‘Why are we forgetting to prioritise LGBTQ+ children’s happiness?’
Our biggest hope as parents is that our children will grow up happy. That they are happy, healthy, confident individuals who aren’t afraid to be…
Trans+ people react to Keir Starmer backing sports ban
“Sick”, “upset” and “discriminated against” are just some of the words trans+ people used to describe how they are feeling after Sir Keir Starmer became…
‘Conversion therapy’ has become symbolic of how the government has failed trans people
Ozanne believes the discussion surrounding ‘conversion therapy’ has frequently become a “proxy debate for many other debates” which, she says, has been “hijacked by the…
‘Queer youth will continue to feel invisible if teachers are silent on LGBTQ+ history’
LGBTQIA+ History Month makes me reflect about my own time studying history at school. From as early as primary school, I regularly looked forward to…
how to talk to your partners about money
Dating doesn’t have to cost the world Dating multiple people can be more expensive – but it doesn’t have to be. “Dating has been commodified,…
Why “anal training” is paramount when bottoming
While it’s a concept many might not be familiar with, it’s significant to a well-prepared and pleasurable anal sex experience. This is especially true if…
What is lesbian bed death and does it really exist?
If you, like me, heard the phrase ‘Lesbian Bed Death’ and jumped to all kinds of horny interpretations of the term, then I would like…
here’s your expert-led advice to getting off the apps
How do I set boundaries to ensure that the people I speak to know that I’m interested in dating rather than hooking up? I think…
Your non-monogamy questions, answered
“Me and my partner have been open for the past 6 months, to mixed results. How do I broach the conversation that I want to…
‘We deserve a government that respects the needs of the trans community’
I’ve answered questions about the intersectionality of disability and queerness, talked about the nuances of the word queer, and engaged in dialogues about religion and…
‘LGBTQ+ people have to remember that our rights can be rolled back’
February is LGBTQIA+ History Month. It was an honour to speak to Ray Collins, Lord Collins of Highbury, to discuss what the month means to…
Gentrification is one of the only problems facing queer nightlife
If you grew up in a big city, or if you’ve lived in one for a while, odds are you’ve seen gentrification change the face…
Say hello to 2024 with 24 LGBTQ+ icons you may not have heard of
17. Magnus Hirschfeld Magnus was a German physician and sexologist. In 1921, he founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee and the World League for Sexual Reform. The…
The changing demographics around HIV and ending new diagnoses
I was diagnosed with HIV on 18 January 2010, 14 years ago. I was one of 6,000 people diagnosed that year, the majority gay or…
What is the HIV prevention drug and how effective is it?
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