Category: Around the World

Mar 15
Does Size Really Matter? U.S. Survey Reveals What People Actually Value in Bed

A new study examining penis size across the United States is shedding light on a topic that has long been surrounded by curiosity, anxiety and cultural obsession: how much size actually matters. The research, conducted by New York-based private medical practice Bespoke Surgical, surveyed more than 3,000 adults across the US to better understand penis […]

Mar 13
Poll Finds Reform UK Most Popular Party Among Gay and Bisexual Men

A new UK poll has found that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is currently the most popular political party among gay and bisexual men, despite the party’s record of opposing several LGBTQ+ rights. The survey, conducted by research agency More in Common, examined voting intentions across different demographic groups and found that Reform leads among both […]

Mar 13
A World Apart: Global Survey Reveals Stark Divide on Attitudes Toward Homosexuality

For many LGBTQ+ people, it can feel as though acceptance is steadily moving forward. Pride festivals continue to expand, marriage equality has spread to more countries, and younger generations often see sexuality as simply another part of human diversity. Yet a major new international survey suggests the global reality is far more uneven. A recent […]

Mar 12
Idaho House Passes Measure Urging Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling in USA

The Idaho House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the US Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 decision legalising same-sex marriage nationwide, though the measure received slightly less support than a similar proposal last year. House Joint Memorial 17 passed on Tuesday with a 44–26 vote, according to the Idaho Statesman. The measure […]

Mar 12
Groundbreaking Queer Dating Shows Axed by BBC Amid Funding Cuts

The BBC has confirmed that its trailblazing LGBTQ+ dating series I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl will not return after their upcoming season, citing financial pressures. In a statement first reported by The Sun, the broadcaster said there are “no current plans” for either show to continue beyond the second season of […]

Mar 11
California Governor Newsom Defends Trans Rights Record While Questioning Trans Women in Sports

California Governor, and potential Democratic Presidential nominee, Gavin Newsom has defended his long record of supporting transgender rights while also reiterating his belief that trans women competing in women’s sports presents fairness concerns. During an interview with journalist Katie Couric, Newsom was asked how he responds to critics who accuse him of undermining the trans […]

Mar 11
Sydney’s Mardi Gras Raises Record $440,000 as Community Support Surges

Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has raised a record $440,000 during this year’s festival season, with organisers crediting the milestone to strong community support and renewed confidence in the organisation’s future. Mardi Gras CEO Jesse Matheson described the fundraising success as a sign that the community continues to stand behind the iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration. […]

Mar 11
Historic Alabama LGBTQ+ Club The Quest Destroyed Fire

A long-standing LGBTQ+ nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama, has been destroyed by a fire, prompting an outpouring of grief from community members who say the venue played a vital role in their lives. The Quest Club, which first opened in 1982, was engulfed in flames around 10pm last Thursday. Firefighters from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue […]