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and youth had a higher relative risk of diagnoses and ***de thoughts in the emergency department and inpatient settings.

Trans, gender-diverse youth have higher relative risk of mental health diagnoses, suicidality in emergency dep’t Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth had a higher relative risk of mental health diagnoses and suicidality in the emergency department (ED) and inpatient settings.

? Among *xual users, many fear using PrEP puts them at risk of , even when they know other people who use the medication.

Current HIV prevention medication users often stigmatize other PrEP users as ‘promiscuous’ Among PrEP users, many fear using PrEP puts them at risk of discrimination, even when they know other people who use the medication.

Among students who felt depressed or anxious, students were 74% less likely to seek help from parents than from adults in schools, and 25% less likely to seek support from friends compared to adults in schools.

Transgender students more likely than cisgender peers to seek support from school staff Among students who felt depressed or anxious, transgender students were 74% less likely than their cisgender peers to seek help from parents than from adults in schools. Also, they were 25% less likely than cisgender students to seek support from friends compared to adults in schools, and 48% less l...

and *xual men's health in focus: When dealing with , some alternative treatments lack scientific backing, but others can be valuable tools for managing ED in conjunction with traditional medications.

Dealing with erectile dysfunction? Here are the top alternative ED treatment recommendations from urologists When dealing with erectile dysfunction, some alternative treatments lack scientific backing, but others can be valuable tools for managing ED, often in conjunction with traditional medications.

Even in the community, too many defend and actually attack **e victims. Just look at our reactions in the case against GMA executives Jojo Nones and Dode Cruz, accused of ra**ng Sandro Muhlach.

Kulturang abusadong manyak within the gay and bi communities… and how we end up ‘supporting’ it Looking at the case against gay GMA executives Jojo Nones and Dode Cruz, accused of ra**ng the 23-year-old Sandro Muhlach, one is also reminded of how the LGBTQIA community itself sees

In , people will no longer be able to update the s*x markers listed on their state driver’s licenses, based on an internal policy issued by Texas’ Department of Public Safety.

Texas issues policy preventing trans people from updating their driver’s licenses Based on an internal policy issued by Texas’ Department of Public Safety – and effective August 20 – the department will no longer accept court orders or amended birth certificates issued that change the s*x when it differs from documentation already on file.

’s LGU ordered the closure of *xual *xclub Fahrenheit Cafe and Fitness Center (F Club) for “not allowing the city’s contact tracing team to conduct investigation and inquiries in the establishment.”

F Club closed for refusal to allow Quezon City’s contact tracing team to investigate Quezon City's local government unit served a cease-and-desist order and notice of violation to F Club, which is located along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, for “not allowing the city’s contact tracing team to conduct investigation and inquiries in the establishment.”

health in focus since, between 2014 and 2022, prevalence of poor or fair health status increased from 26.6% to 35.1% among and adults but decreased among adults.

Health status of trans, gender-diverse people worsening since 2014 – study Between 2014 and 2022, prevalence of poor or fair health status increased from 26.6% to 35.1% among TGD adults but decreased among cisgender adults.

With medical advances, is it still difficult to live with ? A Filipino living with HIV says it continues to be challenging even now, so the wish is "waking up knowing new PLHIVs no longer have to live in fear."

Positibong paglalayag A Filipino living with HIV writes about his ongoing journey, noticing that times may have been harder in the past, but challenges continue to remain even now. True happiness, he said, is waking up knowing new PLHIVs no longer have to live in fear.

people with greater active use were more likely to experience , , insufficient sleep, and physical inactivity.

Active social media use linked with negative health indicators among s*xual, gender minorities Those with greater active social media use were more likely to experience depressive symptoms, cigarette smoking, insufficient sleep, and physical inactivity than those with less active social media use.

In , the High Administrative Court blocked a bid by “Vivi” to change the on her official documents even without an official diagnosis of .

Taipei High Administrative Court blocks bid to change ID without gender dysphoria diagnosis The Taipei High Administrative Court blocked a bid by a transgender woman – named “Vivi” in reports – to change the gender on her official documents even without an official diagnosis of gender dysphoria.

Profiting off people with : This treatment hub in Metro Manila is collecting payment for counseling but never provided the service. This is one way service providers steal money through .

Kumusta naman ang ‘counseling fee’ charged to OHAT Package even if the service is never given to PLHIVs? So this treatment hub in Metro Manila started putting “counseling” in the list of to-be-paid services supposedly given to the Filipinos living with HIV under its care. Except that it is actually not provided as a service; just added to the list of collectibles. This is one of the ways

activated its health response protocol after the newest case in Philippines – a man who has s*x with other men – visited a in the city, and sought help from a there.

Newest mpox patient visited Quezon City spa, derma; came in contact with 41 pax Quezon City activated its health response protocol after the newest mpox case in the Philippines – a man who has s*x with other men – visited a spa in the city, and sought help from a dermatologist there.

is both personal, and communal – i.e. it “heals” LGBTQIA artists, even while highlighting issues from the LGBTQIA community. And for artists, art is always both at the same time.

Art is personal; art is community | NEWSMAKERS art is both personal, and communal – i.e. it “heals” LGBTQIA artists, even while highlighting issues from the LGBTQIA community. And for artists, ar...

Ever heard of ? Coined by a user in 2021, this asserts one is “naturally” and “inherently” not attracted to people. It distances them from being seen as while still enacting .

TikTokers can influence discrimination against trans people NEWSMAKERS TikTokers can influence discrimination against trans people “Super straight” is a new term, coined by a TikTok user in 2021, that asserts one is “naturally” and “inherently” not attracted to transgender people. This new s*xual identity attempts to distance super straights from...

ICYMI: Filipinos with , when should you transfer ? If you have even a single concern, or a question in the way people in your current treatment hub is treating you, move. Or else the abuses will just continue, or worsen.

5 Reasons why it’s time to move to a new HIV treatment hub Op-Ed 5 Reasons why it’s time to move to a new HIV treatment hub “If you have even a single concern, or a question in the way people in your current treatment hub is treating you, I strongly suggest that you move. Because if you don’t, then the abuse done to you will just continue, and could w...

ICYMI: Fake in 'advocacy'? Two issues worth highlighting: 1) MSM-centric NGOs still dictate what’s good for Filipinos; and 2) emergence of those claiming to be trans/speak for trans community just to hoard funds.

Introducing the ‘trans for funds’ Two issues need to be highlighted here: 1) MSM-centric NGOs still “dictate” what’s good for transgender Filipinos; and 2) the emergence of those claiming to be trans/speak for the trans community, though only to hoard the funds available.

The may be becoming more -friendly, but many issues of persons with - including PWD - continue to be neglected because this sector is not homogenous, stressed Bahaghari Center's Disney Aguila.

Bahaghari Center’s co-director focuses on intersectional issues of PWD LGBTQIA workers, pushes for inclusion There are a handful of companies that try to be inclusive of persons with disability, including those who also belong to the LGBTQIA community, but multiple challenges remain, stressed Mx Disney Aguila, co-executive director of Bahaghari Center.

PANTAY called on the Senate to urgently hear the and champion its passage to protect and empower youth.

Champion SOGIE Equality Bill to empower young champs, say advocates to Senate PANTAY called on the Senate to urgently hear the SOGIE Equality Bill and champion its passage to protect and empower youth.

Confronting , there's a need to check the different Philippine context, said Michael David Tan at . Issues include: Westernization of HIV discourses, no political will, over-reliance on donor agencies. Oh yeah... faux activism using influencers.

Outrage Mag EIC speaks at #AIDS2024; highlights challenges in HIV responses in PH, shift to DevCom In responding to HIV, there is a need to consider how different the Philippine context is, according to Outrage Magazine editor in chief Michael David Tan as a panelist in a journalist-led session at the 25th International AIDS Conference, or .

The railing in the middle of Stockholm Central Station, with an art installation by artist Sivert Lindblom, is a popular pick-up point for and *xual men, making it “relevant” to the community still searching for its own space.

Among where the gay and bis*xual men of Stockholm gather The circular railing right in the middle of the Stockholm Central Station, featuring an art installation by the artist Sivert Lindblom, is a popular pick-up point for gay and bis*xual men, making it

health in focus: Sexual and gender minorities — those who identify as , ***an, *xual, ***r, , , or — are twice as likely to report active compared to non-SGM individuals.

Sexual and gender minorities are twice as likely to report active epilepsy Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) — individuals who identify as gay, le***an, bis*xual, q***r, transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse — are twice as likely to report active epilepsy compared to non-SGM individuals.

In South Korea , still isn't legal but the supreme court upheld a ruling that made those in same-s*x relationships eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance.

South Korea’s top court confirms state benefits for gay couples In South Korea, the supreme court upheld a ruling that made those in same-s*x relationships eligible for spousal benefits from state health insurance.

In , the Supreme Court ruled that an woman should be legally recognized on all documents as a woman without having to submit to medical verification.

In Nepal, the Supreme Court ruled that trans woman is a woman In Nepal, the Supreme Court ruled that a transgender woman should be legally recognized on all documents as a woman without having to submit to medical verification.

For Inters*x Philippines, Inc., the case of reveals a trend of ignorance and prejudice, reflecting misunderstanding and against individuals who are *x.

Inters*x Philippines, Inc: Imane Khelif treated unjustly; challenge biases, get educated, foster inclusivity For Inters*x Philippines, Inc., the case of Imane Khelif

and : In a same-s*x relationship where the couple is not out, may go unnoticed, making it difficult for the survivor to seek help or leave.

98% of 2SLGBTQIA+ people experienced IPV; about 70% had brain injury symptoms IPV in 2SLGBTQIA+ relationships poses a distinct challenge, she notes, primarily due to the potential invisibility of the relationship. For example, in a same-s*x relationship where the couple is not out, IPV may go unnoticed by friends, family or professionals, making it difficult for the survivor....

In Stockholm, Sweden, **eMarch was held as part of with marchers calling not just for rights and visibility of ***an women, but also of people and .

D**e March stresses need for rights, visibility including of trans people, Palestinians In Stockholm, Sweden, D**e March was held as part of the LGBTQIA Pride in Stockholm, with marchers calling not just for rights and visibility of le***an women, but also of other minority sectors.

In general, policies are bad for the economy. And having more inclusive policies can make a country more attractive for skilled labor.

Same-s*x marriage recognition helps countries attract, retain highly skilled workers In general, discriminatory policies are bad for the economy. And having more inclusive policies can make a country more attractive for skilled labor.