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Transgender youth endangered as anti-trans defense budget is signed into law by Biden

The newly signed bill bars the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for minors.

Trans Eating Disorders Are All But Ignored by Medical Community

It's been years since a study showed a disproportionate number of trans people suffer from anorexia and bulimia, but almost nothing has been done since.

Op-ed: A Gay Man’s Voice in the Eating Disorder Conversation

Eating disorders are prevalent among gay, bisexual, and transgender men, but it isn't always easy to find help.

Experts Explain Why LGBTQ People Have More Eating Disorders

Queer men and women are more likely to struggle with anorexia and bulimia than their straight counterparts, and social stigma is a factor. 

How a 'Certified Gay Woman' Helps LGBTQ People Beat Eating Disorders

More than half of LGBTQ people have eating disorders -- and Allison Burnett outlines how therapists can help.

Violence Isn't the Only Threat to Transgender Youth

The prevalence of eating disorders in the trans community is often pushed to the sidelines.

A Gay Man's Diary of Deprivation

For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Seamus Kirst shares his harrowing journey through anorexia and bulimia.

Wasting away

What's driving young gay men to starve, binge, and purge?

Adam Rippon on His Relationship With Food and Working Out

On The Advocate's LGBTQ&A podcast, the out Olympic medalist discusses how his body changed now that he's not training six hours a day.

Strictly Come Dancing's John Whaite Opens Up About Battle with Bulimia

"I am bulimic, you know, I still struggle with that. Even though I go through moments of - not strength, ... but I go through moments where it doesn't affect me."

'Insatiable' Stars & Creator Respond to 'Fat-Shaming' Accusations

Response to the show's trailer prompted an online petition signed by more than 120,000 people urging Netflix to cancel the show.

Study: LGB New Yorkers Face Stark Health Disparities

A new study from Empire State Pride Agenda reveals LGB New Yorkers are more likely to suffer from mental health problems and be victims of sexual assault than their heterosexual counterparts.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report

The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.

Transgender Teens Suffer High Rates of Depression, New Study Shows

A new study shows transgender teens suffer at disproportionately higher rates than their cis counterparts, but hormone therapy helps.