Cosmopolitan UKThis is what it's really like to be raised by LGBTQ+ parentsverified_publisherCosmopolitan"My mum came out to me and my brother. Three months after that my dad came out as well." Being a child raised bysame-sex, gay or queer parents is finally becoming a little bit more common. But that doesn't mean it's always a walk in the park. As these women who grew up with LGBTQ+ parents explain, …
Cosmopolitan UK"Women wanted to mother me": The realities of dating when you're gay and disabledverified_publisherCosmopolitan - By Jessica Kellgren-FozardFinding someone who also didn’t mind emptying sick buckets? Let’s just say it wasn’t easy. Picture the scene: a sunny Sunday morning, crisp white sheets, linen curtains billowing in the gentle breeze. Hours snuggled in bed together, happily chatting, feet entwined. You’re finally up and getting …
Cosmopolitan UKBisexual women on the major differences between dating people of different gendersverified_publisherCosmopolitan"In most of my relationships with men I had to repress much of myself." Forbisexual, pansexual and queer folk who've dated people of more than one gender, it's likely they've noticed differences in the way those relationships and sexual experiences have gone down. Personally, the thing that's shook …
Cosmopolitan UK"At 26 I married a man, within three years I knew it was a mistake" - Coming out in your 30sverified_publisherCosmopolitanNot everyone grows up knowing they're queer. "Coming out" can be difficult and daunting at any age, but the majority of coming out narratives we hear are centred around younger people, in their teens or 20s. But, what is it like to come to terms with your sexuality or gender identity when you've …
Cosmopolitan UKWhat to say (and NOT say) when your friend comes out as queerverified_publisherCosmopolitan12 lesbian, bisexual and pansexual women share the best and worst ways their female friends have reacted. Coming out is unfortunately still a thing that loads of LGBTQ+ people feel the need to do, because, well, being straight and cisgender is still seen as "the norm". Hopefully, one day, it won't …
Cosmopolitan UKSimple ways you can be a better ally to trans and non-binary peopleverified_publisherCosmopolitan - By Jamie WindustUse. Your. Privilege. Non-binary people are still very much misunderstood, despite many celebrities like Demi Lovato speaking about being being non-binary. Fortunately, the power of social media has meant that in recent years, the landscape of sexuality and gender has been able to reach so many more …
