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Kathy's Lesbian Life Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Does she like me or not?

Friday July 31, 2009
I often get letters from people wanting me to help them figure out someone else. Here is an example of one I received this week: Hello, I am a 25 ... Read More

Best Lube for Lesbians

Wednesday July 29, 2009
What's the best lube for use with your sex toys? Should you use lube for oral sex? If so, what kind? What's the difference between silicone and water-based lube? ... Read More

How to Stop Female Ejaculation

Monday July 27, 2009
I received this email from a reader I just read your blog about female ejaculation. Except I was looking for a way to STOP the ejaculation, not stimulate it. My ... Read More

Should a 14-Year-Old be Dating a 18-Year-Old?

Friday July 24, 2009
I recently heard from a teenager asking for advice about dealing with her mother. She says her mom is unhappy with her dating another girl. That may very well be ... Read More

No Dumb Questions About Sex

Thursday July 23, 2009
I hear from a lot of you about sex. Questions about how to improve your sex lives, about sexually transmitted diseases, or about problems in the bedroom. You ask questions ... Read More

Advice About Gay College Roommates

Monday July 20, 2009
As someone who often gives advice, I read the advice columns in our local paper. I was interested this morning when the Ask Amy column featured a question I dealt ... Read More

70 Years of Lesbian Love

Monday July 20, 2009
Who says lesbian relationships don't last? I stumbled upon a story this morning of a lesbian couple who are celebrating 70 years together. Caroline Leto and Venera Magazzu met ... Read More

Hate Crimes Update

Friday July 17, 2009
Just as the Senate moved closer to approving hate crimes legislation, a jury in Syracuse, NY (my hometown) handed down a hate crimes conviction in the murder of a transgender ... Read More

Gay & Lesbian Bishops Welcome in Episcopalian Church

Wednesday July 15, 2009
The Episcopal Church voted this week to welcome openly gay and lesbian bishops to serve. Wait, that's old news, right? Didn't openly gay V. Gene Robinson become a bishop back ... Read More

Help Pass Hate Crimes Bill

Tuesday July 14, 2009
I received an action alert that the US Senate may be voting on hate crimes legislation this week. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (bill number S.909) will free ... Read More

How to Come Out to Your College Roommate

Monday July 13, 2009
My nephew just graduated from high school and is looking forward to heading off to college at the end of next month. Right about now, he should be receiving the ... Read More

Gay Marriage Now Recognized in DC

Tuesday July 7, 2009
Much like New York State, gay and lesbian couples who are married in a place where same-sex marriage is legal will have their marriage recognized in Washington, DC beginning today. ... Read More

Rumor Willis to Play Lesbian on 90210

Tuesday July 7, 2009
I haven't watched the new incarnation of 90210, but I might start now. Rumor has it that Rumor Willis will be playing a lesbian on the show next season. ... Read More

Do Something Patriotic This 4th of July

Thursday July 2, 2009
Yesterday the US military decided to fire Lt. Dan Choi. Even though he has given ten years of his life to the military, is a skilled Arabic translator and has ... Read More

40 Years After Stonewall Anti-Gay Harassment Continues

Wednesday July 1, 2009
The patrons of The Stonewall Inn were fighting back against police harassment that hot summer evening in 1969. In some ways we've come a long way since then. But I ... Read More
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