Jessie Lewthwaite breaks down common myths about lesbian relationships, domestic violence stats, ‘lesbian porn’, and the reality of queer women’s happiness. Not long ago, I found myself in a part of town I didn’t even know existed — in a bar where I’m fairly certain I wasn’t welcome — doing my best to support a […]
Olympic gold medallist Amber Glenn says she is limiting her time online after receiving a “scary amount of hate/threats” for speaking up about LGBTQ+ rights at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Glenn, who won gold as part of Team USA’s figure skating team event on Sunday (8 February), is one of a record-breaking […]
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has been selected to host the 30th Scientific Symposium of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) in 2028, marking the first time the global event will be held in Oceania. Running from 5 to 10 November 2028, the symposium will bring together an estimated 1,300 clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, and […]
A Ugandan court has dismissed the first case brought under the country’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that drew international outrage for introducing harsh penalties — including the death sentence — for certain same-sex acts. The legislation, which has been referred to by critics as the “Kill the Gays Bill,” defines “aggravated homosexuality” as acts […]
Drag Race star Marina Summers has shared a deeply personal chapter of her life with fans, announcing her gender transition in a heartfelt Instagram post that has since received an outpouring of global love and support. “I’d like to borrow a bit of your time today and tell you something beautiful and meaningful,” she began. […]
A Russian science editor has accused his publisher of censoring a book about animal sexual behaviour, claiming it violated the country’s strict “LGBT propaganda” laws. Viktor Kovylin, editor of the scientific journal Batrachospermum, revealed in a Telegram post that the publisher objected to factual descriptions of same-sex behaviour in animals, saying the content broke the […]