LGBTQ friends network

A study notes that having a big LGBTQ friends network that share the same sexual identity can reduce the harmful effects to health by discrimination.

Puberty blockers

A new study has discovered that transgender youth that have greater access to puberty blockers have lower risk of suicide and mental health problems.

Two-womb baby

A lesbian couple in the UK have become the first to have a two-womb baby in a landmark "shared motherhood" procedure.

southern LGBTQ community

More than half of the southern LGBTQ community living in the US have reported fair to poor mental health in a survey conducted in the 13 states.

Stressed LGBTQ adults

While most of the US is worried about the upcoming 2020 presidential election, LGBTQ adults are also worried about discrimination.

Conversion therapy attempts

Transgender people are still being pushed by professional counselors to undergo conversion therapy attempts to change their gender identity.

Gay gene

A recent study has noted that there's no such thing as a single "gay gene"-- but genetics with environmental factors can influence sexual preferences.

ACA nondiscrimination

Health advocates warned that the Trump administration was planning to reverse a regulation that implemented the ACA nondiscrimination provision.

Dementia

A new study has found that LGBTQ Americans are reporting increased rates of memory problems and confusion, which are two early signs of dementia.

LGBTQ youth mental health

A survey by the Trevor Project on LGBTQ youth mental health reported more than 1.8 million LGBTQ teenagers have considered suicide.

Affirmative therapy

In today's world full of mental stresses, there's one mental healthcare treatment that can help the LGBTQ community: the affirmative therapy.

LGBTQ youth data

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is not going to collect LGBTQ youth data and LGBT equality groups are up in arms about it.

Older transgender adults

A study has determined that older transgender adults attain a better quality of life after receiving gender-affirming medical treatment.

tate of the Union 2019

President Donald Trump's state of the union 2019 pledged to end new HIV transmissions by 2030. But we're still leery given the president's track record.

Teens troll LGBT teen health studies

Gathering data is hard enough when you're trying to do LGBT teen health studies and your subjects are afraid to open up without having trolls around.

Religious freedom laws

As if we don't have enough to worry about the many things affecting our health, a study shows that states' religious freedom laws may also have an effect.

Suicidal LGBT teens

A study that pools data from 35 earlier studies shows how suicidal LGBT teens are three times more likely to attempt to kill themselves.

HIV functional cure

A group of researchers has recently come up with an HIV functional cure that was tested on mice. Which makes us wonder: will there ever be an actual cure?

Religious refusal laws

Religious refusal laws are currently threatening our rights. But based on a study, they're also making us more anxious than usual.

LGBT school bullying

A study has noted that one way that the younger members of our community can survive LGBT school bullying by their peers is through romantic relationships.

Conversion therapy_2

Conversion therapy is alive and well in the US with 20,000 LGBTQ children being subjected to the controversial treatment from licensed health care professionals.

Queer sex education

Lesbian and queer girls aren't learning what they need to know with sex education in school mostly designed for their straight peers and there is no queer sex education to help them.

AIDS council

Almost going unnoticed last week was President Donald Trump firing the remaining 16 members of the national AIDS council before the year ended.

LGBQ suicide attempts

With Christmas near, we need to remember it's not the best time for LGBTQ community. After all, a study noted that there are usually 1 in 4 LGBQ suicide attempts for teens.

LGBT genetic link

To those who argue that LGBT is a "lifestyle choice," here's a counter: scientists may have found what could be the LGBT genetic link to sexual orientation.

Yoga exercises

If you're looking for a fun new lesbian couples’ activity that comes with health benefits, yoga exercises for couples might be for you.

Lesbian safe sex: You’re at risk more than you know

What women need to know about practicing lesbian safe sex and tips on how to avoid contracting HIV, STIs, and other health disparities for lesbians.

Dental dam

While oral sex is one of the most common sexual practices, safe oral sex is a must. Here’s everything you need to know about a dental dam and how to use it.

LGBTQ office bullying

Despite greater acceptance of American corporations of our community, LGBTQ office bullying is still happening to two people in five, according to a survey.

Doctor responses - lesbian sex

The medical sector still has to go far in treating the LGBTQ community properly. Case in point: check out these doctor responses to lesbians having sex.