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Bisexual and transgender adults report loneliness twice as much as straight adults: CDC

Bisexual and transgender adults also reported having the highest rates of stress, frequent mental distress, and histories of depression.

In deference to the lonely, try to avoid too much PDA on Valentine’s Day

The day is about celebrating love, but for some, it’s one of the toughest days of the year.

The Holidays and the Epidemic of Loneliness

I will not be alone this Christmas; however, it wasn’t always that way, writes John Casey.

Disrupting Loneliness: It’s Not Just for the Holidays

We have to be intentional about not isolating ourselves as we age.

Grindr, Tinder, Scruff: A Recipe for Loneliness

When used excessively, are hookup apps worse for your health than fast food?

Gay Monkeypox Patients Speak of Pain and Loneliness

Wesley Wallace says he believes he got MPV by kissing someone at a bar. Now he wants people to see what the virus can look like and to understand the stigma attached to it. 

Ed Koch’s Loneliness and His Ineffectual Leadership on HIV

The New York Times reveals only some of the former New York City mayor's secrets.

SNL's 'Wells for Boys' Nails the Loneliness of Queer Kids

The hilarious and heartbreaking skit presents a fanciful toy for "sensitive" young hearts. 

More Than a Pet: Cats and Dogs Often a Salve for LGBTQ Loneliness

There's no shame in saying that, for many of us, cats and dogs are the love of our lives.

Study: Too Much Social Media Leads to More Isolation and Loneliness

The University of Pittsburgh study found that consistent users of popular social networks were more likely to feel isolated and depressed than their off-the-grid counterparts.

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.

Former MMA Fighter Jason Ellis: Let Bi Men Like Me Into the Community

Ellis, now a successful radio host, laments the loneliness experienced by many bisexual men.

Allen Leech Finds the Humanity in Bohemian Rhapsody's Villain

Leech conveys the loneliness and isolation of Paul Prenter, who manipulated and eventually betrayed Freddie Mercury.

Iowa Considers 'License to Discriminate' Bill, Plus Restroom Restrictions

The sponsor of the former bill, Dennis Guth, has called homosexuality a health hazard and a cause of "deep loneliness."

Jodie Foster Comes Out and Maybe Retires

In a surprise speech at the Golden Globes, Jodie Foster talks about her former partner, her new career path, and her loneliness.

Tackling Depression In School: One Teen's Tale

A gay North Carolina teen reveals 'loneliness nearly took my life' in a riveting account of his struggle to come out. 

How Gay Hearts Can Beat the Valentine's Day Blues

Relationship expert Adam D. Blum gives advice to gay lonely hearts.

Are Most Gay Men Lonely?

The short answer is yes, writes our love and sex columnist, psychotherapist Adam D. Blum.

Why Chosen Family Is Even More Important During the Holidays

The holidays can be difficult for those who might be estranged from their families. It's around this time that chosen families can be a real salve.