transgender

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

Life & Culture

Nov 23, 2023

James Greig

Fashion

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

Fashion

Nov 01, 2023

Dominic Cadogan

Beauty

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

Beauty

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

Fashion

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

Fashion

Aug 15, 2023

Hannah Bertolino

Beauty

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

Beauty

Jul 26, 2023

Serena Smith

Beauty

soft changes testosterone microdosing nonbinary gender fluid

Taking testosterone is not just for men

Five people open up about the nuances of expressing their fluid, nonbinary gender identities through hormone replacement therapy

Beauty

Jul 08, 2023

Lily Bonesso

Life & Culture

The UK government will force schools to out trans pupils to their parents

Alongside a raft of other discriminatory measures, this presents the Tories’ most significant attack on the rights of trans young people yet

Life & Culture

Jun 19, 2023

James Greig

Life & Culture

TRUK United FC: meet the trans-masculine team making football history

The first all trans-masculine football team in the world is proving that there is a place for everyone in sports

Life & Culture

Jun 06, 2023

Alex Peters

Beauty

The trans elders schooling kids on the reality of transitioning in the 80s

Trans people have always been here, but the surgical means to physically transition have rapidly advanced in recent times. Now, trans elders are taking to TikTok to teach today’s youth about what it was like before

Beauty

Jun 06, 2023

Jordan Page

Beauty

Why trans people are finding power and place in witchcraft

Priestess, sorceress and spellcaster Isabella Greenwood speaks to trans witches about how their craft and gender identity complement and inform each other

Beauty

May 16, 2023

Isabella Greenwood

Life & Culture

LGBTQ+ people are being warned not to travel to Florida

The civil rights organisation Equality Florida has made the highly unusual public intervention, advising queer people against travelling to the state

Life & Culture

Apr 13, 2023

Elliot Hoste

Life & Culture

The UK government is considering its worst attack on trans rights yet

Tory Minister Kemi Badenoch wants to change the legal definition of ‘sex’, robbing the trans community of vital rights and protections – and Labour is apparently fine with this

Life & Culture

Apr 06, 2023

James Greig

Life & Culture