transgender Archives

The 4000-year old community of Hijras is one that raises the curiosity of everyone, even of those who are prejudiced towards them. Yo! Vizag talked to them to find out ...

Sex reassignment surgery leads to discharge of Naval Sailor from duties

by Team Yo! Vizag

10/10/2017

Recently in news is the story of a Naval Sailor, who now goes by the name of Sabi after her sex reassignment surgery. Formerly, Sabi used to be known as ...

A Woman of Substance – Shanti, LGBTQ Activist

by Team Yo! Vizag

14/04/2017 - Updated on 15/04/2017

One can easily imagine what it is like to feel smothered under the expectations of the world, but to be born in a form that you do not fit in, ...

5 Ways To Deal With Someone Coming Out To You

by Team Yo! Vizag

04/10/2016 - Updated on 05/10/2016

India has come a long way in breaking stigmas and stereotypes. It is (almost) no longer a taboo to talk about sexual freedom or health, despite sex education still not ...

The Pride Of A Rainbow

by yovizag

07/09/2016 - Updated on 14/04/2017

LGBT Support Group - NESTAM Vizag In a homophobic world where being an LGBTQ is condemned, let alone LGBT rights objectively discussed, April and Shivakumar set up a support group ...