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Should you report it? Who to call? Your questions answered by a genuine, bona fide police officer. Read more
Despite the wonderful diversity within our LGBTQ communities, it can sometimes feel like the ‘T’ is silent. Trans people are often left off the sexual health agenda, and even within community spaces, transphobia is rife. Read more
Stating “No Asians” on a dating app in her mind, is no different from saying “No blondes” or if her heterosexual husband said “No men” Read more
About to become homeless? Feel unsafe? Need somewhere to stay? You're not alone.
Being pushed into a "gay -cure"? It's both damaging and unscientific.
Should you report it? Who to call? Your questions answered by a genuine, bona fide police officer.
Talking to someone else can be of great help. Here's how to do it.
Can lesbian and bisexual woman, as well as transgender men, receive egg freezing on the NHS? How does it work?
There's more to caring for your mind than antidepressants and talk therapy.
How becoming an adoptive parent works when you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
In our recent survey we found that 24% of gay men had tried to kill themselves while 56% said they thought about it.
I have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts on and off for my entire adult life.
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If you want to stop smoking then thinking about the reasons why you don’t want to smoke may give you an incentive. Read more
Smoking can be even more damaging to your health if you are HIV-positive. Read more
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to smoke than the rest of the population, often starting at a younger age and smoking more heavily. We all know that smoking is dangerous but many people chose to ignore these risks. Stopping smoking can improve your health and reduce the risk of smoking-related illnesses. Read more
Being pushed into a "gay -cure"? It's both damaging and unscientific. Read more
A growing number of countries have embraced same-sex unions. Read more
f you’re lesbian or gay and travelling abroad, it’s sensible to check the laws governing sex and sexuality in whichever country you’re visiting. Dozens of countries still imprison LGBT+ people, and nine still threaten the death penalty. Read more
About to become homeless? Feel unsafe? Need somewhere to stay? You're not alone. Read more
How becoming an adoptive parent works when you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Read more
Become part of a bold new trans initiative as part of the OutLife community Read more
There's more to caring for your mind than antidepressants and talk therapy. Read more