“It was the first time that a lot of queer people realised that there is a legitimate fight; that our existence is legitimate, it cannot be erased or shamed away.” – Beverley Ditsie First Pride March in Johannesburg, 13 Oct 1990 Introduction In this Gaydar Feature of the Month, let’s talk about South Africa’s trailblazing …
“I just wish women and the LGBT community supported each other more. My wish was we were all a little kinder and more supportive of each other.” Ruby Rose, Entertainment Weekly Introduction This Gaydar Feature of the Month features Ruby Rose, a 37 year old Australian model, actress, and activist that has captivated audiences worldwide …
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 …
“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.’ …
