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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Why gay men in India turn to chemsex
Lack of support and inclusion within queer communities can drive some gay men seeking intimacy into rooms of drug-fuelled sex.
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How I transformed my body by becoming my own fairy godmother
Six months, sobriety, and perseverance — the true story of my transformation, from flab to abs
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Long Shadows in the Sunset
With limited support structures, India’s LGBTQIA+ community has to work harder to plan for ageing and infirmity.
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