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Online Gaming and The LGBTQ+ Community—A Match Made in Heaven
Online gaming communities are a fascinating and diverse bunch. It's like a big ol' melting pot where folks from all walks of life come together to bond over their shared love for virtual adventures. We're talking about a world where gaming avatars don't judge you based on who you are, where you're from, or who you love.
Slots Sites Show Their Hand, and It’s Full of Rainbows
From in-game cosmetics to character representations to whole games designed with the queer community in mind, no part of gaming hasn’t been touched by the shining rainbow of queer inclusivity, even the gambling sphere has embraced queer gamers.
The Disturbing Rise of Homophobia in Europe and the Apparent Silence of Authorities
In recent years, Europe, often celebrated for its progressive values, has seen an alarming surge in homophobia. The rise is worrying, especially with the lack of action or even support from public authorities.
Best Queer-Safe Activities to Do in Vancouver this Fall
Planning to visit Vancouver this fall? Here are some queer-safe places to be sure to visit -
Why are sex toys so expensive?
If you haven’t purchased sex toys in a while, you may be having sex toy sticker shock and asking yourself, “Why are sex toys so expensive?”
Beyond The Binary: Seven Must-Read Books that Illuminate the Queer Experience
For those who want to explore the queer community's narratives, classic literature offers a trove of enlightening stories.
Has Queer Representation Improved in Gaming Over the Last Couple of Years?
We’ve put together some examples of the most impactful representations in gaming and you can decide for yourself if developers have gotten a bit bolder with their queer-coding.
Tips for Making an Inspiring LGBT Presentation
Check out this article with 3 tips on how to make an inspiring LGBT presentation & get 6 unique LGBT PowerPoint templates to speed up the process.
Are weed edibles the best product for you? Let's find out.
Are weed edibles the best product for you? Let's find out.
A Balanced Lifestyle: Tips to a More Fulfilling Day-to-Day Routine
Feeling down? Here are some best-practice methods to help you balance out your lifestyle.
6 Ways You Can Be a Better LGBTQ+ Ally
Being a part of a marginalized group, coming out is an incredible act of courage for LQBTQ+ people as they risk being ostracized. When somebody decides to reveal their identity, you have to understand that you are someone important to them, and they want to be genuine with you. It would mean the world to them if you accepted and supported them despite your differences.
20% of the iGaming Industry is Made of LGBTQ+ Individuals
With news that 20% of the iGaming industry is made up of LGBTQ+ individuals, what does this mean for inclusion in the industry as a whole?
How to Tell Your Partner About Your Sexual Fantasies
The idea of telling your partner about your sexual fantasies might feel quite embarrassing, especially if you tend to overthink everything and therefore start worrying that they might laugh at you. Here are a few tips that should make this challenge a lot easier for both you and your partner.
7 Steps to Look After Your Mental Health
No one can deny the fact that past years have been incredibly difficult for everyone. The seven steps below are general suggestions to help you cope not only with the COVID-19 pandemic, but any event that may cause stress.
Ways to create an inclusive workplace
Inclusivity is more than a buzzword, making the workplace inclusive for all genders, sexual orientations and ethnic backgrounds is rapidly becoming the norm.
How LGBTQ+ Dating Apps are Changing Society
One of the big problems that the LGBTQ+ community faces is finding the right person who shares a similar sexual orientation near them. However, this is changing due to the social media and smartphone technology revolution.
Do you have unclaimed funds waiting for you?
Numerous polls have shown that financial insecurity is one of the biggest concerns in the LGBTQ community. One of the fundamental tenets of personal finance is knowing where your assets are and how they’re performing. Yet, thousands of people have forgotten money sitting in dormant accounts that they’re unaware of.
A Therapist Speaks About Mental Health After Pandemic Reopening
These are unprecedented times, and not everyone is comfortable or ready to get back to "normal." Registered Clinicial Counsellor, Duncan Kleist, answers questions about post-pandemic mental health.
The LGBT+ Community Expected to Play a Big Role in Canada’s Tourism Recovery
The CGLCC has partnered with Tourism HR Canada to offer a certificate program that helps businesses realize the economic opportunity of LGBT+ travellers and build LGBT+ safe spaces across the country. The program is free from now until March 31, 2021, thanks to funding provided by the Government of Canada.
How to find queer friendly and queer owned vacation rentals
A vacation should be fun. There should be no dealing with hosts who are unhappy about two men or two women sharing a bed, or giving you side-eye (or worse) about your gender.