I’ve held my LGBTQ membership for about 7 years now (for the allies reading—it’s a joke!) and encountered my fair share of very poor attempts of straight people trying anything to indicate to me that they don’t hate me for being gay. QUICK TIP: When I mention my girlfriend, I do not need you to […]
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Loving yourself as you realize you aren’t straight can be tough. Take these quick lessons and affirmations with you as you navigate a new, queer identity.
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The Gay Dress Code wasn’t working as obviously as I’d wanted at the time, so I resorted to some obvious, but still lowkey additions to my wardrobe. (Part 5/6. Start from the beginning here.)
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Freshly out to myself, my friends, and my family, I found myself wishing I didn’t straight-pass to acquaintances who didn’t get the Facebook announcement. (Start at Part 1).
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I distinctly remember the first time I heard someone describe a look as “gay” without the negative connotations behind it. It defined the gay dress code for me as a baby gay. (Part 3/6).
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This post is going to be tragic and I apologize. Yes, there are pictures. (Part 2/6. Read part 1 here.)
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Welcome to J&J Chats! A series of advice and discourse discussions from J (Jess) & J (Jas, aka, my girlfriend). Topics sent anonymously via curious cat. Current topic: [Gay man] has a boyfriend who is friends with people who make homophobic comments.
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The end of the journey! Read from the beginning here. (5/5.)
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My sister is my best ally. Welcome back to People & Pride, a nonchronological series that examines the impact of my identity on my personal relationships and vice versa. You can read the first post of People & Pride about my college best friend here.
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Monthly reviews recaps blog post activity on “A Lesbian and Her Laptop,” LGBTQ+ content to look for, personal updates, and what’s coming up for the blog next month.
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