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LGBTQ rights have come a long way over the years.
But how can we better understand the experiences and challenges of certain demographics, especially young LGBTQ people?
Statistics can be a handy way to better understand the life of LGBTQ youth, their experiences, environment, and circumstances. Start by taking a look at some of these facts and figures. [Read more…] about LGBTQ Youth: Facts and Figures about Queer Youth in 2021
Did you know that Facebook lets you choose the gender you identify with for your account?
When filling up forms, people are often forced to choose between “male” and “female.” In reality, there are multiple gender identities beyond male and female. Reflecting this on social platforms is important for representation and people’s validation.
Facebook’s Diversity Team has worked with network of LGBTQ groups to accommodate a wider range of genders. In its first step toward gender inclusivity, Facebook added 56 gender options in 2014, including non-binary and intersex. Facebook also lets users choose their preferred pronouns. [Read more…] about What Are Your Facebook Gender Options? Facebook’s Infinite Genders
For some of the 1.4 million American adults who identify as transgender, top surgery is a way of obtaining the form that matches their gender identity, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth.
You may have heard of top surgery referred to as transgender chest reconstruction or gender-affirming surgery. Regardless of the name, the procedure follows a similar approach. [Read more…] about Top Surgery: Your Guide to Transgender and Nonbinary Chest Reconstruction
Not sharing your authentic self with your family can feel like you’re hidden behind a mask—like you’re hiding in plain site. If you’ve experienced this, you know that is can manifest as shame, stress or even chronic anxiety.
Your mental health, well-being, and having a safe place to call home should be a given. Regardless of your sexual orientation, you deserve to be accepted and loved.
But, what if your parents are less than accepting of the LGBTQIA+ community? Even worse, what if they are actively homophobic and dismissive of gay people? This can be incredibly hard to deal with.
If this is your reality, this article will teach you 11 actionable steps that you can take to deal with your homophobic parents in a responsible and healthy manner. [Read more…] about How to Deal With Homophobic Parents: A Survival Guide
If you, like everyone else in the world, have been spending your lockdown binging Queer Eye like there’s no tomorrow, we’ve got some happy news for you. JVN has tied the knot!
Yes, you read that right, one more of the Fab Five is off the market. I couldn’t be happier for JVN.
Given how out of the blue the news was though, here’s the inside scoop on the big day and JVN’s husband, Mark Peacock.
[Read more…] about JVN’s Husband Mark Peacock: No Longer a Secret!