Gender
How Losing My Sight Helped Me Express My Gender Identity
With no mirrors to face I saw my beautiful inner self as a girl, and a woman slowly pushing away the past.
Why the LGBT Community Needs Drag More Than Ever
In another blow to LGBT nightlife, London's legendary drag bar, The Black Cap, has closed. But the community is resilient. We spoke to several 20-something drag queens about the enduring appeal of maxi dresses, make-up and activism.
Men Are More Likely to Go Back in Time and Kill Hitler Than Women Are, Says Study
Researchers in the US, Canada and Germany collated sample data from over 6,100 participants across 40 previous "moral dilemma"-style psychological studies. But the point is moot because time travel has not and will not ever be invented.
The Solution to the Emoji Diversity Problem: Make Them All Yellow
We've got five different skin tones to choose from with the new emoji keyboard – but when you start playing the representation game, you're always going to leave someone out.
Growing Up as a Transgender Indigenous Australian
I was given the name Kaitlyn when I was a baby, but my name is Kai now. I'm 19 years old, and I'm from the Wakka Wakka and Wulli Wulli nations.
Autism Isn't a 'Male' Condition, So Why Are Far Fewer Women Diagnosed With It?
We talked to people diagnosed with autism and leading experts about how sociologic factors, academia and the media are letting women with autism down.
Cosplaying While Trans: Exploring the Intersection Between Cosplay and Gender Identity
For some trans individuals, cosplay provides a route to figuring out a gender identity. For others, the cosplay community doesn't feel safe.
A Feminine Man Is a Powerful Thing to Be
For British-Somali author Diriye Osman, embracing the feminine side of his personality was an act of empowerment.
Prue Stent’s Photos Are Dreamy, Gruesome, and Beautiful
The 21-year-old artist is trying to invert beauty, although she's still figuring out what that means.
Everyone's Angry About a Swedish Music Video Featuring Penises and Vaginas
Some people are obviously concerned about little kids being exposed to genitals, but others complained that the video promoted restrictive gender norms and transphobia.
How to Embrace Your Ageing Vagina
Magazine articles might warn of the perils of fat-loss in the pubic area, but a droop-free vagina is nothing to be scared of.
Science or Art: Which Can Tell You More About Your Sex Life?
A new exhibition at The Wellcome Collection pitches the research of sexologists against x-rated art.