Things I Read That I Love #66: Reading In Underpants
This week’s TIRTL includes a special Underwear Week section, as well as pieces on topics including Jehovah’s Witness, onscreen violence, sex abuse, robots, fan fiction, junk food and Alaska.
“And I Do Mean All My Life”: A Trans* Coming Out Letter
For anyone who’s ever wanted to say it in a letter.
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?
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.
“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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Liquor in the Panties: Silk Panties for Underwear Week
Today, we’re making Silk Panties. Panties panties panties. Let’s make a vodka drink.
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).
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
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.”
Québec Government Wants to Know What Your Deal Is With Homosexuality
A new government campaign asks simple questions to win all the points.
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.
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.
Women’s History Month: Your Reference Guide for 2013
Happy Women’s History Month, homos!
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.
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.”