What does the word "Queer" Mean to You?
Friday May 30, 2008
In an evolving and changing culture words can change meaning. For example, the word "queer" was once used as an insult to gay and lesbian people, meant to deride them ... Read More
Spring Date Ideas for Lesbians
Thursday May 29, 2008
The weather in Spring can be iffy. Where I live it was 95 degrees one weekend and rainy and in the 50s the next. It can be hard to plan ... Read More
Is the End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in Sight?
Tuesday May 27, 2008
Major Margaret Witt was a highly decorated Air Force flight nurse. Like countless other gay and lesbian soldiers, Major Witt was told one day that she was being investigated for ... Read More
How do I Support My Daughter Through This?
Sunday May 25, 2008
From The Lesbian Life Forum:
My 18 year old daughter has recently come out and she has been dating a young lady now for about 7 months. I am very supportive ... Read More
Interview with Michelle Bonilla
Friday May 23, 2008
Michelle Bonilla is an out and proud Hollywood success story. Since she came out in The Advocate in 2005, her career has only grown. You may know her as paramedic ... Read More
Will California Recognize my Canada Marriage?
Tuesday May 20, 2008
The questions keep pouring in about California's recent gay marriage ruling. Here's one from Barbara in Roanoke, VA:
My partner and I were married in Canada earlier this year, where gay ... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About California's Gay Marriage Ruling
Monday May 19, 2008
Since the California Supreme Court ruling on May 15th that overturned California's ban on gay marriage, I've received emails, calls and text messages from friends and family, wanting to know ... Read More
Ellen and Portia to Get Married
Saturday May 17, 2008
Marriage is in the air! After the California Supreme Court announced this week that it is lifting the state ban on gay marriage, many Californians are talking about tying the ... Read More
Relationship Issues Due to Different Sex Drives
Friday May 16, 2008
One of the things I hear from people the most is about differences in sex drives. Here is a sampling of questions I received just this month:
She is depressed, naturally ... Read More
Gay Marriage Victory in California!
Thursday May 15, 2008
California will become the second state in the United States to allow gays and lesbians to marry. In a 4-3 decision announced today, the California Supreme Court has ruled that ... Read More
Finding Vendors for Your Lesbian Wedding
Tuesday May 13, 2008
After you and your partner decide to get married, next comes the joy of planning the ceremony. Depending on the kind of wedding you choose to have, you could be ... Read More
Where to Meet Lesbians
Monday May 12, 2008
Dear Lesbian Life
My life is so messed up at the moment, I am seeing this woman who has a boyfriend. I love her and I try everything to show her ... Read More
Dating Tips for Lesbian Moms
Sunday May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day! I attended a baby shower yesterday for a lesbian mom. Family and friends all gathered to eat brunch and celebrate the new baby girl that will soon ... Read More
The Art of Kissing
Friday May 9, 2008
I love kissing. When my partner and I first got together, we decided we would wait to have sex. Those early long make out sessions are still some of my ... Read More
What's the Difference between Polygamy and Polyamory?
Wednesday May 7, 2008
I was having drinks with a new friend the other day when she revealed to me that she is polyamorous. Currently she is involved with a woman, but in the ... Read More
Lesbian Movie Review: Spider Lilies
Monday May 5, 2008
If you read the movie reviews on Lesbian Life, then you know that it's rare that a movie earns a five-star rating from our movie reviewer. Well, the new ... Read More
How Do I Tell Her She's Being Used?
Sunday May 4, 2008
My girlfriend and I have been dating almost eight months and we both love each other dearly. She has chosen to co-parent two children with an ex, before she and ... Read More
Who Owns the Word "Lesbian?"
Friday May 2, 2008
If you live in the Island of Lesbos in Greece, you're known as a Lesbian. If you're a woman who loves other women, you're known as a lesbian. Does one ... Read More
The Stonewall Inn and the Gay Pride Movement
Thursday May 1, 2008
Last night I walked into a historic place. I'm in New York City and I was walking down Christopher Street and there it was, The Stonewall Inn. Stonewall is known ... Read More