High times in Herefordshire

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR

EDITOR’S LETTER

A letter from our publisher

O ne of the many pleasures of being

You said it...

@kianamadeira Honoured to be on the cover of

Take Five with…Kelly McCartney

MUSIC JOURNALIST, BROADCASTER AND HOST OF APPLE MUSIC COUNTRY’S RECORD BIN RADIO SHARES HER FIVE THINGS WITH DIVA

THEY SAID

Just like us Notable Quotables PHOTOS INSTAGRAM “When

Get the look: Lena Waithe

TAKE STYLE CUES FROM YOUR FAVE SOFT STUD

FIVE ICONIC LENA LEWKS

1 THAT VANITY FAIR COVER Dressed in a

The joy of Gina

COMEDIAN GINA YASHERE SPEAKS CANDIDLY ABOUT THE REALITIES OF BEING A BLACK, GAY WOMAN IN SHOWBIZ AND REVEALS THE MOMENT THE WORLD FINALLY WOKE UP AND REALISED SHE’S A SUPERSTAR

What’s new in Gen Q?

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SECOND SEASON OF THE L WORD: GENERATION Q

The perfect match

While online dating has become increasingly common over

From the heart

THE SINGER TALKS COMING OUT, MAKING MUSIC AND BEING A COOL GAY AUNT

CHECK, MATE

ACTOR LAURA CHECKLEY TALKS TO DIVA ABOUT KING GARY, BEING GOOFY AND GROWING UP GAY

Pick of the Month

THE L WORD: GENERATION Q SEASON 2 PHOTOS

Book of the Month

YOUNG ADULT FICTION AFTERLOVE Tanya Byrne Ashana “Ash”

Pick of the Month

ALBUM JADE BIRD Different Kinds Of Light A

Queer Hungary

DIVA EXAMINES WHAT IS HAPPENING IN HUNGARY AND HOW WE IN THE UK CAN HELP

ORBÁN’S HUNGARY

2010. The Hungarian parliament revokes the Civil Code

Intersex rights matter

Now is the time for Intersex Pride events, says VALENTINO VECCHIETTI

Dear Ali ...

THIS MONTH, ALI TACKLES SEXUAL IDENTITY AND RECLAIMING SPACE

ACKNOWLEDGING YOUR ONGOING JOURNEY

Write a thank you letter to yourself and

Bringing sexy vax

ARE YOU READY FOR THE SUMMER OF LOVE? ROXY BOURDILLON INVESTIGATES

My secret sex diary

FOR ARTIST GWEN, A POWERFUL WOMAN IS THE ULTIMATE APHRODISIAC AS TOLD TO ROXY BOURDILLON

SEXY BITS

TOY KURVE This sleek vibrator is a gift

How to... Survive a holiday with your family

HEADING OFF ON A HOLIDAY WITH THE FAMILY THIS SUMMER? PRINT THIS OFF AND KEEP IT CLOSE TO HAND

EXPLORE

“Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.” So said Confucius, plus a whole host of armchair philosophers dining out on the great sage’s wisdom. Thelma and Louise weren’t wrong when they hit the road in search of thrills. Since time immemorial, a road trip represents freedom, possibility and adventure – what’s not to love? Sure, the government’s green list is changing as frequently as actual traffic lights, but we’re staying local for the time being – the risk of Grant Shapps having another change of heart is simply too much for our frazzled nerves to bear. With that in mind, we’ve picked out some of the best road trips in the UK. Whack on the tunes, wind down the window and burn up the tarmac