Who were the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting victims?
Here are the confirmed names of those who lost their lives in the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub, USA. Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old Amanda Alvear, 25 years old […]
ANSWERS | What Does MTF Mean?
MTF is an acronym often used in the trans community to describe someone’s transition from male to female. The acronym MTF sometimes stylised as MtF, within the transgender community means […]
What Is IDAHOT?
May 17th is an important day for LGBTI people across the globe. On May 17th 1990, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declassified homosexuality as a mental health disorder. It […]
Where In The World Is Homosexuality Punished By The Death Penalty
There are many countries and states where homosexual acts could land you the death penalty. Of these countries, all are located in Central Africa or in the Middle East. There are […]
ANSWERS | What Does The P In LGBTQIP Stand For?
In the ever-growing initialism for the LGBT+ community, new letters are being added all the time. Ever wondered what the P in LGBTQIP stands for? Pansexual. Pansexuality is described and identified as […]
Heteronormative : What Does It Mean?
You may have heard the word Heteronormative being thrown around and wondering what on earth it means. Heteronormative, or heteronormativity is a word used a lot in connection with the […]
Which States Still Have Anti-Gay Sex Laws?
Despite there being a Supreme Court ruling that anti-sodomy laws are unconstitutional, 12 States still have anti-gay sex laws.
Why have you put “gay”, “bisexual” or “trans” in your title
At THEGAYUK we’re passionate about visibility and the eradication of LGBTQI erasure. We think it’s important to use the words, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender in our articles, in a […]
ANSWERS | What Is A White Glove Bottom?
If you’ve heard the expression he’s such a white glove bottom and wondered what it is – we have the answer for you. A white glove bottom is a guy […]
ANSWERS | What does the F In LGBTF Stand For
So what does the F in LGBTF actually stand for? The F in the LGBTF initialism stands for “friends” sometimes also known as Allies – although Allies might have a […]
How Gay Friendly Are The Labour Leadership Contenders?
As the Labour party prepares to vote on its next leader, we look at the four candidates to see what their gay-friendly credentials are like. Andy Burnham Burnham has been […]