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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog September 2006 Archive

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

Dating a Trans Person

Saturday September 30, 2006
The transgender community is becoming more and more visible as the "T" in LGBT. It seems like many female-to-male transsexuals are coming out of the lesbian community. Many ... Read More

New Lesbian Sex Advice

Friday September 29, 2006
If I get more questions about anything, it's about sex and love. I'm a firm believer in sex education. The more we know, the more we're able to ... Read More

What is a lesbian really?

Friday September 29, 2006
From the Lesbian Life Forum: I always thought that if you were a lesbian, you would look at how you thought about women in a sexual way first but my feelings ... Read More

What is a LUG?

Thursday September 28, 2006
Like any subculture, gays and lesbians have a slang all their own. Test yourself. How many of these lesbian slang terms do you know? LUG Hasbian Heteroflexible Kiki ... Read More

Do Women's Music Festivals have a Future?

Wednesday September 27, 2006
When I was in my 20s, I spend most of my summers traveling and working at different women's music festivals. The summer started with Campfest over Memorial Day weekend ... Read More

Benefits of Marriage

Tuesday September 26, 2006
Hi Kathy, In your article on defense of marriage law you don't get into the specific rights we are deprived of when we are not allowed to be legally joined. ... Read More

Origin of the Word "Dyke"

Monday September 25, 2006
The history of words is interesting, especially slang words. The word dyke was often used as an insult and slur against lesbians, especially those who did not fit into ... Read More

Answers to Common Lesbian Sex Questions

Sunday September 24, 2006
Sex can be a mystery. In our culture, we are not usually given frank information about sex. This is even more true for lesbian sex. Our parents ... Read More

Floored by Love: Lesbian Movie Review

Friday September 22, 2006
The fall rains have arrived in the Pacific Northwest and that means one thing: movie night! Yea! Grab the beer (a finely crafted microbrew), the babe (my lovely wife), and ... Read More

Rosie to Oprah: "You're gay"

Thursday September 21, 2006
Rosie O'Donnell's gaydar went off when she saw footage of Oprah Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King's cross country road trip. Oprah and Gayle say they're not gay, ... Read More

Is She Interested in Me?

Wednesday September 20, 2006
A young lesbian needs your help: "I was wondering if anyone here could possibly help me a little. I have fallen in love with one of my closest friends (another female, we're ... Read More

Indigo Girls: Despite Our Differences

Tuesday September 19, 2006
I remember when I first heard the Indigo Girls. It was 1988 and I was just getting ready to graduate college. The song "Closer to Fine" held ... Read More

Where Have all the Tomboys Gone?

Tuesday September 19, 2006
Growing up a tomboy, I had my share of role models on T.V. There was Kristy McNichol as Buddy in Family and Jo from The Facts of Life. ... Read More

LOL

Monday September 18, 2006
I don't know about you, but I've had a hectic week with lots of work deadlines and items on my social calendar. How about we all relax today with ... Read More

Confused Teen

Thursday September 14, 2006
Dear Kathy I’m 16 years old and I'm a junior in high school. I've always considered myself very straight and I still do. I mean, I'm still very attracted to guys and ... Read More

Why We Love Angelina Jolie

Wednesday September 13, 2006
Did you hear what Brad Pitt said when asked when he and Angelina Jolie will be married? Brad Pitt announced in an interview with Esquire magazine that, "Angie and I ... Read More

Martina the Magnificent

Tuesday September 12, 2006
Martina Navratilova has done it again. This time she won a mixed doubles championship at the U.S. Open. Martina Navratilova, who is probably the best tennis player male ... Read More

Jasmine's Coming Out Story

Monday September 11, 2006
When Jasmine was coming out of the closet, she searched for information. She was unsure if she was lesbian, straight or bisexual. Most of the stories she read ... Read More

Hasbian Needs Help

Sunday September 10, 2006
From the Lesbian Life Forum: "I am very confused. I was with a woman for 15 years. It was the most wonderful 15 years of my life. I could not want ... Read More

Ellen to Host Academy Awards

Saturday September 9, 2006
Ellen DeGeneres has been chosen to host the 79th Academy Awards. Academy Awards telecast, producer Laura Ziskin said, “Ellen DeGeneres was born to host the Academy Awards. There is ... Read More

Confused About Friend

Friday September 8, 2006
Dear Kathy: Hello, I have a doubt. I have a friend and we kissed a few times but only when we were drunk. We were close to having sex but we ... Read More

Amelie Mauresmo Advances to U.S. Open Semi-Finals

Thursday September 7, 2006
I finally had a chance to see some U.S. Open tennis action yesterday. And I tuned it at just the right time. I got to see Amelie Mauresmo ... Read More

Ani Difranco Interview

Thursday September 7, 2006
Bisexual folk/punk artist Ani Difranco has a new album out and is back touring after a year off to heal tendonitis. She spent a few moments with Folk Music ... Read More

Plan a Lesbian Wedding Engagement Party

Wednesday September 6, 2006
Dear Kathy, My daughter is engaged to her partner, and I would like to give them an engagement party. The partner's parents and hometown friends don't know of this engagement ... Read More

Back to School for LGBT Youth

Tuesday September 5, 2006
This week students return to school. I remember the excitement of a new school year: new notebooks, new pens, new school clothes. Fortunately, one thing I do not ... Read More

Tee Corinne: Lesbian Photographer & Artist

Monday September 4, 2006
I received the sad news that Tee Corinne died last week. Tee Corinne was a lesbian artist, activist and revolutionary. Her frank portrayal of the lesbian sexual experience ... Read More

Lesbian Historical Romance Novels

Sunday September 3, 2006
Dear Kathy: I love romance, especially historical romance, do you have a list of historical lesbian romance? Thanks, Marisol Dear Marisol: I have a few suggestions for lesbian historial romance. Although this might ... Read More

My Trip to Ellen DeGeneres

Friday September 1, 2006
It's hard to belive that Ellen DeGeneres is about to start her fourth season as a talk show host. It seems like just yesterday that I sat down to ... Read More
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