http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/Navigating through the process of dating and creating healthy relationships can be difficult, especially when you're a lesbian. The purpose of my blog is to help other lesbians, both single and partnered, to find some insight and inspiration through articles, stories, advice, news, politics, and humor, all relating to, in one way or another, the world of lesbian dating and relationships.engirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:25:19 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com473125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifLesbiansAndDatinghttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/qIy1Gxi_wfE/nations-largest-lgbt-publisher-calls-it.htmlThe Washington BladeGay MagazinesGay MediaSouthern VoicesLGBT MagazinesLesbian Media Lesbian PublicationsHouston VoiceGLBT PublicationsThe D.C. Agenda411 Magazinegirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:42:46 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-1660405171850061447Earlier this month Window Media, the largest chain of LGBT newspapers in the US, abruptly went out of business. Although Window Media had been in financial trouble for a while, their employees had been told a possible reorganization or sale of the company was in the works, not a liquidation. “We found out when two of the corporate officers were waiting for us when we got to work this morning,”<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=qIy1Gxi_wfE:BwGnCjLjEfw:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=qIy1Gxi_wfE:BwGnCjLjEfw:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=qIy1Gxi_wfE:BwGnCjLjEfw:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-29T23:42:46.073-08:002http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/nations-largest-lgbt-publisher-calls-it.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/rHxuqJoT6kE/new-lesbian-social-network.htmlLesbian CommunicationsLesbian Social Networklessbook.comlesbian communitygirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:17:54 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-7283564445938855335There is a new social network site exclusively for LESBIANS. Meet, greet, & chat up local or long distance lesbians! Lezzbook.com is designed to be a safe and fun meeting place for ALL lesbians! Just like other social networks you can add pictures, content, music, and videos with the profile page design of YOUR choice! But unlike other social networks there is no need to worry that your family,<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=rHxuqJoT6kE:sFRNNt39nTI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=rHxuqJoT6kE:sFRNNt39nTI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=rHxuqJoT6kE:sFRNNt39nTI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-27T21:17:54.582-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-lesbian-social-network.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/ePmUaD4yh04/glaad-defends-adam-lambert.htmlAmerican IdolGay and Lesbian Alliance Against DefamationAdam LambertGLAADgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:17:04 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-2025848514590257106This week that the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) issued a statement late Tuesday about the decision by ABC's "Good Morning America" to cancel a scheduled performance by Adam Lambert on Wednesday morning's (November 25) show in light of the singer's controversial appearance at the American Music Awards on Sunday night."Some music performances, regardless of the sexual<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=ePmUaD4yh04:G_afmN-t8wo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=ePmUaD4yh04:G_afmN-t8wo:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=ePmUaD4yh04:G_afmN-t8wo:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-26T22:17:04.556-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/glaad-defends-adam-lambert.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/U3fBuklFGqk/florida-nurses-apologize-to-lesbian-who.htmlFlorida Lesbian RightsLesbian PartnersLambda Legalgay and lesbian rightsgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:28:53 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-8126294631994903207Several Jackson Memorial Hospital nurses personally apologized to Janice Langbehn, a Washington state lesbian who said a Jackson social worker wouldn't allow her to be with her dying partner in 2007."We certainly are sorry for the pain and suffering she felt," said Martha Baker, a registered nurse and president of SEIU local 1991, the union representing about 5,000 doctors, nurses and other<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=U3fBuklFGqk:jmQmq9vvJeA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=U3fBuklFGqk:jmQmq9vvJeA:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=U3fBuklFGqk:jmQmq9vvJeA:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-22T19:28:53.006-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/florida-nurses-apologize-to-lesbian-who.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/jr-7UOYvZH4/december-2009-lesbian-horoscopes.htmlLesbian HoroscopesLesbian Astrologygirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:06:09 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-9141834982742904389<!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) --&gt;December opens its gates with a Full Moon in Gemini on the 2nd so we can expect lots and lots of words. Will we hear the Truth? Now that may be another story entirely depending on how exacting you are about the T word. I have learned that Geminis rarely lie but they do change their minds;so it depends on which twin is talking.The political and<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=jr-7UOYvZH4:w9H8z663J6U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=jr-7UOYvZH4:w9H8z663J6U:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=jr-7UOYvZH4:w9H8z663J6U:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-18T19:06:09.457-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/december-2009-lesbian-horoscopes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/pX7xt68-KAk/alabama-school-gives-in-over-lesbian.htmllesbian teensGay PromAmerican Civil Liberties UnionLesbian PromAlabama Lesbiansgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:03:14 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-434930264521705195The Associated Press announced that the northwest Alabama school district has changed their mind and won't stop a high school student from bringing her girlfriend to prom after the principal initially had said the lesbian couple would not be allowed to attend.Cynthia Stewart, 17, told the TimesDaily, a Florence newspaper, that she asked to bring her girlfriend to the prom at Tharptown High School<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=pX7xt68-KAk:q9FhK3eDHpc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=pX7xt68-KAk:q9FhK3eDHpc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=pX7xt68-KAk:q9FhK3eDHpc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T11:03:14.468-08:001http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/alabama-school-gives-in-over-lesbian.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/JKsL0HlnQMo/lesbian-dating-and-relationship-blog.htmlLesbian Dating and Relationshipslesbian dating siteslesbian dating blogsgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:54:05 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-919559874830709573I am thrilled to announce that my Blog, <!-- google_ad_section_start --&gt;Lesbian Dating & Relationships, was rated the #1 Lesbian Dating Blog in a recent post called, "Top 50 Lesbian Dating Blogs" from the web site www.lesbiandating.net. Lesbiandating.net is a website that reviews a variety of lesbian dating sites and lesbian dating blogs.<!-- google_ad_section_end --&gt;<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=JKsL0HlnQMo:jfhX59M-apc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=JKsL0HlnQMo:jfhX59M-apc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=JKsL0HlnQMo:jfhX59M-apc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:54:05.916-08:003http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/lesbian-dating-and-relationship-blog.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/PvbzGl7E16I/mormons-in-salt-lake-city-back-gay.htmlGay RightsGay LegislationSalt Lake City Gay RightsMormon Churchgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:47:03 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-688118912324195627The Associated Press announced today that the Mormon church for the first time has announced its support of gay rights legislation, an endorsement that helped gain unanimous approval for Salt Lake city laws banning discrimination against gays in housing and employment.The Utah-based church's support ahead of Tuesday night's vote came despite its steadfast opposition to gay marriage, reflected in<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=PvbzGl7E16I:rdJA6mpRP54:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=PvbzGl7E16I:rdJA6mpRP54:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=PvbzGl7E16I:rdJA6mpRP54:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-12T12:47:03.768-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/mormons-in-salt-lake-city-back-gay.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/jMspKBwocvk/gfest-2009-arts-festival-seeks-to-stamp.htmlLesbian ArtisitsArt FestivalLGBT Art FestivalWise ThoughtsLGBT Artshomophobic attacksGFestGay artistsgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:59:27 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-6672023996334156416<!-- google_ad_section_start --&gt;London’s premier gay arts festival, GFest – gayWise LGBT Arts Festival, is now in its third year and is promising an exciting line-up to thrill audiences… gay and straight alike.GFest is a platform for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer artists, organizations, and venues that promote LGBT artists. The festival runs November 9-22 and covers visual arts,<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=jMspKBwocvk:xx-1dgQaI2c:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=jMspKBwocvk:xx-1dgQaI2c:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=jMspKBwocvk:xx-1dgQaI2c:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:59:27.621-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/gfest-2009-arts-festival-seeks-to-stamp.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/dmPPhHP8qYQ/3-biggest-mistakes-newly-singles-make.htmlhealthy relationshipsBreakuplesbian break-uphealingSingle Lesbiansgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-7151720920827710864By Larry JamesSuddenly, it's clear to you now. The relationship is over! What are you going to do now?Caution: Don't complicate your life by beginning to date too soon after a break-up. How soon is "too soon?" That will depend upon the circumstances of the breakup. Rule of thumb: Six months or more."Or more?" you say. Yes! Six months or more!When you cut your finger. It takes time for the wound<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=dmPPhHP8qYQ:S-l5kGUJtHM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=dmPPhHP8qYQ:S-l5kGUJtHM:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=dmPPhHP8qYQ:S-l5kGUJtHM:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-04T15:02:00.813-08:001http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/3-biggest-mistakes-newly-singles-make.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/CDIAJ6CGjPs/in-relationship-what-you-permit-you.htmlrelationship growthAbuse in Lesbian RelationshipsCommunicationgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:49 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-4267767373238471020by Larry JamesWhen you allow free-floating anxiety to permeate your relationship, you're basically giving it your "stamp of approval." Address the tough issues with straight talk and transparency.Allow your partner to see and hear who you really are because if you don't talk your partner will most likely assume the worst and nothing will get better. Pretending everything is rosy when it's clearly<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=CDIAJ6CGjPs:LVXdzsKR6bc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=CDIAJ6CGjPs:LVXdzsKR6bc:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=CDIAJ6CGjPs:LVXdzsKR6bc:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-03T11:53:49.530-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-relationship-what-you-permit-you.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/q7vudYWhUr0/argentine-congress-considers-same-sex.htmlLesbianCalifornia Same-sex marriageCalifornia Gay MarriageArgentina Gay MarriageLesbian MarriageBisexual and Transgender FederationArgentina's Gaygirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:55:08 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-9038825398070576944The Associated Press just reported that Argentina may ready to become <!-- google_ad_section_start --&gt; Latin America's first nation to legalize gay marriage.Gay and lesbian activists think so — and they have a growing number of supporters in Congress, which opened debate Thursday on whether to change dozens of laws that define marriage as a union between a "man and woman.""We can't expect social<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=q7vudYWhUr0:dWTK1S4KPU0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=q7vudYWhUr0:dWTK1S4KPU0:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=q7vudYWhUr0:dWTK1S4KPU0:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:55:08.422-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/argentine-congress-considers-same-sex.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/4reBDj6R-JU/girl-on-girl-dodge-ball-tournament.htmlDrunken PlaygroundBay Area Women's and Girls AthleticsAnnual GirlonGirl Dodgeball Tournament and FundraiserWomen's EventGirlonGirl Dodgeballgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:03:22 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-4618263747823296142If you live in the Bay Area and enjoy watching GirlonGirl Dodgeball, then don't miss the Annual GirlonGirl Dodgeball Tournament & Fundraiser for Bay Area Women's & Girls Athletics.This is a women only event for women who are 21 and over. Men may not attend.When:Saturday, November 7th7:00 PM - Doors Open7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Team Check-in & Warm-ups9:00 PM - Games BeginWhere:The Craneway<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=4reBDj6R-JU:99V1FmnwS3k:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=4reBDj6R-JU:99V1FmnwS3k:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=4reBDj6R-JU:99V1FmnwS3k:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-29T10:03:22.611-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/girl-on-girl-dodge-ball-tournament.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/ajIDSwNFlvU/president-obama-signs-hate-crime-bill.htmlMatthew ShepardGay RightsHate crimes lawgender identityHomosexualitysexual orientationDon't Ask Don't Tellhate crimesgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:45:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-2342917161500897566On Wednesday President Obama signed a law that makes it a federal crime to assault an individual because of his or her sexual orientation or gender identity.The expanded federal hate crimes law, hailed by supporters as the first major federal gay rights legislation, was added to a $680 billion defense authorization bill that Obama signed at a packed White House ceremony.The hate crimes measure<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=ajIDSwNFlvU:WCTDocPPubE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=ajIDSwNFlvU:WCTDocPPubE:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=ajIDSwNFlvU:WCTDocPPubE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-29T09:45:25.830-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/president-obama-signs-hate-crime-bill.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/WThg3p4WxiI/results-from-14th-annual-gay-lesbian.htmlInc.Community MarketingLGBT consumersGay and Lesbian TourismLGBT Researchgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:56:00 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-8883032287939932719<!-- google_ad_section_start --&gt;Community Marketing, Inc., (CMI) the San Francisco-based LGBT research and communications firm, surveyed over 5,000 LGBT consumers about their past year travel patterns and future plans in its 14th Annual Gay & Lesbian Tourism Study, the largest study of its kind. CMI will release full the results of the survey at the International Conference on Gay & Lesbian<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=WThg3p4WxiI:OGFg9-6IxSo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=WThg3p4WxiI:OGFg9-6IxSo:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=WThg3p4WxiI:OGFg9-6IxSo:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:56:00.878-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/results-from-14th-annual-gay-lesbian.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/BByh3rm54N8/lesbian-gay-couples-face-big.htmlGay retirementsame sex couplesCalifornia Same Sex Marriagesame-sex retirementLesbian retirementDOMAgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:27:25 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-1182481147970391723A new study released this past week details the inequalities faced by same-sex couples in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Without legal recognition of their relationships under federal law, the report concludes, lesbians and gay men have less retirement income and are disadvantaged in their ability to pass on savings to their families after their death. The study, called "The Impact of<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=BByh3rm54N8:as8fWsNAXhs:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=BByh3rm54N8:as8fWsNAXhs:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=BByh3rm54N8:as8fWsNAXhs:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-25T09:27:25.639-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/lesbian-gay-couples-face-big.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/lguKeHeUpOo/vagina-mintsreally.htmlSex MintsLingerVaginal FlavoringWomen's hygienegirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:09:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-2541382797653608906Being a lesbian blogger I tend to read other lesbian Blogs, one of them being Geek Porn Girl, who’s author happens to be an acquaintance of mine. I always enjoy her erotic stories and insightful articles and fun comic strips. And earlier this week she was blogging about a product called Linger, a special mint for women. But this mint isn’t the kind you put in your mouth... nope, this one goes<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=lguKeHeUpOo:2CDiQmUYSu8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=lguKeHeUpOo:2CDiQmUYSu8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=lguKeHeUpOo:2CDiQmUYSu8:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-22T13:09:19.686-07:001http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/vagina-mintsreally.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/5uV2RjaHAMg/november-2009-lesbian-horoscopes.htmlAstrology SignsLesbian HoroscopesLesbian Astrologygirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:03:54 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-6492552415004616251BY FLASH SILVERMOON"....and it's strange...you got to pick up every stitch..must be the season of the witch!?"Nothing stranger than our weather as the South is still hot and the North had its first snow! I always find that as November unfolds, some of the chaos and challenges of October seem to resolve themselves however, this November will bring in a whole new set of challenges.Saturn, the 3<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=5uV2RjaHAMg:jKK1zLWltQ8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=5uV2RjaHAMg:jKK1zLWltQ8:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=5uV2RjaHAMg:jKK1zLWltQ8:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-19T22:03:54.460-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/november-2009-lesbian-horoscopes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/YpnjP22ApX4/bbc-unveils-new-drama-about-anne-lister.htmlfirst modern lesbianBBC Twolesbian dramaAnne ListerMyra HindleyLesbian filmGentleman Jackgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:42:40 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-2945980393537528935The life and times of Anne Lister, a woman who is often considered "the first modern lesbian", is to be the subject of a new BBC drama based on her sexually explicit diaries.Lister had written about her life and travels in a four million-word collection of diaries prior to death at age 51.The majority of Lister's diaries were deciphered in the 1930s, as she had developed special encryption to<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=YpnjP22ApX4:BsWkEiqBoz0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=YpnjP22ApX4:BsWkEiqBoz0:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=YpnjP22ApX4:BsWkEiqBoz0:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-18T19:42:40.189-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/bbc-unveils-new-drama-about-anne-lister.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/01fdAMt6h8o/real-l-word-now-casting.htmlLesbianlesbian dramaLesbian TV SeriesIlene ChaikenThe real L Wordlesbian programsL Wordgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:16:22 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-3591521028997794556Want to be a part of a groundbreaking show produced by a TV Dream Team?THE REAL L WORD: Los Angeles is now casting.Are you and your friends proof the The L Word exists in real life?The L Word was a runaway iconic hit, affecting millions of lives – imagine what the real life version will do!From Showtime, Golden Globe winner Ilene Chaiken (The L Word) and Magical Elves (Peabody Award-winning<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=01fdAMt6h8o:n3YeFJUsMMM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=01fdAMt6h8o:n3YeFJUsMMM:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=01fdAMt6h8o:n3YeFJUsMMM:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-16T14:16:22.033-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/real-l-word-now-casting.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/kK0W9THemc4/international-drag-king-community.htmlDrag King Community ExtravaganzaDrag Kinggender identityIDKEburlesquegirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:57:54 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-8337388609621238251<!-- google_ad_section_start --&gt;The 11th annual International Drag King Community Extravaganza (IDKE XI) will take place from October 21-25, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona.IDKE is five days of drag king and gender performance culture, featuring workshops, performances, youth activities, an art & film festival and special keynote speaker Kate Bornstien. The mission of IDKE is to bring together drag kings<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=kK0W9THemc4:01WxIBjlGNg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=kK0W9THemc4:01WxIBjlGNg:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=kK0W9THemc4:01WxIBjlGNg:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:57:54.513-08:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/international-drag-king-community.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/iQS4QnFTWFg/defying-inequality-san-francisco.htmlLesbian EventsMarriage EqualityGay EventsDefy InequalityLGBT EqualityLGBT Eventsgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:42:56 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-5669937833056767978If you live in the San Francisco/Bay Area, love music and support LGBT Equality, then head over to the Palace of Fine Arts on Monday, October 26th for Defying Inequality: The San Francisco Concert.This concert will be featuring celebrity performances and appearances by the cast of WICKED and other many other celebrity guests.The concert will begin at 7:30 pm and the Post-Event VIP Carnival will<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=iQS4QnFTWFg:uyX3SuiefII:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=iQS4QnFTWFg:uyX3SuiefII:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=iQS4QnFTWFg:uyX3SuiefII:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-15T13:42:56.402-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/defying-inequality-san-francisco.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/2bB9L0tQ2Sc/california-governor-signs-3-lgbt-bills.htmlGovernor Schwarzenegger EQCAThe Family Protection and Marriage Recognition ActEquality CaliforniaLGBT EqualityHarvey Milk DayLGBT domestic violencegirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:58:43 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-4870572795461136488I am happy to announce that Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law three historic LGBT rights bills today that were sponsored by EQCA:The Harvey Milk Day bill, authored by Senator Mark Leno, will honor the slain civil rights leader with the nation’s first “day of special significance” for an openly LGBT person in the country;The Family Protection and Marriage Recognition Act, also authored by<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=2bB9L0tQ2Sc:OKhy3TgLnhI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=2bB9L0tQ2Sc:OKhy3TgLnhI:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=2bB9L0tQ2Sc:OKhy3TgLnhI:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:58:43.810-08:001http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/california-governor-signs-3-lgbt-bills.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/FxC8k-dHKNA/domestic-violence-abuse-in-lesbian.htmlLesbian Domestic violenceTypes of abuseButch FemmeLesbian Rapesame-sex relationshipsLesbian abuselesbian communitygirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:57:08 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-5534186863081906065<!-- google_ad_section_start --&gt;Article from Womensweb.comViolence against women in now recognized as a significant health issue. Abuse in lesbian relationships must also be recognized as a major health concern in our communities. Victims of abuse may be affected sexually, physically, emotionally, and psychologically.Although violence against lesbians occurs in other contexts (e.g., lesbian<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=FxC8k-dHKNA:lwUnaXxapjE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=FxC8k-dHKNA:lwUnaXxapjE:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=FxC8k-dHKNA:lwUnaXxapjE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-11-16T10:57:08.243-08:001http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/domestic-violence-abuse-in-lesbian.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LesbiansAndDating/~3/UXlqIfozmDo/support-rises-for-civil-unions-for-gay.htmlCalifornia Same-sex marriageCivil UnionsSame-sex Couplesgirl2grl@sonic.net (girl2grl)Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:32:22 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4469516057183497733.post-6047617884788850068The Associated Press reported today that an increasing majority of Americans favors allowing same-sex couples to obtain most of the same rights as married straight couples, but only 39 percent support legalization of same-sex marriage, according to a poll released Friday. The Pew Research Center said support for civil unions has risen to 57 percent, up from 54 percent a year ago and 45 percent<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=UXlqIfozmDo:ri6uCK5XgnE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=UXlqIfozmDo:ri6uCK5XgnE:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?a=UXlqIfozmDo:ri6uCK5XgnE:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/LesbiansAndDating?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> </div>2009-10-10T14:32:22.975-07:000http://lesbiansanddating.blogspot.com/2009/10/support-rises-for-civil-unions-for-gay.html