Cambridge University Students’ Union Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Campaign
LBGT Parenting
The parenting scheme, like College Parents, offers support and introduction to Cambridge. The scheme exists to give people the opportunity to meet someone who is lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender for an informal, non-judgemental chat.
You don’t have to be lesbigay or a first year to have a lesbigay parent.
Some people may find it helpful to talk to somebody lesbigay if their friend has just told them that he or she is gay, or if they’re thinking about their sexuality and would like to hear about somebody else’s experience, or simply to find out more about LBGT life in Cambridge, or LBGT issues generally.
Meetings usually take place in ‘non-LBGT’ venues such as cafes and pubs and are confidential. Alternatively, you can go with your ‘parent’ to a LBGT social event, or to a gay venue in town.
If you’d like to join the scheme, or for more information, email the Welfare Officer - by talking to you briefly first, we can find a more suitable parent more quickly for you.
Sexual Health
An honest and frank discussion of how to stay safe.
Coming Out
Coming out is the process of learning about your own sexuality and telling others about it. For a lot of people, this is a long progression of coming to terms with yourself and then deciding who to tell and how to do it best.
Homophobia
Homophobia is the irrational fear, intolerance and sometimes hatred of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) people. Don't take it, deal with it!
LBGT Parenting
The parenting scheme, like College Parents, offers support and introduction to Cambridge. The scheme exists to give people the opportunity to meet someone who is lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender for an informal, non-judgemental chat.
Religious Issues
Being gay and religious might be difficult, but there are others in the same situation, so don't worry!
Women
In the LBGT community, women seem to be a minority. Whether this is due to personal interest or other factors is debatable. One thing is certain, however: women enjoy the company of other women!