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An LGBTQ+ Parent and a Surrogate Weigh In on the Pope's Surrogacy Comments

02/28/2024

An LGBTQ+ Parent and a Surrogate Weigh In on the Pope's Surrogacy Comments

Pope Francis might not have meant to target the LGBTQ+ community when he called for a global surrogacy ban, but that didn't soften the blow.

None of Us Should Have to Be as Brave as Nex Benedict, the Nonbinary Teen Who Died

02/22/2024

None of Us Should Have to Be as Brave as Nex Benedict, the Nonbinary Teen Who Died

I wish I could say I was surprised.

My Polyamorous Relationship Isn't a Trend — It's My Life

02/20/2024

My Polyamorous Relationship Isn't a Trend — It's My Life

I'm in a throuple, and when I tell people about my polyamorous relationship, they often say something like, "Wow, cool," or "Oh, how modern!" And I get it.

These Queer Black Men Are Reclaiming the Barbershop

03/05/2024

These Queer Black Men Are Reclaiming the Barbershop

Tristan Jackson was sitting in a barber's chair in Harlem, NY, when a homophobic slur cut through his peace.

Nonbinary Runners Exist, and This Activist Is Creating Space For Them

02/21/2024

Nonbinary Runners Exist, and This Activist Is Creating Space For Them

Cal Calamia is a runner — a great runner.

10 LGBTQ+ Dating Apps to Download in 2024

02/15/2024

10 LGBTQ+ Dating Apps to Download in 2024

Technology has largely revolutionized the dating game — and mostly for the better.

Should Schools Call Home When Kids Change Gender Identity?

02/13/2024

Should Schools Call Home When Kids Change Gender Identity?

State laws and regulations attacking the LGBTQ+ community continue to pop up all throughout the country.

Gabrielle Inès Souza Is Turning Mutual Aid Into Essential Care For the Black Trans Community

02/01/2024

Gabrielle Inès Souza Is Turning Mutual Aid Into Essential Care For the Black Trans Community

There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health.

9 Sexy Lesbian Movie Scenes to Watch Tonight

01/23/2024

9 Sexy Lesbian Movie Scenes to Watch Tonight

When it comes to the lesbian movies and TV shows out there, I think we can all agree that there's nothing better than watching a sapphic love story unfold — especially the ones with raw sex scenes and realistic lesbian sex positions.

I've Been Single For 7 Years, but That Doesn't Make Me Any Less Bisexual

01/17/2024

I've Been Single For 7 Years, but That Doesn't Make Me Any Less Bisexual

If someone had told me that I'd intentionally go seven years without having sex or dating, I wouldn't have believed them.

The New "Mean Girls" Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That's the Point

01/11/2024

The New "Mean Girls" Cast Looks Different Than the Original — and That's the Point

The very first shot of the 2024 musical reimagining of "Mean Girls" is a vertical frame.

Billie Eilish Wasn't Technically "Outed" — but Debating Her Sexuality Is Still Wrong

12/06/2023

Billie Eilish Wasn't Technically "Outed" — but Debating Her Sexuality Is Still Wrong

If it seems like discussions of Billie Eilish's sexuality have been in the news for months, that's because they have.

25 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

11/17/2023

25 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the memory of trans folks whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence.

How Do I Deal With My In-Laws Undermining Me as a Mom During the Holidays?

11/13/2023

How Do I Deal With My In-Laws Undermining Me as a Mom During the Holidays?

We know that every holiday season, parents have lots of questions — whether it's how to deal with stress-inducing in-laws or ways to keep their kids healthy.

Why Some "Across the Spider-Verse" Fans Think the Movie's Gwen Stacy Is Trans

10/31/2023

Why Some "Across the Spider-Verse" Fans Think the Movie's Gwen Stacy Is Trans

In "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the story (a sequel to 2018's "Into the Spider-Verse") moves to the universe inhabited by Gwen Stacy, aka Spider-Woman (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), for the first time.