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Coming out looks different for everyone and is a continuous process. WNYC Studio's Nancy hosts talk with people about their coming out stories to learn what went well, what could have gone better, and what to say if someone comes out to you.

Sex can be a nerve-racking experience no matter what. That's especially true if you have no clue what to do, and since LGBTQ+ topics are often left out of the conversation in school sex ed classes, many queer people know this feeling well. Life Kit spoke with sexuality educators to understand what sex education could look like for queer students and the importance of including everybody in the discussions.

As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and physical violence.

The word pride has shifted over the millennia, from being first used to describe one of the seven deadly sins in Roman Catholic theology to becoming a global symbol for LGBTQ strength and empowerment.

In an internal memo released earlier this week, the largest health care provider in Idaho said the decision was difficult but efforts to display Pride Flags had become “increasingly contentious.”

Boise’s first Latinx Pride kicks off May 31 with drag, dance, food, and culture. All are welcome to celebrate queer Latinx voices and community at Cecil D. Andrus Park.

On Tuesday night, the Boise City Council voted 5 to 1 to adopt the LGBTQ+ flag as one of three official city flags. Both supporters and opponents showed up at City Hall.

Boise will continue to fly a pride flag in front of city hall, despite threats from the Attorney General. On Tuesday, Raúl Labrador urged Mayor Lauren McLean to comply with House Bill 96, which prohibits non-official flags from being displayed on governmental property. On Wednesday, the city responded.

Idaho House lawmakers have signed off on a resolution calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.

It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week.