August 13, 2014

Opinion: If They Gunned Me Down, Would They Say I’m a Stripper or a Ph.D?

I will never forget the moment my Aunt mentioned a picture my cousin had shown her of me, thinking I hadn’t “outed” myself to her yet. I was me, sitting on the lap of an extremely attractive patron dressed head to toe in rainbow feathers...
August 8, 2014
A Cosmo Magazine llustration of two naked white women with brown hair leaning in to kiss each other

Femme Problems 130: Cosmo Capitalizing on Femme Sexuality

I'm enjoying a romantic beach getaway with my partner. Here we are, in Key West, Florida, snorkeling in the reef and having the time of our lives. We left our work and our worries at home, but then, this Cosmo article comes out.
August 1, 2014

Femme Problems 129: Fifty Shades of WTF

The moment the 50 Shades of Grey trailer dropped I could hardly hear the sound of my own laughter over that of every femme in my life. We were more than happy to give it a yawn and a chuckle, declaring it an utter waste of film — that is until a staunchly straight friend of mine weighed in.
July 28, 2014

ENDA’s Executive Order is Signed…What’s Next?

President Obama signed an executive LGBT Non-Discrimination Order into effect last week, categorically barring discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity among federal contractors and federal employees.