Articles & Resources
Insights, reflections, and useful content from the LGBH movement.
LGBH Articles
Original writings from the LGBH movement: our vision, our story, and answers to common questions.
Why LGBH? Clarifying the Message
An overview of what LGBH stands for, why it emerged, and how it brings clarity without exclusion in today's discourse on identity and orientation.
Read moreThe Path of Unity: A Founder's Insight
Natachatte shares the deeply personal journey that led to the creation of LGBH, in a spirit of inclusion, honesty, and hope.
Read moreDebunking Common Myths
From confusion around the 'H' to misunderstandings about the goals of the movement, this article addresses frequently heard objections with calm and clarity.
Read moreExternal Resources
Curated articles and references to deepen your understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and why the distinction matters.
Planned Parenthood — "What is Sexual Orientation?"
A clear, accessible explanation of why sexual orientation and gender identity are two different things. "Sexual orientation is about who you want to be with. Gender identity is about who you are."
Read on Planned Parenthood →CBS News — "The difference between sexual orientation and gender identity"
A mainstream media article that explains why the two concepts are often conflated and why many experts are working to separate them.
Read on CBS News →Human Rights Campaign — "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions"
The official definitions from one of the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations. A useful reference that confirms orientation and identity are independent from one another.
Read on HRC →Frontiers in Psychology — "Sexual orientation and gender identity: review of concepts, controversies"
An academic paper that traces the history of how these concepts have been debated in psychology and classification systems. For readers who want a deeper, scientific perspective.
Read on PubMed →1000-Word Philosophy — "Sexual Orientation, Sex, and Gender"
A thoughtful philosophical essay that explores the interplay between sex, gender, and sexual orientation, and questions common assumptions about how they relate.
Read on 1000-Word Philosophy →Dear Straight People — "Why We Need To Stop Adding Letters To The LGBT Term"
Written from within the community, this article argues that the ever-expanding acronym creates more confusion than clarity, and that simplicity serves the cause better.
Read on Dear Straight People →The Divide Between Orientations — What Research Shows
Articles and studies exploring the gap, misunderstandings, and social distance between sexual orientations, and why bridging that divide matters.
TIME — "The Gap Between Gay and Straight"
A foundational essay arguing that society operates as if humanity were divided into two distinct categories, separated by a "great sexual dividing line." The article challenges this binary and suggests that everyone has a stake in the conversation.
Read on TIME →Journal of Health and Social Behavior — "Sexual Orientation and Social Isolation"
A 20-year longitudinal study tracking over 13,000 adults finds that social isolation among sexual minorities is higher than among heterosexual adults, and that this gap widens over time. A persistent disconnect that affects well-being across all orientations.
Read on SAGE Journals →Frontiers in Psychology — "A Conditional Embrace: Swedish LGBTQ+ Spaces"
This Swedish study reveals that even within LGBTQ+ spaces, individuals can experience alienation and discrimination. It questions the gap between the ideal of inclusion and the reality lived by those within the community.
Read on Frontiers →PsyPost — "Sexual and Gender Minorities Face Greater Social Hardships"
Research from Boston University showing that sexual and gender minority adults face significantly higher rates of social isolation and economic hardship compared to heterosexual adults. A reminder of why unity across orientations matters.
Read on PsyPost →