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Your First Lesbian Date: The Do’s, Don’ts & Everything in Between

As a late-blooming lesbian, I remember my first lesbian date like it was yesterday (because it was just last year). I drank all the table water, struggled to keep eye contact, and panicked over who would pay. But despite the nerves, the date lasted four interesting hours, and I walked away with a new queer…

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…

Slowing Down the U-Haul: Finding Balance in Lesbian Relationships

We’ve all heard it—or maybe even lived it. You meet an amazing girl, sparks fly, and before you know it, you’re euphorically yearning to merge lives, swap keys, and possibly move in together. It’s what we affectionately (or sometimes exasperatedly) call “U-Hauling” in lesbian slang– often a sapphic rite of passage. But let’s be honest:…

The Lesbian Renaissance of the 2020s: A Cultural Revolution

The 2020s decade has marked the beginning of a cultural shift in lesbian history—a period that may be looked back on as a lesbian renaissance. From the rise of Lesbian TikTok to the growing visibility of lesbian voices like Chappell Roan to The Queer Ultimatum’s TV representation of lesbian relationships, and so much more, we’re…

Unpacking Lesbian Time: Why Lesbians Move So Fast in Relationships

In queer culture, there’s a well-worn joke about lesbian relationships: they move at the speed of light. First dates seamlessly morph into cohabitation, and before you know it, a U-Haul is parked in the driveway. This phenomenon, often humorously referred to as “lesbian time,” suggests that what might take months in a heterosexual relationship could…

Is it OK for Straight Men to Visit Lesbian Bars?

Lesbian bars hold a special place in the queer community, serving as vital sanctuaries where queer women can connect, socialize, and express themselves freely. As the number of these spaces dwindles, their importance has only grown, making the question of who is welcome within their walls more pertinent than ever. Are straight men allowed in…

2024 Lesbian Slang Terms to Update Your Vocabulary

For most of us, being a part of the queer community feels like living in a completely different world with its own culture and language. Not to mention each subgroup of the LGBTQIA+ community can have its subcultures and expressions. Within the lesbian community alone, there are words for types of lesbians, relationships, inside jokes,…