Knowledge
Health, rights, history and lists
8 LGBTQ+ Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
From swimmers to sprinters: eight openly queer athletes heading to Glasgow 2026 and why their presence matters beyond the medal podium.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Over 5,000 athletes from more than 70 nations will compete. Among them are openly LGBTQ+ competitors who carry more than just their country's flag. They compete in political climates that range from celebrating to outright hostile. Some of their home nations still criminalise same-sex relationships. Others are coming out publicly for the first time. This list looks at eight athletes worth following — not just for their performance, but for the context around it.…
Mental Health Care After a Hate Incident: What Helps
Hate incidents leave mental scars. Research shows what helps LGBTQ+ people recover, from trauma-focused therapy to peer support. Being…
US Federal Judge Questions Ban on Testosterone for Trans Troops
A federal judge asks why trans soldiers cannot get testosterone that cisgender troops receive. Here is what the case means for US military…
Meningococcal Vaccine for Gay and Bi Men: What to Know
Health agencies warn of rising meningococcal cases among gay and bi men. Here is what the vaccine does and who should get it. Health…
US Court Blocks Trump Bid to End Trans Troops Lawsuit
A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit by transgender Air Force members. Here is what the ruling means for military service rules. A…
7 Queer Villains in Fiction Who Are Far More Than Evil
From Hannibal Lecter to Ursula: queer-coded villains have a long history. But fiction is finally giving them more depth. Here are 7 that…
France Recognises Parentage of Children Born Through Surrogacy Abroad
France's top court now recognises both parents of children born through surrogacy abroad. Here is what the ruling means for same-sex…
France Recognises Parenthood for Children Born via Surrogacy Abroad
France's top court now recognises both parents of children born through surrogacy abroad. Here is…
PrEP in 2026: What Long-Acting Injections Mean for HIV Prevention
Long-acting injectable PrEP is changing HIV prevention. Here is what lenacapavir and cabotegravir…
Chemsex: What the Latest Research Says About Risks and Help
Chemsex combines sex and specific drugs. New research shows how it affects health and where gay…
Asylum Rights for LGBTQ+ Refugees in Europe: How It Works
How European countries handle asylum claims based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and…
Oscar Wilde: The Trial That Shocked Victorian England
In 1895, Oscar Wilde stood trial in London. The case ended his career, destroyed his health, and…
Anal Cancer Screening: What Gay and Bi Men Should Know
Anal cancer rates are rising in gay and bisexual men. New research shows screening can prevent it.…
Asylum Rights for LGBTQ+ People: How the System Works
How can gay, lesbian or trans people claim asylum based on their identity? A look at the legal…
Anal Cancer Screening for Gay and Bi Men: What to Know
Gay and bisexual men face higher anal cancer risk. New screening guidelines explain who should get…
10 LGBTQ+ Musicians Who Changed Music History
From Freddie Mercury to Sylvester: ten artists whose music shaped culture and broke barriers. A…
HIV Prevention Funding Cuts: What They Mean for the World
Trump's foreign aid cuts have gutted HIV prevention programs worldwide. Here's what that means in…
Italy Limits School Sex Education: What the New Law Means
Italy passed a law requiring parental consent for sex education in schools. Here is what changes…
US Aid Cuts Threaten Global HIV Prevention: What It Means in 2026
New data show HIV prevention services dropped sharply after US aid cuts. Experts warn of rising…
US Aid Cuts Hit Global HIV Prevention: What Happens Next
US funding cuts under Trump are disrupting HIV prevention worldwide. What does this mean for PrEP…
Italy Limits School Sex Education: What the New Law Means
Italy passed a law requiring parental consent for sex education in schools. Critics warn of impact…
7 Countries Where Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Have Colonial Roots
From Ghana to Singapore, many laws criminalising gay people were written by British colonisers.…
Breakups: How to Actually Get Over Someone You Loved
Breaking up is hard. But there are ways to move through it without falling apart. What works, what…
Japan High Court: Gender Change Without Surgery Now Possible
A Japanese High Court ruled that transgender people can change their legal gender without…
Stonewall 1969: The Night That Changed Everything
On a June night in 1969, patrons of a Greenwich Village bar fought back against a police raid.…
Doxy-PEP Explained: A Morning-After Pill for Bacterial STIs
Taking doxycycline within 72 hours after sex can cut bacterial STI risk sharply. Here is what the…
Doxy-PEP Explained: A New Tool to Prevent STIs in Gay Men
Doxy-PEP is a single antibiotic dose after sex that cuts STI risk. Here is what the science says…
Japan High Court Allows Gender Change Without Surgery
Japan's High Court ruled that transgender people can change their legal gender without surgery.…
7 LGBTQ+ Rights Wins in Europe You May Have Missed in 2026
From Budapest Pride getting police approval to registered partnerships in Poland, Europe's…
Japan Supreme Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Japan's top court will decide if the ban on same-sex marriage breaks the constitution. The ruling…
Mpox in 2026: What Gay and Bi Men Need to Know Now
Mpox is still circulating in Europe. Here is what the latest data says about risk, vaccines and…
Mpox in 2026: What Gay and Bisexual Men Should Know Now
Mpox is still spreading among gay and bisexual men. Here is what the latest data, vaccines and…
7 Queer Films at Cannes 2026 That Deserve Your Attention
Cannes 2026 is the most queer festival in its history. These seven films show why LGBTQ+ cinema is…
Italian Court Recognises Three Legal Parents for First Time
A court in Bari has registered three parents for one child. The ruling could change Italian family…
HIV Vaccine Research in 2026: Where Science Stands Now
May 18 marks HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. What does the latest research say about a vaccine, and…
Dating Apps and the Psychology of Too Much Choice
Endless profiles, no real connection. Why dating apps exhaust us — and what actually helps when…
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2025: Where Does the Science Stand?
May 18 marks HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. After 40 years of research, what do recent trials tell us…
Alan Turing: The Man Who Saved Millions and Was Destroyed by the State
Alan Turing broke Nazi codes and invented computing. Britain rewarded him with chemical…
7 Countries Where LGBTQ+ Rights Are Changing Fast in 2026
From Hungary's political shift to ongoing rollbacks in the US, these seven countries show how fast…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Plan to Collect Trans Kids' Medical Records
Families and doctors filed a federal lawsuit to block the Justice Department from getting medical…
Trans Youth Without Hormone Therapy Face Higher Suicide Risk
New Trevor Project research shows trans youth denied gender-affirming hormones are nearly twice as…
US Court Battle Over Trans Children's Medical Records Explained
Families sue to stop the Trump administration from getting medical records of transgender…
Trans Youth Suicide Risk Doubles Without Hormone Therapy: Study
New research from The Trevor Project shows trans teens denied hormone therapy are nearly twice as…
7 LGBTQ+ Films That Changed Pop Culture Forever
From Paris Is Burning to Brokeback Mountain: seven films that shifted how the world sees LGBTQ+…
The Pink Triangle: From Nazi Persecution to Symbol of Pride
How a badge of humiliation worn by gay men in Nazi concentration camps became one of the most…
Open Relationships: What Science Says and What Really Works
Open relationships are more common than ever. But what does research actually tell us? And what do…
Meta Ordered to Restore Lesbian Content After Oversight Ruling
Meta's Oversight Board ruled the company wrongly removed lesbian Instagram posts. What does this…
Chemsex-Free Sex Parties: What 'Sober Cruising' Means for Gay Health
Sober sex parties are gaining ground in gay communities. What does the rise of drug-free cruising…
Chemsex-Free Cruising: What 'Sober Sex' Trend Means for Gay Health
Gay venues across Europe see a rise in drug-free sex parties. What does this 'sober cruising'…
UK High Court Overturns £585,000 Fine Against University of Sussex
The High Court rejected the watchdog's fine against Sussex over its trans inclusion policy. Here…
Stay informed
Get the most important LGBTQ+ news in your inbox weekly. Free, no spam.