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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

Florida Wants Teen Athletes to Report Periods — Why?

Opponents fear the move may be a way to monitor teens for pregnancy or abortion — or to out trans athletes.

California's Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Upheld by Supreme Court

The high court refused to hear a challenge to the 10-day waiting period for gun purchases in the nation's largest state.

Chicago Catholic Priest: 'I'm Gay and I'm a Priest, Period'

Rev. Michael Shanahan comes out in an interview on the open secret of gay Catholic clergy.

Carey Mulligan Stars in SNL's 'Sad Flirting' Lesbian Period Drama

SNL waded into discussions among queer people about the value of lesbian period pieces while skewering Ammonite and Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Canada Considers Shorter Abstinence Period for Gay, Bi Blood Donors

Gay and bi men may no longer need to wait a year before having sex.

Brazilian Gay & Bi Men Can Now Donate Blood Without Abstinence Period

The South American nation's supreme court has overturned the ban.

Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

Still A Gender Outlaw: Catching Up With Trans Elder Kate Bornstein

"Gender depends on something else for its existence. What it depends on varies from time period to time period, culture to culture," the writer says, "We're not admitting that."

PHOTOS: The Harlem Renaissance

Carl Van Vechten's photographs of the key LGBT figures of the Harlem Renaissance make that period come alive.

FDA Considers Revision of Gay Blood Ban

But not all LGBT groups are happy with the proposed new policy, which mandates a one-year period of abstinence.

Archaeologist Uncovers Erotic Graffiti From Ancient Greece

Carvings of large phalluses and accompanying inscriptions point to a lack of taboo toward gay sex in this time period.

‘Gentleman Jack’ Season Two First Look Images Are Here

The sapphic period drama is returning for its sophomore season -- here's a sneak peek of what's to come.

Immigrants Are Being Put In ICE Solitary For Being Disabled, LGBTQ

NBC found thousands of LGBTQ and disabled migrants kept in isolation over a five-year period.

Awakening the Woman Inside

One woman recounts the period when, after leaving her abusive husband, she realized she was a lesbian.