LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close
Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.
March 12, 2025
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Deciding to Come Out on Catfish
Eighteen-year-old Telizza was surprised when her online friendship with Shai turned romantic. In this exclusive clip from the reality show Catfish, Telizza comes out in advance of meeting Shai. Watch the episode on MTV on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
March 22, 2017
Tennessee Home of Progressive Journalist Shot at While Family Slept
Justin Kanew has reported on the state's Republican party and broke the news of the lieutenant governor's comments on a young gay man's Instagram page.
April 7, 2023
Op-ed: How My Online Date Got Me Out of a Bad Marriage
How one man gathered the courage to come out as gay and leave a dysfunctional relationship.
September 5, 2014
Op-ed: Remembering Pioneering Trans Writer, Activist, Matt Kailey
Colorado-based transgender journalist Matt Kailey passed away over the weekend, but his influence is remembered by those he worked with.
May 21, 2014
Love at First Listen: Woman Flies Across the World to Meet Her Podcast Crush
The two women are still together after more than 15 years together.
March 29, 2023
I Was Bullied: 7 Survivor Stories on Spirit Day
In observation of Spirit Day, LGBT grown-ups share experiences of being bullied in their youth.
October 15, 2015
How a cross-country road trip brought Will Ferrell closer to his trans bestie Harper Steele
Netflix's Will & Harper documents the journey that the longtime friends and collaborators embarked on after Steele's later-in-life transition.
August 20, 2024
How Gaming Helped a Trans Woman Find Community
Cetine Dale, the cohost of the podcast Bit Different, recounts how video games provide a support network for the LGBT community.
June 15, 2018
Gay Ghosting Is an Epidemic
Ever met a guy online just to have him disappear without a trace? This writer says too many gay and bi men take the easy way out and simply "ghost."
October 13, 2015
STUDY: Gay Sex Helps Humans Bond and Survive
A new study indicates that same-sex relationships may play a crucial role in forming bonds that benefit humanity.
November 26, 2014
Scruff Wants to End the Days of 'No Asians' or 'Only Latinos'
The company's CEO describes how he's working to end racial profiling on the hook-up app.
September 13, 2018
Queer People And The Effects of 'Doom Scrolling'
Are we only as happy as our news feeds?
August 31, 2020
8 Great Tips Reddit's Gay Men Gave Straight Men
A new comment thread offers straight guys advice on love, life, hygiene, and more.
November 25, 2015
Atlanta's Out on Film LGBTQ+ Festival Offers Bold Queer Cinema
Out on Film offers a digital experience everyone can enjoy no matter where they're located.
September 28, 2020
#AskTyler: I Didn't Want to Sleep With Him
What happens when the line you shouldn't cross is blurred by alcohol?
November 11, 2015
Copenhagen’s Mayor Blasted U.S. Counterpart Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves
She said that if the American town wanted to live up to its claim to be Danish, they’d be much more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community..
May 26, 2023