Homosexuality - xoJane

I Didn't Realize I Was A Lesbian Until My Thirties And Here's Why

J. J. Ulm — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Growing up to be a lesbian seemed like something that just didn't happen to regular people, like growing up to be a fairy princess.

Actually, It's Not OK To Grab My Ass Just Because You're Gay

Tasneem — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:00:00 -0400

"Honey, I like boys," he told me. "It's a compliment, don't worry about it."

I've Been Out For Almost A Decade But Am Finally Accepting It's Time To Do Something About It

Felicia Rose — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0500

Technically, I'm "out." Except up until now, I've done dick about it. Bad choice of words?

"I Love My Gays!" 10 Things Straight People Say That Make Me Want To Throttle Them

Chloë — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500

A member of the majority using the possessive about any member of a minority is always, ALWAYS a social faux pas.

I'M NOT GAY: Why I've Had To "In" Myself To My Family

Squeamish Kate — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Somewhere in my parent's house there's probably a dusty banner emblazoned with the words "Happy Coming Out Day!"

It Happened To Me: I Came Out to My Highschool Teacher, Then I Slept With Her.

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:30:00 -0500

It was like the clouds parted and delivered directly to me my own personal dykey softball coach angel to help guide my misguided ass through all the pain and confusion and awfulness of being young and gay.

It Happened to Me: My Boyfriend Told Me He Was Gay

Sarah Fisher — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500

Once, I started crying outside a bar as he sat with me. Why had he dated me when he was questioning his sexuality? Why had he even bothered, knowing that we didn’t even really stand a chance?

Oh, By The Way, I Used to Be a Lesbian

Emily — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:00:38 -0400

My parents said it was a phase. I grew irate, and furiously insisted that it was not a phase. It was totally a phase.

I Can't Believe Homophobia Is Still a Thing

Liz — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:00:08 -0400

Et tu, Southwest Airlines?

Why I Love Being Gay: Garden Hair

Liz — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:02:15 -0400

Every once in a while, lesbians are the cutest things ever.

Gay Pride: It's Complicated

Liz — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:02:07 -0400

Am I a bad gay for saying that it makes me queasy to see that many people getting at least half naked and acting sexually medieval as if it were an obligation of genetics?

I'm Not Going To Use "Gay" As A Pejorative

Daisy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:02:15 -0400

Because this post slams athletes who pull that crap and no one likes a hypocrite.

I Used To Be One of Those Spiritual Assholes

Liz — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:02:21 -0400

How I stopped punishing myself and became your New-Agey editor.

Jane Thinks Everybody's Husband Is Gay

Emily — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:59:37 -0400

Go ahead and ask Jane a question, but be aware that her answer is probably going to be that your husband is gay.