Stories
Ethical Non-Monogamy For Queer VirginiansEthical non-monogamy (ENM) describes relationships where everyone involved knows about and consents to romantic, sexual, or intimate connections beyond a…
A Norfolk drag legacy built through mentorshipIn Norfolk, Virginia, drag has long been more than an evening’s entertainment. It has been a meeting place, a training ground and, for many Black LGBTQ+…
Supporting a trans child through gender-affirming care in VirginiaPuberty can bring intense physical and emotional changes for any young person. For a trans child, those changes may feel distressing, frightening or out of…
A Queer-Friendly Fitness Guide to AlexandriaFinding a gym can be about much more than equipment, class timetables and membership fees. For LGBTQ+ people, a welcoming fitness space also means being able…
Why Virginia’s Pride Festivals Are Becoming Year-Round Community EventsVirginia’s Pride calendar is changing shape. Large festivals in Richmond, Norfolk, Charlottesville and Northern Virginia still provide visibility, celebration…
Holding two truths in Hampton RoadsFor a biracial queer couple in Hampton Roads, identity is rarely a single conversation. Race, sexuality, family history, neighbourhood, faith and class can all…
Five Affordable Virginia Wedding Venues That Welcome All CouplesVirginia offers an appealing mix of historic buildings, waterfront gardens, vineyards and adaptable city spaces for couples planning a same-sex wedding or…
The First Gay-Straight Alliance In A Virginia High SchoolBefore LGBTQ+ student groups became familiar features of school life, queer teenagers often had to find one another quietly. In many American schools, a…
A kinder way through holiday gatherings as a mixed-orientation coupleHoliday family gatherings can bring warmth, familiar rituals and a rare chance to see everyone in one place. They can also expose differences in comfort,…
How Charlottesville found its queer poetic voiceCharlottesville’s queer poetry scene is growing through a familiar but newly energised format: the open mic where a first-time reader can share a poem beside…