Musicologist Walter Everett discusses how music reflects the diversity of sex and gender.
By David Hopper
Musicologist Walter Everett discusses how music reflects the diversity of sex and gender.
By David Hopper
Musicologist Walter Everett discusses how music reflects the diversity of sex and gender.
By David Hopper
While many sexual preferences can be fluid, an abrosexual person can change quickly and often.
Traditionally marketed to women, period products should use inclusive language. Here's why.
By Lola Méndez
Queer people have always been part of society, but polls show more people being open about it.
By Sarah Wood
Historian Sandra Eder discusses how physicians 'invented' roles for the sexes in the 1950s.
The genderfluid comic says she has wanted to use the moniker since childhood.
The genderfluid comic says she has wanted to use the moniker since childhood.
The new legislation, effective July 1, could force youth undergoing treatment to detransition.
Here's what you should know about the commonly misunderstood romantic identity.
Experts dissect the representations of modern love in the new adaptation of Sally Rooney's work.
By Meg Walters
What queer imposter syndrome is and how to handle it.
My experience of getting naked in public wasn't easy, but accepting your body has benefits.
These misguided beliefs around intimacy can lead to unfulfilling sexual relationships.
By Steph Auteri
Drabbles, longshots, smut, OTPs, fandoms—oh, my!
By Meg Walters
Drabbles, longshots, smut, OTPs, fandoms—oh, my!
By Meg Walters
Verbal and nonverbal means demonstrate an affirming stance toward LGBTQIA+ identities.
Nobody deserves to be disrespected by a medical provider. Some doctors need further education.
By Casey Clark
While similar, these three identities differ on the spectrum of sexual orientation.
By Kesiena Boom
When endo is called a woman's disease, transgender men get left behind.
The U.S. campaign against substance use has morphed over the past 50 years.
Not wanting to be touched sexually is a valid boundary worthy of respect.
Having a baby helped me realize how much I needed my gender transition.
By Sage Agee
Mutual attraction can be nice but it's not the be-all and end-all of intimate partnerships.
Mutual attraction can be nice but it's not the be-all and end-all of intimate partnerships.
Mutual attraction can be nice but it's not the be-all and end-all of intimate partnerships.
Polyamorous creators hope to improve representation, even with hurdles ahead.
Since the mid-1800s, feminism has evolved to widen in scope and protect all women.
By Akhila Menon
An almost-complete primer of LGBTQIA+ slang and terminology.
By Rich Lopez
Your genes govern appearance and blood type, but they're also responsible for a whole lot more.
By Helen Massy
If it's been proven both ineffective and harmful, why is it still in practice?
A revelation about a biological parent throws it all into question.
Sex may be evident at birth, but only you can be sure of your own identity.
By Rachel Crowe
Americans seeking access to lifesaving transition surgeries still face a variety of roadblocks.
By Jake Hall
'If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power' is a gothic tale of pregnancy and identity.
By Alex Denny
Ahead of a new memoir, the actor and author shared his previously private relationship status.
By Giddy Staff
The film offers an exploration of gender through violence and body horror.
By Meg Walters
While Ruby has been out since last year, the family has only recently been public about it.
By Giddy Staff
When doctors focus on the wrong part of their patient, trust begins to deteriorate.
HB25 forces children to compete on teams misaligned with their gender identity.
There's an internal dynamism to this identity that has been around a lot longer than you think.
By Kate Daniel
It's possible to prevent the passing on of these serious conditions.
Coming out is an achievement, but what kind of pressure does it place on a child?
By Rachel Crowe
How the demands and failings of a strict religion affected a gender-questioning child.
Calling her one says much more about us than it does about her.
By Aria Vega
It's an ugly truth about 20-something sex that many need to hear.
By Aria Vega
People who feel they came out 'late' seem to have something in common.
By Aria Vega
Like most things in life, getting gender-affirming care isn't always easy, but it is worth it.
Ready to explore? Learn how to experiment with your sexual identity—the kind way.
By Kay Johnson
Ready to explore? Learn how to experiment with your sexual identity—the kind way.
By Kay Johnson
Maybe it's not an unending search for love that keeps you hitting 'download.'
After the momentous victory of marriage equality, are same-sex couples prepared to break up?
By Rachel Crowe
Without critical learning experiences, LGBTQIA+ folks face unique challenges coming of age.
One percent of the population is often left out of conversations about sex and gender identity.
We never imagine we'll lose it, but reclaiming your individuality could save your relationship.
By Holly Ellis
The fight for sexual liberation can include all, as long as we remember who we're fighting for.
By Rachel Crowe
'Teaching other people about sex helped me realize I needed a break from it.'
By Aria Vega
Mutual attraction won't solve everything when it comes to trans sex: You have to talk it out.
It may represent entertainment for many, but for me, drag was a revelation.
If you date at all, you can use a dating app, especially with the range of options available.
By Ally Sweeten
They sound similar, and both deal with self-image, but don't get these two words confused.
This warm, hazy glow of affirmation is easier to unlock than you think.
By Jake Hall
Expectations of masculine or feminine posture are outdated and harmful for both body and psyche.
By Luna
The two identities often come in conflict with one another at their points of intersection.
Millennials and Gen Z are acknowledging sexual fluidity in ways prior generations have not.
Queer dating can be a shortcut to better communication and firmer boundaries.
Safe sex and regular checkups are crucial, even when a penis isn’t involved.
We change and grow over time, and even day to day. For some people, this includes gender.
While often confused for one another, the two sexual identities are distinct.
Gender-bending isn't just for trans people. Learn how to take your gender into your own hands.
Gender-bending isn't just for trans people. Learn how to take your gender into your own hands.
If you need to bond with someone before being sexually attracted, you might be demisexual.
While some think bisexuality is made up, science says an attraction to both genders is very real
Beloved by many, polyamory requires understanding and ethics before joining the crowd.
Medical experts aren’t sure about a direct link, but transmasculine people should be careful.
Not heterosexuality and not homosexuality, bisexuality is often misunderstood and ignored.
Though the process may be difficult, it’s never too late to be who you truly are.
By Alexis Schad
Sometimes, exploring your desires can lead to questions about your sexuality—and that's OK.
Is sexuality fluid? Is it a choice? We tear down common fallacies and uncover the facts.
You might think a domestic partnership is just marriage without the baggage. You'd be wrong.
Young adults are upsetting sexual norms and changing how older generations talk about sex.
Understanding race, ethnicity, gender and more is important for your mental and physical health.
If consensual nonmonogamy is difficult to comprehend, here's a good place to start learning.
Meeting the parents looks a little different for people who have more than one partner.
Drag queens? Transgender people? Femboys? What's the difference?
I'd already come out. Did I have to come out again—as bisexual—and how would that be received?
Though LGBTQIA+ people have come far in public acceptance, there's still a lot of work ahead.
If you've never desired a relationship or been attracted to someone, perhaps you're aromantic.
You're never too old to live the life you were meant to live.
By Alexis Schad
Standard sex ed, especially in regard to nontraditional identity models, doesn't measure up.
While the trans community has made strides, it continues to face discrimination and violence.
Get comfortable talking about consent, sexual preferences and bodies with your companion.
I never got the fuss around sexy celebrities and mysterious strangers. I needed something more.
'Whenever you want to' is always the right time for coming out.
Learning about new ideas is great, but there’s a right and a wrong way to do so.
Coming out as bi is a big step. Find out how to do it with self-confidence and pride.
Times and people change. The gentlemanly thing to do is to keep up.
Hormone replacement therapy comes with obstacles. Take it from someone who’s been there.
As gender diversity increases, pronoun use has adapted. Find out how to be more inclusive.
By Eric Schad
Transgender individuals aren’t 'other people.' They can be your loved ones, so support them.
The mind can be as important as a pill or a pump to restore sexual function and well-being.
Need to know how to use ‘he/they’ or ‘she/ze’ pronouns? Our tutorial will get you started.
If you’re starting HRT, here’s how to make sure your sex life doesn’t suffer.