It's the consequence of so-called "queer creators" pushing the LGBTQ agenda and working with major entertainment networks, writers, producers, showrunners, and directors to place sexualized themes into on-screen fare made for young audiences.

A recent, extensive report by Entertainment Insider highlights the increase of LGBTQ messaging in children's programming, and explains that LGBTQ activists behind the scenes have made it happen.

"The rise of gender-diverse representation isn't a coincidence," Insider reports. "Shows created and run by queer women, trans, and nonbinary showrunners are largely responsible for the influx of nonbinary and trans characters in kids' animation."

One way activists have accomplished this is by getting around the typical merit-based hiring process, and searching specifically new staff that are members of the LGBTQ community.

Taneka Stotts, a "genderfluid" writer on Steven Universe: Future, told Insider that nonbinary, bisexual showrunner creator Rebecca Sugar "went out of the way" to make sure a show was staffed by so-called "inclusive" standards, and that new talent was searched for on platforms like Twitter and Tumblr, rather than traditional hiring avenues.

"Visible queer content and multiple queer creators means no one has to feel isolated the way that I did," Sugar said.