Question:
I've heard that thumb rings are a way for a bisexual women to signal to the rest of the bisexual community that she swings both ways. Is this true? Are thumb rings an invitation for other bisexual women?
Answer:
It depends on the groups you hang out with, but as a general rule, no. Maybe at one time it did, but so many people wear thumb rings nowadays, that most of the time, it just means that the person wearing them just likes to accessorize. You might go to a club or a city where an informal code has been established, where certain accessories or articles of clothing are used as signals to the other people who are there, but that will be specific to that place or occasion.
The signals can change from place to place and time to time, too. Remember in the 80's when an earring in the left ear meant a guy was gay? That quickly became a thing of the past when every rock star and celebrity started to wear them and the general population quickly followed suit. Mullets used to be a pretty good signal for lesbians in the 80's, too, until Nascar came around and every Billy Bob and their mother was sporting the stylish do. Then we had to resort to the skinny braids in our otherwise short hair and an ear cuff to put it out there...who knows what happened to that secret signal, but we don't miss that particular style one bit!
For a long time, gays and lesbians had to resort to subtle clues in order to identify one another. It was a safe way for them to find partners without having to out themselves to potentially dangerous people. Many of us still like the feeling of inclusion it brings when we display things like a rainbow sticker or a certain pendant. Feeling like an outsider in so many other aspects of our lives, it is a comfort when someone "in the know" recognizes our affiliation. But this isn't uncommon- Masons have their rings, football teams have their jerseys, affluent women have their Coach bags...it's everywhere you look.
Most of us would gladly discard the cool club signals we've had to use through the years in exchange for basic acceptance and the ability to live openly without fear of harassment, violence, or dirty looks.
Ask the Lesbos
You have questions? We have answers! Ask us anything. No topic is off limits- as long as you respect us, we will respect you. What do you want to know? Lesbian life, how to change the oil on your Subaru? Gay people are not scary or weird (for the most part!) but what you don't know might be scary. The more you know, the better life is for everyone! So, ask away!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Why are Peaches Softer than Nectarines?
Question:
Why are peaches softer than nectarines?
Answer:
Is this a trick question? We did say we'd answer anything, though, so we're glad you asked!
We were going to say that comparing nectarines to peaches is like comparing apples to oranges. But to our great surprise, it's not. Beyond the whole citrus versus non-citrus thing making apples and oranges a good contrasting metaphor, peaches and nectarines are almost the same thing. The difference is in a recessive gene that gives a peach the fuzz and the nectarine the smooth shaved feel.
Like most fruit, peaches and nectarines have several different varieties, some of which are softer or firmer than others. Different varieties have fruit that clings to the pit and others have fruit that is free of the pit, which is called freestone. The varieties that are freestone tend to be softer than the cling varieties.
Most of us get our fruit from the grocery store, and more grocery stores carry freestone peaches which tend to be softer than the cling peaches. Nectarines are more prone to blight and other crop hazards, and the cling varieties tend to be most hearty, so that's what the grocery stores tend to carry, hence the impression that peaches are softer than nectarines.
Something we found during our extensive and intensive research is that once the fruit is picked it no longer ripens. It's actually getting softer because the flesh is breaking down (ie- it is rotting). Keeping the fruit in the refrigerator will slow down this process.
Why are peaches softer than nectarines?
Answer:
Is this a trick question? We did say we'd answer anything, though, so we're glad you asked!
We were going to say that comparing nectarines to peaches is like comparing apples to oranges. But to our great surprise, it's not. Beyond the whole citrus versus non-citrus thing making apples and oranges a good contrasting metaphor, peaches and nectarines are almost the same thing. The difference is in a recessive gene that gives a peach the fuzz and the nectarine the smooth shaved feel.
Like most fruit, peaches and nectarines have several different varieties, some of which are softer or firmer than others. Different varieties have fruit that clings to the pit and others have fruit that is free of the pit, which is called freestone. The varieties that are freestone tend to be softer than the cling varieties.
Most of us get our fruit from the grocery store, and more grocery stores carry freestone peaches which tend to be softer than the cling peaches. Nectarines are more prone to blight and other crop hazards, and the cling varieties tend to be most hearty, so that's what the grocery stores tend to carry, hence the impression that peaches are softer than nectarines.
Something we found during our extensive and intensive research is that once the fruit is picked it no longer ripens. It's actually getting softer because the flesh is breaking down (ie- it is rotting). Keeping the fruit in the refrigerator will slow down this process.
Peach |
Nectarine (Images courtesy of Photobucket.com) |
Why Do So Many Lesbians Have Tattoos?
Question:
Why do so many lesbians have tattoos? Is it a sign to attract other lesbians? Is it a self-destructive tendency?
Answer:
This is a tough question. Why does anyone get a tattoo? We think that there are probably just as many reasons for getting a tattoo as there are people with tattoos, and this article by the BBC seems to back us up. People get tattoos as acts of rebellion, to feel sexy, to display their individuality, to display their affiliations, to get back at an ex, to show devotion, to mark their adulthood, to mark their youth, and everything else in between.
Like you, though, we have noticed that a larger percentage of our gay and lesbian friends have tattoos than our straight friends and when we went online to check that out we found that, at least according to vanishingtattoo.com, indeed, gays and lesbians do have a higher instance of tattoo than their straight counterparts.
As for why gays seem to have a higher instance of having tattoos, our guess is that it may have a lot to do with the fact that we are already breaking the boundaries of common society by being gay, so it isn't that much more of a reach to break other norms. And when we do select a tattoo, often it is a going to be an image or symbol that announces our sexual orientation to others. That's not always the case, though. Between us, The Lesbos, have five tattoos and none of them are lesbian or gay symbols. Some of the more popular lesbian tattoos are rainbow anything, two female signs, nautical stars, and the labrys.
(Photos courtesy of Photobucket.com)
Why do so many lesbians have tattoos? Is it a sign to attract other lesbians? Is it a self-destructive tendency?
Answer:
This is a tough question. Why does anyone get a tattoo? We think that there are probably just as many reasons for getting a tattoo as there are people with tattoos, and this article by the BBC seems to back us up. People get tattoos as acts of rebellion, to feel sexy, to display their individuality, to display their affiliations, to get back at an ex, to show devotion, to mark their adulthood, to mark their youth, and everything else in between.
Like you, though, we have noticed that a larger percentage of our gay and lesbian friends have tattoos than our straight friends and when we went online to check that out we found that, at least according to vanishingtattoo.com, indeed, gays and lesbians do have a higher instance of tattoo than their straight counterparts.
As for why gays seem to have a higher instance of having tattoos, our guess is that it may have a lot to do with the fact that we are already breaking the boundaries of common society by being gay, so it isn't that much more of a reach to break other norms. And when we do select a tattoo, often it is a going to be an image or symbol that announces our sexual orientation to others. That's not always the case, though. Between us, The Lesbos, have five tattoos and none of them are lesbian or gay symbols. Some of the more popular lesbian tattoos are rainbow anything, two female signs, nautical stars, and the labrys.
Two Female Symbols |
Nautical Stars |
Tattoo of a Labrys |
(Photos courtesy of Photobucket.com)
RE: DADT - How Will the Military Integrate Gays and Straights?
Question:
RE: Gays serving openly in the military. How do you feel the issue of housing, showering etc. would be met? Women and men military members don't live or bath together for the obvious reason of sexual attraction. If gays are integrated with straights in this setting it would be very uncomfortable for straights. However, if gays are in these types of situations together it would be the same as having female and males together. What's the answer?
Answer:
At the risk of sounding glib, the answer is that it is already happening. There are more gays in the military than you probably would guess. They are already sharing showers and barracks with the rest of the troops.
Contrary to some people's fears, most gays are not on the prowl to recruit straight people into our ranks and we are capable of keeping our work life separate from our social lives. If anything, serving openly will allow gays and straights to establish their boundaries more clearly. A gay guy or woman isn't likely to hit on a straight person if they know they aren't interested. Taking that mystique away will probably be a breath of fresh air for those who are constantly afraid of dropping the soap in the shower!
RE: Gays serving openly in the military. How do you feel the issue of housing, showering etc. would be met? Women and men military members don't live or bath together for the obvious reason of sexual attraction. If gays are integrated with straights in this setting it would be very uncomfortable for straights. However, if gays are in these types of situations together it would be the same as having female and males together. What's the answer?
Answer:
At the risk of sounding glib, the answer is that it is already happening. There are more gays in the military than you probably would guess. They are already sharing showers and barracks with the rest of the troops.
Contrary to some people's fears, most gays are not on the prowl to recruit straight people into our ranks and we are capable of keeping our work life separate from our social lives. If anything, serving openly will allow gays and straights to establish their boundaries more clearly. A gay guy or woman isn't likely to hit on a straight person if they know they aren't interested. Taking that mystique away will probably be a breath of fresh air for those who are constantly afraid of dropping the soap in the shower!
Friday, September 10, 2010
DADT Ruled Unconstitutional by Riverside CA Judge!
This is a follow up post to the August 16, 2010 post where we provided information on DADT.
Yesterday brought some awesome news!
U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips ruled that the policy violates the First Amendment rights of gays and lesbians. As part of her ruling, Phillips made a statement that said that DADT doesn't support military readiness and, in fact, has a "direct and deleterious effect" on the armed services.
The San Diego Gay and Lesbian News has a wonderful detailed article explaining how the Log Cabin Republicans came to challenge the policy and the process that preceded the decision to strike DADT as unconstitutional.
The next step is for Judge Phillips to issue an order to stop the enforcement of the unconstitutional policy.
Our hope is that it won't take our government and military leaders too long to implement the changes needed to get rid of this terrible policy once and for all.
Yesterday brought some awesome news!
U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips ruled that the policy violates the First Amendment rights of gays and lesbians. As part of her ruling, Phillips made a statement that said that DADT doesn't support military readiness and, in fact, has a "direct and deleterious effect" on the armed services.
The San Diego Gay and Lesbian News has a wonderful detailed article explaining how the Log Cabin Republicans came to challenge the policy and the process that preceded the decision to strike DADT as unconstitutional.
The next step is for Judge Phillips to issue an order to stop the enforcement of the unconstitutional policy.
Our hope is that it won't take our government and military leaders too long to implement the changes needed to get rid of this terrible policy once and for all.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
The Gay Hankie Code
No one asked this question, but we thought it was a fun one and we just thought we'd share this with you. For anyone who has ever been to a gay pride event or some gay bars and ever wondered about the bandannas. We snagged the below chart from GayCityUSA.com
There will be a quiz!
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Be safe!
COLOR | WORN ON LEFT | WORN ON RIGHT |
BLACK | heavy SM top | heavy SM bottom |
GREY | bondage top | fit to be tied! |
BLACK w/WHITE Check | safe sex top | safe sex bottom |
GREY W/BLACK | light SM top | light SM bottom |
GREY FLANNEL | owns a suit | likes men in suits |
BLACK w/WHITE Stripe | likes black bottoms | likes black tops |
CHARCOAL | latex fetish top | latex fetish bottom |
BLACK VELVET | has/takes videos | will perform for the camera |
BLUE, Light | wants head | cocksucker |
BLUE, Robin's Egg | 69er | anything but 69ing |
BLUE, Medium | cop | copsucker |
BLUE, Navy | fucker (top) | fuckee (bottom) |
BLUE, Airforce | pilot/flight attendant | likes flyboys |
BLUE, Light w/WHITE Stripe | sailor | lookin' for salty seamen |
BLUE, Teal | cock & ball torturer | cock & ball torturee |
RED | fist fucker | fist fuckee |
RED w/WHITE Stripe | shaver | shavee |
RED w/BLACK Stripe | furry bear | likes bears |
MAROON | cuts | bleeds |
RED, Dark | 2-handed fister | 2-handed fistee |
PINK, Light | dildo fucker | dildo fuckee |
PINK, Dark | tit torturer | tit torturee |
MAUVE | into navel worshippers | has a navel fetish |
FUSCHIA | spanker | spankee |
MAGENTA | suck my pits | armpit freak |
PURPLE | piercer | piercee |
LAVENDER | likes drag queens | drag queen |
YELLOW | pisser/WaterSports | piss freak |
YELLOW, Pale | spits | drool crazy |
MUSTARD | hung 8"+ | wants 8"+ |
GOLD | two looking for one | one looking for two |
YELLOW w/WHITE Stripe | likes Asian bottoms | likes Asian tops |
GOLD LAME | likes muscleboy bottoms | likes muscleboy tops |
ORANGE | anything anytime | nothing now (just cruising) |
APRICOT | two tons o' fun | chubby chaser |
CORAL | suck my toes | shrimper (sucks toes) |
RUST | a cowboy | a cowboy's horse |
GREEN, Kelly | hustler (for rent) | john (looking to buy) |
GREEN, Hunter | daddy | orphan boy looking for daddy |
OLIVE DRAB | military top | military bottom |
GREEN, Lime | dines off tricks (food) | dinner plate (will buy dinner) |
BEIGE | rimmer | rimmee |
BROWN | scat top | scat bottom |
BROWN LACE | uncut | likes uncut |
BROWN SATIN | cut | likes cut |
BROWN w/WHITE Stripe | likes latino bottoms | likes latino tops |
WHITE | beat my meat (J/O) | I'll do us both (J/O) |
HOLSTEIN | milker | milkee |
CREAM | cums in condoms | sucks cum out of condoms |
WHITE LACE | likes white bottoms | likes white tops |
WHITE VELVET | voyeur (likes to watch) | will put on a show |
BLUE, Light w/WHITE Dots | likes white suckers | likes to suck whites |
BLUE, Light w/BLACK Dots | likes black suckers | likes to suck blacks |
BLUE, Light w/BROWN Dots | likes latino suckers | likes to suck latinos |
BLUE, Light w/YELLOW Dots | likes asian suckers | likes to suck asians |
RED/WHITE GINGHAM | park sex top | park sex bottom |
BROWN CORDUROY | headmaster | student |
FUR | bestialist top | bestialist bottom |
SILVER LAME | starfucker | celebrity |
LEOPARD | has tattoos | likes tattoos |
TAN | smokes cigars | likes cigars |
TEDDY BEAR | cuddler | cuddlee |
PAISLEY | wears boxer shorts | likes boxer shorts |
UNION JACK | skinhead top | skinhead bottom |
MOSQUITO NETTING | outdoor sex top | outdoor sex bottom |
KEWPIE DOLL | chicken (under-aged) | chicken hawk (likes young adolescents) |
DIRTY JOCKSTRAP | wears a dirty jock | sucks dirty jocks clean |
DOILY | tearoom top (pours) | tearoom bottom (drinks) |
ZIPLOC BAG | has drugs | looking for drugs |
COCKTAIL NAPKIN | bartender | bar groupie |
KLEENEX | stinks | sniffs |
KEYS IN FRONT | has a car | looking for a ride |
KEYS IN BACK | has a home | needs a place to stay |
HOUNDSTOOTH | likes to nibble | willing to be bitten |
CALICO | new in town | tourists welcome |
TERRYCLOTH | bathhouse top | bathhouse bottom |
WHITE w/MULTICOLOR Dots | hosting an orgy | looking for an orgy |
Thursday, September 2, 2010
A question about toys.
Question
Okay here it goes. Do all same sex couples (female ones) use a strap on? Or do they connect without toys at all?
Answer
It is a mix. It all depends on the couple and what they are both comfortable with. Some couples don't use them at all (finding them offensive or unnecessary) while some use them exclusively. However, most couples use them some of the time and other times use different methods of enjoyment and pleasure. It all comes down to pleasing the person you are with within both of your own comfort zones. The great part about lesbian sex is that almost all the time both parties come away happy because they are both so concerned about pleasing each other, usually multiple times (that is easier when it just women). I could go into more detail but this is a non erotic blog.
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