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Gay Marriage Updates May 2013 Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
May 2013 has been a stellar month for the rights of gay and lesbian Americans. So many states are legalizing same-sex marriage it seems like they're hardly getting any media attention anymore.
Where is Gay Marriage Legal in the United States? Created: Friday, May 15, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Where can gays and lesbians get married in the United States? Which states recognize gay marriages performed elsewhere?
Top Top Lesbian Cities in the United States Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What are the best cities and towns in America for lesbians? Here are my top picks for lesbian cities.
How to Tell if She’s a Lesbian Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A teen lesbian has a crush on a classmate and wants to know if there is an easy why to tell if she's a lesbian.
HIV Postitive and Dating Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
When does a HIV positive lesbian reveal her HIV status to someone she is dating and how does she go about it?
Who Plans a Lesbian Wedding? Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Who plans a lesbian wedding? Are both brides involved in the process, or does the "girly" one do the planning?
Why Lesbian Friends are Important Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
All friends are important, but for lesbians, it is especially important to have other lesbian friends.
How to Know When It's Time to Break-Up Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
How can you know when it's time to keep working on a relationship or it's time to break up? These are signs to look out for that could indicate it's time to break up with your partner.
How to Be a Good Girlfriend Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Is it hard to be a good girlfriend? No, not really, but it can be work. Here are a few ideas for being the best lesbian girlfriend ever.
Where Can Gays Legally Marry? Created: Sunday, March 07, 2004 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Same sex couples can marry now in the United States, Canada, Africa and Europe. This article tells where gay marriage is legal.
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Comes Out Created: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Number One WNBA and Baylor basketball star came out nonchalantly in an interview with Sports Illustrated.
Famous Lesbians and Bisexual Women Created: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
This is list of famous lesbian and bisexual women from history and the present day.
What do you think of the word "wife?" Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Lesbians, what do you think of the word "wife?" Do you like it or does it make you cringe when you hear it? Why do you feel the way you do about the word "wife?"
What Do Married Lesbians Call Each Other? Created: Monday, April 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
What words do married lesbians call each other? Do lesbians like the word wife or do they not use that word? Lesbian Life explores the issue of the word "wife."
Ashleigh Flynn's A Million Stars Created: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Singer/Songwriter Ashleigh Flynn's A Million Stars shines a bright light for LGBT Youth and gender-nonconforming women.
How can I turn her on before we get to the Good Stuff? Created: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
A teenager is ready to have sex with her girlfriend, but she doesn't know what she needs to do in order to turn her on. What should she do for her first time having sex with another girl?
What are gay rights? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
What are gay rights? What are the issues gays and lesbians care about and are fighting for?
One Couple's Fight to Stay Together Created: Saturday, August 02, 2003 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Lesbian and gay couples fight immigration law
Jocelyn & Shawn: An Update Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Jocelyn and Shawn were married in Washington in December 2012. After their honeymoon in Mexico, Jocelyn was not allowed to come back into the US because she is a Mexican citizen. This is an update ...
Marriage Equality Rally in Portland, March 26, 2013 Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
A large crowd gathered in front of the Federal Courthouse in Portland, OR to support marriage equality.
Which States Ban Gay Marriage? Created: Monday, April 02, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Which states allow gay marriage and which states have bans against gay marriage. Which states forbid gay and same-sex marriage? Here is a listing of each state's laws and constitutional amendment...
Dusty Springfield Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Dusty Springfield was a popular singer/songwriter in the 60s and early 70s whose hits included "Son of a Preacher Man" and "I Only Want to be with You."
Supreme Court and Gay Marriage: What’s at Stake? Created: Monday, March 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
The United States Supreme Court will rule in 2013 on two important gay rights decisions. The first involves California's Prop 8. The other involves the Defense of Marriage (DOMA) act. What's at sta...
Married to a Man for 23 Years and Now I think I’m a Lesbian Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
She was married to a man for 23 years and now she thinks she's a lesbian. What should she do? Her marriage is hanging on by a thread.
Married Couple is Stunned to be Denied Access to US Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
After their wedding, Jocelyn and Shawn went on a honey moon to Mexico. But when they tried to return to the US, customs denied Jocelyn, who is a Mexican citizen, entry into the US. The two are now ...
How Can a Lesbian be a Better Lover? Created: Monday, March 04, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
They're a new couple. Her partner gives her great orgasms, but she struggles with pleasing her. What can she do to be a better lover?
Things to Consider Before Moving in Together Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Is it time to move in with your partner? What are some things you should think about and talk about before the two of you move in together?
How To Fight Racism in the LGBT Community Created: Sunday, January 18, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
For lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people who want to do something about racism in the queer community.
Josephine Baker Created: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Josephine Baker was a famous singer and dancer in the 1920s and 30s and she was also likely a lesbian or bisexual.
Is there Any Hope of Getting Back with an Ex? Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Is there hope to get back with an ex-girlfriend? How do you know if there is any hope of getting back with an ex?
Top LGBT Scholarships - Top College Scholarships for LGBT Students Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students looking for financial aid for college, here are some places that offer scholarship money for LGBT students.
Ten Things NOT to Say to a Lesbian Created: Friday, February 22, 2013 Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013
As a lesbian, there are probably things you never want to hear again. Here is a list of ten things not to say to a lesbian or bisexual.

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