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I Thought Coming Out Would Fix My Life — Then Came My Alcoholism

Jun 28, 2024

I Thought Coming Out Would Fix My Life — Then Came My Alcoholism

There's a popular gay movie trope about the douchebag who relentlessly drinks himself into oblivion because he can't accept his sexuality.

What I Wish I Had Known Before Drafting a Prenup in a Queer Couple

Aug 6, 2024

What I Wish I Had Known Before Drafting a Prenup in a Queer Couple

A few years into my relationship with my partner, we both listened to an episode of "This is Uncomfortable," a podcast that dives into stories about how money affects relationships.

How I Embrace My Bisexuality in a Hetero, Monogamous Relationship

Jul 9, 2024

How I Embrace My Bisexuality in a Hetero, Monogamous Relationship

I came out as bisexual during the pandemic, around the same time I left the Christian church.

Chappell Roan Allowed Me to Embrace My Inner Stan

Sep 6, 2024

Chappell Roan Allowed Me to Embrace My Inner Stan

My partner and I once played a game where we tried to pinpoint the exact lyric from "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" that cemented our Chappell Roan obsessions.

Meet the Femmicure: Where Queer Nail Art Meets Functionality

Sep 4, 2024

Meet the Femmicure: Where Queer Nail Art Meets Functionality

I, like many, grew up on "The L Word."

The Unspoken Reality of Queer Couples Trying to Conceive

Aug 28, 2024

The Unspoken Reality of Queer Couples Trying to Conceive

Caitlin and Jess Gray, a queer couple based in Detroit, dreamed of having a baby for as long as they can remember — someone other than their dog to shower in kisses and love.

Minnesota's First Out Trans Lawmaker Is All In For a Harris-Walz Presidency

Aug 21, 2024

Minnesota's First Out Trans Lawmaker Is All In For a Harris-Walz Presidency

Leigh Finke never planned to run for office.

What Is PrEP, and Who Should Take It?

Aug 7, 2024

What Is PrEP, and Who Should Take It?

The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it hard for the body to fight off infections.

Meet the Middle School Art Teacher Going Beyond the Binary

Aug 7, 2024

Meet the Middle School Art Teacher Going Beyond the Binary

Ahead of the 2024 school year, PS's The Educators is spotlighting 24 public school teachers around the country who are making a difference.

This High School Teacher Is Creating the Sex Ed Class Young People Deserve

Aug 7, 2024

This High School Teacher Is Creating the Sex Ed Class Young People Deserve

Ahead of the 2024 school year, PS's The Educators is spotlighting 24 public school teachers around the country who are making a difference.

Meet the Pre-K Teacher Inspiring Kids to Be Unapologetically Themselves

Aug 7, 2024

Meet the Pre-K Teacher Inspiring Kids to Be Unapologetically Themselves

Ahead of the 2024 school year, PS's The Educators is spotlighting 24 public school teachers around the country who are making a difference.

Meet the Trans High School Teacher Embodying the Importance of Representation

Aug 7, 2024

Meet the Trans High School Teacher Embodying the Importance of Representation

Ahead of the 2024 school year, PS's The Educators is spotlighting 24 public school teachers around the country who are making a difference.

How I'm Bringing "Dad Energy" Into My Role as a Queer Parent

Aug 5, 2024

How I'm Bringing "Dad Energy" Into My Role as a Queer Parent

"I'm gonna be the dad," I told my pregnant wife.

An LGBTQ+ Therapist Weighs In on Jesse Sullivan's Approach to Parenting and Pronouns

Jul 30, 2024

An LGBTQ+ Therapist Weighs In on Jesse Sullivan's Approach to Parenting and Pronouns

When Jesse Sullivan and Francesca Farago shared their pregnancy news on March 31, it was no coincidence the announcement also fell on Trans Day of Visibility.

Chestfeeding: Why the Inclusive Term Is Important

Jul 23, 2024

Chestfeeding: Why the Inclusive Term Is Important

In 2015, shortly after my eldest was born, I walked into my local WIC office for a lactation course.