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I just put a cookie into a mug instead of a tea bag and went to fill it up with hot water. How’s your Wednesday going? ☕️🍪

Bloody hell. Facebook has turned into to a cesspit of homophobia, transphobia and misinformation very quickly. I knew it was there but it's now being pushed towards me without me interacting with it. What TF is going on? How has all moral dependency been eroded from society so quickly?

No matter the dynamic, consent is important. The panel discuss this and much more in part 1 of our new podcast about sexual assault and consent. If you need help and support, please visit our new hub at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault

Have you ever been catfished? Have you ever been catfished with your own pictures? The panel discuss this and much more in part 1 of our new podcast series on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find further help and support at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault

The full podcast is availed on Spotify and Apple now. Search for LGBT HERO in each

As part of our new campaign, we have launched our first podcast series. Featuring Kristian Jackson, Topher Taylor @idiosyncraticxl.bsky.social and @xxxleander.bsky.social, the podcasts are an honest, uncensored discussion about sex, consent and sexual assault. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Unwanted groping, kissing, grabbing or touching in saunas, gyms and sex on premises venues is not OK. It's sexual assault. Respect boundaries. Respect consent. Visit www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault for information, advice and support.

Here's an insight into why we created our new Sexual Assault information, help and support hub. We need to work together as a community, and with our LGBTQ+ venues, to tackle sexual assault head on and better educate around consent. Find out more on our hub: www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault

Respect Boundaries. Respect Consent. Is the main message from our new campaign at @lgbthero.org.uk. Consent matters and when those boundaries are ignored it can have lasting damage. You can see more about our campaign at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sa #lgbtq #lgbt #gay

Groping, kissing, grabbing or touching without consent is not OK. It’s sexual assault. Even if it’s in a bar, club or sex venue. Respect consent. Respect boundaries. For help, advice and support, visit www.lgbthero.org.uk/sa

We've just launched a new important campaign about sexual abuse and consent in the LGBTQ+ community. Why - because it happens and we must talk about it. The campaign starts with these posters that will be displayed in venues & you can visit our new support hub at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault

We're VERY close to 60,000 complaints. Help us make this complaint the biggest in Ofcom's history 👇 goodlaw.social/i1m8

We've just launched a new important campaign about sexual abuse and consent in the LGBTQ+ community. Why - because it happens and we must talk about it. The campaign starts with these posters that will be displayed in venues & you can visit our new support hub at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault

NEW: LGBT HERO is launching a brand new Sexual Assault and Consent support hub and campaign. The campaign aims to create conversations and address sexual assault and issues of consent in our LGBTQ+ spaces and community. Visit www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault to find out more.

Ireland in Eurovision 2023 v 2024 v 2025 #Eurovision

LGBTQ+ History Month Spotlight: Honouring Lesbians in our community Lesbians have always been the silent backbone of the LGBTQ+ community, stepping up when it mattered most. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

The women are running the Grammys #girlpower

Trans people are a big part of our past, present and future. There is no LGB without the T. #LGBTHistoryMonth #lgbtq

LGBTQ+ History Month Alert: Let's talk about the 'T' in LGBTQ+. Too often, trans+ history gets overshadowed, but it's a vital part of our collective story. #lgbthistorymonth #lgbtq

Now more than ever is a time to remember our history. We are stronger together and no matter what anyone says that includes the TQIA. #LGBTHistoryMonth

Change didn’t happen because a handful of people wrote polite letters. It happened because our community stood up, made noise, and refused to back down. And guess what? That fight isn’t over. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #LGBTQ

Chemsex still remains a massive concern in our community. And it's not just affecting gay men anymore. We're going to be going in strong on Chemsex this year at @lgbthero.org.uk. We can only fix problems when we acknowledge them first. #lgbtq #chemsex www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...

Sorry, but what? What is going on with Gen Z?

Seeing a 31 year old call themself ‘daddy’ makes me feel like I’m a grandpa.

Tickets are selling fast. A great experience to learn all about the history of LGBTQ+ London and you'll be helping to raise money for @lgbthero.org.uk

Join us on the 22nd of February 2025, as we explore the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London from Roman Times to present day while raising £ for LGBT HERO to help support our unfunded mental wellbeing programmes. Book your ticket here 👇 #lgbt www.lgbthero.org.uk/Event/soho-h...

Nearly missed my big day #NationalKissaGingerday

Let’s REWIND. In 2024 LGBT HERO achieved a lot and we want to share some of our highlights. A big thank you to all who volunteered, donated, funded and supported us. We’re a small charity and we couldn’t do this without you. You can support our work at www.lgbtheo.org.uk/donate.

All of this. True allyship is unconditional and the worm with a perm is proving that we really only have each other. Time to get loud again.

Full Elon. Not content being a billionaire he now needs the attention of the right. Tired.

Oh fantastic. These egotistical billionaires really have no morals

Not hating this

So proud of what this small charity achieved this year.

Whose bright idea was it to have 31 December as a deadline for a funding application. 🤦‍♂️

Merry Christmas 🎅🎄🎁. Stuck in London this year so heading out for dinner.