Alex from We Are Queer Health on Social Change, Parenthood, Adoption & Surrogacy

Join the waiting list for our inclusive app: https://rainbowspace.uk/waitlist/ In this insightful episode of Rainbow Voices, host Shel (they/them) sits down with Alex (he/him), the founder of We Are Queer Health. Alex shares his unique journey of self-discovery, growing up gay in homophobic environments like Serbia, and how these experiences shaped his passion for queer health advocacy. We explore critical topics including: •Alex's early experiences with queer identity and navigating unsafe dating spaces as a teenager. •The challenges and nuances of being gay in Serbia, and how queer communities find ways to thrive even in oppressive environments. •The concept of gay male privilege (especially for white gay men) and the dangers of taking hard-won rights for granted. •The alarming political moves to strip LGBTQ+ rights, starting with the trans community and extending to women's rights. •The mission of We Are Queer Health, focusing on transitioning, sexual health, family planning, and mental resilience within the queer community. •The power of vulnerability and personal storytelling in fostering human connection and understanding. •Alex's perspective on parenthood, including adoption vs. surrogacy, and supporting queer children. Join Shel and Alex for a candid conversation about the past, present, and future of queer health and rights. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more essential discussions! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Alex & We Are Queer Health 1:45 - Alex's early queer self-discovery in Zimbabwe and Serbia 6:00 - Growing up gay in Serbia: Community and challenges 19:00 - Gay male privilege and the erosion of LGBTQ+ rights 23:00 - HIV transmissions: Shifting demographics and education gaps 24:50 - The mission of We Are Queer Health: Four key topics 27:00 - The power of vulnerability and human connection 30:00 - Alex's views on parenthood: Adoption vs. Surrogacy 44:00 - Teaser: Surrogacy, HIV fears, and parenting advice EXCLUSIVE PART There's so much more to unpack. Head over to our app where we dive deeper into the complexities of parenthood for queer individuals. Alex shares his personal thoughts on surrogacy, navigating unfounded fears about HIV in queer parenting, and offers invaluable advice on how to best support a queer child. Plus, we get into formative sexual experiences and understanding biases. You won't want to miss this essential bonus content! Join the waiting list: https://rainbowspace.uk/waitlist/