When the gender assigned at birth does not match the self-image and experiences psychological distress, this is known as gender dysphoria. It’s easy to confuse this term with transgenderism, but the two are not interchangeable. Gender dysphoria can cause significant distress and affect one’s quality of life. Gender dysphoria causes people to experience intense feelings …
The Always Smiling Johnson Marsha P. Johnson was one of the most prominent figures in the gay rights movement in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s. The always-smiling Johnson, homeless with HIV, was a major advocate for LGBTQ youth, AIDS, gay and transgender rights. Marsha P. Johnson was born on August 24, 1945 …
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This month, our Gaydar feature highlights the talented, bright, creative and gorgeous mind of Jesse Tyler Ferguson! He plays the main character of the Tucker-Pritchett family from the hit series “Modern Family”. We’re talking about Mitchell Vincent Pritchett, portrayed by the gay actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Jesse Tyler Ferguson was born in Missoula, Montana to …
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For all of recorded history, there have been thriving communities on almost every continent that have honored and integrated more than two genders. The use of terms like transgender and gay assumes three things: that there are only two sexes (male and female), as many as two sexual orientations (gay and straight), and only two …
Defining the term ‘Bisexual’ In popular culture, the term “bisexual” now has a slightly different meaning. The phrase used to describe the physical attraction to more than one gender is wide and inclusive. It’s crucial to remember that bisexuality, like other sexual identities, is diverse. A bi individual may be attracted to more than one …
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“People gave me a label I never gave myself and got mad when I didn’t fit into it. My energy has always been extremely fluid between masculine and feminine so that’s why I use ‘queer,’ and also, queer is inclusive to non-binary people. But I still prefer and am totally fine with the pronoun ‘she.’ …
August 2022’s Gaydar Feature of the Month covers Olly Alexander, a truly talented gay singer and actor!
Tove Lo is Sweden’s darkest pop export! A bisexual singer, Tove is known for her unique grunge-pop music and has songs featured on famous shows like “Euphoria”!
“Don’t feel bad for hiding it for as long as you need, and move at your own pace. But feel no shame about getting it off your chest and know you aren’t alone.” Jameela Jamil Happy PRIDE month and welcome to June’s Gaydar Feature of the Month! We are featuring yet another talented mind and …
Find out the 5 things you need to know about Pride Month – a celebration that is held internationally in June every year!
