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Begging and Pleading for Sex

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:05:12 +0000

Today advice columnist Emily Wilcox, author of 100 Lesbians Walk into a Bar... answers a letter from a woman whose girlfriend has stopped having an interest in sex and affection since they moved in together. She's begging and pleading. What more can she do to save the relationship? Emily's answer might surprise you.

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Vote Now: 2012 Lesbian Life Readers' Choice Awards

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:55:19 +0000

After weeks of collecting nominations, voting is now open for the 2012 Lesbian Life About.com Readers' Choice Awards. You can vote once a day in each of the categories. Voting will close on March 21st and the winners will be announced on March 30th.

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Second Class Citizens

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:07:44 +0000

I first heard of Ryan James Yezak from his California Gays music video spoof, which gained more than 7 million views on You Tube.

Ryan is focusing his camera and his skills on something much more serious this time around. He's making a documentary film about the history and struggle of the gay rights movement in the United States. Ryan is just getting started with this project and he took a few moments to tell us about it and how you can help him make Second Class Citizens.

Dreaming of Dinah Shore

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:01:34 +0000

Last year I went to Palm Springs for Dinah Shore weekend, also known as "Lesbian Spring Break." I'm trying to figure out if I can make it back down this year for the amazing Club Skirts Dinah Shore Party.

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Why Does her Profile Say Single?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:21:20 +0000

This week advice columnist Emily Wilcox author of 100 Lesbians Walk Into a Bar tackles an issue that wasn't around ten years ago. What do you do when you're dating someone and she hasn't changed her relationship status on her Myspace or Facebook page?

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Washington is Next for Same-Sex Marriage

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:03:36 +0000

Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire signed the marriage equality bill into law today, which means same-sex couples could be getting married in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Vancouver and all over the state of Washington as early as June 2012.

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Introducing Emily Wilcox

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:06 +0000

A few weeks ago for Sexy Friday, I introduced you to Emily Wilcox, author of 100 Lesbians Walk into a Bar. Emily is an author and an advice columnist who offers good advice with a witty sense of humor. I've been answering your relationship questions for eight years now. And although I love doing it and will continue to do so, I thought it would be fun to bring in a different voice and a different perspective. Each Wednesday, Emily Wilcox will answer a different lesbian relationship question. This week she helps a lesbian heal from a broken heart...

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Prop 8 Declared Unconstitutional Again

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:08 +0000

For the second time a Federal Court has ruled that California's Prop 8 is unconstitutional.

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by Judge Vaughn Walker that said restricting marriage to one man and one woman discriminates against same-sex couples by violating the Equal Protection Clause of United States constitution. The ruling also affirms Judge Walker's ability to rule in the decision. Opponents claimed that because Judge Walker is gay, he was not able to maintain neutrality in the ruling.

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Interview with Lesbian Romance Writer Radclyffe

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:46:01 +0000

Have you ever wanted to just quit your job and do something crazy, like, become a writer? Even though she was a successful surgeon, eight years ago, Radclyffe did just that. She quit her day job to write the kinds of books she liked to read: lesbian romance novels and pararomance novels. And she's never looked back. Today Radclyffe has thousands of faithful fans who are grateful she took that leap. Her novels are some of the most popular ones with our readers too. Radclyffe talks to Lesbian Life about the type of stories she likes to read, her writing process, what makes a good lesbian romance story and more.

Sexy Fridays: Ten Easy Ways to be Romantic

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:21:08 +0000

As Valentine's Day approaches, many of you are thinking of ways to wine and dine your special lady. But romance doesn't have to be some big elaborate affair. There are simple ways to be romantic with your partner each and every day. It's the small and unexpected things that often keep that sweet spark going. Try one of these ten easy ways to be romantic with your lover, girlfriend, partner or wife.

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