Jake Hall

Writer.

Eating disorders
Beauty

Weight loss, dysphoria and the quest for ‘gendered’ bodies

‘I’m often made to feel like a monster’: From weight restrictions on gender-affirming care to punishingly high standards about desirability, trans people are facing an uphill battle not to hate their bodies

Jun 08, 2026

Jake Hall
Prosthetic penis packer
Beauty

A guide to crafting the perfect penis

As conversations around gender-affirming items are changing, brands are working hard to provide trans people with the perfect option

Feb 19, 2026

Jake Hall
Queendom film 2023
Film & TV

Queendom: an inspiring new doc about a fearless trans artist from Russia

Powerful but at times harrowing, Queendom tells the inspirational story of Russian performance artist Gena Marvin, who discusses her experiences here with Jake Hall

Nov 24, 2023

Jake Hall
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Art & Photography

Whole Festival: photos from Berlin’s ‘queer, easy, horny’ utopia

Szymon Stępniak’s portraits document the euphoria of Berlin’s famed queer festival

Sep 19, 2023

Jake Hall
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Life & Culture

The dA-Zed guide to British drag

To mark the release of Dr Jacob Bloomfield’s new book, here’s our cheat sheet on the riotous history of British drag

Sep 07, 2023

Jake Hall
Dominique Silver in Kokomo City, a Magnolia Pictures release
Film & TV

New doc Kokomo City tells the stories of trans sex workers from their POV

D Smith’s directorial debut brings humour, wit and unvarnished honesty to tales of struggle

Aug 02, 2023

Jake Hall

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