Ditch the LabelDitch the LabelWhat Are The Reasons and How Should You React? Coming out is an incredibly scary idea for many, but it is even scarier when you have to tell your parents. The fear of impending doom that you might be rejected by your parents is crippling and leads to many people not coming out for years.
...Read MoreA trans ally is someone who is cisgender but fights alongside the trans community to tackle prejudice and promote equality. Here at Ditch the Label, we definitely think this day is a pretty important one, as loads of people all over the world still get targeted daily for being gay, bi and trans. We want
...Read MoreWe’re sure you’ve heard all of these sayings over and over again, these stereotypes and assumptions are annoying and harmful. Hearing these over and over can be really damaging to someone’s self-worth and self-esteem. So please remove them from your vocabulary. So here’s the 10 things you should never say to a bisexual person. 1.
...Read MoreThere are a lot of myths and stereotypes surrounding bisexual people. Let’s find out some of the worst. Bisexual people are typically poorly understand by people, leading many people who are bisexual to feel anxious, isolated, lonely and misunderstood. PS are you thinking of coming out as bisexual or know someone struggling with their sexuality?
...Read MoreThe things you need to know when coming out Are you ready to come out as bisexual? We know you’ve probably spent countless hours wondering if bisexuality best describes you– so let us be the first ones to congratulate you! This identity is so powerful. You’re ready to be open and honest about something you
...Read MoreAre you questioning your sexuality? Am I gay? Am I straight? What am I? It’s completely normal to question your sexuality, regardless of gender, life experiences or however you see your masculinity or femininity. We’re desperate to attach labels on everything and everyone but working out what you do and don’t like sexually and doesn’t
...Read MoreIt’s LGBT+ History Month! To celebrate, here’s something we wrote about the amazing LGBT+ role model for young men everywhere: rugby star Gareth Thomas. We’ve already covered how much of a hero Gareth is before, but we decided now would be a better time than ever to introduce this man to you and explain exactly
...Read MoreSo you’ve read a few blogs or articles, maybe watched some stuff on YouTube… generally done some research on how to come out to your parents. Some have been helpful, some are downright patronizing. But all of them leave you thinking “that’s all very well and good but you don’t know MY mum or dad…”
...Read MoreIt’s finally here! It’s been 12 long months since Otis, Maeve and Eric last graced our screens, and we have been missing it like mad here in the Ditch the Label offices. In case you haven’t seen it, the Netflix series is a tour de force in everything sexy and awkward about teenage life, and
...Read MoreHappy International Men’s Day! This is a pretty important day for everyone everywhere to talk openly about the issues that face young men today. It can get a pretty bad rep, but at Ditch the Label, we love guys and we love International Men’s Day! So we thought we would celebrate it by bringing you
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