“I was sobbing continuously and finally blurted “I’m gay!” and then Skype, wonderful technology that it is, DROPPED THE CALL.”

While it’s important to acknowledge famous names like Christine Jorgensen and Lili Elbe, it’s also important to talk about other trans women who might be less well-known, but have had their own big impact on trans history.

“The threat to move to Michigan was always made in a specific context: some element of my life fell apart and I didn’t know how to fix it or myself.”

We watched seven films screening at NewFest this weekend to see which ones — if any — had a happy ending.

The experience of getting a letter is one of the most important moments or feelings of connection to something.

Quick and dirty advice for someone who might want to look for dates somewhere else, a depressed mother of two who I wish I could hug, and a person who really enjoys the company of herself. Get in here!

BlogHer is currently going through an EVOLUTION and CHANGE, with new owners and a more diverse group of presenters, and there’s never been a better time for you to be a part of it. Also: you could win a free ticket to #BlogHer15!

Whether you’re partnered or solo, polyamorous or monogamous, navigating all kinds of intimacy or longing for one meaningful connection, these ‘scopes are here to shine a light on how your heart can grow in this moment.

Now you can wear your fancy new gal pal crop top or t-shirt while hanging out with all your gal pals!

We’re talking to Gabby Rivera about her debut novel “Juliet Takes a Breath”! We talk about subtleties in Latinx media representation, queer community, forgiveness and, of course, Lil’ Melvin.

It’s the season finale of “Faking It” and it’s time to talk about The Kiss.

So much new stuff in the store, y’all!

From the dog park to your front stoop, these are the places you could hang out with your fellow ‘straddlers this summer to beat the heat, make some friends, and potentially get a little drunk.

Much like its introverted indoor cousin, the crock pot, a BBQ grill can cook a whole lot of exciting and unexpected stuff beyond hot dogs and hamburgers.

“If we were straight girls, I feel like we’d be THOSE annoying straight girls, like ‘look at me and my girlfriend!'”

The best place to come up for air during your Orange Is The New Black marathon!

Where can I hang out with other queers in Portland? Is it okay that I was drunk when I filled out my A+ survey? Skins Fire: why? Why do straight people wear lesbian footwear? These questions of yours and more are answered in this here post.

“But for change to happen, for the community I want to grow, someone has to stay. Someone has to wear the flannel not just because of its function.”

“When did I become so silly! Look at me, riding horses and driving backwards on the highway! Who knew girls were so much like drugs or like aerial gymnastics?”

Wolf parents, gal pal dates and tank tops.