6 inspiring LGBTQ+ vloggers to watch on YouTube this week

Pride in London kicks off on June 24 and it’s more important than ever to celebrate this monument to personal freedom and liberty.

YouTube is a huge platform for LGBTQ+ bloggers to express themselves and emphasise the issues of those within the community, providing comfort and inspiration.

Some subscribers have even been inspired to come out as a result. Here are some of the LGBTQ+ You Tubers to watch and subscribe to for Pride and beyond...

Kat Blaque

USP: Opinion and education blogger/children’s illustrator

122,788 subscribers

Bringing to light racial and LGBTQ+ issues respectively, Kat is a trans Youtuber who posts both educational and opinion-based videos. Some of her most popular videos include “Whites need to re-educate themselves”, “True Tea: Does Gender Binary Privilege exist?” and “Transsexual thoughts: Why I’m not getting a sex change operation”. She attracts a lot of controversy through the comments section along with having a huge fan base. If discussing the important matter is significant to you, Kat's channel is certainly worth a watch.

Check out her channel here.

Rose & Rosie

USP: Improvisational comedy and entertainment bloggers

660,545 subscribers

Often reviewing popular TV shows such as Orange is the New Black and The 100 from an LGBTQ+ perspective, Rose and Rosie are a married You Tube-ing couple.

They are very famous for displaying their affections on video, with some of their most popular posts being: “SUPERKISS”, “SO I PROPOSED” AND “MUSICAL JEALOUSY DRAMA”. If married couples who humorously review popular shows is your vibe, then look no further.

Check out their channel here.

Connor Franta

​Posts a range of videos including confessional, discussion-based and humorous

USP: 5,626,058 subscribers

Franta’s You Tube channel is a true blog in that he mostly shares his own experiences, thoughts and feelings, along with some comedy videos and collaborations with other You Tubers. Having only come out online in 2014, his LGBTQ+ content is relatively new compared to others, so is perfect if you’re looking for a scene to watch for future progression. Some his most popular posts are: “British Vs America: How We Do It”, “Coming out” and “Signs A Guy Doesn’t Like You”.

Check out his channel here.

Davey Wavey

​Blogs about sex and relationships in the LGBTQ+ communities, as well as having a separate fitness channel

USP: 121,523 subscribers

Prepare yourself before visiting Davey’s channel – if you’re looking for a reserved, euphemistic channel, this is not it. He talks about the issues and intricacies of being sexually active on the gay scene and provides advice, anecdotes and heartfelt interviews with others in the community. His to-the-point videos are perfect for anyone unsure of how to navigate the LGBTQ+ scene, from both a sexual and social perspective. An added bonus can be found in his fitness blog, which is also great for home workouts and healthy recipes. His top videos include: “THE SPEEDO CHALLENGE", "10 Ways To Know A Guy Wants Your D***" and "Gay Butts Vs. Straight Butts".

Check out his channel here.

Shannon Beveridge

USP: ​Humorously blogs about the problems surrounding LGBTQ+ lifestyles

498,261 subscribers

Videos mainly include Shannon and her (now ex) girlfriend Cammie discussing their relationship, the quirks of being a same sex couple and the things they get up to together. A very uplifting and funny blog mainly about a genuinely loving relationship, with lots of advice and discussion about LGBTQ+ topics (mainly surrounding lesbian sexuality). Her most popular posts include: “Our First Time”, “Girlfriend Tag | LGBT” and “A Video for my Girlfriend”.

Check out her channel here.

Benton Sorensen

USP: Travel diaries and transgender issues blogger

104,407 subscribers

Benton’s blog is aestheticly pleasing, with lovely Alpine views and sunset snaps. When he’s not recording his mountain hikes, he’s answering fan emails concerning his transgender identity and advising them on how to coordinate their own. Some of his most popular videos are: “TRANSGENDER COMING OUT (Live), University Lecture”, “MY BUCKET LIST || Adventure Diary” and “The Transition Series – My Childhood.”

Check out his channel here.