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What does cigender mean and how did the term come about? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. The short answer is that a cisgender person is someone who identifies with the same gender that they were assigned at birth.
The term “cis” is a Latin prefix that means:
In contrast, “trans” is a Latin prefix that means:
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Beginning in 2019, two major airlines started to offer travelers the option to choose “unspecified” or “undisclosed” as a gender option during the booking process. United Airlines was the first to introduce it in March 2019, while American Airlines followed suit in December 2019.
This move is a major step toward acknowledging people along the gender spectrum, including but not limited to transgender, intersex, nonbinary and gender nonconforming (GNC) identities. [Read more…] about Gender Neutral Airlines (And Travel) On The Rise
Ah, self-love. It may be a buzz word these days, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Just ask Jonathan Van Ness, who recently released his memoir called, Over the Top: A Journey to Self-Love.
Best known for his gig on Netflix’s hit, Queer Eye, Van Ness always delights with his optimistic attitude and warm personality.
Yet in his new book, the sensational Van Ness gets vulnerable. Turns out, he wasn’t always the bubbly ray of sunshine he is today, having struggled with with child sexual abuse, body image, drug addiction, prostitution, insecurities surrounding his sexuality and being diagnosed with HIV, among other profound experiences. [Read more…] about 9 Life Lessons I Learned From Jonathan Van Ness’s Book “Over the Top”
The Super Bowl is coming up, and Americans are starting to get excited. We’re planning parties, organizing snacks, and getting geared up for the commercials, the halftime show, and, of course, the game. This year, LGBTQ+ folks might have a little extra incentive to watch the big game.
On the sidelines of this year’s Super Bowl will be Katie Sowers, the NFL’s first openly gay coach. Read on to learn more about who Katie is and how she’s changing the game of American football. [Read more…] about Who is Katie Sowers? This Openly Gay Coach is Changing Football
We’re living through a scary time. No matter where you live, you’re probably in lock down, and potentially, you’ve had a friend or relative who has been diagnosed. You may be wondering, “Is there a cure for coronavirus?”
I’m talking specifically about SARS-CoV-2, commonly known as COVID-19.
Even with social distancing, everyone wants to know, is there a cure and what is the treatment?
Let’s look at the current facts about the coronavirus. [Read more…] about Is There a Cure for Coronavirus? The Answer May Surprise You.