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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog April 2005 Archive

By Kathy Belge, About.com Guide to Lesbian Life since 2003

Help for a Lesbian's First Time

Friday April 29, 2005
Thanks for writing in with your questions. Here's one I received yesterday: Hi, I kind of have a problem. I'm definitely turned on by my girlfriend and I love ... Read More

How Far will the Right Wing Take Their Anti-Gay Agenda?

Thursday April 28, 2005
The state of Alabama is considering a law to ban all gay books and even books by gay or lesbian authors from all public school libraries. "I don't look ... Read More

Land Ahoy: L Word Recap 10

Thursday April 28, 2005
This week on The L Word our gals head off on an Olivia Cruise. Shane, Dana, Alice, Carmen and Jenny all have a great vacation out at sea. But ... Read More

Bulldykes, Diesel Dykes, Bulldaggers & Studs

Tuesday April 26, 2005
I love it when people write in. That way I know what you want to know about. Here's today's question from Natasha: Sorry to bug you but I ... Read More

Her First Lesbian Sex

Monday April 25, 2005
Here is a letter I received recently from a woman who is nervous about her first lesbian sexual experience: Hi, I've just started a relationship with a female and am looking ... Read More

Olivia Vacations

Sunday April 24, 2005
On tonight's The L Word, Dana, Alice, Shane, Carmen and Jenny went on an Olivia cruise. How fun! They actually filmed the episode on a real Olivia cruise. ... Read More

Stone Butch Lesbian

Saturday April 23, 2005
I get frustrated when I hear from people who think there are only two ways to be a lesbian. Some people think you have to be either butch or ... Read More

Connecticut's Civil Union Law

Thursday April 21, 2005
On Wednesday Connecticut became the second state in the United States to offer civil unions to gay and lesbian couples. Civil unions are only open to same-sex couples and ... Read More

L Word Recap 9

Tuesday April 19, 2005
I was out at a lesbian bar the other night, having a great time, dancing and hanging out with the women. The soundtrack was the usual, Gwen Stefani, ... Read More

Coming Out at Work

Monday April 18, 2005
I was on a business trip to Texas this weekend. When I was there, I met a lesbian woman who was a fire fighter. Her partner held a ... Read More

Pillow Queen

Saturday April 16, 2005
Last week on The L Word Alice accused Dana of being a "pillow queen." What did she mean? Here is the definition of pillow queen. And check ... Read More

Andrea Dworkin Dies

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Radical lesbian, feminist, activist and author Andrea Dworkin died Saturday. Although her views were radical and controversial, she inspired generations of feminists to look at rape and pornography in a ... Read More

This Week's L Word Recap 8

Tuesday April 12, 2005
So much is happening this week on The L Word! Alice is auditioning for a radio show. Helena is house hunting with Tina. Jenny is trying to ... Read More

How to Pick a Lesbian/Gay-Friendly College

Friday April 8, 2005
Choosing a college can be tough for any young adult. No matter what your sexual orientation, the first criteria should be academics. But college is often the first time ... Read More

An Interview with Melissa Ferrick

Thursday April 7, 2005
An out lesbian since 1995, Melissa Ferrick's musical career sometimes struggled in the shadow of the other famous lesbian rocker Melissa. But one by one, her fan base has ... Read More

Recap 7 of The L Word

Wednesday April 6, 2005
They promised us more sex on this season of The L Word. Well, this episode certainly fulfills that promise. Helena and Tina get it on. Alice and ... Read More

Another Lesbian on the Basketball Team

Monday April 4, 2005
I received a lot of letters from people who were appalled at Lori's story, and her treatment as a lesbian on the basketball team. I thought I would balance ... Read More

Title IX and Women's Sports

Monday April 4, 2005
As I watched the Women's Basketball Final Four games yesterday, even though my team lost, I was pleased to see that all four teams in the Final Four had women ... Read More

An Interview with Tammy Lynn Michaels

Saturday April 2, 2005
Last night I was watching a show on VH1 about wives and girlfriends of rock stars. It made me think of Tammy Lynn Michaels, wife of rock star Melissa ... Read More
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