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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog May 2007 Archive

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

New Hampshire Passes Civil Unions Bill

Thursday May 31, 2007
The Governor of New Hampshire John Lynch signed into law today a bill making New Hampshire the latest state to offer civil unions. Civil unions will become available to same-sex ... Read More

Sophie's Coming Out Story

Thursday May 31, 2007
Sophie loves two things: football (soccer) and women. But coming out wasn't easy for this teen from the U.K. "It is one of the most horrible things in the ... Read More

Summer Lesbian Reading List

Wednesday May 30, 2007
Is it summer yet? It sure feels like it around where I live. On beautiful days like this, there's nothing I'd rather be doing than sitting in a ... Read More

Rosie Quits the View

Tuesday May 29, 2007

Relationship Advice Needed

Monday May 28, 2007
The Lesbian Life Forum is crawling with people needing some good advice. Do you have some to offer? She has a Boyfriend It's been a year now that I was crazy ... Read More

Do You Find Men Attractive?

Sunday May 27, 2007
Dear Lesbian Life: I am positive that I am lesbian but I still look at men and find them attractive. What could this mean? Lesbians, do you find men attractive? Personally, ... Read More

Famous Lesbians I Have Known

Saturday May 26, 2007
All right well, maybe I don't actually know them, but I have interviewed them. Going back to 2003, here are some of my favorite lesbian celebrity interviews: The first famous ... Read More

How Often do You Desire Sex?

Thursday May 24, 2007

Lesbian Moms in the News

Wednesday May 23, 2007
Mary Cheney gave birth! She and her partner Heather Poe named the boy Samuel David Cheney. I'm just glad he's not Dick Jr. The White House even ... Read More

Top Lesbian Podcasts

Wednesday May 23, 2007
Ever since I got my ipod, one of the things I love most about it, is the free music and shows that I can download and listen to at my ... Read More

Gay Marriage in New York State

Tuesday May 22, 2007
Is New York the second state to legalize gay marriage? Well, kind of… Although you can’t go to New York and get married, some gay and lesbian couples ARE ... Read More

Lesbian Koalas

Monday May 21, 2007
Yes, animals can be gay too. But could queer animals really be more prevalent than straight ones? A study out of Australia has observed that female koalas are ... Read More

Lively Discussions - Lesbian Life Forum

Sunday May 20, 2007
My Girlfriend Has a Husband I have a huge problem and I need HELP! I began a relationship seven months ago with my best friend( I know, I know). Well she ... Read More

Isabel's Coming Out Story

Saturday May 19, 2007
More and more I seem to be receiving coming out stories from teenagers. I do believe that as homosexuality becomes more acceptable, people are coming out younger. I ... Read More

Lesbian Sex Question: Can We both Strap on?

Friday May 18, 2007
Dear Lesbian Life: I have a fantasy I am curious to try. Is it possible to strap on a dildo and be on top of a woman who also has ... Read More

What Gay/Lesbian Issues Concern You?

Thursday May 17, 2007

Court Rules for Three Parents

Thursday May 17, 2007
I didn't know what to expect when I read about the court in Pennsylvania that ruled a sperm donor was responsible for child support. Surely this couldn't be good. ... Read More

Lesbian Relationship Advice: Is She worth fighting for?

Wednesday May 16, 2007
Dear Lesbian Life: I just need some advice on what I should do with my friend. I am really attracted to her and I have never felt this way about anyone ... Read More

Jerry Falwell's Legacy with the Gay Community

Wednesday May 16, 2007
Jerry Falwell, who died Tuesday, leaves quite a legacy. There are many who will remember him fondly as a man of great faith and conviction. But the gay ... Read More

Would Jesus Discriminate?

Tuesday May 15, 2007
I often wonder if Jesus were alive today what he would say about gay and lesbian relationships. I grew up in the Catholic Church and the official church doctrine ... Read More

How do you tell her you like her?

Monday May 14, 2007
Hi, I have a problem that I hope you can help me with. I am really attracted to women and it’s been like that for a long time, but I ... Read More

Lesbian Mom Coming Out Stories

Sunday May 13, 2007
Happy Mother's Day! Whether you are a mom, or just have one, I thought today you would enjoy reading stories of lesbians who are moms, moms of lesbians and ... Read More

Dating Tips for Lesbian Moms

Saturday May 12, 2007
You've just come out of the closet, left your husband of ten years and are ready to start dating women, but how do you negotiate a date when you've got ... Read More

For Lesbians Thinking of Having a Baby

Friday May 11, 2007
Perhaps the approaching Mother's Day holiday is making you think of having a baby. Or perhaps you're considering adoption. Here are some resources for potential new lesbian moms. ... Read More

Children of Lesbian Parents

Thursday May 10, 2007
Mother's Day is this weekend and in honor of all the lesbian mothers out there, I'll be running a series of articles about all the great lesbian moms out there. ... Read More

New Gay Lesbian Bisexual Trans Teen Site

Thursday May 10, 2007
Dear Kathy: I'm 16 and currently finding out more about myself and I think I am a lesbian because I have recently become more attracted to girls. I have no idea ... Read More

Oregon Passes Two Gay Rights Bills

Wednesday May 9, 2007
With a simple pen stroke, Oregon today became one of the most gay-friendly states in the nation. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed into law a domestic partnership law and ... Read More

How to Get a Vermont Civil Union

Tuesday May 8, 2007
Vermont is known for two things: maple syrup and civil unions. Gay and lesbian couples from out of state still can’t get married in Massachusetts, but they can get a ... Read More

Do Lesbians Shave their Pubic Hair?

Monday May 7, 2007

Blogging for LGBT Families Day

Saturday May 5, 2007
I'll be doing it, will you join me? June 1, 2007 is the second annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day, when bloggers of all sexual orientations and gender identities ... Read More

What's the Difference Between a Domestic Partnership and a Civil Union?

Friday May 4, 2007
This week Oregon passed a Domestic Partnership bill and New Hampshire voted to allow Civil Unions. Both of these acts, when signed by their respective governors, will give gays ... Read More

Hate Crimes Bill Passes House of Representatives

Friday May 4, 2007
Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a hate crimes bill that covers sexual orientation and gender identity. The act, which would simply help law enforcement officials investigate and ... Read More

Oregon Passes Domestic Partnership Law

Thursday May 3, 2007
What a week for gay and lesbian relationship rights! Oregon is well on its way to becoming the next state to allow gays and lesbians to have protections similar to ... Read More

How to Come Out to Your Doctor

Wednesday May 2, 2007
I remember when I was in college I went to a low-cost women’s health clinic. Before I could see a doctor, I had to sit through a mandatory birth ... Read More

I Can't Orgasm

Wednesday May 2, 2007
Dear Kathy: I have had sexual partners in the past (male and female) but have never come close to having an orgasm with them. When I masturbate I have to touch myself really ... Read More

Lesbian vs. Dyke

Wednesday May 2, 2007
You've got to love some of these lesbian jokes. Today's joke comes from Myra. What's the difference between a lesbian and a dyke? Don't know? Here's your answer. Do ... Read More
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