Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

There is no settled definition of crossdressing. Does it apply to both men and women? Could it mean just wearing an item that’s supposed to be for the sex opposite that of the wearer? How does it operate as verb or a noun? Crossdressing begs reification as it goes more mainstream.

An identity is something beautiful and unique, for this reason the LGBTQ community has many labels that can be confusing when you are first starting to question your gender and sexuality so here is a guide to terms you are likely to come across...

If she is not right next to me, then she might as well be on another planet. As crazy as that sounds, for someone who is in love... any distance is too much.

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The initials of LGBT is deliberate to highlight the diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based traditions. The term LGB here stands for sexual orientation.The term Transgender is about sexual identity.

The transgender debate has been going on for a long time. But do the deniers really understand the truth? Now science tells it like it is. Sorry deniers, you can't argue with this!

British Columbia father ordered to try and understand gender dysphoria, engages in harmful language when it comes to his son's desire to transition.

Gender is a spectrum, unarguably, but what does that mean? We are going to explore some interpretations of this popularly-misused phrase, and give a concrete answer as to what it really means.

Black History Month is the celebration of all groups of people who know the struggle of overcoming the restrictions of society--not a competition with them!

The simple review of an English assignment got me thinking.

We need to celebrate the act of coming out; it's not as easy as you might figure.

Sexuality is a very wide spectrum, and I hope I might be able to help you understand it a little better.

Dating a transgender woman was like stepping into a world where you were immediately hated for your sexuality and existence by people who live in glass houses with frail moral compasses. Equally so, it was a step into a brisk pool of confusing emotions and new experiences.

I may not understand all the time what all the terms mean, but I will support my students, friends and family who identify along the LGBTQ spectrum.

The LGBT movement is beginning to lose its T. Why? There is now a raging battle about how women should be defined and whether men are colonising women's spaces in a way that defeats aspects of what the feminist movement stood for.

So you want to pack, but you don't know what packer is the best. In this article I break things down and give my opinion on what packers I use and which ones I like the best.

Diversity is beautiful and so does two beards kissing roughly and two pony tails losing its grip free over one another.

Unlike most initialisms, LGBT is growing, evolving, and reaches far beyond four letters. Here is an in-depth analysis of the meaning of the letters, LGBT.

Board subcommittee votes 4-1 against including protections against discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, marital status and family status, contravenes Human Rights Code.

The recent surge in the number of people transitioning or having reassignment surgeries is growing - this article looks into what forces are behind the surge - it's not about demonizing transgenderism

While Ontario's current "Progressive" Conservative government has just passed a resolution to debate the recognition of gender identity, it would seem that at least some of Ontario's population is ready to fight.

A more gay-friendly environment in the West has created an unforeseeable issue for gay men and their popular bars. The author taps into his experience with gay men and culture to diagnose the problem and find a solution.

Being transgender left me feeling like a "space-alien"... like I wasn't part of humanity. But a stroke told me that I'm just an ordinary boy faced with extraordinary circumstances.

People say don’t judge a book by its cover. But then, why do most feel disgusted when seeing two people of the same sex together? What is there to be so repulsed about? They are just people.

In the 21st century being gay should not anymore be a stigma or a taboo topic. Yet, it is true that there are still many conservative people speaking against gay people and their rights, believing that the rights of homosexual people somehow limit the rights of straight people. Mistakenly!

2016 was the deadliest year for trans people in the US. 2017 is on track to be just as deadly.

A guide from a real life gay.

Why I'd Support Trans Rights Even if I Weren't Gay

The LGBTQ community is pretty large, but most people tend to leave out the "B."

Unfortunately, biphobia is pretty common. It can be as simple as a seemingly- misconception that is spoken on.

The star's bizarre Snapchat was very strange...

Grindr is all fun and games until it alters the way you date and think. There are many psychological processes that are at play when browsing your local hunks on Grindr.

The Biological basis of Homosexuality can be explained by Epigenetics. A mechanism for regulating gene activity independent of DNA sequence that determines which genes are turned on and off

A list of companies that support gay marriage so you know where or where not to spend your money!

Columnist Michael Musto urges Warren Beatty and Annette Bening to speak out in support of their transgender son, Stephen Ira. The author says: " Leave these parents alone!"

This hub focuses on the best offerings of Lesbian Fiction from 2013 to 2014. I love a lot of self-published work that comes onto Kindle, especially the LGBT fiction, that I doubt we'd see otherwise.

Discover the 10 first date behaviors that will make another gay dude drop you like a hot potato! From having bad teeth not looking like your picture, this list is a must read for any gay man!

Many cultures have acknowledged and included gender categories besides man and woman.

Chicago man was was shocked to find out his Tinder hookup was not a woman. He is now stepping forward to warn other straight men to be careful when looking for a carnal connection on smartphones

Information and pictures of some symbols used by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities for pride and recognition.

An interview with children's book author Beth McMurray, who penned "The New Goldilocks And The Three Bears" story. This spin on the traditional event celebrates the diversity of loving families. This version follows same sex parents Mamma & Mommy and Papa & Daddy bear, and Baby bear too! With up to 14 million children being raised by LGBT families in the USA today, utilizing children's Books About LGBT Parents just makes good sense!

There is an unfortunate connection between lesbian symbolism and the Nazi concentration camps. Why the lesbian community uses the black triangle as a symbol of recognition gets answered here. Also, find a number of other symbols used by this community.

A spirited article that answers those hard hitting questions about being a lesbian, from a lesbian perspective. This article helps you understand the questions you may have surrounding your female sexuality. Bold, honest, and informative!