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I Grew Up Fearing My Gayness — and I Know Meta's New Policies Will Hurt Kids Like Me

Jan 13, 2025

I Grew Up Fearing My Gayness — and I Know Meta's New Policies Will Hurt Kids Like Me

I'll never forget when my mother summoned my quadruplet brothers and me for a family meeting because of what she found in one of our browser histories.

32 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

Feb 7, 2025

32 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

Given the deluge of anti-trans and anti-queer legislation that the federal government has flushed through the nation — including executive orders mandating the existence of only two genders and the deletion of critical scientific and medical research from federal websites — it no longer feels like enough to celebrate a couple trans holidays throughout the year and call it a day.

Lavender Marriage Might Be a Blueprint For Queer Liberation Under Trump

Nov 22, 2024

Lavender Marriage Might Be a Blueprint For Queer Liberation Under Trump

After decades away from the spotlight, lavender marriage has had quite a busy few years.

What Is Feeld? Learn About the Inclusive Dating App

Jan 27, 2025

What Is Feeld? Learn About the Inclusive Dating App

No matter who you are, creating a dating app profile is an exercise in vulnerability: You must identify yourself, along with what you're seeking, and rest on the hope that there are people out there who like the same things you do.

My Child Is Trans. Here's How We Can Protect Their Rights in the Trump Era.

Jan 20, 2025

My Child Is Trans. Here's How We Can Protect Their Rights in the Trump Era.

As a parent raising a transgender child in Colorado, I feel immense gratitude for the protections our state provides.

TikTok Helped Me Come Out — What Happens If It's Banned?

Jan 17, 2025

TikTok Helped Me Come Out — What Happens If It's Banned?

When I joined TikTok in 2019, I still had not come out of the closet.

An Open Letter to the Queer Community After the 2024 Presidential Election

Dec 2, 2024

An Open Letter to the Queer Community After the 2024 Presidential Election

Dear Queer Community,

Shop From These LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses For the Coolest Holiday Gifts

Nov 25, 2024

Shop From These LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses For the Coolest Holiday Gifts

One way to make the holidays truly meaningful is to buy from small businesses, especially if they're LGBTQ+-owned (and special points if they're also Latine-, Black-, or APIA-owned).

How to Avoid Bestie Vibes on a WLW Date

Nov 22, 2024

How to Avoid Bestie Vibes on a WLW Date

Yay — you've landed a date as a WLW woman!

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Queer and South Asian Identities

Oct 30, 2024

This Diwali, Aditya Madiraju Is Celebrating His Queer and South Asian Identities

Indian-born content creator and makeup artist Aditya Madiraju looks back on his childhood memories of Diwali fondly.

Chestfeeding: Why the Inclusive Term Is Important

Oct 28, 2024

Chestfeeding: Why the Inclusive Term Is Important

In 2015, shortly after my eldest was born, I walked into my local WIC office for a lactation course.

Get to Know LGBTQ+ Marketplace Famm — and the Founders' Favorite Products

Oct 23, 2024

Get to Know LGBTQ+ Marketplace Famm — and the Founders' Favorite Products

The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field.

How to Help Family Understand Gender-Neutral Pronouns, According to Experts

Oct 16, 2024

How to Help Family Understand Gender-Neutral Pronouns, According to Experts

Understanding your gender identity and pronouns can be an important milestone for nonbinary people, but getting the rest of your family to use them can feel like a whole separate battle.

When a Child Comes Out, Whose Story Is It to Tell?

Oct 11, 2024

When a Child Comes Out, Whose Story Is It to Tell?

Social media can be an incredible tool for finding connection and understanding.

I Came Out as Bisexual to My Partner, and the Sex Has Never Been Better

Oct 11, 2024

I Came Out as Bisexual to My Partner, and the Sex Has Never Been Better

"Nick, I'm gay," I said to the ceiling as my boyfriend rolled over in bed to face me.