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Seven Sapphic stereotypes

Stereotypes exist because of observations that somebody, somewhere, made.

Ask the Sexpert: (Real) lesbian porn

I have good news for you — there is such a thing as queer porn.

Ask the Sexpert: Sexual wellness an issue for lesbians too

Any woman who is sexually active should get an annual “well woman” exam

Shades of ‘BUTCH:’ In their own words

‘BUTCH’ in their own words: Linda Cox, Jennifer Fossen, Kyle Simmons and Sara Friden.

Color me still

Even when we go on vacations, expecting a time for rejuvenation, we tend to be active, planning our trips around things to do. But in my case, it’s only when I spend time doing a lot of nothing, alone, that I really feel the most rejuvenated.

Ask the Sexpert: Beyond 50

I’m a lesbian in my late 50s, and have already gone through’ the change’ (that’s menopause, for those not in the know). I noticed that there are some differences both physically and with my sex drive, and was wondering if you had any advice on how to re-set my ‘on’ button.

Gay and green: sustainable living in the gayborhood

As the scientific community becomes more invested in green technology, Schroeppel is also hoping for cultural and social change, including around built environments and transportation – which means re-thinking certain aspects of the American Dream for a suburban family home with a white picket fence, two cars and a big green lawn.

I’ll party for a good cause!

Parties are something that is not only fun, but often for the benefit of the community.

Letting my son learn through his own experiences

Having a gay mother and an absent father, he thought that he was missing something. At a crucial time in his life, and as he prepared for adulthood, he felt that he needed his father’s influence to finally become a man. His request was to go live with his father.

Get over your embarrassment about asking for help

The heart of embarrassment is the fear of being judged: we think someone is going to think something about us. We think that if we lack something – some knowledge or ability to do something on our own – it’s considered a weakness. It’s as ridiculous as it sounds.