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More than half of gay males on hookup apps are underage: Study

The study is the first to document that gay and bisexual teenage boys use sex and dating apps designed for adult men to find male partners.

28 May 2018 7:16 PM

New survey reveals LGBTQ teens experience high levels of stress

High number of LGBTQ youth report they have trouble sleeping at night

17 May 2018 3:36 PM

Religious faith linked to suicidal behaviour in LGBQ adults

The study is limited by a lack of detail about whether a participant’s specific religion had stigmatizing views of sexual minorities.

15 Apr 2018 11:55 AM

Among lesbians and gays who said religion was not important to them, there was no association between sexual orientation and recent suicide attempts. (Photo: AP)

Study finds religious faith linked to higher suicidal risk in LGBQ adults

Study finds greater religious feeling and engagement is tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions for LGBQ adults.

14 Apr 2018 10:09 AM

Thai drag queens hope new TV show brings LGBT acceptance

Thailand’s tourism authority promotes the country as a friendly destination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) tourists

26 Mar 2018 5:12 PM

While the most common causes are physical issues affecting blood flow, such as heart disease and diabetes, psychological ones including stress and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts say doctors should ask impotent men who fail in bed if they’re actually gay

Report from British Society for Sexual Medicine tells GPs there can no longer be an excuse for avoiding discussions about sexual activity.

19 Mar 2018 5:27 PM

Contrary to societal promotions of heterosexuality being the ‘norm’, most researchers at Cornell University found most people get aroused by both genders. (Photo: AFP)

Study says no person is 100 per cent straight

Study says sexuality is a 'spectrum' and all of us get aroused by men and women.

14 Mar 2018 11:19 AM

Just over 90 percent of schools had anti-harassment policies by 2014, up from 88 percent in 2010. (Photo:Pixabay)

More US schools offering safe spaces for LGBTQ youth

LGBTQ youths have disproportionately higher risk in physical and mental health than their straight peers.

10 Mar 2018 4:16 PM

The couple were one of 159 same sex couples who have been married in Queensland since the marriage equality laws were passed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Australia reveals first gay marriage ended in heartbreak after just 48 days

The wedding had remained private until it was revealed with the family's permission in parliament on Wednesday.

07 Mar 2018 5:34 PM

Gay athletes have made their presence felt like never before in Pyeongchang. (Photo: Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Let's hope gay Olympians spark even greater change

Let's hope the rest of the world has been watching, and learning, and growing ever more accepting.

21 Feb 2018 6:12 PM

Spanish Catholic Church held its only same- sex ceremony in 1901

The lesbian couple who trciked them spend the rest of their lives on the run after the truth came out.

21 Feb 2018 1:50 PM

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Skier Gus Kenworthy's televised gay kiss with boyfriend lights up Olympics

The 26-year-old American finished 12th in the slopestyle on Sunday but still found himself making headlines.

19 Feb 2018 10:46 AM

Prior research has not found a protective effect like this for support from parents and friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Romance can counteract effects of bullying

Bisexual men in relationships with women described difficulties discussing their bisexuality and experiencing stereotypes.

18 Feb 2018 2:46 PM

Lesbians, the stereotype-laden list by the paper said, "hate men" and enjoy hugging. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Spot a gay' list in Malaysian newspaper sparks outrage

The Malay-language tabloid Sinar Harian claimed gay men love to go to the gym -- just to check out other men.

13 Feb 2018 2:59 PM

The victim had pre-planned his suicide as he had a tag on his wrist which carried his personal details including his name, address and personal number. (Representational Image)

Gay researcher from MP commits suicide in bid to save ‘soulmate’

27-year-old had a premonition that by killing himself, he would save his 'gay' partner from death.

12 Feb 2018 2:15 PM

"When I came out was when I was able to breathe," Rippon said. (Photo: Twitter/Gus Kenworthy)

Out Olympians Rippon, Kenworthy share kiss at Winter Olympics

Both the athletes went public with their homosexuality in October 2015, and felt better for it.

10 Feb 2018 1:18 PM

Google declined to say whether it would comply with the government demand to remove dozens of LGBT-related apps. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Google removes popular gay dating app from its online store in Indonesia

Shocking move comes amid country’s crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

02 Feb 2018 7:25 PM

Sexual minority youth were also more than twice as likely to contemplate suicide or plan a suicide attempt. (Photo: Pixabay)

One in four gay, lesbian, bisexual teens attempt suicide

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) teens are more than three times as likely to attempt suicide as their heterosexual peers.

20 Dec 2017 2:27 PM

When the woman spotted an LGBT pride flag on Grace’s personal Instagram account, the mother-of-one explained that she no longer wanted to work with her, through a text message. (Photo: Pixabay)

Photographer fired from assignment for being gay

According to the woman, she was against it and did not want her 5-year-old thinking that it was okay being gay.

13 Dec 2017 12:46 PM

Having older brothers increases likelihood of younger siblings being gay

Authors of the study say that the research is a major advance in understanding the origins of sexual orientation in men.

12 Dec 2017 9:17 AM

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