Advice
How much do you REALLY know about the clitoris?
By Scout Bratt, Health Educator at Chicago Women’s Health Center Well, join Chicago Women’s Health Center (CWHC) for a discussion about the anatomy of the clitoris and the elusive female pleasure system! CWHC’s Anatomy of Sex workshop will be a night of fact-based myth-busting where you will learn about the rarely-talked about, often misunderstood parts […]
Heart of Glass
Hi oyster shuckers! What’s happening? Over here in Chicago, it’s been weird-weathering for weeks. Nothing like what you faggettes have on the East Coast, but seriously. In January, we had a 24-hour period in which it was almost 70 degrees one day and raining warm rain—I mean I saw two kids laughing hysterically and […]
Dispatch from a Dominatrix: How to be a Better Partner to Sex Workers
For those of us in the ‘adult’ industry, dating can be a challenge. Many partners struggle with the type of work that we do, and encounter feelings of jealousy or mistrust. So, in an effort to help folks be more supportive to their lovers and partners, I’d like to share a few insights and suggestions […]
Same-Sex Love and the Law in Illinois
By Leslie A. Gutierrez They meet. They fall in love. They get married. They live happily ever after. It’s supposed to be that simple. Unfortunately, it’s only that simple if you fall in love with someone of the opposite sex. In which case, the abundance of rights, privileges and benefits that stem from that love […]
Breast & Ovarian Cancer Facts
Some “you should know” facts about breast and ovarian cancer - share with your loved ones! Learn more about LCCP @Howard Brown! Ovarian Cancer Facts Breast Cancer Facts Breast and Ovarian Cancer: The Facts – A Panel Discussion Getting the facts can save your life, and here’s your opportunity to learn more! On January 14th […]
Civil Unions V. Marriage
It’s the turning of the tides here in Illinois, as new legislation has been put to a vote introducing a marriage equality act into our fair state. Sponsored by Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris, the bill hopes to have Illinois become the 10 th member of our union to offer same-sex marriage to […]
The Lesbian’s Guide to Watching the Nutcracker
The presents are open; the stockings are empty. Your belly is full from a delightful Christmas brunch and all that remains is a few more days of lounging in pajamas, noshing on leftovers and watching every Christmas movie in the inventory. Flipping through the cable channels, your Mom suddenly perks up… “Oh! Look, honey! The […]
Holiday Cocktail Recipes
‘Tis the season for family, food and…survival. In my world, that means a nice stiff drink. While it’s nice to muse over the notion of simmering pots of Glögg or the 25-hour long process that goes into homemade eggnog, sometimes you need something stronger and faster. I’ve scoured the internet and my liver and come […]
LGBTQ Religious Communities to Visit During the Holidays
By BC Growing up, much of the Christmas holiday that my family celebrated was centered on religious observances. We had an advent calendar counting down the days until Christmas in our house, my siblings and I would always be cast as an angel or shepherd in the Christmas pageant, and most importantly to my mother […]
Religious Practices to Help Holiday Pain
By BC For many LGBTQ people the holidays bring up painful reminders of estranged family, isolation from community and having to remain in the closet. Most of the time these painful experiences are due to religious convictions. While these are high holy days for some religious followers, it can be a time of darkness and […]