LGBTQ
Utah Legislator Drafts Bill to Censor Books in Schools, Alleging 'Pornography'
A Utah state representative has authored a bill to explicitly ban what he considers “pornographic and indecent books” in the state’s public schools.
COTR's Alicia Sinclair Rosen to Talk LGBTQ Advertising at SXSW
COTR founder and CEO Alicia Sinclair Rosen will be among the panelists of the "LGBTQIA+ Sex Education for Brands" discussion at South by Southwest (SXSW) next month.
Washington Post Publishes Warning About Current 'War on Porn'
The Washington Post published an opinion piece yesterday offering a cautionary historical perspective on how anti-pornography crusades like the current War on Porn end up harming marginalized groups like sex workers and the LGBTQ+ community.
Russia May Restrict All LGBTQ+ Depictions, Start 'Toxic' Registry
A powerful Russian MP known for homophobic statements and projects unveiled last week a bill proposal that would classify all depictions of LGBTQ+ relationships in the same banned or restricted categories as pornography.
Vendo to Host New LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Virtual Meetup
Vendo will host its next quarterly LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs online meetup on Tuesday, October 5, from 10-11:30 a.m. (PDT), to provide "networking, problem-solving and dealmaking," according to a rep.
LGBTQ+ Sex Workers Lead #AcceptanceMatters Campaign Against Banking Discrimination
A group of national and local sex worker collectives, led by LGBTQ+ activists in the community, have launched the #AcceptanceMatters campaign “to demand an immediate pause on Mastercard's new planned adult content policies pending the creation of stakeholder advisory councils, and to protest ongoing discrimination from the banking industry.”
Wicked Sensual Care Offers Year-Round Support to LGBTQ+ Charities
Wicked Sensual Care has donated a percentage of its June proceeds from sales of the "simply" collection to LGBTQ+ charities, including the Trevor Project and The Marsha P. Johnson Institute; in addition, the company has announced the release of "simply Aqua Special Edition" with a portion of its sales to benefit LGBTQ+ organizations year-round.
Vendo to Host New LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Virtual User Conference Thursday
Payment facilitator Vendo will host its next virtual user conference for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. (PDT).
Eye of Love Donating Portion of Sales of 'LGBTQ' Collection to the Trevor Project
For the month of June, Eye of Love will be donating a percentage of all LGBTQ product sales to the Trevor Project.
Cherie DeVille Guests on Barstool Sports' LGBTQ Podcast 'Out & About'
Twice-crowned XBIZ "MILF Performer of the Year" Cherie DeVille was a recent guest on Barstool Sports' podcast “Out & About" with hosts Pat McAuliffe and Kate Mannion.
Roger Montoya Overcomes Anti-Sex Work Stigma, Becomes 1st LGBTQ New Mexico House Member
New Mexico artist and activist Roger Montoya, who had been targeted by a stigmatizing campaign by a local conservative blog that revealed he had performed in adult movies in his youth, has won a seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives following Tuesday’s election.
Le Wand's 'Ask Eva' Survey Focuses on LGBTQ Media Representation
Le Wand is reporting the findings of its monthly #AskEva survey, which most recently focused on how media’s depictions of LGBTQ+ people might influence people’s relationships with their sexuality and sexual experiences.
Utherverse, Red Light Center Plan LGBTQ Pride Events in June
Red Light Center, billed as "an adults-only 3D world inside the Utherverse online community," is tub-thumping a packed schedule of events to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride throughout June.
Nikki Hearts Relaunches 'DIY' LGBTQ+ Site DykedDown
Nikki Hearts has announced the relaunch of DykedDown, a site conceived to be “the premier destination for authentic, DIY erotica that appeals to the modern LGBTQ+ generation.”
Nutaku Releases Newest LGBTQ+ Dating Sim, 'Blush Blush: Uncut'
Nutaku.net is reaching out to lewd gamers interested in same-sex romance with its new casual dating simulation, "Blush Blush: Uncut," the gay edition of one of its most popular titles, "Crush Crush: Moist & Uncensored.”
Fantasy Gifts NJ, Pleasure Product Companies Lend Support to LGBTQ Fundraiser
The retailer Fantasy Gifts NJ recently lent its support to a “Sexy Bingo” fundraiser at Rowan University to benefit the Trevor Project.
xHamster Reveals 'Pride Month' LGBTQ Stats
In celebration of Pride Month, xHamster did a deep dive into what its LGBTQ audience is viewing, and found a few interesting facts along the way.
B Swish Helps LGBTQ Unhoused Youth With Pride Promo
Pleasure product manufacturer B Swish is promoting a "Buy, Get, Give, Get Off" sale, benefiting LGBTQ youth in the Los Angeles area.
Nutaku Launches LGBTQ+ Section With 1st Men.com Game Collaboration
Online gaming portal Nutaku.net today announced the release of a new LGBTQ+ Games section (NSFW) on its website.
Adam & Eve Reveals Where Americans Stand on LGBTQ Issues
Adam & Eve today released an infographic that offers look at recently polled LGBTQ statistics.