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People are more likely to regret having children than gender-affirming surgery: study

Other operations, "while associated with higher rates of post-operative regret, are not as restricted and policed like gender-affirming surgery," a new study found.

Gay Thriller 'Stay' Depicts a Sexy and Dangerous Road Trip

Out director Brandon Zuck's steamy new film is loosely based on events from his life.Ā 

Pioneering Lesbian Editor Judy Wieder Tells Her Tale

The Advocate's first female editor-in-chief, Judy Wieder, chronicles her fascinating life -- which included time as a folk singer, disco songwriter, and hair band journalist -- in Random Events Tend to Cluster.

Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, Cheyenne Jackson, Clinton Expected at Life Ball 2012

Europe's largest HIV/AIDS fund-raiser, Vienna's Life Ball, just announced the star-studded lineup of performers and speakers for its 20th anniversary event this month.

The May 19 extravaganza will feature performances by the Scissor Sisters, Gloria Estefan, and out actor Cheyenne Jackson. Bill Clinton and poet Maya Angelou will give speeches as well. A fashion show organized by Vogue Italia is also on the agenda.

Thinking About Life Insurance? Here Are Some Tips

A partner at New York Life shares his experiences working for the Fortune 500 company as well as advice for LGBT households seeking life insurance.

LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

Backyard Slights Are Pulling Us Down

Microaggressions are those barely-there slights, they're the many tiny slights that grate across our days.

Gay, Fabulous, and Drinking Myself to Death

It's time to stop confusing alcohol abuse with queer culture.

Florida Lawmaker to Scale Back Custody Threats to Trans Children

The amendment would allow a judge to change custody agreements to ā€œprotectā€ a child from gender-affirming health care.

Memories of Coming Out: Day 3

On October 11 millions of openly gay Americans will reflect on the day they took those brave first steps out of the closet, providing support and encouragement to others who have yet to find their voice. On the third day of our coming-out series, speaker and lecturer Donna Rose, filmmaker and GroundSpark executive director Debra Chasnoff, and entertainment publicist Len Evans share their coming-out stories.

Making sense of 911

Unveiled on September 11, 2006, out artist Graydon Parrish's installation The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy symbolizes "the passage of time, the loss of love, and the brevity and frailty of life," the artist says. The piece is now on exhibit and part of the permanent collection at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Conn.

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney has nothing against the community, but says he isn't trans

Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney has broken his silence in the public eye by addressing rumors claiming that he is transgender and transitioning.

Rave's Review

Ex-publicist Robert Rave's new novel Spin is poised to do for the world of PR what The Devil Wears Prada did for fashion mags. So don't be surprised if Lizzie Grubman has a comment any minute now.

My Not-So-Big Fat Gay Wedding

Getting hitched in Vegas without the kitsch.

Why a Straight White Man Made a Comedy About Homophobia

TheĀ Elijah's Ashes filmmaker recounts a disturbing event that sparked a calling to be an ally.