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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog July 2006 Archive

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

Tips for Your First Lesbian Sex

Monday July 31, 2006
Dear Kathy: I am 23 years old female, I am currently in a bit of a new situation. I've met someone that I am physically and emotionally attracted to. It’s a ... Read More

World Outgames 2006 Photos

Sunday July 30, 2006
There are two major international gay and lesbian sporting events taking place this summer. I just returned from the Gay Games in Chicago. Last night the World Outgames ... Read More

Advice for a Shy Lesbian

Friday July 28, 2006
Shy Susan needs help. She is with a woman 26 years older than her and she is too shy to ask for what she wants in the relationship. ... Read More

No Gay Marriage in Washington

Wednesday July 26, 2006
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled today to uphold Washington's Defense of Marriage Act, making same-sex marriage illegal. In a 5-4 decision, Washington's highest court held that ... Read More

Gay Games Photo Gallery

Tuesday July 25, 2006
I'm back from the Gay Games VII in Chicago. What a fantastic time I had! I met so many different gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans athletes from ... Read More

Gay Games Report: Saturday July 22

Monday July 24, 2006
Saturday was the marathon, the last sporting event of the Gay Games. Although the marathon began at 6 am, I made it down to the finish line about 10. ... Read More

Gay Games Report: Friday July 21

Sunday July 23, 2006
Every time I get on a bus I meet at least one athlete. This morning I met an HIV positive cyclist from Chicago who put together a group of ... Read More

Gay Games Report: Thursday July 20th

Friday July 21, 2006
I was awoken several times in the night by loud thunder. When I got up at 7am, a heavy rain was falling and thunder continued to jolt the city. ... Read More

Martial Arts at the Gay Games

Friday July 21, 2006
I haven't been able to make it to any of the Martial Arts for the Gay Games, but luckily About's Martial Arts Guide is from Chicago and she was able ... Read More

Gay Games Report: Wednesday July 19th

Thursday July 20, 2006
My plane arrived in Chicago a bit late to check out any of the sporting events at the Gay Games, but I knew there was plenty of other action to ... Read More

Lesbian Pulp Fiction Review: Twilight Girl

Wednesday July 19, 2006
I'm really excited that there's a renewed interest in lesbian pulp fiction. Back in the early 1990s, I discovered a few lesbian pulp novels that were published in the ... Read More

World Outgames in Montreal

Monday July 17, 2006
This year I'm heading to Chicago to attend the Gay Games. But the Gay Games are not the only international GLBT sporting event taking place this year. Montreal ... Read More

Top GLBT Airlines

Sunday July 16, 2006
I'm flying out to Chicago in a few days. I'm happy to find out that the airline I'm traveling on made the Top 10 List of the Gay-Friendly Airlines. ... Read More

Gay Games Chicago

Saturday July 15, 2006
The Gay Games begin tonight in Chicago. I'm going to miss the opening ceremony, but I'll be there later in the week to attend some parties, watch some sports ... Read More

Karina Lombard Returns to The L Word!

Friday July 14, 2006
I think subscriptions to Showtime are about to go through the roof. Karina Lombard who played sexy and sultry Marina on Season 1 of The L Word is reported ... Read More

Where does the Word "Lesbian" come from?

Friday July 14, 2006
Hi Kathy, Just read your article, Daughters of Bilitis, and it makes me wonder... What is the origin of the word, lesbian? Rachael Rachael, Great question! This the origin of the word lesbian.

Recent Lesbian Life Discussions

Thursday July 13, 2006
Stop by the Lesbian Life Forum to check out these and other discussions. Long Distance Love: Can it work? I met someone while at a work training. We both ... Read More

A man walks into a bar: New Lesbian Joke

Wednesday July 12, 2006
I'm always on the look out for new lesbian jokes. I like them to be tasteful, not offensive and at least a little bit funny. Here's one I ... Read More

Why Gay Marriage Matters to Everyone

Monday July 10, 2006
Last week the courts in two states ruled against gay marriage. In Georgia, the courts upheld the voter-approved ban on gay marriage. New York’s the highest court ruled ... Read More

Mauresmo Wins Wimbledon

Monday July 10, 2006
Amelie Mauresmo was all smiles after defeating Justine Henin-Hardenne 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday. Amelie Mauresmo seemed to finally relax into her game and ... Read More

Amelie Mauresmo to Play Wimbledon Final

Friday July 7, 2006
Finally Amelie Mauresmo's day on the grass has come. The lesbian tennis super sensation will be heading to the Wimbledon finals on Saturday against Justine Henin-Hardenne. It's a ... Read More

No Gay Marriage in New York State

Thursday July 6, 2006
It's a sad day for the many gay and lesbian New Yorkers hoping for a chance to get married. Today the New York Court of Appeals handed down its ... Read More

Daughters of Bilitis

Wednesday July 5, 2006
The Stonewall Riots in 1969 are often thought of as the birth of the modern gay rights movement. But that doesn't mean that gays and lesbians weren't around pre-Stonewall. ... Read More

Indigo Girls Concert Review: Seattle

Tuesday July 4, 2006
To say I'm an Indigo Girls fan is a bit of an understatement. I own all their albums and I've seen them in concert so many times, I've lost count. ... Read More

Colonel Dr. Margarethe Cammermeyer

Monday July 3, 2006
As we head into the Fourth of July holiday, I think it's important that we take a moment to remember those gay and lesbian soldiers who are risking everything to ... Read More

July: Recent Lesbian Life Discussions

Sunday July 2, 2006
Check out these recent discussions in the Lesbian Life Forum. She loves me, but is also dating a man... Was this a girl crush? Transgender Lesbian needs your opinion... Lesbian ... Read More

Billie Jean King

Saturday July 1, 2006
If you're a sports fan, this is a great time of year. There's baseball, WNBA basketball games, the NBA draft, LPGA golf, World Cup soccer and of course Wimbledon ... Read More
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