coming out Archives

Podcast: A gender journey of figuring out your identity

Young trans+ committee am I trans?, coming out, fumble talks, trans+ and non-binary

Our committee of trans+ young people share their experiences of figuring out their gender identity. Listen to this wonderful audio content

My identity Sexuality and Gender

I’m trans+ — so what about my sexual orientation?

Young trans+ committee am I trans?, asexuality and aromanticism, bisexuality and pansexuality, coming out, gay men, lesbians, trans+ and non-binary

Our committee of trans+ young people share their journeys of figuring out their sexual orientation alongside their gender identity

My identity Sexuality and Gender

“It gets easier, I promise”: An experience of socially transitioning

Young trans+ committee am I trans?, coming out, feelings and emotions, trans+ and non-binary

Read a personal experience of socially transitioning. Discover the challenges and joys of embracing one’s true self amidst adversity

My identity Sexuality and Gender

What does being trans+ mean to you?

Young trans+ committee am I trans?, coming out, trans+ and non-binary

Being trans+ means different things to different people. We asked 300 trans+ youth on what being trans+ means to them

Feelings and emotions Mental Health

Sex and mental health: How could it be affecting me?

Jake Ellis body image, coming out, feelings and emotions, healthy relationships, LGBTQ+ relationships, mental health conditions, sexual intimacy

Sex and mental health can be hard to navigate… here’s what you need to know

Queer culture Sexuality and Gender

Heartstopper: Queer representation and why it’s so important

Jake Ellis asexuality and aromanticism, bisexuality and pansexuality, coming out, gay men, lesbians, LGBTQ+ relationships, trans+ and non-binary, TV and media

The show that has us smiling, crying, and feeling the love – Heartstopper shows why queer representation is so important

A transfeminine non-binary person and transmasculine gender-nonconforming person embracing

My identity Sexuality and Gender

Do I have to come out?

Alice Hiley asexuality and aromanticism, bisexuality and pansexuality, coming out, gay men, lesbians, trans+ and non-binary

Coming out is great for lots of reasons, but it’s never okay to pressure people to come out

My identity Sexuality and Gender

What religion taught me about being queer

Samuel Kier coming out, LGBTQ+ relationships

In this personal essay, Samuel Kier shares his story of growing up in a Christian household and the effect religion had on his sexuality, faith and self-acceptance

My identity Sexuality and Gender

Blog: How counselling helped me discover my gender identity

Phil Hill coming out, feelings and emotions, trans+ and non-binary

We experience our gender in different ways. In this personal article, Fumble blogger Phil Hill shares their story of self-discovery

My identity Sexuality and Gender

Blog: Questioning my sexuality – A queer coming of age story

Morven Loh bisexuality and pansexuality, coming out, LGBTQ+ relationships

Exploring our sexuality can be fun and exciting, but also quite scary and sometimes daunting. This Fumble contributor shares her queer coming-of-age story and the journey she took whilst questioning her sexuality