Doulas can improve birth outcomes in marginalized communities. For LGBTQ2 parents, this means a trained companion to help them in the labour room and beyond

I learned more about myself and my partner when I began accepting my mental health as part of my identity

They send the problematic message that trans women’s bodies are anything-goes sexual playgrounds

We sat down with the author of ‘How We Fight For Our Lives’ to talk about his memoir, writing about trauma and LGBTQ2 rights in the Trump era

Does a big, white dress betray my queer politics?

There are a lot of stressful things about a wedding—kissing your partner shouldn’t be one of them

I fight for trans rights because of my trans sisters. It’s my small way of returning the love that has meant the difference between death and life

‘I didn’t know what it meant to be afraid of another woman’

I thought the number 23 held a certain kind of magic. I still do

Love & Sex

How doulas can help LGBTQ2 parents navigate childbirth

I’m a queer support worker who struggles with addiction. How can I be open about this without risking my job?

Accepting my mental health made me appreciate my relationship

My wife and I are new parents—and I’m miserable and exhausted. How can I stop feeling like a terrible parent?

No, trans sex dolls are not empowering

Saeed Jones is fighting for our lives

I’m a millennial lesbian, but I still want a traditional wedding

After my divorce I came out as gay—now my adult kids hate me. How do I mend our relationship?

I was scared to kiss my husband on our wedding day

My white queer friends think I should ditch my Southeast Asian parents for the holidays because they don’t accept that I’m queer. Who do I choose?

My best friends are having babies, but I don’t want kids. How do I stay connected to my chosen family?

I’m bisexual and going on my first date with another woman after coming out. I’m nervous. Will I know what to do?

Finding refuge in trans sisterhood

I’m a sex worker and my partner is making me feel ashamed about what I do. Do I leave him or my job?

When your abuser is also queer

I came out as non-binary and the people in my life are struggling to understand. How do I seek acceptance for my identity while advocating for my own needs?

Looking back on the year I was 23

The Canadian federal election is coming up. As a queer person, I’m not confident in any of the candidates. Should I even vote?