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New report estimates the impact of five types of legislation on transgender youth
According to the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, about 105,200 transgender youth aged 13 to 17 live in 22 states where gender-affirming medical care is banned. Nineteen of these bans—all except three—were enacted in 2023. An estimated 92,700 transgender youth reside in these states. About 26,000 transgender youth in five states with bans are currently able to access care due to court orders that prohibit enforcement of the laws.
Most gender-affirming care bans block access to a range of treatments, including…

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Crave revealed today the fierce and fabulous cast of Canada’s Drag Race Season 4, premiering Thursday, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. ET. Featuring 11 Canadian queens, the nine-episode season promises to serve more unforgettable runway looks, lip-sync slay offs, a killer snatch game, a sickening Rusical, and includes some new game-changing, competition twists that will have fans gooped and gagged. Available to Canadian audiences in English and French, new episodes of CANADA’S DRAG RACE drop Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. Season 4 is also set to launch simultaneously on World of Wonder’s SVOD platform WOW Presents Plus, in the U.S. and in more than 160 countries around the world.
Queen of the North Brooke Lynn Hytes, celebrity stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski, and ETALK senior correspondent Traci Melchor return as resident judges, and are once again joined by guest judges and special guests throughout the season. Competing for the title of Canada’s Next Drag Superstar, and a $100,000 grand prize, CANADA’S DRAG RACE tracks Canadian drag artists as they vie for the title of "Canada’s Next Drag Superstar." Each episode tests their limits by having them compete in singing, dancing, acting, impersonation, design, and improvisation challenges. Competitors are eliminated until one queen is left standing with the crown, scepter, and coveted title. Throughout their journey to the crown, the queens showcase the importance of celebrating everyone’s Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent.
Canada, meet the iconic and awe-inspiring Season 4 queens who are ready to compete and carry on the legacy of previous winners, Priyanka, Icesis Couture, and Gisèle Lullaby:
Aimee Yonce Shennel Age: 31 (Ottawa, Ont.) Pronouns: she/her…

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Over the past seven years, OnlyFans has seen its user base explode, becoming one of the fastest-growing social media platforms out there and one of the best-performing European companies. Despite the criticism and controversies surrounding the site`s main attraction, the adult content, the number of people posting content on OnlyFans has skyrocketed and hit record highs this year.
According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, more than four million people are posting content on OnlyFans, or eleven times more than four years ago.
Nearly 910,000 New Creator Accounts in 2023 Alone
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It’s Friday night and you’ve had a long week and you’re ready to take a few moments to relax and unwind.  You deserve it.  It’s time for a relaxing cocktail. Author A.J. Dean has compiled a fabulous collection of 52 simple and delicious drinks—plus a bunch of variations—that will help you uncoil from the week and start the weekend.  Friday Night Cocktails is a must-have cocktail book for anyone who is interested in a well-made but not fussy homemade mixed drink. The focus of the book is "cocktail as ritual" —a recognition that the transition from the workweek to the weekend should be a celebration.
The recipes are a collection of classic, contemporary, and unique drinks…

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The holiday season is traditionally a time for celebration, family gatherings, and indulging in delicious feasts. However, it’s also a period when many people tend to overindulge in unhealthy foods and drinks, leaving them feeling sluggish and less than their best. Dr. Wendie Trubow, MD, renowned wellness expert and physician and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing, has tips, advice, and recipes to help us get through the holidays and feel great.
Dr. Trubow’s detox philosophy and recipes provide a structured and comprehensive approach to detoxifying the body and mind, allowing us to enjoy the holidays without compromising our health. The program and recipes in her book are designed to promote increased energy levels, mental clarity, and a sense of rejuvenation.
"I understand that the holiday season can be a difficult time to maintain a healthy lifestyle,"…

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