Sun, Sea and Safe sex
There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to practising safer sex and being on holiday. People generally go on holiday to have a good time, relax, let their hair-down and try new experiences. We might lose some of the inhibition’s we would normally have at home this factored in with perhaps […]
New Independent Rape and Sexual Violence Advocate for LGBT people
Bev Higgins writes about her new role working with the LGBT Community I became an ISVA to help survivors to have their say, and get the help and support to overcome the impact of sexual abuse, and not face prejudice or mistreatment. As a member of the LGBT community myself and as a professional, I […]
There is still much more work to do!
Today, May 17th is IDAHOT or IDAHOBIT day, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This day is recognised across many accepting countries and by those in countries whose struggle still goes on. Today is a day to highlight and campaign for equal rights for all people of all sexualities and gender identities the […]
Ageing Better
It is recognised that people can become less active, disconnected from friends and family and more fearful of their surroundings as they get older. They may also be seen by wider society as people who are ‘done to’ – for instance, as pension claimants and patients – rather than people who are capable of making […]
Trans* day of visibility – More than visibility
Trans* day of visibility – More than visibility Today is International Trans* Day of Visibility (TdoV). The goal of today is to bring the accomplishments of Trans* people into the spotlight and combating cissexism. The theme of TdoV this year is #MoreThanVisibility meaning that this year we want to do more than ever to combat […]
Guest Blog Megan Key
With thanks to Megan Key, this article was originally published for the National Diversity Awards. I know about the benefits of exercise. I know because I used to weigh 19 stones, was a binge drinker and a chain smoker. I also suffered chronic anxiety for three years, spent seven years in therapy and have been suicidal […]
Personally Speaking
A blog by Alexus Savage Thursday 31st March sees the yearly event that is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) come rolling into view. So, what is TDoV, well essentially it is a day to show your support for the Trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of Trans people around the globe […]
Homophobia isn’t over yet
Peter Tatchell writes this Guest Blog Britain has made great strides towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality since the turn of the century. We have gone from being the country with the largest number of anti-gay laws in the world to being one of the world’s most progressive nations in terms of […]
Activate Shopping
by Penny Barber, Sports Activator Does the childhood thrill of a big parcel being delivered with your name on it ever fade?! I’ve done quite a bit of shopping over the last week, so when I get the delivery text, I’m not quite sure what’s going to appear! I can recommend having your Monday morning […]
‘Inclusivity’ – Supporting BAME Trans People – Guest Blog
In the first of a series of guest blogs, GIRES (Gender Identity Research and Education Society), talks about a new guide they have commissioned. For the first time in the UK, a 28-page guide with practical tips, guidance, and resources dedicated to supporting the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) trans population of Britain: ‘Inclusivity – […]