Category: Lifestyle

Feb 10
Virginia High Schools Refuse to Enforce Trump’s Transgender Athlete Ban

Just hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring transgender student-athletes from participating in school sports nationwide, Virginia’s high school sports league pushed back, stating it will continue to allow transgender girls to compete. The executive order, one of over 50 issued since Trump’s return to office on January 20, threatens to cut […]

Feb 03
Lonely Planet’s New LGBTQ+ Guide Celebrates 50+ Queer-Friendly Destinations

Lonely Planet’s new LGBTQ+ guide uncovers 50+ queer-friendly destinations across the globe, packed with heart, soul, and a dash of fabulous flair. GET YOUR COPY HERE! This vibrant, inclusive guide is the ultimate resource for LGBTQ+ travellers seeking destinations that feel welcoming and authentic. With a unique, community-to-community perspective, it serves as a global queer […]

Jan 23
WorldPride 2025: Experience 50 Years of Pride with Music, Sports, and Unity

Get ready for the celebration of a lifetime! In 2025, Washington, DC, marks the 50th anniversary of Pride with an international extravaganza: WorldPride 2025 – And there couldn’t be a better time to make the journey to the States thanks to United Airlines! From May 17 to June 8, the US capital will come alive […]

Jan 23
Red, White & Royal Blue Star Heats Up Lacoste’s New Campaign

Red, White & Royal Blue star Taylor Zakhar Perez is turning heads as the latest ambassador for Lacoste’s global underwear campaign. “It’s an honour to join Lacoste as an ambassador,” says Perez. “I’ve always admired the history, legacy, and creativity of the brand, and it’s with great pride that I now carry the values of […]

Jan 23
The Journey to Starting a Family

One Kiwi man shares his story of trying to adopt children in New Zealand with his same-sex partner. As two men in a committed relationship, it can be tricky to know when the right time is to start a family. My partner and I both knew we wanted to have kids, even before we got […]

Jan 06
Huw Ware Makes History as First Openly Gay Official at PDC World Darts Championship Final

Cardiff-born referee Huw Ware has expressed his pride in becoming the first openly gay man to officiate a PDC World Darts Championship final. Ware oversaw the second half of the historic match, where Luke Littler defeated Michael Van Gerwen to become the youngest-ever PDC World Champion. Ware, 31, hopes his trailblazing role will inspire future […]

Jan 02
Critics Condemn Proposal to Ban Trans Women from Olympics

As the race for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency heats up, Lord Sebastian Coe, a leading candidate, has sparked controversy by suggesting he would explore a “complete ban on transgender women” competing in women’s categories at the Olympics. Coe, a four-time Olympic medallist and organiser of the 2012 London Games, described his intent to […]

Dec 19
Heading Overseas for the Holidays? The Top Destinations of 2024 and What LGBTQ+ Travellers Should Know

As holiday travel plans take shape, it’s essential to consider more than just beautiful landscapes and vibrant cityscapes. For LGBTQ+ travellers, understanding the legal and cultural climates of destinations can make all the difference. From Paris to Bangkok, discover the ten most-visited cities of 2024, their unique attractions, and how inclusive they are for LGBTQ+ […]