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CBD Oil Brings New Hope for LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support in Canada

An abstract illustration showcasing the transformation of stress into serenity through the use of CBD oil, symbolized by intertwining rainbow and green elements, representing LGBTQ+ mental wellness.

Mental health support within the LGBTQ+ community demands innovative, culturally sensitive approaches, and CBD wholesale products are emerging as a promising complementary therapy. As LGBTQ+ individuals face disproportionately higher rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stress, many community members are turning to natural alternatives that align with their values and experiences.
Research suggests that CBD oil may offer particular benefits for those navigating minority stress, social stigma, and identity-related challenges. While traditional mental health resources remain …

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How Freeze Dried Candy is Revolutionizing LGBTQ+ Gatherings with Inclusivity

An array of colorful freeze-dried candies in various shapes and textures, set against a rainbow-themed backdrop to symbolize unity and diversity at an LGBTQ+ gathering.

Celebrate diversity by offering colorful and vibrant treats at LGBTQ+ gatherings. Start with a mixed candy variety to please every taste and inspire joy among attendees. Choose freeze-dried candies to add a modern twist to traditional sweets, offering a unique texture that sparks conversation and camaraderie. Organize a DIY candy station where guests can mix and match their favorite flavors, fostering a sense of community and creativity. Ensure your selections support local LGBTQ+ businesses, demonstrating allyship and contributing to a more inclusive …

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Vaping With Pride: Exploring the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Culture and Vape Culture

Vaping and the LGBTQ+ community might seem unrelated at first glance. However, a deeper dive reveals intriguing intersections between these two seemingly disparate spheres. At their core, both the vape culture and the LGBTQ+ community are about embracing self-expression, breaking traditional norms, and creating supportive spaces for individuals. Vapes have taken the world by storm in recent years. Originating as a substitute for traditional smoking, vaping has since evolved into a culture of its own. Its growth is attributed not just to the technological advancements …

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Ensuring Trans Youths Have a Voice at the Supreme Court of Canada

In the case of Glen Hansman v. Barry Neufeld, which was heard in the Supreme Court of Canada, Case No. 39796, scheduled to be heard on 11th October 2022, the QMUNITY and The Skipping Stone Scholarship Foundation intervened. There was pro-bono counsel for the case, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP 
In their factum, QMUNITY submits to the Supreme Court of Canada, with the concern that there wasn’t sufficient judicial recognition for the youth members of the trans and queer groups…

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QMUNITY and Capilano University Have Joined Forces to Provide a Gender-Diverse and Queer-Inclusive Program

Capilano University CapU officially agreed to partner with QMUNITY on December 6, 2022, to conduct a learning experiment focusing on delivering a gender-diverse and queer-inclusive program to the CapU community. This pilot program was the two institutions’ first collaboration.
The university’s assistant vice president for Student Success, Daniel Levangie, stated that this was an innovative curriculum for a program that would empower people through a series of sessions about shared principles and bring about an integrated goal of inclusion and equal …

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What It Is Like Being a Trans Man on Grindr

Like others too, we want to experience the mystery and connectivity of joining dating platforms like Grindr. But the experience might be a little different for us. I decided to spread my wings and sign up on the app a few years back. 
It may have felt a little bit shady, but now that I was out of the closet, there was nothing to fear or lose. With vigor, I put in my details and signed up. For my bio, I did mention I was trans to ensure I was getting the right matches. Unfortunately, most people ignored this, so imagine what I came across in my inbox….