Health

One third of LGBT students are subject to abuse

University College London November 1st, 2011

31% of lesbian, gay and bisexual student respondents and 45% of trans respondents said that they had experienced a hate incident in a new study published by the National Union of Students (NUS). (more…)

Evan Rachel Wood: ‘I didn’t even know bisexuality was a thing’

Evan Rachel Wood. Photo: David Shankbone. October 26th, 2011

True Blood star Evan Rachel Wood has revealed how she felt “terrified” about her sexual orientation because no-one would talk about bisexuality. (more…)

Majority of women may be bisexual

kiss October 25th, 2011

New research from the United States suggests that most women experience same-sex attraction. (more…)

£10,000 for Reading LGBT centre

Reading. Photo: Derek Harper October 20th, 2011

Councillors from all parties in Reading unanimously backed a motion to provide local charity Support U with accommodation and funding. (more…)

Lesbian parents under fire for delaying trans daughter’s puberty

trans symbol October 18th, 2011

A lesbian couple in the United States are facing media scrutiny after agreeing to provide their 11-year-old daughter with hormone blockers. (more…)

Gays and lesbians at risk of a lonely old age

Elderly Care September 14th, 2011

A YouGov survey, commissioned by campaign group Stonewall, predicts health and housing problems in the future for the lesbian, gay and bisexual population.

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Gay men can now give blood in UK

September 8th, 2011

Men who have sex with other men are no longer banned for life from giving blood. (more…)

GO.GO to curate women’s tent at Brighton Pride

Katherine Ellis August 9th, 2011

GO.GO festival organisers have announced an eclectic line-up of solo artists, bands and DJs for the women’s area at Brighton Pride on Saturday 13th August. (more…)

LBT women students at greater risk of sexual violence

Hidden Marks August 4th, 2011

New figures released by the National Union of Students indicate that over one third of women students who identify as lesbian, bisexual and/or trans (LBT) are the victims of a sexual assault. (more…)

North American OutGames underway in Canada

GLISA North American Outgames logo July 26th, 2011

The second GLISA (Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association) North American OutGames launched last night, in Vancouver, Canada. (more…)