San Francisco: US Circuit of Appeals in San Francisco has ruled that California's state ban on conversion or reparative therapy that aims at turning gay minors straight does not violate the free speech rights of licensed counselors and patients seeking treatment. This is a precedent for California in the USA and prohibits health practitioners from offering psychotherapy aimed at changing gay youth’s sexual orientation.
Excludes US Religious Groups
Unlicensed pastors and lay counselors affiliated with church programs that seek to change gay youth to straight sexual identity are exempt from...
Dear JT, It’s smart being cautious with your body when it comes to keeping yourself safe. While PrEP is a fantastic breakthrough in the prevention of HIV, it can still have side effects for some people.
There are also many sexually transmitted diseases that PreP does not protect against that can have serious impacts on your health. PreP or not, condoms are an important part of keeping yourself safe during sex.
Peer pressure and the fear of missing out can make sticking to our principals difficult sometimes, and yes you might miss opportunities, but I would be more concerned about the cons...
Since the glorious and long-overdue passing of same-sex marriage into Australian law last year (after enduring that ridiculously invasive and expensive political circle jerk otherwise known as the postal plebiscite), I have found myself increasingly asked one niggling question from my hetero friends, “So… are you going to get married now?”
Since the glorious and long-overdue passing of same-sex marriage into Australian law last year (after enduring that ridiculously invasive and expensive political circle jerk otherwise known as the postal plebiscite), I have found myself increasingly aske...
Dear Sam, It’s a tough gig having a long-distance relationship, some work, but unfortunately, most don’t. For your relationship to successfully continue, you will need to put in enormous effort and love to ensure that the relationship grows and thrives.
If you decide you want to give it a shot, you’ll need to agree on a time for how long you will be separated and whether you follow him or he returns to you. Be clear so you both can focus on an end-date. Having solid ground rules and keeping close will be important. Use video chats to stay connected and don’t let days pass without being in ...
Dear Worried, It’s very sad that someone has infringed on your enjoyment and safety in your new home. Unfortunately, police can not do much unless they know who is involved and if a crime is committed — however, continue to report any events as this serves as a record for them later if something more serious was to happen.
Keep in mind that people tend to react when they are ignorant or have beliefs that cause them to hate instead of love. Your neighbour — whoever they are — might never have had any real interactions with queer folks before.
This may be an opportunity for you to educate ...
Researchers say that a highly virulent variant of HIV has been silently circulating in the Netherlands, likely for decades.
The variant still responds to conventional treatments and its spread appears to have declined in recent years.
But the discovery may offer a timely lesson about the nature of germs like HIV and how they can evolve over time to become more dangerous.
The UK researchers had been working on the BEEHIVE project, a study meant to figure out why some strains of HIV can cause more harm to a person’s immune system than others when left untreated — the end result of which l...
Many older lesbians sought out invisibility, they called each other “friends” or “career girls” or “not the marrying kind.”
These terms worked as camouflage and helped many women feel safe during a time where their sexuality wasn’t accepted.
According to a fun and silly US Survey, grilled cheese lovers have more sex and are apparently also better people! If you love your grilled cheese sanga you may well be having more sex than people who don't. It seems your grilled cheese can reveal a lot about you as well.
Is your mental health deteriorating? Here's what to look out for. Before the pandemic, one in five Australians experienced mental ill-health every year. But the uncertainty and instability around coronavirus has the potential to exacerbate existing anxiety and depression and contribute to the onset of new mental health problems.
