More Than Glitter and Bright Lights: In Conversation with Drag Queen Margot Schlönzke
Drag fascinates people and encourages them to think differently. For some, it is dazzling entertainment. For others, it is an art form with a powerful social message. Behind every drag persona is a story, and often a desire to inspire people, create visibility and draw attention to issues that still receive far too little recognition […]
Respect at Our Core: Why the Queer Community is an essential part of pjur
When pjur was founded in 1995, society’s perception of sexuality was different from what it is today. Intimate topics were rarely discussed openly, and many aspects of sexuality were still considered taboo. Lubricants were a niche product and were still far from being perceived as a natural part of sexual wellbeing. Terms such as sexual […]
Hedonic Parties, BDSM and the Search for New Experiences – In Conversation with Robert* from Elysium Playsuite
Sexuality is constantly evolving. While some people discover their preferences early on, others uncover new sides of themselves over time. At the same time, openness towards topics that were once only visible within small communities continues to grow. These include BDSM, fetish culture and so-called Hedonic Parties. People encountering these terms for the first time […]
Love Without Borders? Where Queerness Is (Not) Accepted Around the World
Not everywhere in the world can LGBTQIA+ people live openly, love freely, and be their authentic selves. While in many countries legal equality, Pride events, and LGBTQ-friendly societies are part of everyday life, others are still marked by discrimination, invisibility, or even persecution. According to the Gay Travel Index 2025 by Spartacus, Canada, Malta, Portugal, […]
Why Cologne Pride 2025 Felt Different
Hi, I’m Andi, and this year I had the chance to experience Cologne Pride 2025 in person. Maybe you were there too, or maybe not. Either way, you should definitely keep reading, because this year’s Pride Parade in Cologne was not just colorful, loud, and crowded as always. It felt different. There was more politics, […]
Transgender – The Journey to Your True Self
Defining gender based solely on external physical characteristics no longer reflects today’s standards. Gender and the identity that comes with it are, above all, what each individual feels and makes of it. This becomes especially important when a person’s outward appearance doesn’t align with how they truly see and feel about themselves. That disconnect often […]
Asexuality – Everything You Need to Know
Asexuality is a sexual orientation that you may identify with if you experience no sexual attraction to people of the same or opposite sex. In fact, asexual people don’t usually have any desire to engage in sexual activity at all. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the full spectrum of asexuality and […]
LGBTQIA+ in pop culture
Over the past few years, there have been some huge changes in the way the queer scene is portrayed in pop culture. LGBTQIA+ people are no longer peripheral figures; instead, they’re often the stars of the show. This development is not only a sign of social progress, but also an important step toward more widespread […]
The Magic of Drag: Glamour, Self-Expression and Culture
Nowadays, we’ve all heard the word “drag” or the phrase “drag queen”. They might even bring to mind a celebrity. “Drag” simply means that a person performs in female clothes and with exaggerated drag queen makeup. Today, queens are often seen as a voice for the entire LGBTQIA+ community. In fact, they attention they receive […]
The LGBTQIA+ activists you need to know about – and why
Over the years, the LGBTQIA+ movement has produced some incredible activists who campaign tirelessly for equality, acceptance and the rights of their community. The courage, commitment and unwavering dedication of these activists has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ people around the world. In this post, we introduce you to some […]