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NHS to stop prescribing puberty blockers to young trans people

Puberty blockers are internationally recognised as a safe, reversible treatment with benefits to mental health. So why is the NHS banning them?

Mar 12, 2024

James Greig

Judith Butler wants TERFs to wake up

The eminent gender studies scholar speaks to Eli Cugini ahead of the release of their latest book, Who’s Afraid of Gender?

Mar 12, 2024

Eli Cugini

7 books about transmasculinity to read this LGBT history month

From prize-winning novels to revealing non-fiction, here are our top picks of books about the transmasc experience

Feb 19, 2024

Liam Konemann

How to be a good ally to trans people

In 2024, UK politics is plagued by open transphobia, and messages from 2019’s inaugural trans pride march are as vital as ever

Feb 08, 2024

Brit Dawson

Meet Crystal: the drag artist who sued Laurence Fox and won

It turns out you can’t just go around smearing queer people without repercussions

Jan 30, 2024

James Greig

Art & Photography

‘The most stunning people on Earth’: portraits of London’s queer club kids

El Hogg’s Gates of El captures the ‘eccentric hedonists’ and ‘radical fashion’ at queer techno rave night Inferno

Art & Photography

Jan 11, 2024

James Greig

Young people will now be allowed to socially transition at school

New government guidance will protect the rights of young people to socially transition, which is a defeat for the anti-trans lobby. But it's not all good news

Nov 23, 2023

James Greig

Mugler muse Connie Girl talks carrying Thierry’s legacy into a new era

After an iconic return to the Paris runway at Casey Cadwallader’s SS24 show, the legendary model remembers the moment she first met Thierry and discusses trans representation and dream castings

Nov 01, 2023

Dominic Cadogan

How people are using genital piercings to affirm their gender

Many trans people find a profound sense of healing through ‘genital biohacking’ with piercings that is difficult to find through other means

Sep 14, 2023

Kitty Doherty

Music

Róisín Murphy breaks silence on anti-trans controversy

The electronic artist, often celebrated as a ‘queer icon’, came under fire last week for posting an anti-trans comment on Facebook

Music

Aug 31, 2023

James Greig

For Them is the LGBTQ+ label designing inclusive binders for all-day wear

The result of extensive community-based research on what makes the perfect binder, Kylo Freeman’s label provides size-inclusive, safe-to-wear styles for anyone who wants to wear them

Aug 15, 2023

Hannah Bertolino

How gender-affirming ASMR videos are helping trans youth

ASMR videos are not only relaxing – they’re also a safe space for trans and non-binary viewers to feel affirmed and explore feelings about their gender identity

Jul 26, 2023

Serena Smith