People seem increasingly open to discussing their sexuality, and more unconventional, even formerly “invisible”, identities have become part of an increasingly mainstream discourse. Where there was once a single, well-known rainbow pride flag, today, a wide array of colourful flags fly to showcase the diversity of orientations. The way we think about sexuality is changing. When you’re done with this article, check out our full list of the year’s top stories. As we head into 2022, Worklife is running our best, most insightful and most essential stories from 2021.