Tag: sexuality

A gay couple from Russia seeking asylum in Germany has allegedly been questioned by a judge for four hours about their sexuality because the judge did not believe that they are gay. Pavel Tupikov and Igor Popialkovskii had left Russia after their lives were put at risk when a police officer blackmailed them. The two fled to Germany and are now in the process of seeking asylum and part of that process meant that Tupikov had to appear in front of...

A Belgian man has pleaded for help after his boyfriend was deported to Ghana – where homosexuality is illegal – because he’s “not gay enough.” Jurgen Hendrickx posted a series of emotional messages on Facebook as authorities physically forced his long-term boyfriend Festus onto a flight after a two-year legal struggle. The electrical engineer, who lives in the northern city of Antwerp, said his boyfriend had been “threatened by his family several times in the last few days because of his...

‘You can’t be afraid of who you are or else you’re afraid of your own potential,’ says Olympic hopeful Adam Rippon A talented US skater, who has high hopes of representing his country in the 2018 Olympics, has said that being open about his sexuality has helped him compete at his best. Adam Rippon, 27, spoke to TeamUSA.org to tie in with Pride Month in the US. https://www.instagram.com/p/BVyAclslDqv/ ‘Being gay isn’t what defines me, but it’s a big part of who I am...

A bisexual man from America has opened up about his inspirational coming out story. 40-year-old Greg Ward was well aware of his sexuality from the young age of five, and it is a factor that has never changed throughout his life. Despite being sure of himself, Ward faced stigmatism from family and friends when he decided to come out in 2000 at the age of 25. Friends began mocking him over his sexual partners, and eventually forced Ward to go back into...

Japan’s gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender and queer people flooded into Tokyo Sunday for a rainbow-filled spectacular celebration of Pride. This year’s theme was “Change,” as JoeMyGod reported. “I believed that nothing would change,” read flyers for the event. “But, little by little, things are starting to change,” according to a quote from an unnamed individual. “Let’s achieve a future where everyone is respected as an individual, despite differences in sexuality.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLhwCGheqxHfG2vd8M0wVA_psBB8_ObQbN&v=MjIvxKltnAk This year’s marchers in the Shibuya district had the support of 190...

It shouldn't be an issue, says the actor Luke Evans believes his sexuality has never held him back in his career. The Beauty and the Beast star said since coming out 15 years ago hasn’t negatively affected his career. And that’s the way things should be, according to Evans. ‘Talent, success, what you do in your personal life – I don’t see how one should have an effect on the other,’ the Welsh actor told Jackal Magazine. In the candid interview, Evans reveals his...

The 73-year-old Grammy winner got his start performing in bathhouses alongside Bette Midler. Barry Manilow has opened up about his sexuality for the first time, three years after quietly marrying his longtime partner and manager Garry Kief. The Grammy Award-winning songwriter said he’d decided long ago to keep quiet about his sexuality because he didn’t want to disappoint his fans. Turns out, his fans’ adoration wasn’t so conditional. “I thought I would be disappointing them if they knew I was gay. So...

Katy Perry has opened up about her sexuality and revealed that she has done more than kissing a girl. The singer, who shot to fame with the 2008 anthem “I Kissed a Girl”, spoke about her sexuality and the Human Rights Campaign Gala in LA last night. Perry was awarded the national equality award for her LGBT advocacy work. Taking to the stage to give a thank you speech, the musician spoke about her own sexual experiences with women and the meaning...

RIP Julia Derbyshire A 16-year-old was repeatedly bullied online over her sexuality before she killed herself, her father has said. Julia Derbyshire was 12 years old when she said to her friend: ‘I’m not sure yet but I think I like girls.’ Her ‘friend’ then spread her feelings around school, and Julia was subjected to vile bullying. Four years later she hanged herself. Adrian Derbyshire, 42, has released photos of his daughter on a ventilator in hospital to raise awareness of playground and online bullying. ‘She...

"The law in Tanzania has boundaries when it comes to sexuality" says Hamisi Kigwangalla. Hamisi Kigwangalla, the deputy health minister for Tanzania, wants to publish the names of men and women suspected of being homosexuals. In a series of angry tweets written in Swahili and English, he argued that homosexuality did not scientifically exist, and was merely a side effect of city life. In the rural village he came from, Kigwangalla insisted, there were no homosexuals. https://twitter.com/HKigwangalla/status/833381122201497600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw ”Have you ever come across a...

A new survey looking into young people’s attitudes towards relationships and sexuality in the 21st Century has revealed some incredible results. Anti-bullying charity Ditch The Label surveyed young people between the ages of 13-26 over a period of six months about dating in the modern world. One in two people don’t conform to rigid labels such as straight, lesbian and gay and prefer to take a more fluid approach when it comes to sexuality. What’s more, 57% don’t identify as being totally...

The first teaser for award-winning gay indie movie Beach Rats has arrived. After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in January this year – and receiving rave reviews from critics – distributors Neon have announced that the flick will hit cinemas in Autumn, and have shared an enticing teaser online. Beach Rats tells the story of aimless youth Frankie (Harris Dickinson), who struggles to escape his bleak home life as he navigates sexuality and balances friendships, a potential new girlfriend, and the older...

Following eight years of research, a major new study has claimed that sexuality has no impact on the state of a person’s mental health. The Australian National University found that people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual were not at an increased risk of suffering with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems. However, they do concede that poor mental health and higher suicide rates of LGBT+ people could be down to the stigma they face after coming out. “Childhood sexual...

Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black is striking out at A-list Hollywood stars who remain in the closet.The 42-year-old Milk screenwriter, who’s currently engaged to British diver Tom Daley, says that stars who won’t reveal their sexuality should just stay quiet altogether instead of falsely declaring that they’re straight. Talking to Attitude, he says, “I have no respect for someone who lies about their sexuality.” At the very least say ‘no comment’, just keep your personal life personal.”“If you’re going to closet yourself, that...