How to Find a Partner When You’re Closeted
For one reason or the other, some people do not like to be open about their gender identity or sexual orientation. Sometimes, it may be difficult to be expressive about …
LGBTQ issues
Your idea of gender is so fragile, all a man has to do is wear eyeliner to break it
The Paurashpur trailer dropped on December 7th, revealing an orgy of sexual violence against women, hints of queer desire, Milind Soman wearing jewellery (SHOCK, HORROR!) and also carrying a sword (cognitive dissonance, …
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5 Things to Do For LGBT Pride Month
I organise an event called Shabda every year for Namma Pride in Bengaluru. This year, the Namma Pride team said, we won’t do a Pride March in person, and we …
Why do only 6% of Indian queer people come out?
I have been OUT for ten years now. Loud and proud, out and about. I have marched, sauntered, run (with high heeled shoes and flats and sometimes my bare feet) …
Difference between Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Over the years, there has always been a misconception that gender identity and sexual orientation are interconnected. The universal declaration of human Rights says, “All human beings are born free …
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What is it Like to be Accepted as LGBTQ In India, an Eye Opener
To be LGBTQ in India has been far from easy. Of course, it was a victory when the government amended Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to decriminalize …
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Coming out Story of “Rajan”
Coming out story of Rajan (name changed), gives every LGBTQ+ individual some hope. Though things do not work out initially, they fall in place with self acceptance to start with. …
10 Best LGBTQ Dating Apps that are not Indian
LGBTQ dating apps are getting bigger by the numbers. The good news for the LGBTQ community is that creators around the world are being considerate towards the community and have …
Write With AYA, LGBTQ Stories. Part 2
To celebrate Pride Month i.e. June 2020, at AYA, we organised a writing competion on the Sheroes platform. Here are the LGBTQ stories, expressions and words of solidarity, which were submitted …