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What’s Your Lesbian Type? 14 Types of Lesbians in Dating

“What’s your type?” a lesbian asks me at the bar. For a while, I’d cringed at the lesbian question, dismissing it as irrelevant. I argued that attraction should be deeper than just a “type,” that the idea of categorizing people felt reductive—wasn’t it just repeating patterns? But then, through my own queer dating journey, I…

NYC’s Best Bookstores for Queer, Sapphic & Gay Reads

New York City has long been one of the biggest gay and lesbian havens in the world—a city where queer culture thrives. Lamentably, while we don’t yet have a bookstore dedicated entirely to LGBTQ+ literature, we are blessed with queer-owned, queer-centered, and queer-prioritized bookstores that come very close. These spaces go far beyond offering shelves…

Lesbian Gifts Guide: 14 Ideas for Cute Presents

Let me help you find the perfect gift for the lesbian in your life. Whether it’s family at Christmas, your lesbian friend’s birthday, your girlfriend’s anniversary, or special occasions like weddings, Valentine’s Day, or even Pride Month, this lesbian gifts guide has you covered.  Every suggestion here is rooted in queer and lesbian culture, ensuring…

18 Culturally Influential Lesbian TikTokers & Why

When I first stumbled upon TikTok in 2020, I had no idea what to expect. But as I scrolled, something caught me off guard—diverse stories, queer culture, education, and representation. It turns out TikTok wasn’t just a playground for funny trends; it was also a transformative stage for voices and stories that often went unheard…

Everything I Learned From Lesbian TikTok as a Baby Gay

When the pandemic’s lockdown drove us to TikTok, many of us discovered something far more profound than just dance trends. We found communities that traditional media had long ignored—spaces that had rarely received airtime or representation. From talented BIPOC creators to queer women finally gaining the visibility they deserve, TikTok became a platform where we…