Trans conversion therapy linked to suicide
A damning study has found that attempts to change a transgender person’s gender identity, known as conversion therapy, is associated with a higher risk of suicide attempts.
Celebrities come out in support of PrEP
Popular South African celebrities, Moshe Ndiki and Bujy Bikwa, are backing a much-needed new project that provides free HIV prevention pills, known as PrEP, to men who have sex with men (MSM).
Study highlights GHB, the “silent” sex drug killing gay men
The largest-ever survey of the users of the drug GHB in the UK has revealed for the first time the human cost of what’s been termed a “silent killer”.
Science finds there’s not one gay gene but many
The largest-ever study of its kind has concluded that there is no single gay gene that makes a person gay and that many of them play a role.
So what is internalised homophobia – and do I have it?
The phenomenon of internalised homophobia is becoming increasingly recognised as a barrier to LGBTQI health and happiness. So what is it and how do we deal with it?
Report exposes global reach of conversion therapy
A groundbreaking report has exposed the global reach of so-called conversion therapy, the discredited and dangerous practice of trying to change LGBTQ sexuality or gender identity.
The United Nations wants to know how happy you really are
A United Nations survey is aiming to find out just how happy LGBTI+ people around the world are with their quality of life.
Just one accepting adult can save the life of an LGBTQ youth
LGBTQ youth have a higher risk of attempting suicide, but having just one adult who supports them can make all the difference.
PrEP could become a once-a-year implant
Scientists have shown that HIV prevention medication, known as PrEP, can be delivered via an under-the-skin implant that could last for up to a year.
Global HIV/AIDS update: Gay and other MSM still at high risk
Stigma and discrimination are holding back gay and other MSM from accessing HIV services, while PrEP needs to be rolled out more widely, says UNAIDS in a new report.