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For gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM), sexual versatility encompasses both insertive (top) and receptive (bottom) sexual practices. By contrast, "total top" and "total bottom" roles are often marginalized by those who advocate versatile roles for GBMSM. This article explores how GBMSM "come to voice" as total tops and total bottoms on the social media platform, Reddit. Reading posts and comments as autobiographical acts, the article analyses how total tops and bottoms assert the validity of their claim to sexual knowledge as total top or total bottom while negotiating the sexual politics of versatility on Reddit and beyond.

This scoping review sought to explore the evolving landscape of lesbian identities and communities from 2013 to 2023. It addresses the debate over the relevance of the term "lesbian" in contemporary academia, highlighting contrasting viewpoints on its significance. Through thematic analysis of 12 selected articles, the study elucidates tensions surrounding lesbian identities, including stigmatization, generational divides, and the move toward "queer." It also examines shifts within lesbian communities, particularly concerning trans inclusion/exclusion, and the emergence of post-lesbian discourses. Key findings reveal a complex interplay between identity politics, queer politics, and generational differences. While some argue for lesbian specificity and cohesive communities, others strive for more fluid and inclusive identities. The study also underscores the ongoing importance of lesbian communities, despite challenges posed by changing societal norms and evolving politics. Overall, this research contributes to a nuanced understanding of lesbian identities, emphasizing the need for inclusive dialogues and bridging generational divides within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Religious and moral exemptions have burgeoned since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed marriage equality in 2015. These laws allow individuals to refuse services based on religious or moral beliefs. LGBTQIA+ advocates have raised concerns regarding exemptions to deny care to LGBTQIA+ individuals with heightened health needs. Research suggests that LGBTQIA+ individuals have higher anticipated needs for nursing home care; however, a gap in empirical research exists on how nursing home staff understand religious exemptions in the context of their caregiving. This study, thus, employs a qualitative case approach to examine this question: How do nursing home staff make sense of staff refusal to provide care to LGBTQIA+ residents because of religious or moral beliefs? Data includes semi-structured interviews of nursing home staff (n = 90) and was analyzed with thematic analysis. While dominant narratives present religious exemptions as a conflict between religious liberty and equality, staff employed a variety of cultural frames to reconcile cultural discord and achieve social coherence about whether to accommodate a colleague who refused care to an LGBTQIA+ resident. Cultural frames included individual rights, individual religious belief, fairness, job obligations, resident safety and comfort, and legal compliance.

The quality of life of queer individuals in India is a result of a complex sociopolitical climate which is what this study aims to explore through qualitative methodology. Previous research has explored the social factors that impact the wellbeing of LGBT individuals in western countries, while the impact of politics on the wellbeing of marginalized groups is still largely unexplored. Through thematic analysis, this study found that family support and peer networks are the two most important social structures that determine the quality of life of LGBT emerging adults in India, whereas the impact of politics on wellbeing depends on the level of political awareness of the participants and their socio-political privilege in terms of caste, class and gender. However, there were significant differences in the relevant factors that affect the quality of life for cisgender and transgender participants which leaves room for further research. The findings indicate intra-community conflicts and changing dynamics within the community, and there needs to be extensive research on understanding the intersectionality of different identities within the community and their impact on the lives of queer individuals.

This study examines how LGBTQ+ high school students in rural Thailand's educational circumstances affect their self-affirmation and expression. Inclusion challenges exist, according to interviews with eight LGBTQ+ students and an examination of Thai educational policies. Following the 2015 Gender Equality Act, UK policies have not resulted to universal change: LGBTQ+ students say curricula rarely address LGBTQ+ issues, discriminatory school practices like bathroom bans and name restrictions persist across states and territories, and peer and teacher support for sexual orientation and gender identity is inconsistent, which prevents students from being themselves while studying. Peer relationships vary by culture and social background, leaving a trace of acceptance or bullying. However, the school's LGBTQ+ community center and events such as Miss LGBTQ+, a queer-only evening gown pageant or foster pride. This study uses intersectionality and social justice theories to show that Thai education needs more inclusive LGBTQ+ curricula in university teacher training and discursive analysis of school policies (uniforms/restrooms) to better support LGBTQ+ students. The research suggests that these modifications will considerably increase LGBTQ+ students' well-being and academic progress, making Thai schools more ideal.

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions, affecting nearly one-in-two adults in the United States and is particularly potent in sexually minoritized men (SMM). Individual differences in optimism and pessimism may exert protective or maladaptive effects for the impact of discrimination on loneliness. This study investigated interrelationships between optimism/pessimism, discrimination, and loneliness within a sample of sexual minoritized men (SMM). Self-report data from 103 SMM were used from a six-month study from August 2020 to February 2022 in South Florida. A novel chronicity-based coding approach was used to determine whether associations of optimism/pessimism and loneliness vary based on different frequencies of exposure to discrimination. Hierarchical multivariable regression models were conducted to examine associations of optimism-pessimism and the moderating effect of chronicity-based discrimination on loneliness. SMM reporting higher pessimism and lower optimism reported greater levels of loneliness and exposure to discrimination, and chronicity-based discrimination was negatively associated with optimism, and positively associated with pessimism. Associations of optimism, but not pessimism, with loneliness were moderated by discrimination. Among the sample, optimism had a protective effect on loneliness for those experiencing moderate exposure to discrimination. Future research should consider the longitudinal impact of optimism/pessimism and discrimination on loneliness among SMM.

This study aimed to explore the experiences of peer interactions among LGBTQA+ young people in Australia. 22 verbatim transcriptions from semi-structured interviews with LGBTQA+ young Australians aged 16-24 were analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Four themes were developed; (1) Online safety and anonymity facilitate identity exploration, (2) the risks and benefits of online support, (3) the risks and benefits of in-person peer support, and (4) gender and sexuality diverse experiences of peer support differ. These findings illuminate that both online and in-person peer support play an important role in the lives of young LGBTQA+ Australians with our findings indicating that rather than an either-or approach, online and in-person peer support predominately follows a sequential pattern in the development of their identity and sense of acceptance and belonging. Whilst the anonymity of online spaces acts as a catalyst for exploration of gender identity and sexuality, once assured of their identity, in person peer support allows LGBTQA+ young people to feel more connected to others in real life. These findings provide a strong rationale for future research into the differences between subgroups of the LGBTQA+ community and for policies and interventions to increase the safety of online and accessible offline community spaces.

Being trans is stigmatized and can make it difficult to fit into the job market in South Korean society. This study explored trans individuals' job-seeking experience and the impact of gender identity on their career choices and development using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 trans adults with job-seeking experiences who were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling in South Korea. Ten subthemes were identified in three overarching themes: (a) limiting myself in job search; (b) challenges in the job application and interview process; and (c) having a desire to build a meaningful career. Participants limited their choices for employment in favor of gender-neutral jobs or trans-inclusive work environments. In the job-seeking process, they faced challenges due to society's rigid binary gender roles and the negative stereotypes about trans identities. Despite stress and identity-related conflict, participants expressed a desire to overcome challenges, build a meaningful career, and flourish at work without compromising their gender identity. This study highlights the experiences of trans individuals in their job-seeking journey. Psychosocial interventions and career support services could help trans individuals in the job-seeking process by identifying their unique challenges to employment and providing assistance to cope with stigma and oppression.

The study aims at assessing gender and sexuality characteristics (GSC) in perception, attitude, and social intimacy among Sinophone youth toward transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people. Based on an internet survey with 3 825 valid questionnaires, we distinguished the general public into TGNC, cisgender heterosexual, and cisgender non-heterosexual individuals. Then we classified TGNC individuals into trans females, trans males, and non-binary/genderqueer people and cisgender individuals into cisgender females and cisgender males. The chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple linear regression were used. We found that the evident gender and sexuality disparities in perception, attitude, and social intimacy toward TGNC individuals exist both in and out of TGNC individuals. Negative perceptions and attitudes as well as alienated social intimacy were most pronounced among cisgender heterosexual people (Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression: all p < .001). Cisgender females exhibit higher levels of supportiveness compared to cisgender males. Trans females were the most positive while they also had more concerns regarding public space and gender expression-related issues. The findings are practical for community-based advocacy for raising public awareness of the presences and experiences of TGNC people in Sinophone societies.

Little research has examined factors, such as emotion regulation strategies, that amplify or mitigate associations between discrimination and tobacco use among sexual minority young adults (SMYAs). SM-identifying YA (ages 18-34) women (N = 450; M_age = 24.11; 31.1% racial or ethnic minority) and men (N = 254; M_age = 24.68; 28.0% racial or ethnic minority) residing in 6 US metropolitan areas were surveyed. Bivariate analyses examined associations of sociodemographics (i.e. age, race, ethnicity, education), discrimination, and emotion regulation strategies (i.e. cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression) with tobacco use outcomes (i.e. past 30-day cigarette, e-cigarette, other tobacco [aggregated across cigars, hookah] use). Multivariable logistic regressions were built for each tobacco use outcome and included sociodemographic covariates, discrimination and emotion regulation strategies, and interactions between discrimination and emotion regulation strategies. Among SMYA women, a significant interaction of discrimination and cognitive reappraisal indicated that discrimination was associated with greater odds of past 30-day e-cigarette use only among women with lower levels of cognitive reappraisal. Discrimination and emotion regulation were not significantly associated with tobacco use among men. SMYA women with lesser use of cognitive reappraisal may be at heightened risk for e-cigarette use if they experience discrimination. Tobacco cessation programs for SM women should incorporate emotion regulation skills.