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APA: Gay Parents are A-Okay

The American Psychological Association has criticized a new study that suggests gays and lesbians are less suited to parenting.

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The Realities of Transgender Aging

Thanks to Sage (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) and the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), transgender men and women have a new guidebook […]

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AIDS Education Month Kicks Off

AIDS Education Month kicks off May 31 in Philadelphia with a full listing of special events.

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Trans-Health Conference Returns to Philly

This month marks the 11th anniversary of Mazzoni Center‘s Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference (PTHC) from May 31 to June 2 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. What began […]

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Is Gaydar Real?

You know that feeling you get when you meet someone and pretty much know without a doubt that he or she is batting for the […]

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HIV Home Test on the Horizon

This week, the FDA voted to approve an over-the-counter HIV test that could be used in the privacy of one’s home. The OraQuick In-Home HIV […]

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Safe Sex for Seniors

“STDs are on the rise among older people,” says Terri Clark, co-chair of Philadelphia’s LGBT Elder Initiative. As a prevention services coordinator with ActionAIDS, the state’s […]

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HIV Trials at UPenn

The University of Pennsylvania is conducting clinical trials about HIV prevention in the next few months – and they’re looking for a few eligible participants […]

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Trans Kids and TV Sensationalism

Last month, In the Life released “Becoming Me,” a look at real-life experiences of eight families with transgender and gender-nonconforming children. While mainstream media coverage […]

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If You’re Really Against Gay Marriage…

Over the weekend, I was lucky enough to catch an NPR interview with Chris Colfer, the young (only 21!) actor who plays Kurt Hummel on the […]

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A Stroke Turned Me Gay

Chris Birch says he was a straight man – until he had a stroke. Afterwards, he says be became attracted to men. The former Rugby […]

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Face Symmetry and Sexuality

We’ve heard of facing the facts, but this is taking it to a whole new level. A study at Albright College in Reading suggests that […]