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Coming Out First Person Issues

“And I Do Mean All My Life”: A Trans* Coming Out Letter

For anyone who’s ever wanted to say it in a letter.

Sarah Szabo March 8, 2013 46 Comments
Issues Sex Toys

You Need Help: Harnesses For Trans* Women

As a trans* chick with not much going on “downstairs” I’m intrigued with using strapons instead of my actual bits, just not sure how best approach it. Can anyone recommend harnesses with a little extra room in the crotch that won’t break the bank?

A.E. Osworth March 8, 2013 27 Comments
Recipes

You Can Take It With You: Eggplant Fries and Zucchini Bread

This week, I’m travelling and we’re talking about TSA-safe food to stave off the hanger that comes with flying.

Laura March 8, 2013 12 Comments
Parenting & Family

“Is She Gay? Should I Ask Her?”: Advice To Moms Who Have Queer Daughters

A mom turned to an internet message board to ask how she should handle the fact that her daughter is a lesbian and people actually responded and gave great advice. Then we wanted to give some advice, too.

Vanessa March 8, 2013 104 Comments
Issues Queer Fashion

Femme-ish Underwear Realness Two Ways

Just a couple of femmes talking about why we love the underwear we love and why you should look into loving it with us.

Gabrielle Korn March 8, 2013 27 Comments
Issues Queer Fashion Shopping

Do Away With Your Naiveté: Let’s Explore the World of Lingerie

“Although bras and panties get the most love, there are so many other facets of lingerie: from corsets to pajamas, babydolls to blindfolds, garter belts to latex gloves. I’m ready to embrace all the variations.”

The Lingerie Lesbian March 7, 2013 9 Comments
Comedy

Watch Ash Beckham Explain Why “That’s So Gay” Is So, So Wrong

Ash Beckham takes down the use of “that’s so gay” as a pejorative. We all clap and cheer because that’s what we’ve been trying to say and she says it so excellently! Four for you, Ash. Four for you.

A.E. Osworth March 7, 2013 19 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Mila Kunis Does the Shamrock Shake the Morning After

Mila Kunis gives an interview of Jennifer Lawrenceian proportions, an animated comedy short about a McDonald’s dessert, a lesbian short, and a music video for the gaydies.

Brittani March 7, 2013 9 Comments
Issues Literature

Lez Liberty Lit #15: A Blind Date With Literary Knickers

Underwear from lesbian fiction, a defence of reading, queer love letters, killer courses and more.

Ryan Yates March 7, 2013 4 Comments
Food and Drink Issues

Liquor in the Panties: Silk Panties for Underwear Week

Today, we’re making Silk Panties. Panties panties panties. Let’s make a vodka drink.

A.E. Osworth March 7, 2013 15 Comments
First Person Issues

Unwritten On The Body

As with the meaning of written text, our bodies float somewhere between the author (ourselves) and the reader (those we encounter).

Kennedy March 7, 2013 39 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Issues Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Non-Lingerie

Lingerie that’s “designed to frame the erogenous zones instead of covering them up, highlighting your assets.” Mind = blown

Gabrielle Korn March 7, 2013 12 Comments
Movie Reviews

Aquaporko!, or I Was a Teenage Synchronized Swimmer

“While these women joined Aquaporko to find a group of like-minded people to swim with, they stayed because they loved being surrounded by strong women who loved them unconditionally.”

Dina March 7, 2013 25 Comments
Society + Culture

Québec Government Wants to Know What Your Deal Is With Homosexuality

A new government campaign asks simple questions to win all the points.

Kristen March 6, 2013 19 Comments
Issues Queer Fashion

Want A Lady Superhero On Your Butt? League of Ladies Undies Can Make That Happen

Vanessa’s Team Pick: I have worn the same brand and cut of underwear since 7th grade but this superhero underwear for ladies, featuring real women of note may finally convince me to leave Victoria’s Secret behind.

Vanessa March 6, 2013 15 Comments
Issues Queer Fashion Shopping

Thongs 101: Thongs Are More Than The Sum Of Their Parts

Pretty and practical, thongs are not the monster some paint them to be. It’s all about the details.

Araguaney R. Da Silva March 6, 2013 31 Comments
LGBT History

Women’s History Month: Your Reference Guide for 2013

Happy Women’s History Month, homos!

Carmen March 6, 2013 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: “Flying While Butch” And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Russia’s new lesbian magazine, Kansas’ proud gay parental unit, and women working harder than men. Again.

Carmen March 6, 2013 28 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Ellen Writes Brief to the Supreme Court, Continues to be Perfect Human

Gabrielle’s Team Pick: “Portia and I have been married for 4 years and they have been the happiest of my life. And in those 4 years, I don’t think we hurt anyone else’s marriage. I asked all of my neighbors and they say they’re fine.”

Gabrielle Korn March 6, 2013 5 Comments
Issues LGBT History

Thank The 50’s For Your Underpinnings (And Other Fashion Freedoms)

It’s because of the real-life women who took enormous risks to their personal safety, and who physically fought to wear whatever undies, clothing and footwear they damn well pleased that we can have underwear week at all.

GhostCat March 6, 2013 16 Comments
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