculinizing hormones for 16- and 17-year-olds with gender dysphoria, citing insufficient evidence to support their use in youth under 18.
fromQueerty
5 days ago

What's your opinion on body hair? - Queerty

In the '70s, the 'Castro Clone' aesthetic pushed a hyper-masc look that involved snug Levis, tight T-shirts and plenty of mustaches and fur.
NYC LGBT
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans competitors banned from snooker worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender competitors are banned from playing snooker worldwide following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
#transgender-athletes
Women in technology
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics under a new IOC eligibility policy for female events.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

Dems skewer anti-trans sports bill that would allow invasive genital exams: "I'm deeply concerned" - LGBTQ Nation

Women in technology
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics under a new IOC eligibility policy for female events.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

Dems skewer anti-trans sports bill that would allow invasive genital exams: "I'm deeply concerned" - LGBTQ Nation

#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

Trans women banned from female Olympic events with sex test

"Athletes who screen negative for the SRY gene permanently satisfy this policy's eligibility criteria for competition in the female category. Unless there is reason to believe that a negative reading is in error, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime test."
Women in technology
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
#transgender-healthcare
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans women win court victory after insurance company denied their gender-affirming surgeries - LGBTQ Nation

A federal court granted a preliminary injunction requiring Aetna to reconsider denying facial feminization surgery to transgender women, ruling the blanket exclusion constitutes sex discrimination.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trans women win court victory after insurance company denied their gender-affirming surgeries - LGBTQ Nation

A federal court granted a preliminary injunction requiring Aetna to reconsider denying facial feminization surgery to transgender women, ruling the blanket exclusion constitutes sex discrimination.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
#puberty-blockers
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Blanket rule on trans women in men's prisons would deny their identity, says Scottish government

Forcing transgender women into men's prisons regardless of assessed risk denies their gender identity and may breach human-rights and rehabilitation obligations.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Notes on Transsexual Surgery

A trans person underwent multiple surgeries—thoracotomy, facial feminization, breast augmentation, and vaginoplasty—highlighting everyday risks, affirmation, recovery hardships, and fragile certainty.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

"Completely incoherent": UK court says trans people can use the bathroom at pubs but not at work - LGBTQ Nation

Supreme Court created contradictory rules: workplaces must provide bathrooms by birth sex while service providers may allow trans customers to use gender-aligned restrooms.
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