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Gender-affirming surgeries are mostly performed on cisgender people: 'Bitter irony'

Out of the 151 breast reductions that were performed in 2019 on American minors, 146 (97 percent) were performed on cisgender males.

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have a staggeringly lower life expectancy compared to their straight peers, a new study found.

Trans Patients Often Have to Travel Out of State for Care: Study

A new study published in JAMA Surgery finds that people who travel out of the state for genital gender-affirming surgery paid nearly 50 percent more in out-of-pocket costs.

Study: Teen Suicide Attempts Decreased After Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized

A new study from JAMA Pediatrics found that suicide attempts dropped 7 percent among all students and 14 percent among gay youth after marriage equality laws were passed.

Jorge Ramos Puts American Racism and Xenophobia on Full Blast

Veteran journalist Jorge Ramos travels across the country exploring how hatred and intolerance have become center stage in the U.S. 

Meet the LGBT Leaders Who Used to Be Homeless

Almost half of homeless youth in America are LGBT. Though some of those youth are able to rise above, too many stay quiet about their past, say two advocates for the cause.

Homeless to Hero: Twiggy Garcon

Today's he's best known as one of New York's preeminent ballroom gatekeepers and has been featured in magazines around the world. But Twiggy Pucci Garcon didn't always have such security.

The Truth About Pre-Marital Blood Tests

Re-examining a vestige of the 20th century.

Ellen DeGeneres Promotes 'Tylenol Gay' to Fight LGBTQ+ Headaches

The humorous fake PSA draws attention to a real-life health concern.

Homeless to Hero: Shahera Hyatt

After struggling with housing instability in her adolescence, Shahera Hyatt now serves as one of the lead advisers in California's fight to end youth homelessness.

Homeless to Hero: Morgan Keenan

After struggling with homelessness and familial rejection in his youth, Morgan Keenan founded the Missouri GSA Network to help give voice to students silenced like he was.

Chicago Gay Couple, Kicked Out of Cab for Kissing, File Suit

They say that after they exchanged a quick peck, the driver demanded that they leave his cab.

Survey: More Teens Feel Comfortable Identifying as Queer

Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it. 

Can Masturbation Help Prevent COVID-19?

Some on social media are sharing stats about masturbation's positive effects on the body during this tenuous time.

Study Finds 'Sizable' Number of LGBTQ 9-Year-Old Kids

Awareness of gay, bisexual, and trans identity comes earlier than expected.

STUDY: PrEP Works for Gay and Bi Teens Too

New research shows the HIV prevention strategy is also effective for young people.

Two New Studies Show Reality of Trans People's Health Challenges

And with repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the situation could get far worse.

Feminist Roxane Gay Calls Out Fatphobic Writers' Workshop

The Bad Feminist author is shutting down discrimination against writers such as Sarah Hollowell based on how much they weigh. 

Transgender youth satisfied with gender-affirming care 6-10 years later, according to a new study

The study is the latest in a huge number of studies showing high levels of satisfaction with trans care in the United States, and represents 6-10 years worth of follow-up.

Transgender People at Significantly Higher Suicide Risk, Landmark Study Confirms

Transgender people are at an alarmingly high risk of suicide in comparison to other groups, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

15-Year-Old Victim of Antigay Bullying Dies by Suicide in Alabama

Friends and family are mourning the loss of Nigel Shelby.