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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 hours 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.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
6 hours ago
LGBT

Being less shallow, frolicking on nude beaches & no more closeted Republicans: Gays share how they've changed over the years - Queerty

fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago
Right-wing politics

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Could Heated Rivalry influence more 'bi-curious' folks to become 'bi-definitely'?

1 in 10 Americans identify as LGBTQ+, with over 25% of those aged 18-27 identifying as bisexual.
LGBT
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Being less shallow, frolicking on nude beaches & no more closeted Republicans: Gays share how they've changed over the years - Queerty

Gay individuals experience continuous evolution, particularly through coming out, learning from mistakes, and prioritizing mental health and relationships.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

Gay makeup artist mocks right-wing "bozos" for using his photo to celebrate rugged masculinity - LGBTQ Nation

A gay makeup artist humorously highlights a far-right troll's mistake in using his image to promote conventional masculinity, unaware of his true identity.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Could Heated Rivalry influence more 'bi-curious' folks to become 'bi-definitely'?

1 in 10 Americans identify as LGBTQ+, with over 25% of those aged 18-27 identifying as bisexual.
fromApaonline
4 days ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
#tradwife
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
Women in technology
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Study Finds Men Who Want #TradWives Also Have High Levels Of "Hostile Sexism"

The #tradwife movement is supported by men with hostile sexism, who view women negatively and expect traditional homemaking roles.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
3 days ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

The #TradWife movement attracts men with hostile sexism, revealing a troubling dynamic of resentment towards women.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Manosphere Feels Betrayed

Joe Rogan called Trump's actions in Iran 'so insane, based on what he ran on' while admitting he still texts with Trump occasionally, reflecting a deepening conflict within the manosphere.
Right-wing politics
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The manosphere is dead and no one cares about Andrew Tate any more': the poet taking on toxic masculinity

Sam Browne uses performance poetry to address mental health and masculinity, aiming to change perceptions and support men in their struggles.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender woman defies Kansas bathroom law inside state Capitol

A transgender woman protested Kansas restroom law by using a restricted restroom, highlighting the law's impact on transgender rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

This trans lawmaker's colleagues voted to take away her driver's license. She's still hard at work. - LGBTQ Nation

Kansas State Rep. Abi Boatman, a transgender Air Force veteran, delivered a viral speech opposing SB 244, legislation that revokes transgender people's documents, restricts bathroom access, and creates legal incentives to sue transgender individuals.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Transgender woman defies Kansas bathroom law inside state Capitol

A transgender woman protested Kansas restroom law by using a restricted restroom, highlighting the law's impact on transgender rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

This trans lawmaker's colleagues voted to take away her driver's license. She's still hard at work. - LGBTQ Nation

Kansas State Rep. Abi Boatman, a transgender Air Force veteran, delivered a viral speech opposing SB 244, legislation that revokes transgender people's documents, restricts bathroom access, and creates legal incentives to sue transgender individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves

Ju Young Lee, one of the researchers behind the scan, has said she's amazed it has taken so long for a project like this to materialise. The clitoris has long been understudied and misunderstood.
Medicine
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Frankenstein, Jane Eyre and Snow White with a gender-based perspective: The Madwoman in the Attic' and the beginning of feminist literary criticism

The new edition of 'La loca del desvan' revives feminist literary criticism, highlighting the relevance of women's voices in literature today.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

If I didn't have dwarfism, I'd probably be quite normcore': Midgitte Bardot on sex, drag and street harassment

Tamm Reynolds, a non-binary trans drag queen with dwarfism, is a unique performance artist known for their bold and provocative acts.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
#transgender
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Long Can You Live Your Ideals?

Pat Calhoun chooses parenthood over radicalism, paralleling Elsa Haddish's struggle between her militant past and raising her daughter safely.
#lindy-west
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Death of Millennial Feminism

Lindy West's memoir, Adult Braces, reflects on her life and the complexities of Millennial Feminism, revealing a more nuanced truth behind her public persona.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Why The Internet Is Arguing About Its Favorite Feminist

Lindy West's new book, Adult Braces, explores her polyamorous relationship and the intense online backlash it has generated.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Death of Millennial Feminism

Lindy West's memoir, Adult Braces, reflects on her life and the complexities of Millennial Feminism, revealing a more nuanced truth behind her public persona.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Why The Internet Is Arguing About Its Favorite Feminist

Lindy West's new book, Adult Braces, explores her polyamorous relationship and the intense online backlash it has generated.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on the Women's Library at 100: a cause for celebration but not complacency | Editorial

The library was to hold material relating to women's work, too. This year's centenary is an opportunity to celebrate the institution's unique holdings.
Women in technology
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

John Lithgow claims JK Rowling's anti-trans activism as been "twisted & misrepresented" - LGBTQ Nation

John Lithgow defends his decision to play Dumbledore despite disagreeing with JK Rowling's views on trans identity.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Leave 'Swinging Dicks' Out Of Dissents - See Also - Above the Law

Judicial dissent, gender discrimination rulings, campus free speech disputes, and fake attorney schemes represent ongoing legal and institutional challenges requiring policy updates and vigilance.
#transgender-healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
Women
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

The Feminist Visionary Who Lost the Plot

Elizabeth Cady Stanton's experience of discrimination at the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention catalyzed her feminist activism, though her sense of intellectual superiority later contributed to bigoted views.
Women in technology
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Lindy West Controversy Is Obscuring Something Important

Millennial feminism faces criticism and perceived decline, highlighted by Lindy West's memoir reflecting personal and societal contradictions.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
Miscellaneous
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

The Black lesbian poet & activist who preached intersectionality before the word even existed - LGBTQ Nation

Pat Parker's poetry insisted that race, gender, sexuality, and class were inseparable forces shaping Black lesbian experience and American political life.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"There's no way I could ever forget the fake boobs": Bryon Noem's alleged femdom speaks out - Queerty

Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Exploring Transgender Identity in South Carolina is a candid photographic and interview-based documentation of transgender life in South Carolina. This project offers a contemporary visual record of a community that exists largely outside of that narrative yet within its realities.
SF LGBT
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Yes, there were women in the Frankfurt School: Feminists, militants and researchers

Seven women played crucial roles in the Frankfurt School, challenging the misconception of their secondary status in the Marxist Work Week photo.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

'How dare Karla Sofia Gascon use her trans identity to deflect from racism row'

In the nine years I've been publicly out as a trans woman, I've foolishly assumed that our community all want to live in a world where being open about who we does not prompt others to exercise their own personal beliefs, whether supportive or otherwise. This assumption was shattered after Karla Sofía Gascón bizarrely used the backlash over Timothée Chalamet's ballet comments to incorrectly claim she had been cancelled for being transgender.
Social justice
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A very paternalistic attitude': why is female desire still not taken seriously?

Flibanserin, a drug treating low female libido, faced regulatory obstacles and societal resistance despite clinical promise, revealing systemic barriers to female sexual health treatment.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The queer suffragette known for scandalous affairs, bold protests & writing famous operas - LGBTQ Nation

Ethel Smyth was a prominent suffragette and queer musician who actively participated in the women's voting rights movement in 1910s Britain, including direct action campaigns and imprisonment.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Homophobia Is Back. It's Different Now.

LaBeouf hasn't anchored a box-office hit in more than a decade, and little of his 2020s art-house work has drawn buzz. The most notable thing he's starred in lately was a clip of him on a podcaster's couch, hunched and diminished, talking about his fear of gay people.
LGBT
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The one thing everyone gets wrong about feminism

Feminism's repeated obituaries reflect unrealistic expectations that millennia of patriarchy should be dismantled in one lifetime, rather than evidence of actual failure.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"We're in something new": Susan Stryker says the trans tipping point is over...But the fight is far from finished - Queerty

Susan Stryker's updated third edition of Transgender History documents trans activism and history while addressing current political backlash, providing essential resources for understanding ongoing struggles and building community resilience.
#gender-affirming-care
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Putting on makeup. Like, we're supposed to disguise ourselves; otherwise, people think we didn't take this outing seriously, didn't care enough, or didn't act professionally. In some ways, beauty standards are social obligations. Keeping up with nails, clothes, hair, etc., that's almost an expectation in some relationships.
Women
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why do we need International Women's Day? Apart from misogyny and Christian nationalism, you mean? | Zoe Williams

International Women's Day has become primarily a marketing opportunity, while religious texts reveal how women historically lacked recognition, identity, and agency compared to men.
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
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.
France news
fromFrenchly
2 months ago

What Makes French Feminism Different? - Frenchly

French feminism evolved uniquely through historical roots, intellectual rigor, activism, and ongoing tensions over secularism, state power, and gender equality.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As a boomer, I'm shocked by gen Z's attitude towards women something has gone very wrong | Joan Smith

Nearly a third of Gen Z men across 29 countries believe wives should obey husbands, contradicting assumptions that younger generations are more liberal than older ones.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Mapping a Feminist Cosmos

Art, at its very best, reminds me that there is a world out there that I not only belong to but trust - perhaps even love. Sandra Vázquez de la Horra's beeswax-dipped drawings of erupting women, mystical landscapes, and hallucinatory flora in The Awake Volcanoes at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, did just that. Oh, that old mystery of finding oneself reflected in the material fragments of someone else's private imaginary.
Arts
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The right has won the family': why are there so few lefty momfluencers?

Polished mommy-influencer content soothes with domestic routines but sparks anxiety about creators' politics, driving a desire for algorithmic feeds that confirm progressive values.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Grok is the 'real threat' to women, not trans people, cisgender women argue

For years, we've watched politicians express unfounded concern about trans people in bathrooms, changing rooms, and sports, claiming to protect women's safety. Yet when a billionaire with enormous political influence creates technology that is actively being used to violate thousands of women and children right now, the response has been empty statements and promises to 'look into it',
UK politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Psychology of Intersex Rights and Well-Being

Stigma, secrecy, and non-consensual medical interventions, not biological traits, drive harm to intersex people; peer connection and affirming care protect well-being.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Learning to accept herself as a bi, trans woman only took some space... and Pride patches - LGBTQ Nation

Van's journey from hiding her bisexuality to openly embracing her trans identity demonstrates how community support enables self-acceptance and resilience against family disapproval.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

When feminists feared the 'lavender menace' of lesbians - and how those lesbians fought back

Betty Friedan and mainstream feminists expelled lesbians to avoid stigmatization, prompting lesbian activists to fight back and challenge exclusion within the movement.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

This LGBTQ+ leader wants the movement to be built on 3 pillars. Here's what they are. - LGBTQ Nation

[Republicans are] not redistricting and or redrawing these new red lines because our f**king vote doesn't matter,
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Patriarchy, Religion, and the Myth of "Real Sex"

"No, not yet. I am waiting until I am serious with someone, and until then, I am only doing oral and mutual masturbation. My reply, "That is sex!" This usually gets a response of, "Well, I meant f*cking," which they equate to sex. Nothing else. I have to remind my clients that fellatio and cunnilingus is called "oral sex" for a reason. That is still sex."
LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

One year in, the Gender Liberation Movement is fighting for trans rights

Gender Liberation Movement led nationwide civil disobedience in its first year to defend transgender rights, bodily autonomy, and access to gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Unsung heroes: 6 queer moms who revolutionized LGBTQ+ family building - LGBTQ Nation

Queer mothers created resources, networks, and services to increase representation, support, and access for LGBTQ+ family building amid legal and cultural barriers.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
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