Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

A worrying number of trans people who are underinsured are seeking hormone therapy from unlicensed providers, putting their health at risk. A group that has long faced barriers and stigma when it comes to healthcare and insurance, they're demanding more accessibility and support.

Societal taboos have long restricted open, frank, and educational discussions of queer sexuality. HOWL, a queer-run, sex-positive community is seeking to address this knowledge gap by launching a range of online tools to promote LGBTQ+ sex education.

From their outward appearance to inner bodily functions, many men struggle to talk to others about how they’re doing. Canvas8 spoke to three experts about how charities and brands can promote open conversations among men about physical and mental health, thereby improving their wellbeing.

Queer characters in media have come a long way since Ellen DeGeneres’ career was temporarily ruined because she, and her eponymous sitcom character, came out as a lesbian in 1997. But while the music industry and TV shows are now queerer than ever before, how do video games compare?