Erica A.

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Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional in California!!!

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 2:51 pm
Just this morning the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Prop 8 is unconstitutional. This is a huge win for freedom to marry supporters in California and continues the growing momentum for the freedom to marry nationwide.
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Rachel Maddow's Year-end Sign-Off

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 29, 2011, 12:56 pm
Here is Rachels's year-end sign off with some of her silliest moments, take a look...Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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Attention LGBT Artists...

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2011, 12:06 pm
Art Below.org.uk is looking for LGBT artists who are interested in getting involved with Pride House London which will be launched next summer. For more information 'like' their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PrideHouseLDN and email them at info@pridehouselondon.co.uk
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Good Vibes Sex Toy Gift Guides for the 2011 Holiday Season

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2011, 11:32 pm
If you're still looking for ideas on what to get the woman in your life for this coming Holiday Season, Good Vibrations has come up with a few gift guides to help you find that perfect gift.Check out the links below:Sexy Gifts for Every BudgetSexy Gifts for the Gal who has it allGreen Sex Gift Guide...
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7 Year Old Boy Wants to be a Girl and Join Girl Scouts

Erica A. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 7:32 pm
In a recent news story, a 7 year old boy, Bobby Montoya, is not only trying to live as a girl, he also wants to join Girl Scouts. Check out this video, it is a very interesting story.
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Celebrate National Coming Out Day: October 11th, 2011

Erica A. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2011, 5:57 pm
As many in the LGBT community already know, October 11 is a very special day for us...it is National Coming Out Day.Founded in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary, marking the anniversary of the 1987 march on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Since then, NCOD has become an internationall...
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Celebrating "Women's Equality Day" 2011

Erica A. posted an article on - Aug 25, 2011, 11:24 pm
On August 26, 1920, after a difficult 72-year-long battle, U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed the 19th Amendment into law and women in the United States were allowed to vote. In 1971, Congress designated August 26 National Women's Equality Day after passing a bill introduced...
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More Acceptance of the GLBT Community in Utah??

Erica A. posted an article on - Aug 13, 2011, 12:13 am
I found this article today at the Salt Lake Tribune website, since I know there are quite a few lesbians that live or have lived in Utah, I thought you all might find this one interesting. Poll: Support, acceptance of gays is growing in Utah by Rosemary Win...
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A Short Lesbian Relationship Survey

Erica A. posted an article on - Jun 29, 2011, 12:40 am
I am doing a little research and I am hoping that you all can give me a little bit of help. Below are 10 questions about lesbian life that I would love for you to answer. They aren't in any special order and you don't need to answer them all. Just leave your answers as comments at the end of this po...
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Equality California Prop 8 Update

Erica A. posted an article on - Jun 15, 2011, 1:55 am
In a recent email from Equality California it was announced that U.S. District Court Judge James Ware ruled that former U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker did not have to recuse himself from the federal case against Proposition 8 just because he is gay.If Judge Ware had decided that Judge Walker shou...
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2011 Gay Pride Parade, Events & Festivals

Erica A. posted an article on - Apr 14, 2011, 1:22 am
Below is a list of the 2011 Gay Pride Events being held around the US & Canada. If you know of any Pride Events that I missed, please send me an email, or leave a comment, and I will be sure to add them to my list.Now get ready to CELEBRATE!!!!APRILSaturday, April 16, 2011 Miami Beach Gay PrideMAYM...
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How to Turn Suffering into Joy

Erica A. posted an article on - Mar 28, 2011, 11:58 pm
By Judy Kinney, Lesbian Life CoachI have said it a zillion times- joy is our natural state of being. Still, I understand that joy can seem illusive or disrespectful at times. Recently, people have asked me,How can I be happy when there is so much suffering happening in my own life and in the world...
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2011 GLAAD Media Award Winners

Erica A. posted an article on - Mar 20, 2011, 10:44 pm
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize fair, accurate and inclusive representation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives in the media.GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 25 of this year's 32 media categories at the Annual GLAAD Media Awar...
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Help Senator Feinstein and the Courage Campaign Repeal DOMA

Erica A. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2011, 9:16 pm
Today, Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation to repeal the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA) once and for all. She was joined by her colleagues Sens. Leahy, Gillibrand, Blumenthal and Coons. She has opposed DOMA since 1996 and she believes it’s time to erase this stain from ...
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Falling in Love in Six Acts...As True Today as it Was Then?

Erica A. posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 10:25 pm
I recently came across this Nike ad from the late 90's. I remember reading it years ago and when I read it again today, I found it just as interesting as I did then...FALLING IN LOVE IN SIX ACTSA passion play(Or what happens when you fall down that long well of passionover a person, a place, a sport...
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Independent Lesbian Films on Demand

Erica A. posted an article on - Mar 5, 2011, 6:34 pm
Most of us have had the experience of using a video-on-demand site to watch a movie online. And although many of the on-demand companies offer a variety of films, most of them are very limited when it comes to independent lesbian films.BuskFilms is a new video-on-demand site showcasing the best in I...
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Introducing Sex Toys Into Your Relationship

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 19, 2011, 9:25 pm
By Tim Millett, Guest BloggerFun is fun, and scary is scary. In any relationship, there are thresholds that need to be respected. Adult toys can be scary to those not used to them, and if you’re looking for a great way to trash a relationship in seconds, scaring someone is definitely the way to go...
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HRC Presents: One Celebration, One Weekend, For HER

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 17, 2011, 1:17 pm
Her HRC San FranciscoSugar and Spice and Everything NiceOne Celebration. One Weekend. For Women.Friday, February 18Doors open at 6:00 p.m.Orson508 4th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107Join HRC for a sizzling hot women's night filled with sugar and spice and everything nice. You will not want to miss thi...
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The History of Valentine's Day

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 11, 2011, 11:09 pm
By Larry James, Relationship Coach & AuthorHave you ever wondered how Valentine's Day came to be? The Story behind St. Valentines Day is a fascinating one. Although February 14th is celebrated as a lovers' holiday today, with the giving of candy, flowers, Valentine's Day card and other gifts betwe...
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Alabama Sheriff's Department Ignore Lesbian Hate Crime?

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 11, 2011, 1:59 pm
Laura Gilbert, a 25-year-old openly lesbian woman from Alabama, was attacked by roughly a dozen people outside a straight bar in Opelika, AL. Gilbert and her high school friend, Sheila Siddall, say they went there to sing karoake. “As soon as we walked in the bar, I felt uncomfortable,” Gilbert ...
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Valentine's Day Lesbian Sex Toy Contest Winner

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2011, 9:25 pm
Congratulations goes out to p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } JuiceyJessofMFC, she is the winner of the Valentine's Day Lesbian Sex Toy Contest. JuiceyJess will be receiving a MELT C...
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February Lesbian Sex Toy Review: Advanced Nipple Suckers

Erica A. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2011, 2:21 pm
For this month’s mypleasure.com Sex Toy review, I chose the Advanced Nipple Suckers. I have to admit I haven’t had much experience with these types of toys and I was surprised at how large they were. I had expected them to be about the size of a nipple, but they were actually much larger, approx...
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Minnesota High School Sued To Allow Lesbian Royalty

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2011, 5:08 pm
A federal lawsuit was filed Friday in Minneapolis on behalf of two openly lesbian members of Champlin Park High School's Snow Days royalty who want to walk into a pep fest on Monday as a couple.The lawsuit is just another development in a controversy that was sparked by the school's decision to chan...
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Valentine's Day Lesbian Sex Toy Giveaway Contest

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2011, 7:51 pm
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, Monday, February 14, 2011, to be precise. And to help you and your valentine celebrate, I will be giving away a little twist on the normal Valentine's Day Chocolates. The winner of this contest will receive a special adult toy, a MELT Chocolate Body Fondue ...
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Gay Couple alleges Police Brutality in Philadelphia

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2011, 2:06 pm
I read this article today on the Philadelphia Gay News website and thought I would share it."A local gay man is alleging that several Philadelphia police officers used excessive force against him and his partner, as well as homophobic and racist language.Following a run-in late last month with polic...
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What to Do When The SEX Factor Isn't There In A Relationship

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2011, 11:28 pm
By Tim Millett, Guest BloggerWe all look for certain things in a partner--we want someone who is supportive, who makes us laugh, who we connect with on an emotional level, and someone that we are attracted to. But what happens when you find that person, and the only thing missing is that sexual conn...
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Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same TRAILER

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 15, 2011, 12:54 am
No, I am not making this stuff up, this is really a trailer for the upcoming film called, "Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same," directed by Madeleine Olnek.Described by Sundance as “a witty, wholly original comedy," the film is about the adventures of lesbian space aliens on the planet Ear...
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January Lesbian Sex Toy Review

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 11, 2011, 9:26 pm
This month’s lesbian sex toy review is all about the Ultimate Exciter. This purple clitoral vibrator has 9 setting with a variety of speeds, pulses and vibrations. It has a long handle with an angled, hallowed out, tip that is designed to cradle your clit perfectly. It even has smooth rubber-like...
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Sperm Donor Owes Lesbian Couple Child Support

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 10, 2011, 2:06 am
Last week the Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that a gay man who had donated sperm to a lesbian couple for the purpose of having a baby and subsequently sought a declaration of paternity, was obligated to pay child support.Domestic partners Laura Prince and Vicki Griffin had asked their gay friend Curti...
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And the Winner of the Lesbian Sex Toy Gift Card Giveaway is...

Erica A. posted an article on - Jan 6, 2011, 11:35 pm
Congratulations to Heather W., she is the winner of the $25 gift card to mypleasure.com.
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Happy New Year!

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 31, 2010, 2:53 pm
Just a few quotes to start off your New Year in the right direction."The reality is that changes are coming. ... They must come. You must share in bringing them."-John Hersey"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and i...
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2011 Law Changes for California's LGBT Community

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 30, 2010, 5:24 pm
Thanks to Equality California, there are four new pieces of lesgialation that will help LGBT Californians in the New Year. All four will go into effect on January 1st, 2011.SB 543, authored by Senator Mark Leno, will allow LGBT youth to access mental health services without their parents' consent, e...
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Another Way to Win the $25 Lesbian Sex Toy Gift Card Giveaway

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 27, 2010, 2:46 am
By request, I have have come up with 1 more way for you to enter the Lesbian Sex Toy Gift Card Giveaway. All you have to do is go to my new Facebook page and click the "Like It" button. Then come back to the blog and leave a comment letting me know that you did it. It is that simple!
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The Lesbian Dating & Relationship Blog is now on Facebook

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 25, 2010, 8:38 pm
After many requests, the Lesbian Dating & Relationship Blog is now on Facebook! So go on and check it out and click the "Like It" button to show some love. Also, since we are now on Facebook, I will come up with an additional way to enter the Lesbian Sex Toy Giftcard Giveaway Contest ...but will hav...
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Lesbian Sex Toy Gift Card Giveaway Contest

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 23, 2010, 9:46 pm
I am having a Sex Toy Gift Card Giveaway to Celebrate the Holiday Season!!!And to answers all the questions you may have about this Lesbian Sex Toys Giveaway Contest, I decided to have a conversation with myself about it... (if you know me, you're probably laughing right about now, since I seem to c...
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Rachel Maddow's Special Segment On the DADT Repeal

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 21, 2010, 4:22 pm
This video is from a Special MSNBC Rachael Maddow segment about the DADT Repeal. The first few minutes of the video are clips from previous programs that show the process that DADT has gone through over the past two years or so. After those clips are finished, she sits down with a number of service...
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Breaking Down Media Stigma About Gay Marriage - Case Study in Legislation

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 16, 2010, 1:14 am
Article by Tim Millett, a guest writer for Lesbian Dating & Relationships BlogThe recent furor regarding gay marriage in the US, Australia and elsewhere has exposed one basic fact- Widespread ignorance of issues, both among the public and politicians, both of whom obviously know less about gay relat...
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December's Lesbian Sex Toy Review

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 15, 2010, 11:33 pm
Since I had such great feedback about the sex toy review I posted last month, I thought it would be fun to start doing them more often. So, for this month, I chose to review The Tybo Europa.The Tybo Europa is not your average vibrator, this uniquely styled metal vibrator looks more like a futuristic...
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New Tumblr: Butches Holding Animals

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2010, 12:17 pm
Kristen from Kitchentop Catering has created a new tumblr called Butches Holding Animals. The tumblr consists of pages & pages of adorable photos of dykes holding their pets, gotta love it!Submissions are still welcome and encouraged, check it out!
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Recently Published Butch Femme Study

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2010, 11:42 am
Recently, Dr. Esther Rothblum published a study on butch/femme in The British Psychological Society's Psychology of Sexualities Review. The study and published article was named, "The complexity of Butch and Femme among sexual minority women in the 21st century." It was based on lesbian and bisexual...
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Belmont University Faculty Stand Up For Fired Lesbian Coach

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2010, 1:41 pm
Article by Michael A. Jones from Change.orgIs it acceptable for an employer to fire you because you want to start a family with your same-sex partner? Faculty at Belmont University say no, and they're coming to the defense of a lesbian women's soccer coach, Lisa Howe, who was removed by the Universi...
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2010 Lesbian Holiday Gift Guide

Erica A. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2010, 4:35 am
With Chanukah arriving so early this year, and Christmas just around the corner, I thought it was just about time to put together my 2010 Lesbian Holiday Gift Guide. So if you have been wondering what the heck you were going to get for all those lesbians in your life, no worries, I have lots of new ...
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A Special Video Message for LGBT Youth from Pixar Studios - It Gets Better

Erica A. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2010, 2:49 pm
A touching message of hope for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth from the LGBT employees of Disney's Pixar. This is an amazing video, please take a few minutes and watch it, you won't regret it.
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The Give A Damn Campaign Releases A New PSA About Homelessness Among GLBT Youth

Erica A. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2010, 2:08 pm
The Give a Damn Campaign, one of Cyndi Lauper's projects that was created by her True Colors Fund, has released their latest video to raise awareness about homeless among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Eden Riegel, Susan Sarandon, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, Pete Wentz, and Cyndi L...
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Gay Wedding in the Skies over Canada

Erica A. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2010, 9:54 pm
Passengers aboard a red-eye Virgin America flight woke up to an unusual announcement as they got close to New York early this morning. Two men aboard the flight got married when the plane briefly flew over Canada (where marriage is legal).The head flight attendant announced: “While you were sleepi...
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Cher Talks with Letterman About Chaz's Gender Reassignment Surgery

Erica A. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2010, 12:30 am
This past Thursday, Cher had sat down to talk with David Letterman about her new movie Burlesque. However, the conversation quickly turned to questions about Chaz and his recently completed gender reassignment surgery."The day that we talked about it, really talked about it seriously, I said, 'If yo...
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Celebrating National Sex Toy Day With A Sex Toy Review

Erica A. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2010, 12:26 am
In honor of the 2010 National Sex Toy Day, which is today, I thought what better way to start a conversation about sex toys then to write a sex toy review. And the toy I chose to review today is the Midnight Purple Tantus Curve.The Tantus Curve was obviously named for it's upward curved shape, which...
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Don't Forget to Vote Today, Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 2010!!!

Erica A. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2010, 12:47 am
It's election time again and no matter how you feel about politics, it is essential that you play a part in this election. Chances are, the outcome of this election will effect your life for years to come and this may be the only opportunity to stand up and be counted. Your Vote can make a differenc...
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Attention Single Lesbians: Free Communication Halloween Weekend

Erica A. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 1:14 pm
As a special Halloween treat, our lesbian online personals site, www.lesbiansanddating.com, is offering a Free Communication Weekend. Browse and chat with other single lesbians all weekend long for FREE!This event starts on Friday, October 29, 2010 and ends on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at midnight. ...
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