Have you ever not gone to the doctor because you didn’t have identification? Or the information on your ID made you feel uncomfortable? This is the reality for many transgender people. Here are some resources -
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It has been some 40 odd years since I’ve heard the words, “I have no choice.” For me, they epitomized the struggle—the moment by moment struggle of marginalized people making room for themselves in a world full of unwelcome. As a lesbian (who is also a woman of color), Opa Hysea-Wise has experienced discrimination and has struggled her whole life to find a sense of belonging
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With competent knowledge of synastry - which is essentially relationship astrology - we are able to identify potential positive and negative patterns that may come up when two people meet. Read Part One of Rylen Moore’s series on Synastry Red Flags.
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So what else should we place more emphasis on, then, if not the Sun - the centre of the Universe - that which we all revolve around? What can beginner astrologers or enthusiasts look to for more?
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Back in January of this year, before any of us could even fathom what was to come, Saturn moved to conspire with Jupiter and Pluto (and the Sun and Mercury, though I digress) in the sign of Capricorn - the energy stamp of which is notoriously known for its hard work and, yes, hard times.
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When the Novel Corona virus swept through the world like a violent storm changing the very fundamental core of our daily routines, fear and anxiety around safe sexual activities and making connections online spread through the gay community.
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Every author dreams of seeing their books on bookstore shelves. And while the publishing landscape is growing more inclusive (what agent ISN’T looking for #ownvoices stories these days?), the fact is that major publishers are still gate-keepers, and the stories they choose to tell are a small fraction of the stories readers want to see. That’s why more and more authors are turning to self-publishing. Author Wren Handman shares their tips -
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Two spirit, trans and queer authors and poets explore identity, racism, oppression, family history, addiction, spirituality and the never-ending tides of change in this list of good reads for the upcoming winter months. So curl up and Get Out!
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Tired of coming out stories full of angst? Wish there were more queer protagonists in your young adult paranormal fiction? Wren Handman agrees, and that's why she wrote Havoc & Happiness. It's a comedy without being a parody, a madcap adventure through the streets of Bozeman, Montana. Get onboard a world full of monsters, mayhem, and sweet f/f love.
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Is one of your New Years goals to get fit this year? Here’s some great ideas for LGBTQ+ friendly spaces and activities to join in Greater Vancouver. Also a few tips on goal setting to help you get started.
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The number of people choosing to take erectile dysfunction medications for recreational purposes is increasing. If you are concerned about your partners use of these medications, getting to the root of why is key.
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What’s On Queer BC is pleased to welcome Pollock Clinics as a Gold Level Sponsor.
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Good harnesses and dildos are often expensive, so making a choice that doesn't fit the needs of you and your partner can be costly.
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The issues of cannabis legalization and queer rights have been intertwined across Canada and the US for decades.
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What is drag. What is Commercial Drag. Emory explores drag in Vancouver: the art, the performances, and the people.
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BOLDfest is a yearly festival held in early fall in Vancouver, Canada. It hosts presenters, musicians and workshops for older lesbians and dykes and their younger partners and friends.
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A place for queer artists to do the things that are hard to do as queers in the art world, as well as those things that are hard to do as artists in the queer world, including—perhaps especially—at the intersections that get stonewalled in both worlds.
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For a trans person, micro-aggressions can be like mosquitos. One mosquito is no big deal, but a huge swarm of them coming from every direction is terrible.
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Vancouver has a lot to offer when it comes to brunch and we will always make it queer. Emory Oakley shares their favourites just in time for the weekend.
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Yvonne works for Garden Works in Burnaby and is well known @ grow.over.it on Instagram for her beautiful indoor gardens-slash-jungle. In this Part II of her gardening series Yvonne shares some tips for gardening on a budget.
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