Although disclosure is voluntary, being open about sexual orientation and gender identity could enhance the quality of medical care received. Coming out to a healthcare professional can feel daunting, ...

People may come out to one person at a time and choose someone they can trust the most. There is no set time or place for coming out. Having a support system is important to ensure the person feels ...

For celebrities and others in the public spotlight, coming out means sharing their sexuality or gender identity with millions of people around the world. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

When I realized that I was transgender at 14 years old, I never came out to anyone. Partly because I didn’t know I had to, and partly because my transness belonged to me. Why did I have to share this ...

Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...