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Imane Khelif must undergo 'mandatory sex testing' to compete in Olympics

World Boxing's new policy mandates that all participants in women's events — but not men's — must undergo a chromosome test.

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Massachusetts same-sex marriage faces test this week

Gay couples have been marrying in Massachusetts for more than three years, but the battle over same-sex marriage in the only state that allows it is anything but settled. Lawmakers will meet Thursday in a special joint session to decide the fate of a proposed state constitutional amendment that would overturn the landmark 2003 court ruling granting gays the right to marry.

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Imane Khelif must undergo 'mandatory sex testing' to compete in Olympics

World Boxing's new policy mandates that all participants in women's events — but not men's — must undergo a chromosome test.

Will Malawian Couple Face Sex Test?

WATCH: Lesbian-Tested Advice for Same-Sex Parents

Brandy Black and wife Susan break down the must-knows for those who are ready to take the leap or already have.

Massachusetts same-sex marriage faces test this week

Female Athletes Must Endure Invasive 'Sex Tests.' Men Don't

A deeply misogynistic practice by the governing body of sports must end, writes Athlete Ally's Anne Lieberman.

Sex, Objectification, and Writing Trans Nonfiction

Elliott Deline tells The Advocate his new book gets more 'autobiographical, and arguably more scandalous' than ever before, touching on his relationships to sex, alcohol, love, and being made a 'spectacle' as a trans person.

Study: Queer Men of Color Have Sex at Earlier Ages Than Straight Peers

New research underscores the need for earlier HIV testing and LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education.

Ohio court debates domestic violence and marriage ban

Ohio's constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage will be tested for the first time with regard to its effect on domestic-violence statutes and unmarried couples.

Donald Trump praises registered sex offender invited to speak at White House event for children’s fitness

"I don’t know what we are supposed to be doing, but I’m here to serve," registered sex offender Lawrence Taylor said as he spoke from a lectern bearing the presidential seal.

Tennessee's Controversial Sex Worker Law Discriminates Against Those With HIV: DOJ

The law is the subject of a separate lawsuit from sex workers living with HIV.

Bye-bye, AI: Why I'm quitting Grindr for good

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

17 Tips for Happier, Healthier Bottoming

From fiber to fingering, here is a guide to being a better bottom.

Advice on the Sex Etiquette of STDs

On the heels of the International HIV/AIDS Conference, Mr. Manners answers your top questions about sex etiquette when it comes HIV and other STDs.

Egyptian 'Doctors' Say Men at Gay Wedding Aren't Gay

It's an ironic twist in which seven Egyptian men accused of being gay might be exonerated by the insulting, inaccurate 'medical' tests to which they were subjected.

'Gay DNA' App Is Unreliable and Dangerous, Scientists Say

The app can't really predict a user's sexual orientation but could be used to make them a target for discrimination and violence, according to scientists.

Kids of Same-Sex Parents Perform Better Academically, Study Says

Same-sex couples must be intentional about having kids, which may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes.

Gay, Bi Men Frightening Health Officials With Skyrocketing STD Rates

In both the U.S. and U.K., the cases of gonorrhea and syphilis among gay and bi men are rising unabated.

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World Boxing's new policy mandates that all participants in women's events — but not men's — must undergo a chromosome test.

Brandy Black and wife Susan break down the must-knows for those who are ready to take the leap or already have.

A deeply misogynistic practice by the governing body of sports must end, writes Athlete Ally's Anne Lieberman.

Elliott Deline tells The Advocate his new book gets more 'autobiographical, and arguably more scandalous' than ever before, touching on his relationships to sex, alcohol, love, and being made a 'spectacle' as a trans person.

New research underscores the need for earlier HIV testing and LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education.

Ohio's constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage will be tested for the first time with regard to its effect on domestic-violence statutes and unmarried couples.

"I don’t know what we are supposed to be doing, but I’m here to serve," registered sex offender Lawrence Taylor said as he spoke from a lectern bearing the presidential seal.

The law is the subject of a separate lawsuit from sex workers living with HIV.

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

From fiber to fingering, here is a guide to being a better bottom.

On the heels of the International HIV/AIDS Conference, Mr. Manners answers your top questions about sex etiquette when it comes HIV and other STDs.

It's an ironic twist in which seven Egyptian men accused of being gay might be exonerated by the insulting, inaccurate 'medical' tests to which they were subjected.

The app can't really predict a user's sexual orientation but could be used to make them a target for discrimination and violence, according to scientists.

Same-sex couples must be intentional about having kids, which may contribute to the differences in academic outcomes.

In both the U.S. and U.K., the cases of gonorrhea and syphilis among gay and bi men are rising unabated.