Many queer folk show their gay pride by wearing or displaying rainbow colors in a variety of forms- bracelets, necklaces, clothes, flags, bumper stickers, etc. Each color of the rainbow insignia has a different meaning, but as a whole represent acceptance, inclusion and diversity. Straight men and women can also wear pride colors to show their support for queer folk …
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Lesbian Bars
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Lesbian Accent
There is no conclusive evidence to confirm that a lesbian accent exists. However, in social media an…
Lesbian Art: Celebrating Love, Identity, and Expression
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Open Pores and Uneven Skin
If you are fortunate enough to have reached the age where teenage acne is something of the past, you are probably looking forward for once to go out on a date without having to scan the mirror for an ugly “zit” – but alas you notice something else – where you used to have pores, you now have what look …
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Understanding proper wine storage helps determine the wine rack or wine cabinet that’s right for you. When it comes to storing wine, let it lie. Whether white or red wine, select a wine rack or wine cabinet that accommodates the bottles of wine lying on their side. This allows the cork to maintain moisture and the sediment to collect on …
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Don’t be fooled into thinking, when you first hit the scene, that you need to conform to stereotypes. Be yourself and you’ll be sure to find genuine sexual happiness in the long run. Thankfully, lesbian stereotypes are dissipating at quite a rate. Over the past few years various people have made it easier to be a lesbian in the public …
Read More »They Called Me Queer
A new volume of South African queer stories. All too often the lives of queer people, and particularly of those who are also black, are erased from mainstream society. They Called Me Queer is a collection of essays written by South African Queer People of Colour who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+). Across the …
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