I flew to Grand Rapids for work, and in between my tourism adventures, I realized just how much of a hidden gem the city is right in the heart of the Midwest. Even more surprisingly, it turned out to be a haven for the queer community. As I strolled through Eastown and Downtown, I realized…
Welcome to London’s sapphic/lesbian scene, one of the largest in the world. As a queer traveler who’s been to 57 countries, I’d rank London third-ish globally, after New York City (the lesbian capital of the world), Berlin, and San Francisco, when it comes to queer sapphic community. This guide dives into London’s official lesbian bars,…
Culturally groundbreaking, healing, and with revolutionary visibility. Netflix’s newest Mexican series, The Secret of the River, masterfully weaves queerness, gender identity, and Mexican Indigenous representation into an intricate story full of twists that subvert old tropes. Rarely do we see these themes explored in mainstream media, and even more rarely with this level of cultural…
Let me help you find the perfect gift for the lesbian in your life. Whether it’s family at Christmas, your lesbian best friend’s birthday, your partner’s anniversary, or special occasions like weddings, sapphic Valentine’s Day, or even Pride Month, this queer sapphic gift guide has you covered. Every suggestion here is rooted in sapphic and…
New York City officially has six lesbian bars, a new women’s sports bar, plus three non-stationary sapphic bars, making it the city with the most lesbian bars in the world. Shouldn’t be surprised, since NYC is the best city in the world for lesbians. Especially if you’re looking to build queer community or dating! Here…
A regular New York Liberty game is always part basketball, part queer women’s culture. So imagine the energy for the official PRIDE night with rainbows, bold crowd energy, and break performances that feel like both sports and party. This is my first timer’s recap of what the experience is like and what to expect: tickets,…
Queer and lesbian women have always existed throughout history (Happy Pride!) But we can be hard to find in records. Scholars often have high demands for proof of sexuality, which is notoriously hard to find and we don’t demand sexual evidence from straight couples. Yet, we hear they were “roommates” who shared a bed, “close…
Today, we do everything online. From ordering dinner to shopping for groceries, dating apps are now the go-to for making connections, modern love, especially for queers looking for romance. Dating apps provide filters for compatibility, and connect you with others who are also looking. But even with all the perks and lower-stakes conversations, lesbian dating…
I’ve explored 57 countries and countless cities, danced in London’s sapphic underground, marched at Nepal’s Pride, and immersed myself in the queer culture of Iceland. Cities like San Francisco, Berlin, and Toronto all have thriving queer scenes, but still, nothing compares to the sheer depth and richness of NYC’s sapphic community. Every single day, there…
LGBTQ-friendly colleges are everywhere, but this is for lesbians. Colleges in liberal areas, with bright students, and/or especially women’s-only, have long been havens for queer women. While not every student will be sapphic, these schools can have a strong queer presence (that can be a contagious awakening for others too). Think rugby teams doubling as…