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Parents who have trouble accepting the news may worry that their child might face a more difficult life, one that includes bullying or harassment. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Parents find it hard to deal with their child’s sexual orientation

Parents struggle for years adjusting to their child's sexual orientation.

24 Jun 2019 11:03 AM

By 2018, more than 25 per cent of young black women identified as lesbian or bisexual. (Photo: AP)

Black women identified as bisexual: Cultural forces might play a role

When it comes to sexuality, black women are also ahead of the curve.

13 Jun 2019 11:16 AM

Intersex people are not to be confused with transgender. (Photo: AFP)

Meet Amie Schofield who raises an intersex child - Victory

Through Victory the family intents to change the way the world perceives intersex people.

10 Jun 2019 10:57 AM

Police say a man threatened another person with a BB gun during an LGBTQ pride parade in the nation's capital, setting off a panic that sent hundreds of people running in fear. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

Panic at LGBTQ parade in US due to man’s threat to shoot, says police

Hundreds of people ran for cover after mistakenly believing gunshots were fired, 7 were taken to hospitals after being injured in the chaos.

10 Jun 2019 10:14 AM

Bhutan’s decision comes after several other Asian countries have scrapped laws restricting the rights of LGBT+ people. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

Bhutan’s lower house of Parliament votes to decriminalise homosexuality

The amendment to the penal code passed the 44-member National Assembly with just a single dissenting vote, the local newspapers reported.

08 Jun 2019 2:12 PM

The present year has been considered quite a special as it comes to the LGBT pride with a full circle of completing 50 years.

A splash of the rainbow

The month of June is known as the Pride month and this year being a special one as it has been 50 years of the LGBT Pride.

08 Jun 2019 7:15 AM

Pride Month is celebrated every year in the month of June to recognise the impact LGBT people have had in the world. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Sikh man flaunts 'rainbow turban' with pride

Jiwandeep Kohli, a Sikh man from California kicked off Pride Month in a unique way.

05 Jun 2019 3:03 PM

June is considered as 'LGBT Pride Month' to commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969. (Photo: ANI)

Google celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ

To celebrate 50 years of Pride Google unveils a doodle slideshow.

04 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

Homosexuality is hated as well as being illegal in Ethiopia. (Photo: AFP)

Ethiopia to ban gay tourists from ancient religious sites

Ethiopian churches oppose gay travel company's tour plans.

04 Jun 2019 11:46 AM

American singer, songwriter and record producer — popularly known as Lauv — was recently in the city on his own Asia tour.

About Lauv

The American singer who was in the city recently chats about his songs, collaboration and India.

29 May 2019 12:17 AM

The Unspeakable

Author and professor Saikat Majumder writes about relationships that are yet to be completely accepted by our ‘progressive’ society.

23 May 2019 1:38 AM

Sex and sexuality still remain taboo subjects in India and young children need a safe environment to discuss these issues. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tackling India’s sexual violence starts with sex education

There is an imminent need for sex education in India to bring about a true change in sexist attitudes and misogynistic mindsets.

17 May 2019 4:08 PM

Lawmakers from the majority Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) backed the bill, which passed 66 to 27, though the measure could complicate President Tsai Ing-wen’s bid to win a second term in presidential elections next year. (Photo: AP)

In a first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

Bill which offers same-sex couples similar legal protections for marriage as heterosexuals, will take effect after Tsai signs it into law.

17 May 2019 12:24 PM

The tighter restrictions have led the LGBT community in China, fearing a crackdown, to prepare for muted celebrations of the International Day Against Homophobia. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

China’s LGBT community facing repression

Fewer rainbows, less social media for China's LGBT community.

16 May 2019 12:55 PM

Hollywood actress Alyssa Milano took to Twitter encouraging women to go on a “sex strike” in protest. (Photo: Instagram/milano_alyssa)

‘Sex strikes’ not likely to help abortion rights

Here’s why a ‘sex strike’ is an unlikely device to aid in access to abortion and women’s rights over their bodies.

15 May 2019 9:06 PM

The new Pride watch face is vastly different from the 2018 version.

Apple watchOS 5.2.1 introduces new Pride watch faces

Apple has introduced three new watch faces for its Apple Watch line-up.

15 May 2019 3:48 PM

Victims feel more and more comfortable and legitimate to speak in the public debate. (Photo: AFP)

2018 ‘Black Year’ for LGBT

Homophobia: "black year" for LGBT people in 2018.

14 May 2019 12:16 PM

The youth view the church as a backward institution and are now inclining towards progressive Anglicanism. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Gay priest to lead LGBTQ campaign in Church of England

The gay priest who was ousted post his marriage, returns to the clergy after 2 years.

08 May 2019 12:18 PM

Brunei's sultan has announced death by stoning for gay sex and adultery will not be enforced after a global backlash. (Photo: AFP)

Brunei calls off archaic LGBT laws after backlash

Brunei won't enforce gay sex death penalty after backlash.

06 May 2019 10:58 AM

The traditional labels of 'gay', 'bisexual' and 'straight' do not capture the full range of human sexuality, and whether a person is attracted to the same, or opposite sex can change over time. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Sexuality evolves from adolescence to adulthood

Sexuality changes and develops well into adulthood: Study.

04 May 2019 11:00 AM

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