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The panel discuss the differences between sex positivity and consent in part 2 of our podcast series. You can listen to the full discussion on Spotify and Apples Podcasts (check links in bio). Find out more at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault @xxxleander.bsky.social

As a community, we are fantastic at organising, campaigning for our rights and dealing with health issues head on. Can we do the same for sexual assault and consent? Listen to part 2 of our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/sexualassault

Part 2 of our Talking Consent and Sexual Assault podcast is out NOW. The panel continue their honest and uncensored discussion about consent, boundaries and how we can improve our LGBTQ+ spaces. You can find further help and support on our 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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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...

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.

We've got a busy month ahead for our peer-support groups. Our HangOuts are a space for you to talk, share and support one another while building new friendships along the way. To learn more or book your FREE place visit www.lgbthero.org.uk/events #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtsupport

Today is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to remember those we have lost and a day to educate and celebrate how far we’ve come. It’s a day to support and uplift people living with HIV and to wear our red ribbons proudly as we remember all the people we’ve lost. #WorldAIDSDay2024

💙💙💙 A big thank you and well done to our Red Runners for doing that in this weather. They are all amazing. You can still support them at www.lgbthero.org.uk/redrun2024 @drwsplnd.com @0hjamie.bsky.social

If you live/work in Lambeth you need to know about our Lambeth Allies Programme in Partnership with Lambeth Council. The programme provides LGBTQ+ awareness training to business/groups in order to make Lambeth a safer, welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people. 👇 www.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Catego...

Just a reminder that we’re looking for new board members. If you know anyone who would like be a trustee for @lgbthero.org.uk send them the info below.

Drew is such a superstar. Please support him if you can. Helping to raise money to support @lgbthero.org.uk’s HIV and sexual health work.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is the day that honours the memory of the trans+ people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We want to honour them and all of those we have lost. #transgenderdayofremembrance #translivesmatter

Injury meant I wasn't sure I'd do the Red Run this year, but I'm gonna be ok! It's Saturday, and I'd be very grateful if you'd sponsor the HERCULEAN effort it took to pull myself from the brink. It's in aid of @lgbthero.org.uk , who do wonderful work. Thank you! www.lgbthero.org.uk/appeal/red-r...

Hey lovely LGBTQ+ Blueskyers. Need some feedback If you're a smoker/vaper (or an ex s/v) please take a few mins to fill this out. It will help make sure any work developed reflects the needs of LGBTQ+ people. @lgbthero.org.uk #lgbt www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHTGYMJ

Calling all smokers, vapers and ex-smokers / vapers. Please take a few minutes to fill out The Smoking and Vaping Survey. It will help us develop a new, impactful campaign. 👇 www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHTGYMJ

🏳️‍🌈 We are looking for new Board members! 🏳️‍⚧️ If you're passionate about championing LGBTQ+ health and rights, apply to join our board. We’re especially encouraging applications from lesbian, bi, trans+, and minority ethnic communities. Deadline: 29th Nov. Info: www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbt-hero-an...

Some good news. We just got a new multi year grant to provide support groups for middle age men at risk of suicide. The group will focus on gay, bi and MSM who are 40+ and will focus on issues such as chemsex, isolation, loneliness and mental wellbeing. More info coming soon @lgbthero.org.uk #lgbt

For years we’ve been asked “when are you bring back The Sex Course”. Well here it is but a modern version to reflect where people are at today.

The Sex & Relationships Sessions are back this week with two workshops about finding and maintaining healthy and happy relationships Get your FREE place by booking now: 19th Nov 12pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sex-re... 21st Nov 630pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sex-re... #gay #sexualhealth

It's #TransAwarenessWeek and we're here to send love and support to our trans followers and service users 🏳️‍⚧️ We have put together a directory of help and support services for trans people, with a brief highlight of organisations here. The complete directory 👇 www.lgbthero.org.uk/trans-directory

Another woo-hoo BlueSky welcome to my always comrades / former colleagues at @lgbthero.org.uk - the LGBTQ+ Health Equality and Rights Organisation that was founded out of Gay Men Fighting AIDS. As LGBTQ+ people, we are not equal until we have equal health.

Everyone should be free to be themselves when on public transport without having to ‘edit’ themselves. Our very own Kristian wrote this for @bigissue.bsky.social @lgbthero.org.uk www.bigissue.com/opinion/quee...

Some 82% of queer people change their behaviour or appearance on public transport to avoid abuse, surveys show. Our very own Kristian Jackson talks about having to ‘edit’ themselves on public transport as SW Railway joins the Lambeth Allies Programme #lgbt www.bigissue.com/opinion/quee...