lesbian issues

lesbian life, sex, sexuality, living and issues for lesbian women

Benevolence – a gift given in kindness

If benevolence is accepted as a gift, it is a wonderful and uplifting experience for all involved. But if the beneficiary receives it as her or his due – as something owed by you or the Universe in general – it sours the whole process.

When the truth doesn’t hurt

This is about my parents, who were then on their way home to North Carolina from their yearly three-month trip to Beirut as I sat watching the colorful explosions, feeling proud to be America

LGBT people and feminists have the same dream

Women have been our defenders and allies, our best friends, our most pro-gay politicians and our celebrity icons who embraced and played up their gay fans when male celebrities wouldn’t.

Queering feminism: Women paving the way for change

The feminist movement would never have been what is has without the engagement of queer and lesbian women, said Elisabeth Long, of Denver.

My jewelry is your tattoos

For each milestone reached, you get a tattoo. I buy jewelry.

Breaking up with Facebook

Sometimes when I tell people I’m not on Facebook, I get a look comparable to what I’d get if I said my girlfriend just impregnated me and I’m due next week. I can just see the gears spinning, not catching, in their minds.

No glove, no love: Women can use safer sex too

Outside of condoms – primarily spoken about in regards to penis-in-vagina intercourse, and perhaps occasionally anal intercourse – safer sex talks frequently seem to cover very few things that can in fact make sex safer, such as dams (sometimes called dental dams), gloves, and sterilizable toys.

Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls on gay rights, Pride and the president

Out Front Colorado interviewed Amy Ray, who spoke in her signature throaty voice about touring, gay marriage, relationship “merit badges” and what she is looking forward to about her Colorado trip.

My role as a parent: love my children

What “role” do you play as a parent – the mom or the dad? That’s…

Pride begins in church

That minister sitting next to you at my dinner table – gay. In fact, my architect, accountant, financial advisor, attorney – all members of my church, all gay.