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'Sancta' opera stirs controversy with lesbian sex, bloody on-stage piercings, and naked roller-skating nuns

18 traumatized audience members required medical treatment in one weekend of the German opera, which includes the most sacrilegious use of a crucifix since The Exorcist.

Androgynous Model Erika Linder in Glamour Germany

Brush Up On Your Lesbisch, Ladies!

Black and Queer in Nazi Germany!? Black History Month Continues...

Missing from the annals of African American history and the history of Nazi Germany are the documented stories and struggles of African Americans, straight and "queer." Valaida Snow, captured in Nazi- occupied Copenhagen under the umbrella of lesbian and interned in a concentration camp for nearly two years, is one such story forgotten every Black History Month in celebrating our heroes and survivors.

Lilian Ikulmet, Ugandan Lesbian Rugby Player, Granted Asylum in Germany

Lilian Ikulmet, the former head of Uganda’s female rugby team has been granted asylum in Germany after facing harassment and violence in her home country after sports officials learned she’s a lesbian.

P!nk Rushed to Hospital After Falling from Stage in Germany: Video

P!nk was rushed to the hostpial after being injured during her concert in Germany on Wednesday. An acrobatic stunt went wrong, sending her stumbling into the crowd below.

'Drag Race Germany' Makes Herstory As Pandora Nox Becomes First-Ever Cis Woman to Win

An AFAB contestant has won the first season of Drag Race Germany.

US Women’s National Soccer Team Takes 3rd in Algarve Cup, Germany Defeats Japan in Final

The US Women’s National Team (WNT) defeated Sweden today (4-0) to capture third place in Portugal’s Annual Algarve Cup, while Germany defeated Japan (4-3) to claim a first place finish and the 2012 title.

Op-ed: When U.S. Customs Forces My Wife Into the Closet

Between the U.S. and Germany, this lesbian couple faces different laws governing their marriage.

Pride Photos: Munich Cuts Loose

Germany loves Gay Pride, and each city takes its turn with huge parades and festivals.

The World Honors LGBT Holocaust Victims on Day of Remembrance

Events will be held all day Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz from Nazi Germany.

Debunking J.K. Rowling's misinformation on trans history

Historian Laurie Marhoefer debunks J.K. Rowling's controversial tweet about trans people in Nazi Germany and cautions against the dangerous implications of such misinformation.

Watch: Bitch Performs 'IBUPROFEN' Live with Alligator

Bitch has been busy touring Germany and performing at UK's GOGO Festival, but not too busy to put out this new video of her live performance with Alligator of "IBUPROFEN."

A Black History Moment: Valaida Snow, Trumpeter, Singer, Dancer and Concentration Camp Survivor

While there was no systematic program for elimination of people of African descent in Nazi Germany as there was for Jews, the fate of black people from 1933 to 1945 in Nazi Germany and in German-occupied territories ranged from isolation, persecution, sterilization, medical experimentation,  incarceration, brutality and murder. On a return trip to  Europe after headlining at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Valaida Snow was captured in Nazi- occupied  Copenhagen and interned in a concentration camp. It is rumored that Snow was sent to a concentration camp no only because she was black but also because of her friendships with German women musicians -- implying lesbianism.

Gay German Penguins Adopt Abandoned Chick

Germany's gay penguins are proud papas after taking in a chick abandoned by a negligent straight couple of penguins at the Bremerhaven Zoo. The gay penguins, Z and Vielpunkt, adopted a baby chick whose egg they cared for before it hatched.

Top 10 Pride destinations for Millennials

Airbnb discovers Millennials are flexing their economic muscle with diverse global experiences.

Top Ten Kick-Ass Women of the World Cup!

The 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany is filled with all of the drama and intrigue usually reserved for the more widely publicized leagues and tournaments like the World Series, Wimbledon or the Superbowl. Here's our list of who we think are the top ten players in the Women's World Cup including Hope Solo, Megan Rapinoe, Jessica Landstrom, Marta, Kim Kulig and more...

Olympic Coverage for Girls Day 2: USA and Canada Hockey, Speed and Pairs' Skating

Our resident lesbian sports' expert follows the Olympics. Canada's women's hockey team demolished Slovakia 18-0 and Team USA did almost the same with a 12-1 victory over China. In speed skating: Gold-Czech Republic, Martina Sablikova, Silver-Germany, Stephanie Beckart, Bronze-Canada, Kristina Groves. Next up it's pairs' figure skating!

Caster Semenya Back Where she Belongs: On the Track!

Last August Caster Semenya won the Women's 800 gold medal at the World Championship in Berlin, Germany and was immediately the center of attention after the IAAF requested gender tests. She has not raced since and has remained silent, waiting patiently for the IAAF to release its results, but Tuesday she could wait no longer and released a statement. "I hereby publicly announce my return to athletics' competitions."