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New German, Swiss, and Austrian guidelines recommend gender-affirming care, slam Cass Review

The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when U.S. politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.

U.K. bans puberty blockers for trans youth indefinitely

Government officials said the medication poses an "unacceptable safety risk," but study often referenced by British officials about the treatment has come under criticism.

Hilary Cass' NHS report is rife with debunked theories and falsehoods

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

Trump's Pick to Lead Nation's Health Services Is Terrifying

We can stop Tom Price from leading the Department of Health and Human Services, writes Candace Bond-Theriault of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.

Rapist Who Pretended to Be Gay to Win Women's Trust Sentenced

Christopher Bridger, a former paramedic for Britain's National Health Service gained the trust of women with whom he worked by saying he was gay, then attacked them when they were most vulnerable.

Puberty Blockers Will be Limited to Clinical Trials, Says U.K. Health Service

LGBTQ+ activists in the U.K. are criticizing this restriction on care for transgender youth.

Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality

A gay couple in South Korea is the first to be granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.

At HIV Conference, London Mayor Calls for Broad Access to PrEP

PrEP is key to achieving the goal of London and other cities to eliminate new HIV infections by 2030, Mayor Sadiq Khan says.

REPORT: Bisexuals Face Biphobia at Doctor's Office, LGBT Groups

One respondent said her pyschotherapist blamed her rape on the woman's bisexuality.

Trump's Religious Order Is a Joke, But His Health Care Bill Is a Threat

The president was grandstanding with right-wingers when he signed his toothless "religious freedom" order, but he could kill millions with Trumpcare.

U.K. to Make PrEP Available to Every English Person

The British government aims to end HIV transmissions in the country by 2030.

Republican senators push for 'transparency' on trans youth care studies

A doctor in California has delayed publishing her study for fear it would be misinterpreted by opponents of care for transgender youth.

​19 Spectacular Photos of the Inaugural L.A. Drag March

Thousands marched on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Clinic Accidentally Disclosed HIV Status of Hundreds

Europe's largest sexual health center accidentally disclosed the names, email addresses, and possibly the HIV status of hundreds of patients in an email newsletter.

GLAAD Previews Finale of Ben Whishaw's This Is Going to Hurt

The queer show's finale airs today on AMC+.

Some Couples Still Being Denied Family Insurance Policies

Although health care discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is now illegal, some providers still do not offer coverage for same-sex couples.

Health Secretary Nominee Tom Price Grilled by Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren

Price got tough questions on Obamacare repeal and conflicts of interest.

HIV Infections Plummet 71% Among U.K. Gay & Bi Men Due to PrEP

The HIV-prevention method has been credited with a remarkable drop in transmissions.