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News and features

LGBT HERO wants to explore all aspects of LGBTQ+ life. We know life can be tough but before we try and tackle some of the health and social inequalities LGBTQ+ people face we must understand what challenges we are up against. In this section you will find a mixture of LGBTQ news from LGBT HERO and the community and in-depth features exploring issues such as mental health, sexuality, sex and relationships. If you think there's an issue LGBT HERO should explore email us on [email protected] and tell us what you think. 


Find your local pride 2022

Find your local pride 2022

Prides happen all across the UK and Ireland. Find an event near you. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Stand for the LGBT HERO Board of Directors

Stand for the LGBT HERO Board of Directors

We're looking for new directors to join our amazing team. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 27th May, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Monkeypox and what you need to know

Monkeypox and what you need to know

There seems to be an outbreak of Monkeypox, with many initial cases coming from gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men. Here's what you need to know. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Author: Ian Howley

#IDAHOBLIT2022 - The tide is rising

#IDAHOBLIT2022 - The tide is rising

LGBTQ+ people are suffering very real harm and if something isn’t done, the situation will continue to decline. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 18th May, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Redefining Resilience #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Redefining Resilience #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

To face the challenges of the future we must rethink what it means to be resilient. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2022

Updated: 16th May, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Umbrella HangOuts

Umbrella HangOuts

A monthly online support group for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2022

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: River Solace

Women’s History Month - celebrating LBT+ women

Women’s History Month - celebrating LBT+ women

March is Women’s History Month and here are a few LBT figures that made an impact on the world! Read more

Published: 18th March, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Noemi Guzman

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021

A message from LGBT HERO's Chief Executive, Ian Howley | On World Suicide Prevention Day we remember those from the LGBTQ+ community we have lost. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2021

Updated: 7th October, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

We need YOU!

We need YOU!

LGBT HERO is developing a new project exploring the connection between your sexual health, mental health and general wellbeing... and we need you Read more

Published: 8th September, 2021

Updated: 13th September, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

HangOuts - coping with hard times

HangOuts - coping with hard times

Our July 2021 meeting was about how we cope with hard times. We talked about lots of different things and although it was sometimes tough hearing about the hardships people have faced, it was also uplifting to hear about how people got through these tough times. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2021

Updated: 14th August, 2021

Author: Liam Murphy

RVT Sports Day in aid of LGBT HERO to return to Vauxhall

RVT Sports Day in aid of LGBT HERO to return to Vauxhall

Forget the Olympics, RVT sports day is back! Raising vital funds for LGBT HERO on bank holiday Monday, 30 August 2021. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2021

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Report 2021 | One Year On

LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Report 2021 | One Year On

Worrying amounts of LGBTQ+ people have reported feeling suicidal or have attempted suicide during the past twelve months. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2021

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

PRESS RELEASE: One in three LGBTQ+ people felt suicidal in the last year

PRESS RELEASE: One in three LGBTQ+ people felt suicidal in the last year

New LGBT HERO survey of 2273 LGBTQ+ people finds alarming number have felt suicidal or have attempted suicide over the past twelve months. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2021

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

For a happier, healthier community. Welcome to a new direction for LGBT HERO.

For a happier, healthier community. Welcome to a new direction for LGBT HERO.

We want to reintroduce you to LGBT HERO – the national health and wellbeing charity for LGBTQ+ people. Fighting for a happier, healthier community. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2021

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

LBT women - be part of our next project!

LBT women - be part of our next project!

Be part of LGBT HERO's latest project Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2021

Updated: 16th April, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Online events during lockdown - ways to keep connected

Online events during lockdown - ways to keep connected

A tonne of virtual events to keep your spirits up while staying at home. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

The stories of LGBTQ+ key workers

The stories of LGBTQ+ key workers

The key work of queer people during lockdown. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 3rd July, 2020

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Sex and lockdown - are we still hooking up?

Sex and lockdown - are we still hooking up?

We break down the results from the LGBTQ+ Lockdown Survey Read more

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 13th April, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

What young LGBTQ+ people have to say about lockdown

What young LGBTQ+ people have to say about lockdown

Young LGBTQ+ people are in crisis and need our help. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2020

Updated: 24th May, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

The LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Report

The LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Report

We surveyed over 2300 people to find out exactly how the coronavirus lockdown is affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Lockdown has touched every aspect of our lives, but has particularly impacted the vulnerable. This is why we asked queer people about everything from  health to housing. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2020

Updated: 1st April, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Take the LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Survey

Take the LGBTQ+ Lockdown Wellbeing Survey

We want to know about your physical, emotional, and mental health. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 29th May, 2020

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

How to support other LGBTQ+ people during the coronavirus crisis

How to support other LGBTQ+ people during the coronavirus crisis

We all have a part to play in supporting our community Read more

Published: 20th March, 2020

Updated: 1st June, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Coronavirus, self-isolation and your mental health

Coronavirus, self-isolation and your mental health

How to ensure a healthy mind during social distancing Read more

Published: 16th March, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

LBT Women's Health Week 2020 - share your stories

LBT Women's Health Week 2020 - share your stories

Lesbian, bisexual and trans women experience massive health inequalities. It's time for change. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2020

Updated: 13th April, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

The LGBT HERO guide to a very sober Christmas

The LGBT HERO guide to a very sober Christmas

Whether you want to cut down, or go completely sober this Xmas, our resident expert Scott has some advice for you. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2019

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Call for participants in smoking focus group

Call for participants in smoking focus group

If you've experienced mental illness and are a smoker / former smoker, we want to hear from you. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2020

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Help OutLife develop a new LGBTQ+ Suicide prevention campaign

Help OutLife develop a new LGBTQ+ Suicide prevention campaign

In our new campaign, we want to address the issues head-on, and need the voices of real survivors to make the video as authentic, and impactful as possible. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2019

Updated: 19th November, 2019

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

"It's time to get angry about LGBTQ+ suicide" - LGBT HERO CEO

The CEO of LGBT HERO on his experience with suicide, and why the charity's mission is so vital. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2019

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

New online service to tackle suicide in the LGBTQ+ community.

New online service to tackle suicide in the LGBTQ+ community.

“LGBTQ+ people are being left out of the conversation... It’s time for action on suicide in the LGBTQ+ community” Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2019

Updated: 9th May, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

How to beat loneliness this Christmas

How to beat loneliness this Christmas

Things you can do to keep yourself safe and mentally healthy. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

How to get through a family Christmas

How to get through a family Christmas

It's isn't a merry Christmas for everyone. Our advice for getting through the holidays. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2018

Updated: 19th January, 2022

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

"The Gay Community is Racist"

The question is: are we really that shocked to learn that Britain’s gay scene is so racist? Read more

Published: 20th April, 2017

Updated: 15th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

Comments: 9

Meet the gay men who are not out

Meet the gay men who are not out

Sometimes we in our little gay bubble forget that not all gay men come out. In our coming out survey, about 10% of those who responded told us they were not ‘out’. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 26th February, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

Comments: 8

Gay men and the ongoing battle with coming out

Gay men and the ongoing battle with coming out

One of the greatest challenges that gay men face can be summed up in two little words: coming out. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2016

Updated: 17th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

Comments: 3

Do gay characters on TV help people come out?

Do gay characters on TV help people come out?

“How do I come out?” It’s a question that I’ve been asked before and, interestingly, I always seem to start talking about TV storylines. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2016

Updated: 17th January, 2019

Author: Liam Murphy

Coming out

Coming out

People come out at all ages and in different ways. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2016

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 1

Gay men and the battle to be happy

Gay men and the battle to be happy

In our recent survey we found that 24% of gay men had tried to kill themselves while 56% said they thought about it. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2016

Updated: 4th March, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

How to survive super gonorrhoea

How to survive super gonorrhoea

BREAKING NEWS: Super gonorrhoea is on the loose. Run for your lives. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2016

Updated: 4th March, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 1

Religion + gay sex = guilt?

Religion + gay sex = guilt?

Conservative religious groups are the powering force behind these discriminatory bills and at the forefront of arguments condemning LGBT inclusive SRE. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2016

Updated: 24th January, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 2

Do you know your LGBT history?

Do you know your LGBT history?

One Oscar winner seems to have attracted the attention of many people for his winning speech. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2016

Updated: 24th January, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

The real sex lives of gay men in open relationships

The real sex lives of gay men in open relationships

56% of men in open relationships are worried about becoming HIV-positive Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2016

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

The swiping game - a textual kick to the balls

The swiping game - a textual kick to the balls

In an ideal world, this is what would happen: you swipe right, they swipe right, conversation sparks, you meet, instant connection and scandalous flirtation ensue, moonlight dinner dates and long, lustful stares fill your evenings... Read more

Published: 4th August, 2015

Updated: 16th July, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

9 ways to stay safe on Grindr

9 ways to stay safe on Grindr

Be careful not to tell someone too much about yourself (where you live, work, go to uni, your last name). We live in a digital age where you can be easily found. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2015

Updated: 16th July, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

Racism and the gay scene

Racism and the gay scene

Over 850 Black, white, Asian, South Asian, Arab and mixed race gay men shared their thoughts on race and racism with FS. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2015

Updated: 12th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 10

Dear white gay men...

Dear white gay men...

In 2015, FS magazine asked gay and bisexual men to fill in a short survey about racism. Over 400 white gay men responded. We asked for their honest thoughts on racism on the gay scene – whether they discriminate against other races, whether they have ever experienced racism themselves, and their general thoughts about preference vs. racism. Read more

Published: 9th June, 2015

Updated: 27th December, 2018

Author: Ian Howley

OPINION: Want to stop racism?

OPINION: Want to stop racism?

Stating “No Asians” on a dating app in her mind, is no different from saying “No blondes” or if her heterosexual husband said “No men” Read more

Published: 4th June, 2015

Updated: 1st April, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Revenge porn is a dish best served cold

Revenge porn is a dish best served cold

Most guys I know don’t hesitate to take intimate photos or videos of themselves – either solo or with someone else. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2015

Updated: 16th July, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

Pretty Hurts

Pretty Hurts

71% of those surveyed admitted they’re not happy with their body shape. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2015

Updated: 1st March, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Body image and the gay media

Body image and the gay media

AND OUR SURVEY SAYS... We talk to the leading LGBTQ magazine editors about body image and the gay media. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2015

Updated: 30th December, 2018

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 1

7 Simple dates

7 Simple dates

...for under £20 Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2015

Updated: 14th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Naked selfies, anyone?

Naked selfies, anyone?

Can sending naked selfies be a problem for gay men? Read more

Published: 28th November, 2014

Updated: 16th July, 2021

Author: Ian Howley

Comments: 1

What advice would you give your younger gay self?

What advice would you give your younger gay self?

What if you could write a letter to your younger self? What advice would you give him? Read more

Published: 27th August, 2014

Updated: 13th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

Sort It Out - Never had sex and terrified of HIV

Sort It Out - Never had sex and terrified of HIV

When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2014

Updated: 13th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

What makes a gay icon?

What makes a gay icon?

Every generation has a different set of criteria for what it means to be a gay icon but the common denominator seems to be an ability to overcome adversity. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2014

Updated: 13th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

I always use condoms but could I have HIV?

I always use condoms but could I have HIV?

When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2014

Updated: 13th February, 2019

Author: Ian Howley

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