Articles by Josh Milton

For LGBT+ History month, from left to right: An early 18th century painting of a Samurai, a relief of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, and Kangjiashimenji Petroglyphs

History
Feb 17

9 surprising and strange LGBTQ+ history facts you probably weren’t taught in school

Stonewall Riots: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson

Pride
Feb 17

Stonewall riots: No one can erase the truth that trans women kickstarted the LGBTQ+ rights movement

A collage of a Greek statue, a peach, a Call Me By Your Name blu-ray, poppers and an iPhone with Charli XCX on Spotify

Sex
Feb 07

The long, surprisingly versatile history of bottoming: From Ancient Greece to modern misogyny

Tara (left) and Willow cuddle up in the park

TV
Feb 04

7 times Buffy the Vampire Slayer was queer as hell: From lesbian sex scenes to conversion therapy

Duncan James and a topless Rodrigo Reiss smiling and cuddling

Culture
Jan 17

Everything you need to know about Duncan James’ boyfriend Rodrigo Reis – including how they met

Mairah Carey on stage with a man in a Santa Claus costume

Music
Dec 23 2024

30 things you probably didn’t know about All I Want for Christmas is You, the greatest song ever

Community
Oct 11 2024

A 66-year-old woman once tried to sue ‘all gay people’ and the jokes wrote themselves

Freddie Mercury. (Steve Jennings/WireImage)

Music
Sep 05 2024

13 unashamedly queer moments from Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 78th birthday

Keanu Reeves (L) and Carl Marotte starred in a homoerotic play in 1984 and wow, just wow. (Instagram)

Theatre
Feb 27 2024

These resurfaced steamy pics of Keanu Reeves in a homoerotic play are causing quite a stir

Israel Walker's nonbinary bisexual daughter models the "bi-chair" (Facebook/Israel Walker)

Lifestyle
Feb 10 2024

This hilarious bisexual chair is for people who can’t sit ‘straight’

Harry Styles performs on the Coachella

Celebrity
Feb 02 2024

Harry Styles shrugs off pressure to reveal his sexuality as ‘outdated’: ‘It’s my personal experience’

Freddie Mercury. (Steve Jennings/WireImage)

Music
Sep 05 2023

13 incredible, brave and bold queer moments from Freddie Mercury, the greatest showman of all time

A scrapbook style image of older members of the LGBT+ community

Community
Mar 01 2023

LGBTQ+ elders share important lessons they wish they learned sooner: ‘We deserve good things’

Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage during Day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm on June 29, 2014

Celebrity
Jan 19 2023

5 times Dolly Parton proved she’s a genuine angel on earth

Trans asylum seeker accused Home Office of transphobia

UK
Nov 08 2022

Trans asylum seeker abused in male hostel accuses Home Office of transphobia: ‘They don’t give a f**k’

A spirit hunts for a queer person to posses. (Stock photo via Elements Envato)

Fun
Oct 31 2022

85% of gay people are possessed by evil, sweary ghosts – according to a not-at-all ludicrous study

Fallen 9/11 hero Mark Bingham

US
Sep 11 2022

Remembering fearless 9/11 hero Mark Bingham, the gay athlete who saved countless lives

Hailey Davidson plays golf

Sport
Sep 08 2022

Pioneering trans golfer Hailey Davidson addresses Caitlyn Jenner and hate-fuelled transphobes

Liz Truss standing outside No 10 Downing Street

Politics
Sep 07 2022

Liz Truss urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ Rwanda asylum plan that could kill LGBTQ+ refugees

In this photograph Boris Johnson speaks behind a podium

UK
Sep 05 2022

Boris Johnson leaves behind bitter LGBTQ+ legacy of failure, hurt and transphobia

Kevin Federline Britney Spears

Celebrity
Sep 01 2022

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline slammed for ‘disgusting’ tell-all interview

In this photograph, Nathan Esslemont can be seen with wounds on his face

UK
Sep 01 2022

Gay man ‘nearly thrown in River Thames’ in homophobic attack doesn’t feel safe in the UK

In this video screen capture, Chris Bryant speaks on LBC

UK
Aug 31 2022

Labour MP praised for ‘sensible’ answer to loaded ‘what is a woman’ question

Princess Diana HIV and AIDS

Health
Aug 31 2022

Princess Diana changed how the world saw HIV and AIDS with one simple but profound gesture

In this photograph, Martha Tsamis poses with two drag queens either side of her

World
Aug 30 2022

Police reach settlement with queer bar after raiding during bondage-themed night

In this photograph, two men hold the St Kitts and Nevis Flag by a government building (Getty)

World
Aug 30 2022

Caribbean court strikes down Saint Kitts and Nevis’ colonial-era gay sex ban in ‘transformative’ move

In this photograph, two trans people hold hands while marching under a trans pride flag

US
Aug 28 2022

Judge blocks Biden administration requiring religious doctors provide trans healthcare

In this ptogoraph, Doug Mastriano talks into a microphone

US
Aug 28 2022

Republican governor candidate calls Pennsylvania conversion therapy ban ‘disgusting’

In this video screenshot, police circle protesters outside a building

US
Aug 28 2022

‘Straight Pride’ rocked by violence as Proud Boys and LGBTQ+ protesters clash

Video footage of Get The L Out members holding up banners at Pride Cymru

UK
Aug 28 2022

Anti-trans group hijacking Pride Cymru ‘drowned out’ by a united LGBTQ+ community

A side-by-side photo of an envelope with 'you make me so proud, happy pride day' written inside

UK
Aug 27 2022

Young girl’s simple act of kindness to a queer person will make your day: ‘This is so joyful’

Elliot Page and Jordan Peterson

US
Aug 27 2022

Jordan Peterson returns to Twitter by pathetically deadnaming Elliot Page again

A photograph of Belgrade Pride

Europe
Aug 27 2022

EuroPride defiantly vows to go ahead as Serbian president claims celebration is ‘cancelled’

The official parliamentary portrait of Kate Kate Osborne

UK
Aug 27 2022

Gay MP refuses to give in to homophobia and sexism after suffering ‘unacceptable’ abuse

In this photograph, a nurse vaccinates a patient against monkeypox

Health
Aug 27 2022

Monkeypox: Mexico and Peru report rare deaths as global outbreak shows signs of decline

In this photograph, Caitlyn Jenner swings a golf bat

Sport
Aug 25 2022

Caitlyn Jenner defends pioneering trans golfer Hailey Davidson: ‘She’s playing by the rules’

Two photos: Elton John singing into a microphone, and Elton John smiling with Britney Spears in 2013

Music
Aug 24 2022

Elton John surprises diners with live performance of Britney Spears duet: ‘What a vibe’

In this photograph, a sign says what to do if someone feels like there's a person in the 'wrong' bathroom

UK
Aug 23 2022

Alan Turing Institute shares simple advice for anyone policing trans people in bathrooms

In this photograph, Hailey Davidson poses while wearing a hat

Sport
Aug 23 2022

Judy Murray slated by mum of trans golfer Hailey Davidson: ‘You know nothing about trans women’

An activist holds a transgender pride flag at a protest by Transgender Action Block and supporters outside the first annual conference of the LGB Alliance at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre on 21st October 2021.

Europe
Aug 23 2022

LGB Alliance Ireland labelled ‘far right hate group’ in new extremism report