Culture
Queer culture, activism, history, news, media, and the broader life Kalda's community is part of. Commentary, recommendations, and pulse-takes on the world outside the app.
Queer sleep: how minority stress affects rest
Queer people sleep worse on average, and minority stress is one of the biggest reasons. How chronic vigilance disrupts sleep architecture, and what helps.
RelationshipsChosen family: what it is and how to build one
Chosen family is the people who choose each other and act like family, regardless of blood ties. What it means in queer life, how it forms, and how to build yours.
DepressionQueer minority stress and depression
Minority stress is the cumulative weight of navigating a world that wasn't built for you. It is one of the strongest predictors of depression in queer people, and it is also treatable.
Culture7 LGBTQIA+ activists who made history
From Marsha P. Johnson at Stonewall to Audre Lorde's poetry and Simon Nkoli's anti-apartheid work, seven activists whose lives shaped LGBTQIA+ rights as we know them today.
AnxietyHow long does CBT take to work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) typically takes 12 to 20 weekly sessions to work, with NICE guidance suggesting 6 to 24 depending on severity. What affects the timeline, plus why queer clients often need longer engagement.
CultureHow much does therapy cost in the UK?
Private therapy in the UK costs £40 to £150 per session. NHS therapy is free but has waiting lists. What to expect across both routes, plus why queer-affirming therapy can be harder to find.
SexualityPansexual Visibility Day: what it is and what pansexual means
Pansexual Visibility Day is observed annually on 24 May. What pansexual means, how it differs from bisexual, and pansexual people in the public eye worth knowing about.
CultureIs group therapy as good as individual therapy?
Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for many conditions, and sometimes more so. When group therapy works, when it doesn't, and what to know before joining one.
SexualityDoes the label 'queer' resonate or offend?
Queer is reclaimed by some, still a slur to others, and both responses are valid. How the Kalda community feels about the word, when to use it, and why context matters more than the term itself.
RelationshipsThings to do with your sober friends
Six sober-friendly social activities for queer life beyond the pub. From museums to Minecraft, ideas for spending time with friends that don't centre alcohol.
CultureOur favourite LGBTQIA+ led companies
A snapshot of five LGBTQIA+ led businesses worth spending your money with, from a Manchester coffee house to a sustainable fashion label to a podcast that built a fandom.
Culture6 ways to get LGBT+ mental health support near you
Six practical routes to LGBT+ mental health support in the UK: Kalda, NHS, charities, workplace EAPs, social media, and private therapy. Honest pros and cons for each.