Category: Lifestyle

Feb 09
Winter Olympics rocked by bizarre claims of genital injections for ski jumping advantage

The Winter Olympics has found itself the centre of a jaw-dropping rumour — that elite ski jumpers are injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid to gain a competitive edge. While the idea sounds far-fetched, it’s sparked real conversation at the highest levels of international sport. The claim first surfaced in January via German news outlet […]

Feb 05
Large-Scale Research Debunks Trans Athlete Advantage Claims

A comprehensive new review has cast doubt on claims that trans women have a competitive advantage in sport, finding little difference in fitness or strength between transgender and cisgender women following hormone treatment. The review, led by researchers in Brazil, analysed data from around 50 studies involving 6,485 individuals aged 14 to 41. The sample […]

Feb 04
Grindr Adds Privacy Features to Protect LGBTQ+ Athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Grindr has announced a series of privacy and security updates aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ athletes using the app during the Games. In a blog post published Monday, the company said these measures are designed to safeguard queer athletes — many of whom may come from one […]

Feb 03
Gus Kenworthy Hits Back at “Traitor” Claims Over Team GB Switch

Olympian Gus Kenworthy has addressed criticism over his decision to represent Team GB at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy — a move that has prompted some to label him a “traitor”. The 34-year-old freestyle skier, who holds dual citizenship through his British mother, was born in Chelmsford, Essex, and raised in Telluride, Colorado. After […]

Feb 01
‘It Was Making Me Sick’: Ex-Footballer Speaks Out on Being Closeted

Former Division I college football player Jake Eldridge has revealed that the pressure of hiding his sexuality throughout his sporting career became so overwhelming it ultimately landed him in hospital. Speaking to People on 27 January, Eldridge said he knew he was gay from a young age, but that football became a way of suppressing […]

Jan 28
LGBTQ+ Supporter Groups Urge Fans to Boycott 2026 World Cup Over U.S. Human Rights Concerns

LGBTQ+ football fans across Europe are being warned by queer-focused supporter groups to avoid attending the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, amid growing alarm over human rights violations in the United States. Set to kick off on 11 June and run through to 19 July, the tournament will be co-hosted across 16 cities in the […]

Jan 27
“I Saw Myself Onscreen”: Gus Kenworthy on Heated Rivalry’s Emotional Impact

Olympian and actor Gus Kenworthy has opened up about the unexpected emotional impact of queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, saying that despite initial scepticism, the series ended up mirroring parts of his own closeted past. In a candid interview with The New Yorker, ahead of his fourth Olympic Games in Milan following a brief retirement, […]

Jan 27
Paralympic Silver Medallist Greg Slade Comes Out as Gay

British Paralympian and wheelchair tennis player Greg Slade has come out publicly as gay, just days before taking to the court at the 2026 Australian Open Wheelchair Championships in Melbourne. Slade, who won a silver medal in quad doubles at the 2024 Paralympic Games, made the announcement via Instagram, sharing a heartfelt message about visibility, […]