Why a disabled man can never be ‘man enough’
The liberation of disabled men doesn’t lie in trying to fit into normative standards, rather, they must embrace their otherness.
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How Trans men tackle the gym cis-tem to exercise their masculinity
Gym infrastructure and its culture reinforce rigid gender norms, forcing trans men to restrict themselves from fully owning this space.
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The queer codes we wear on our hair
From buzz cuts to bleach and blue hair, queer people in India negotiate gender, caste & religion strand by strand.
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‘My last wish is to die fair and pretty’ : These Hijra women think Glutathione will heal more than their skin
The quest for acceptance and professional success is driving some Hijra persons to fairness treatments that are unregulated and can be risky.
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Inside the complex rooms of queer kinksters in India
What can exploring India’s queer kink scene reveal about the journey toward sex-positive inclusivity?
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Can you be queer and not traumatised?
Queer trauma in India is systemic, but healing often begins in the oddest places of feeling seen—one compassionate witness at a time.
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What the experiences of trans men can teach us about masculinity
Equating masculinity with toxicity is a dangerous, transphobic attitude that leads us away from collective liberation.
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Transitioning from a good boy to a loose woman
Transitioning from one gender to another requires grappling with a whole new set of absurd social norms.
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Are fat people welcome in the queer world?
Taking up space is a radical act of liberation for fat people, who face systemic discrimination wherever they go, including queer spaces.
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How India continues to deny its genderqueer citizens access to toilets
Patchy implementation of laws, lack of awareness, and stigma leave genderqueer Indians vulnerable to violence in their battle to fulfil a basic human need.
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The gendering of desi queer porn
Desi lesbian and ‘transgender’ porn transgress societal norms of gender and sexuality, but fail to challenge the heteronormative ideals of family and marriage.
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Producing and consuming desi gay porn in India
Authenticity and affirmation lie at the heart of desi gay porn’s continuing popularity. But will the hunks make the cut?
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