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After years of protests and campaigning, same-sex marriage is officially legal in Northern Ireland. As of Jan. 13, same-sex couples living in the region can register to marry. As the law states people must register 28 days before marrying, the first…

While the Golden Globe Awards is first and foremost a celebration of the awesome TV and film from the previous year, important issues of the day always find their way into speeches and awards dedications. The 2020 ceremony was no different as stars…

In the midst of the celebratory atmosphere of the season, the holidays can be an isolating and stressful time. From grappling with old traumas or new relationship conflicts, to being lonely on New Year’s or navigating the financial stress of travel,…

In the state of Michigan, trans people used to need to update their birth certificate, U.S. passport, or receive a court order to be eligible to change their name and gender on their driver’s license and state ID, according to Western Michigan…

When it comes to celebrating the LGBTQ community, events don’t come much bigger the Pride over summer. Pride’s such an epic time to recognise the amazing individuals and achievements within the community, to reflect on how far we’ve come, and look…

Within the LGBTQ community, there's a lot of discussion about what exactly the acronym and its variations mean and why we use them. But while many people both outside and within the LGBTQ community are familiar with the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

Sunday night's Strictly Come Dancing episode went viral, and thankfully did so for all the right reasons. For the first time in the series' history, an individual same-sex dance took place. Professionals Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima were…

Whether you’re a fan of the full glam look or are more neutral about beauty, you can’t deny that how you look can play a massive part in the way you feel. The newest member of the Pantene Power Squad knows how a new haircut or colour can transform…

Fantasies can be among your best sexual experiences because the only limit is your imagination. Luckily, when your imagination goes blank, online erotica sites like Literotica can light the spark. Erotic fiction is meant to arouse sexual desire, and…

After a hard-won campaign involving years of activist effort, abortion and same-sex marriage will be legal in Northern Ireland from midnight on Oct. 21. The legislation is not a result of Northern Ireland's choosing, but one voted for by politicians…

Following in his amicable Queer Eye co-star Karamo Brown's well-intentioned (sometimes Sean Spicer-misguided) footsteps, Jonathan Van Ness is, well, canceling cancel culture. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, JVN spoke out against the rise in…

We’re always hearing that we could be having better sex, a better orgasm, or a better relationship. But how often do we hear the nitty-gritty of how we can actually better understand our deepest desires and most embarrassing questions? Bustle has…

On Sept. 25, Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness endorsed Elizabeth Warren due to her health care plan, in both interviews and on social media. During his Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast, JVN unintentionally revealed to acting President…

All during summer 2019, Gay Pride, Trans Pride, Black Pride, and Bi Pride events were taking place up and down the country. Each parade celebrated amazing campaigners, activists, and regular people living their everyday life as out and proud.…

For the last 20 years Bisexual Visibility Day has been celebrated on Sept. 23. It's such a great excuse to reflect on the progress that’s been made in the LGBTQ+ community in the UK, while raising the profile of bisexual campaigners, artists,…

In a New York Times interview published on Sept. 21, Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness revealed he's HIV-positive and how he talks about it in his forthcoming memoir, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love (out Sept. 24). JVN recalled that at 25 years…

Although her character on The CW's Batwoman will be the first out leading lesbian superhero on TV, Ruby Rose is rejecting Batwoman's "lesbian superhero" label. “Her being gay, it’s definitely part of who she is, and it's definitely part of the story…

Lilly Singh is about to take her strides toward more diverse TV representation an extra step. For her groundbreaking debut, Mindy Kaling will be A Little Late With Lilly Singh's first guest, as The Hollywood Reporter revealed on Sept. 13. Given that…

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, offering opportunities for many people to be their true selves in a world that's not so friendly to people outside the "norm." However, things are by no means perfect, especially when it comes…