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Love & Sex

The question of my trans-ness has a complicated answer

The question of my trans-ness has a complicated answer

It’s not F to M, it’s F to something else entirely

By Katie Sly • October 4, 2018 at 2:19 pm EDT
People Like Me

Slaying heteronormativity with Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Slaying heteronormativity with Buffy the Vampire Slayer

While Buffy took on vampires, I took down heteronormativity with Willow

By Brianna Sharpe • October 2, 2018 at 2:50 pm EDT
Sex education

Do adults need an advanced sex education of their own?

Do adults need an advanced sex education of their own?

I’ve encountered dozens of individuals with little to no basic knowledge about sexual health

By Matthew Cassano • September 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm EDT
Power

The escalating violence against LGBT people in Honduras

The escalating violence against LGBT people in Honduras

Almost 300 LGBT deaths have been reported in the last eight years

By Linda Farthing • September 24, 2018 at 6:01 pm EDT
Love & Sex

What it’s like to be a bisexual woman in a heterosexual relationship

What it’s like to be a bisexual woman in a heterosexual relationship

As someone who is in a heterosexual relationship, it’s easy to assume that I’m just another straight woman

By Hannah Bing • September 21, 2018 at 9:32 am EDT
History

Nine of the most iconic bisexual figures throughout history

Nine of the most iconic bisexual figures throughout history

The legends to whom we owe literature, science, art and politics

By Lauren Sproule • September 20, 2018 at 7:30 am EDT
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Bisexuality

This arts festival is celebrating bisexual visibility and cultural diversity

This arts festival is celebrating bisexual visibility and cultural diversity

‘Bisexuals are not an afterthought or a token,’ festival founder says

By Arvin Joaquin • September 14, 2018 at 7:30 am EDT
Power

What LGBT Indo-Canadians think of India’s move to decriminalize homosexuality

What LGBT Indo-Canadians think of India’s move to decriminalize homosexuality

‘India definitely is just starting its journey down that road’

By Riley Sparks • September 13, 2018 at 5:59 pm EDT
Power

Targeted ads, waxing and the pope

Targeted ads, waxing and the pope

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell • August 28, 2018 at 1:33 pm EDT
Culture

Pride kicks off in Ottawa

Pride kicks off in Ottawa

Organizers say this year’s celebration is bigger than ever

By Maggie Parkhill • August 24, 2018 at 2:10 pm EDT
Vancouver

Out in Vancouver: Aug 23–29, 2018

Out in Vancouver: Aug 23–29, 2018

Choice events in the city this week

By Tom Coleman • August 23, 2018 at 1:21 pm EDT
Power

Genetics, harassment and walking gay

Genetics, harassment and walking gay

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell • August 17, 2018 at 8:45 pm EDT
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Power

I was a metaphor until I wasn’t

I was a metaphor until I wasn’t

Being Asian, queer and a woman meant there were a myriad of ways I could vanish, and I saw it each time I watched a movie

By Natalie Wee • August 14, 2018 at 5:44 pm EDT
Power

Why queering carnival weekend in Toronto still matters

Why queering carnival weekend in Toronto still matters

LGBT people reflect on the importance of spaces for Caribbean partygoers

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas • August 10, 2018 at 4:52 pm EDT
Love & Sex

I met her the year they told me my love wasn’t real

I met her the year they told me my love wasn’t real

In Grade 12 I wish I knew that it was nothing new to like girls

By Allyson Aritcheta • August 8, 2018 at 5:03 pm EDT
Power

Russian protests, legal trouble and gay athletes

Russian protests, legal trouble and gay athletes

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell • August 7, 2018 at 6:48 pm EDT
Power

Why cuffing my pants is not part of my bisexual identity

Why cuffing my pants is not part of my bisexual identity

‘I was surprised to learn that these perplexing sartorial choices were supposed to be part of my identity’

By Jake Pitre • August 2, 2018 at 6:24 pm EDT
Opinion

This anti–sex ed talking point is a homophobic conspiracy theory

This anti–sex ed talking point is a homophobic conspiracy theory

Social conservatives honestly believe LGBT people are grooming children for sex

By Arshy Mann • July 18, 2018 at 7:30 am EDT
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