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THCA Gummies: A Rainbow of Support for the LGBTQ+ Community

An illustration of colorful THCA gummies cascading like a rainbow with subtle cannabis leaves and a soft rainbow flag in the background, representing support and inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community.

Understanding THCA Gummies
The Science Behind THCA
THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a naturally occurring compound found in cannabis plants, celebrated for its non-psychoactive nature. Unlike THC, which is well-known for its high, THCA does not produce this effect unless it undergoes decarboxylation, often through heating. This distinction makes THCA particularly appealing to those seeking therapeutic benefits without altering their mental state. Research and anecdotal evidence suggest that THCA may offer anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-emetic properties, among other potential health benefits. The …

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Pride and Culture

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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Events

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….