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A general view of the parade during Pride in London 2019

UK lockdown measures ‘will be eased’ just in time for Pride, optimistic reports suggest

Emma Powys Maurice - January 25, 2021

Health

The best yoga mats, equipment, bolsters, balls and other accessories for effective home workouts

Jonny Yates - January 18, 2021

Fun

New hobbies to do at home: Low-cost, fun, lockdown-friendly activities to help while away the winter

Jonny Yates - January 12, 2021

Latest Posts

Gonorrhoea cases at their highest level in the UK since records began

Yes, the government’s new lockdown rules are going to affect your sex life. Here’s how

Josh Milton - November 5, 2020

Music

23 mood-boosting LGBT+ bops to keep you strong, proud and focused on the light this lockdown

Emma Powys Maurice - November 5, 2020

As COVID cases soar and second lockdown is announced, the UK government launches review into toilets. Yes, really

Lily Wakefield - November 1, 2020

Panama: Trans community alarmed by gendered coronavirus restrictions

World

Aggressive gender-based lockdowns fail the trans community and heighten injustices, report finds

Emma Powys Maurice - October 4, 2020

Darienne Lake in a yellow dress holding a hand fan

Entertainment

Drag Race legend Darienne Lake reflects on being diagnosed with cancer during lockdown – and beating it

Reiss Smith - September 24, 2020

Munroe Bergdorf reveals what keeps her hopeful in this waking nightmare

Trans

Trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf reveals what’s keeping her hopeful in the waking nightmare that is 2020

Vic Parsons - August 14, 2020

Devastating impact of lockdown on LGBT+ mental health laid bare as study reveals seven in 10 are suffering from depression

Emma Powys Maurice - August 8, 2020

Miriam Margolyes appeared on Loose Women, discussing how lockdown four months-in has been for her. (Screen capture via Twitter)

Film and TV

Miriam Margolyes admits she’s ‘lonely, anxious and depressed’ in lockdown away from her partner of 52 years

Josh Milton - July 24, 2020

OnlyFans: Number of creators sees massive rise during lockdown

The number of people sharing adult content on OnlyFans rose by a massive 42 per cent during coronavirus lockdown

Emma Powys Maurice - July 15, 2020

Life

Durex’s new ad isn’t just queer inclusive, it has an incredibly poignant message about sex in the age of coronavirus

Patrick Kelleher - July 14, 2020

Religion

Gay Muslim teenager and Nicki Minaj stan shares sage advice for closeted queer Muslims wanting to come out

Lily Wakefield - June 23, 2020

News

Boris Johnson says adults who live alone in England will be able to have sleepovers – but stops short of allowing hook-ups

Reiss Smith - June 10, 2020

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