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What Is Pansexuality and What Should You Know About It?

As the visibility of LGBTQ+ people has increased in society, so has our awareness of lesser-known sexual, romantic, and gender identities. Among these are pansexuality. Someone who experiences attraction to others regardless of their gender or sex is pansexual. Based on the Greek root pan, which means “all,” pansexual is sometimes used interchangeably with other […]

6 Ideas for a Lesbian Bachelorette Party

Traditional bachelor and bachelorette parties typically include the bride and groom getting together with friends of their gender, having some drinks, taking in a certain type of show and then trying to rehydrate the next day. However, as times have changed, so have bachelor and bachelorette parties. More people are choosing to find unique ways […]

Being an LGBTQ-Friendly Wedding Vendor

As a wedding vendor, you play an important role in one of the happiest days of a couple’s life. Whether you’re a photographer, a caterer, a baker, or a seamstress, people depend on your skills to help make their wedding day one that they’ll cherish forever. LGBTQ couples can legally marry throughout the United States […]

Attending Your First Same-Sex Wedding

Attending a wedding can be a big deal. When two people you care about deeply are preparing to tie the knot, it can fill you with all sorts of emotions. If the couple in question happens to be a same-sex couple, then you might feel a bit confused about what to expect. Those who are […]

Starting a Family Is Expensive for Same-Sex Couples

Being given the opportunity to walk down the aisle and express your love for your partner in front of your family and friends can be wonderful. Up until a few years ago, members of the LGBT community were forbidden from marrying in a majority of states. Now, with regulations changing all the time, it has […]

Is Congress Finally Taking Marriage Equality Seriously?

Following the Supreme Court’s shocking reversal of reproductive rights, the United States is at a crossroads. Emboldened by the defeat of Roe v. Wade, many conservative activists are putting other human rights protections in their crosshairs. Most notably, Justice Clarence Thomas has openly called for a reexamination of the legal doctrine that made marriage equality […]

Tips for Non-Monosexual People and Their Allies

The LGBTQ+ community includes people who fall under the umbrella of being non-monosexual. This refers to those who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, and fluid. These are people who are sexually, romantically, and even emotionally attracted to more than one sex, gender, or gender identity. Non-monosexual people often experience discrimination and prejudice from those who […]

Strange Struggles Gay Men Deal With in Relationships

All relationships have unique struggles. Still, there are common problems that people in specific romantic arrangements can encounter. For gay men, there remains a good amount of public stigma when it comes to acceptance and even tolerance of their relationships. Hate crimes and prejudice are not the only obstacles gay men face. In many cases, […]

LGBTQ+ Couples and Divorce: What You Should Know

For many LGBTQ+ couples, the road to marriage was long and difficult. The legalization of same-sex unions seemed like a distant fantasy, and the reality of it was a dream come true. LGBTQ+ marriages are now considered equal under the law, entitling gay, queer, and trans partners to the same benefits and protections as those […]

Name Change Options for Married Same-Sex Couples to Consider

If you and your intended are getting married, you might be trying to decide what to do about your last names. Since many married pairs today dispense with other traditions, the decision to keep their own names seems logical. However, if you’re considering bringing children into your family or if you want to create a […]