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In the second week of February 2026, the Pride flag was removed from the Stonewall National Monument. Days later, hundreds of New Yorkers put it back. This is what community looks like under erasure.

You don't need romance to be whole. You're aromantic. Aromanticism means experiencing little to no romantic attraction. From the aro spectrum to QPRs, pizza over romance to the white aro ring, amatonormativity to UK resources: here's your complete guide to understanding aromanticism. Whether you're questioning your orientation or supporting someone who's aro, this matters.

Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, experienced by approximately 1% of the population. That's around 70 million people worldwide, or roughly the entire population of the UK.

This guide covers the ace spectrum (grey-ace, demisexual), the black ace ring tradition, UK resources, and why asexual people are building vibrant, fulfilling lives.

It's mid-February. Coupled friends panic about reservations. Single mates join in. And you? You're wondering what the fuss is about. Welcome to Valentine's when you're ace or aro. We've got cake.

National Student Pride 2026 takes over London on 13-14 February. Thousands of LGBTQ+ students, drag royalty, the UK's biggest diversity careers fair, and a legendary therapy puppy room. Here's everything you need to know.

The green carnation. Polari. Hanky codes. The rainbow flag. Each generation of queer people develops new ways to signal identity whilst controlling visibility

A US lawmaker introduced bills to overturn marriage equality. "That's America's problem," you think. But Reform UK, polling to form the next government, just banned Pride flags in every council it controls. Nigel Farage opposed same-sex marriage and never walked it back. UK marriage equality is under threat. Here's what you need to know.

"Woke pronoun madness," they call it. But here's what's actually happening: we're learning more about the human experience. Just as we discovered left-handedness is natural, that being gay isn't a mental illness, we're now recognising that gender is more complex than a simple binary. Non-binary isn't ideology—it's discovery.

This Christmas, we want to say thank you—to every LGBTQ+ person who refuses to be invisible, who shows up authentically, who makes space for others. 2025 tested us with DEI rollbacks and political backlash—2026 may bring more challenges. But we've survived worse. We're recommitting to solidarity, visibility, and supporting each other through what comes next.

"Pick a side." Three words bisexual people hear constantly. From straight people who think you're confused. From some within the LGBTQ+ community who question your commitment. Even from well-meaning friends who erase your identity based on who you're dating.

Here's the truth: Bisexuality is attraction to more than one gender. 

Our deep dive covers what bisexual actually means, why erasure happens, bi vs pan, the bisexual experience, UK resources, pride flag history, and finding your community.

Whether you're bisexual, supporting someone who is, or educating yourself—this is the guide you need.

"I like the wine and not the label." David Rose's seven-word explanation of pansexuality became iconic because it's so simple: gender isn't a deciding factor in who you're attracted to. It's the person themselves.

Pansexuality is attraction regardless of gender identity. Not attracted to everyone. Not a trend. Not unable to commit. 

This guide covers everything: what pansexual actually means, why erasure happens, the pansexual experience, media representation, the pride flag, UK resources, and finding your community.

Whether you're pansexual yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand—you're in the right place.

For many LGBTQ+ people, the most meaningful Christmas gift isn't under the tree—it's sitting across the table. Acceptance isn't something you can wrap in a bow, but it's the gift that changes everything. Here's what it looks like, and how to give it.