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LGBTQ+ Friendly Therapy is a Game-Changer for Queer Adults

Finding therapists that truly understand and affirm our experiences as queer people is a daunting task. This article aims to shed light on why LGBTQ+ friendly therapy is essential and the ways it can make a profound difference in our lives.

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Kerry McBroome Kerry McBroome

Forming queer community: Lessons from a Retreat for Black Lesbians

Forming queer community is often spoken about as the cure for loneliness for LGBTQ+ people. But how do you go about building it? This article explores different strategies for how we can connect with our queer family. Let’s take a close look at research published in the Journal of Lesbian Studies that explores the strategies one group of Black lesbians use for constructing LGBTQ+ community.

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Kerry McBroome Kerry McBroome

5 steps to friendship: Forming queer community

The importance of building a strong and supportive queer community cannot be overstated. For us in the LGBTQ+ community, finding a sense of belonging and connection is crucial for navigating the complexities of identity and relationships. However, building such a community can come with its own set of challenges, from overcoming internalized shame to traveling huge swaths of land. In this article, we'll explore five actionable steps that can help you in forming queer community, one that is grounded in authenticity, inclusivity, and mutual care.

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Reclaim sexual health with queer-friendly online apps

Apps like Grindr are designed so that queer people, predominantly gay cisgendered men, can find each other through their phones. It has an opportunity with its audience to provide information that may be helpful to them. In 2017, that’s what Jack Harrison-Quintana was trying to do when he launched Grindr’s Sexual Health Resource Center.

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