US lesbian and gay group gets UN accreditation

United Nations July 22nd, 2010

A US gay rights group has received United Nations accreditation, permitting it to lobby at the world body. More »

Lesbians in rural areas ‘at risk from isolation and discrimination’

July 21st, 2010

Gays and lesbians living in rural areas are at risk of isolation and discrimination, a new report has shown. More »

Banned prom student wins $35,000 settlement

Constance McMillen July 21st, 2010

A US student who was not allowed to attend her school prom with her girlfriend has won $35,000 in damages. More »

Gel cuts HIV risk to women by 54%

Red ribbon July 20th, 2010

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 »

Will of the England’s first ‘modern lesbian’ up for auction

Anne Lister July 19th, 2010

The will of a prominent 18th century lesbian recently shown in a BBC drama will go under the hammer next month. More »

5,000 Shabby fans beg Big Brother to reconsider

Shabby - Big Brother July 19th, 2010

An internet campaign has started to help ex-Big Brother housemate Shabby to re-enter the Big Brother house. More »

‘Lesbian author’: What does it mean?

'Oranges are not the only fruit' cover July 19th, 2010

“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 addresses lesbian rumours

Janelle Monae July 15th, 2010

Singer Janelle Monae has spoken out about rumours she is a lesbian - by claiming that she only dates “androids”. More »

Protest against Argentinian same-sex marriage bill

A rainbow flag flying in Buenos Aires. July 14th, 2010

Thousands of demonstrators have protested against plans to legalise same-sex marriage in Argentina. More »

Say it to Sappho: She never initiates sex

Sappho July 14th, 2010

“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

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