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LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

UK veterans forced to resign' for being gay launch legal action against MoD

Two veterans are suing the MoD over unfair compensation rules for LGBT personnel dismissed due to their sexuality.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
14 hours ago

Almost Every Time I Orgasm, I Have an Involuntary Reaction. It Terrifies Me.

Severe orgasm headaches can occur in some individuals, causing intense pain and discomfort during climax.
#social-media
Digital life
fromTheregister
22 hours ago

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Fewer young Americans support LGBTQ+ protections, survey finds

Support for LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections among Americans aged 18 to 29 has decreased from 80% in 2015 to 70% in 2025.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Fewer young Americans support LGBTQ+ protections, survey finds

Support for LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections among Americans aged 18 to 29 has decreased from 80% in 2015 to 70% in 2025.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Masculinity crisis' in schools is a ticking time bomb, union says

A masculinity crisis in UK schools is leading to increased misogynistic abuse towards female teachers, with reports rising significantly over the past four years.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

10 to visit: Queer Britain museum leans harder on 'pay what you can' model

Queer Britain museum has increased visibility of its £10 entry fee while struggling to attract mainstream visitors despite its important social and political exhibitions.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Deeply distressing for all of us': families react to Girlguiding's trans exclusion

Girlguiding's new policy excludes transgender girls, causing distress for families and sparking protests among volunteers.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

Full maternity pay for teachers in the UK should be increased to 26 weeks to address the high turnover of women in their 30s.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

People more concerned about violence against women than immigration, poll shows

Britons prioritize violence against women and girls over immigration, highlighting a need for government action on this pressing issue.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rising anti-trans hatred' in the UK creating hostile environment', report suggests

Trans people in the UK face escalating discrimination and prejudice creating a hostile environment that impedes healthcare access and damages mental health, according to a major survey of over 4,000 trans individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Rising anti-trans hatred' in the UK creating hostile environment', report suggests

Trans people in the UK face escalating discrimination and prejudice creating a hostile environment that impedes healthcare access and damages mental health, according to a major survey of over 4,000 trans individuals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

One million UK adults had drink spiked last year, new study suggests

Almost one million UK adults were victims of drink spiking last year, with many not reporting incidents due to disbelief in police action.
Relationships
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Women in relationships report HIGHER sexual satisfaction than men

Women in romantic relationships report higher sexual satisfaction than men, challenging long-held beliefs about gender differences in sexual experiences.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"Profound failure": U.K. scouting group boots all trans girls - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender women and girls must leave Girlguiding by September 6 due to legal rulings affecting membership eligibility.
#gender-affirming-care
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
2 days ago
LGBT

Being less shallow, frolicking on nude beaches & no more closeted Republicans: Gays share how they've changed over the years - Queerty

LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Being less shallow, frolicking on nude beaches & no more closeted Republicans: Gays share how they've changed over the years - Queerty

Gay individuals experience continuous evolution, particularly through coming out, learning from mistakes, and prioritizing mental health and relationships.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
#transgender-rights
UK politics
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

"Are you home?": Did Britain just unleash the gay version of the Epstein files? - Queerty

The UK released files revealing Lord Peter Mandelson allegedly leaked confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein and engaged in suspicious financial dealings, despite Prime Minister Keir Starmer being briefed on Mandelson's Epstein connections before his 2024 US Ambassador appointment.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
4 weeks ago

New study reveals the US states with the biggest d*cks - Queerty

A survey of 3,300 Americans found the average self-reported erect length is 6.34 inches, with 82% confident about their size, yet 89% believe society overemphasizes penis size.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Reform UK most-supported party among gay and bi men, new poll shows

The populist political party was founded in 2018 as the Brexit Party and has since rebranded and made a name for itself over its controversial anti-immigration and eurosceptic policies. As well as opposition to mass migration, the party bills itself as 'anti-woke' and has several anti-LGBTQ+ - and notably anti-trans - policies, including a recent pledge to repeal the 2010 Equality Act.
UK politics
#transgender-healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days 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

Trump removed LGBTQ+ questions from hundreds of federal surveys - LGBTQ Nation

Data on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) are essential for understanding the characteristics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations in the United States. However, on the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that declared it was official policy of the administration that transgender, nonbinary, and intersex identities would not be recognized by the federal government.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Life satisfaction in UK not improved since Covid, wellbeing data shows

UK life satisfaction remains below pre-pandemic levels despite economic growth, with 5.1% of adults reporting very low satisfaction and health perceptions declining significantly since 2020.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

I reported my hookup for disclosing his HIV status after sex. Was I wrong? - Queerty

I finally spent the night at his place, and we hooked up that night and again the next morning. I stayed most of the day and was getting ready to leave when he told me he's HIV-positive. I gave him a kiss and said I understood and that this changed nothing between us, but honestly, I was disappointed he was only telling me now.
NYC LGBT
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Man I'm Seeing Swears He's Not Gay. I Have Some Questions.

A woman dating an effeminate man struggles with attraction differences and seeks advice on discussing his gender expression without offending him.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Average Brit has sex twice a week (but they wish it was more!)

On average, Brits have 105 sexual encounters per year, equating to roughly two a week. However, their ideal frequency is 144 times a year - about three times a week. The majority of people said they weren't satisfied with the frequency of their sexual activity, with only 22% of women and 26% of men saying they were 'always' satisfied with the amount of sex they were having.
Relationships
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Say goodbye to the sex drought! What the Danes can teach us about making more love

Young Danes maintain higher levels of sexual activity than Gen Z elsewhere, supported by cultural norms, seasonal social life, and longstanding sexual initiation patterns.
#alcohol-consumption
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

About four in ten Americans still view homosexuality as immoral, survey finds

39% of Americans view homosexuality as morally unacceptable, with views largely unchanged since 2013, though younger generations and women show greater acceptance than older generations and men.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How erectile dysfunction stigma' is being exploited by criminals'

About 20 million illegal erectile dysfunction pills were seized in five years; many contain no or wrong active ingredients, hidden drugs, or toxic substances.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scottish government launches campaign urging boys not to share sexist content

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending
US politics
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

A lesbian goes viral with a question for gay men about bottoming - Queerty

gay men of the world, please answer a question from a lesbian: how big of a hassle is bottoming actually. like how much of a commitment is it. every time i hear gay men talk about it it sounds like you need 3 business days and pass a trial by fire to prepare.
LGBT
#education-policy
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

A majority of people see gambling, cannabis, & affairs as worse than homosexuality - LGBTQ Nation

Approximately 60% of Americans view homosexuality as morally acceptable or not a moral issue, while 39% view it as morally unacceptable, with significant variation by gender, age, religion, and country.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England?

It is, officially, just a small part of wider guidance for schools and colleges, titled Keeping Children Safe in Education, which covers everything from the basics of safeguarding, checks on staff and dealing with harassment. The section on students who might question their gender covers about five of the document's 201 pages, guiding institutions about what they should do in such circumstances. Unlike the previous guidance it is statutory it must be followed. It is currently being consulted on, and so will not come into force until September. The DfE says it will then be reviewed annually.
Education
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces

NHS bosses were judged to have violated nurses' dignity by allowing a trans woman into the female changing room, triggering legal action and workplace conflict.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New gender guidance for UK primary schoolchildren permits use of different pronouns

Primary school children who question their gender may be allowed different pronouns under statutory guidance emphasizing parental involvement, clinical advice, and cautious, rare social transitioning.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Much Does Size Actually Matter to Women?

Many studies show that most women don't care much about the length or girth of men's penises, either flaccid or erect. But men don't believe it. Sex educators talk themselves hoarse about this, but many men still crave huge ones, and many opt for enlargement pills (all frauds) or for costly surgery that might leave them deformed. A recent study explored women's preferences for dildos, penis-mimicking sex toys.
Relationships
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Survey finds more young people identify as LGBTQ+ & homophobes are demanding a recount - Queerty

An estimated 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, driven largely by high prevalence among 18–29-year-olds and a majority identifying as bisexual.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

"Why should I celebrate you?": Coming out at 40 in an age of trans backlash

Trans people face rising transphobia, exclusion, and personal betrayal while building safety networks, black-market care strategies, and asserting nonbinary transmasculine identity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

U.K. government covered up dramatic spike in trans youth suicides, new report says - LGBTQ Nation

The U.K. government appears to have covered up a dramatic rise in transgender youth suicides, according to data obtained by U.K.-based government accountability non-profit the Good Law Project. As Erin in the Morning reports, data the non-profit obtained from the National Health Service (NHS)-funded National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) via a Freedom of Information request sharply contrasts with the government's official report on trans youth suicides in the wake of the 2020 Bell v. Tavistock ruling.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents should be consulted when children question gender identity, schools told

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
LGBT
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.
#lgbtq-identification
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

LGB+ people in England and Wales much' more likely to die by suicide than straight people

LGB+ people face substantially higher mortality, including elevated suicide, drug poisoning, and alcohol-related death rates compared with straight or heterosexual people.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

LGBT+ people nearly three times as likely to die of drug poisoning, figures show

LGBT+ adults face significantly higher risks of drug-poisoning and alcohol-related deaths, driven by societal prejudice, homelessness, and elevated depression rates.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Poorer LGBTQ+ people are hit harder by anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes in their countries, study finds - LGBTQ Nation

Economic precarity amplifies the negative impact of anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice on LGBTQ+ people's emotional well-being, with family rejection being most damaging.
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