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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
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He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
Education

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
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Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

He was up for state teacher of the year. Then a right-wing outlet shared his BDSM photos. - LGBTQ Nation

Thomas Rosengren, a teacher, resigned after being contacted about his participation in an erotic performance at a gay leather pageant.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans teacher forced to use wrong pronouns at school is fleeing her state: "I don't trust Florida" - LGBTQ Nation

Saoirse Stone, a trans teacher, is leaving Florida due to discriminatory laws affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge in Australia has set aside a ruling allowing the Lesbian Action Group to discriminate against trans and bisexual women, returning the case for reevaluation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Access to gender-affirming treatment can be limited even in supportive states due to individual hospital policies.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
14 hours ago

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

Aunt secretly funds niece's nose job to improve her self-esteem despite parents' disapproval.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
14 hours ago

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

Aunt secretly funds niece's nose job to improve her self-esteem despite parents' disapproval.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Attorney General threatens doctors with 10 years in prison for providing gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi's DOJ memo directs investigation and prosecution of minors accessing gender-affirming care as female genital mutilation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
20 hours ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

France makes reusable period products free for young women

France's social security will reimburse reusable menstrual products for women under 26 or in poverty, aiding 6.7 million people.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

What we call sex work and what it says about society

Sex work has been represented and regulated throughout history, reflecting societal attitudes and moral discourses.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
Education
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Mom rips clueless GOP lawmaker who asked 12-year-old girl about pornography - LGBTQ Nation

Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall apologized after asking a 12-year-old girl about pornography at a school event.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

She Taught Women How to Orgasm. Decades Later, Her Impact Can Still Be Felt.

Hite learned early on that women walk a sexual tightrope: 'If you had too much sex, you could be shunned like her mother was; if you didn't have enough, you could be deserted like her grandmother.'
Books
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago

What happens when LGBTQ+ couples get a divorce - finances and rights explained

Divorce for LGBTQ+ couples is legally the same as for heterosexual couples, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This change has made the process less acrimonious, allowing couples to confirm that their marriage has irretrievably broken down without the need for blame.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Why aren't Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies? | Arwa Mahdawi

The teenage birth rate in the US fell by 7% in 2025, reflecting a significant decline in fertility rates among those aged 15 to 19, which has decreased by 70% over the last two decades.
Right-wing politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ontario education minister announcing school system changes Monday | CBC News

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra will announce changes to the school system amid financial oversight and criticism of school board spending.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

I've really gotten ahead because it's [allowed] me to get real life experience since very young. I don't think I would have really [been] introduced to this world if it wasn't for my book Instagram.
Digital life
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
15 hours ago

The Minute This Sex Toy Enters the Bedroom, My Night Is Ruined

Using vibrators during sex can create challenges for tops seeking satisfaction and connection with their partners.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
#sexual-violence
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Kept My Christian College Ministry Leader's Abuse Secret While Being Their Purity Poster Child

Dolores Huerta's revelation of sexual violence reflects a broader struggle with purity culture and its impact on recognizing and addressing assault.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Epstein Files and the Failure of Sex Education

Widespread sexual abuse and intimate partner violence stem from cultural and political issues, not just a lack of mechanical sex education.
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

I Kept My Christian College Ministry Leader's Abuse Secret While Being Their Purity Poster Child

Dolores Huerta's revelation of sexual violence reflects a broader struggle with purity culture and its impact on recognizing and addressing assault.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Epstein Files and the Failure of Sex Education

Widespread sexual abuse and intimate partner violence stem from cultural and political issues, not just a lack of mechanical sex education.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The "rawdogging" trend: A new term for an ancient practice

Rawdogging refers to engaging in introspection without distractions, particularly during flights, highlighting our struggle with downtime.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Labour MP calls for a 'summer of sex' as she wants to bring sex toys into House of Commons - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Niblett is promoting the initiative under the slogan 'Yes Sex Please, We're British!', saying the UK needs to reduce stigma around sexuality and improve lifelong sex education.
UK politics
Parenting
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters' First Periods

Momfluencers face immense pressure to present idealized motherhood while risking their children's safety and well-being online.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives

The supreme court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, impacting access to women-only services.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
Education
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Relationships
fromQueerty
8 months ago

What is a pillow princess & how do you know if you are one? - Queerty

Pillow princesses prefer receiving in bed, not necessarily indicating laziness, but rather personal preference in sexual dynamics.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Parents sue over school's trans-inclusive bathroom policy to protect their daughters' "dignity" - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of conservative parents is suing a Wisconsin school district over trans-inclusive bathroom policies, claiming violations of privacy and dignity for female students.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Have the Holy Trinity of Sex Problems. I Know What Would Solve Them, but I'm Too Scared to Try.

Exploring sexual orientation can involve complex feelings and societal pressures, especially regarding bisexuality and the fear of judgment.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

Embracing 'Outercourse' Might Totally Transform Your Sex Life

Outercourse encompasses various sexual activities beyond penetration, enhancing sexual pleasure and intimacy.
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I sent my son to college with emergency contraception, and I taught him to think about women's pleasure

Parents should discuss contraception, sexual wellness, and women's pleasure with sons early, normalizing male responsibility for reproductive health and emergency preparedness.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Sexpert explains the science behind "just okay" oral & why BJs don't always end in climax - Queerty

Oral sex often doesn't lead to climax for men due to different sensations compared to penetration.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Talking to Your Child About Sex, Puberty, and Consent

Sex education should begin in toddlerhood through ongoing conversations using accurate terminology, emphasizing body safety and autonomy rather than shame.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Husband and I Host Sex Parties. We're Feuding Over the Next Guest of Honor.

Inviting an ex to a sex party with a no-contact agreement creates awkwardness and contradicts typical party dynamics where all attendees are assumed available unless explicitly excluded.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Vast majority' of parents should be told if children question their gender, schools told

Parents should be involved in the "vast majority" of cases where a child questions their gender, according to new government guidance for all English schools. The legally-binding advice says schools should not initiate steps towards social transitioning - when pupils change their name, pronoun or clothes to reflect their gender identity - and should instead consider carefully what other support a child might need.
Education
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

When adults told me to stop talking loudly about safer sex, I started a Black gay HIV prevention program - LGBTQ Nation

Sexual health education through peer demonstration and honest conversation about desire versus safety practices among LGBTQ+ youth reduces the gap between knowledge and protective behavior.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is This the Year You Get Back to the Basics of Sex?

In the past, when we've done these analyses, we've seen couples express an interest in bondage play or sensory play. But this year, we're almost seeing a shift towards getting back to basics. I found it so interesting that regardless of gender, age or where you live, people want more oral sex.
Relationships
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

We Asked Women To Share Exactly What They Do To Orgasm

Heterosexual women experience an orgasm gap because partners often undervalue female pleasure; clitoral stimulation and partner learning increase women's likelihood of orgasm.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Parent forced to home school trans child over sex ed guidance

The mother of a transgender child has said she was forced to home-school him after the government's controversial sex education guidance posed "safeguarding concerns". The seven-year-old trans boy was reportedly removed from public education after being subjected to "inhuman" statements about his gender identity during lessons. Speaking exclusively to PinkNews, the parent, who wished to remain anonymous, said she received "zero support" from staff at the school despite making numerous complaints about safeguarding concerns.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Parents should be consulted when children question gender identity, schools told

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Went Down on One of My Good Friends. He Has No Idea It Was Me.

A few years ago, I, a 21-year-old man, agreed to take part in a stupid frat hazing activity. Unbeknownst to "Felipe," a 21-year-old man, I performed oral sex on him during that activity while he was blindfolded. At the time, Felipe was just an acquaintance-we didn't become good friends until much later. Felipe's big brother at the frat, "Ron," is the only person besides me who knows that I performed oral on Felipe.
LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Smiling students proudly spell out "hateful" slur during school assembly - LGBTQ Nation

Ten Redwood High seniors spelled a homophobic slur on t-shirts during a school assembly, prompting viral backlash and disciplinary action by the district.
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