US lesbian and gay group gets UN accreditation
A US gay rights group has received United Nations accreditation, permitting it to lobby at the world body. More »
A US gay rights group has received United Nations accreditation, permitting it to lobby at the world body. More »
Gays and lesbians living in rural areas are at risk of isolation and discrimination, a new report has shown. More »
A US student who was not allowed to attend her school prom with her girlfriend has won $35,000 in damages. More »
A gel has been developed which can reduce by the risk of contracting HIV by half. The vaginal gel, which should be applied before sexual intercourse, is the first HIV/AIDs protection available exclusively to women. More »
The will of a prominent 18th century lesbian recently shown in a BBC drama will go under the hammer next month. More »
An internet campaign has started to help ex-Big Brother housemate Shabby to re-enter the Big Brother house. More »
“I hate labels. I’ve worked for 25 years to rip labels off. Once you’ve slapped a label on something you no longer have to look behind it and make your own mind up.”
Author Jeanette Winterson recently gave an interview to The Guardian in which she argued against being labelled a “lesbian author”.
But is “lesbian author” still a useful and valid description for readers, asks Lorraine Douglas. Is “gay/lesbian” a valid means of categorising writing?
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Singer Janelle Monae has spoken out about rumours she is a lesbian - by claiming that she only dates “androids”. More »
Thousands of demonstrators have protested against plans to legalise same-sex marriage in Argentina. More »
“Dear Sappho. My girlfriend never initiates sex. We have a good sexual relationship but it is always me that starts things up. I tried not coming on to her for a while and we just ended up not doing anything. When I mentioned it to her she just said she thought I did not want to. I know she likes sex as she is fine once we get going. I feel like she does not really fancy me and maybe just does it to please me. I am scared we have got lesbian bed death! Advice please.” Anon, up North