Controversial journalist Julie Bindel has today reignited the issue of revolutionary feminism in a newspaper article, arguing that lesbianism is a political decision rather than an innate characteristic, and inviting heterosexual feminists to “join the ranks”. (more…)

Same-sex couples in Colombia are to have the same rights as different-sex couples in common-law marriages, following a historic ruling from Colombia’s Constitutional Court. (more…)

They stole eggs, then they won the best parenting award, now China’s favourite gay penguin couple have decided to formalise their love in a penguin wedding. (more…)

“Dear Sappho. Most of my friends accost me when I say I’m a lesbian – they say that I don’t know what I am because I haven’t had sex with either a guy or girl, so I’m constantly questioning it. I know I don’t like guys but none of them believe me. Is it still possible to be a lesbian and still be a virgin or do you really have to “try the waters” before you can be considered a true les?” The supposed closet bi, 17, USA

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Iceland’s next leader will be Johanna Sigurdardottir, the openly-gay former Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security. (more…)

Iceland’s next leader will be Johanna Sigurdardottir, the openly-gay former Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security. (more…)

The families of two girls expelled from their Christian school in California for an alleged lesbian relationship have lost their court appeal against the decision. (more…)

A ‘slightly gay’ pie has been removed from the menu of a New Zealand restaurant after a complaint to the Human Rights Commission. (more…)

A ‘slightly gay’ pie has been removed from the menu of a New Zealand restaurant after a complaint to the Human Rights Commission. (more…)

The issue of Civil Partnerships is due to be discussed in the Irish parliament by Easter. (more…)

Today – 27 January – is Holocaust Memorial Day. The Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated on 27 January 1945.

To commemorate the day, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has released a statement, in which he explains why the theme of this Holocaust Memorial Day is ‘Standing up to Hatred’. (more…)

Today – 27 January – is Holocaust Memorial Day. The Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated on 27 January 1945.

To commemorate the day, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has released a statement, in which he explains why the theme of this Holocaust Memorial Day is ‘Standing up to Hatred’. (more…)

I have my escape routes planned and ready to go whenever a friend tries to slip on a British folk album, writes Gem Andrews, but North-East based musician and songwriter Beccy Owen’s latest contribution ‘Down with Gravity’ is a gripping collection to be reckoned with. In a word, it’s delicious. (more…)

I have my escape routes planned and ready to go whenever a friend tries to slip on a British folk album, writes Gem Andrews, but North-East based musician and songwriter Beccy Owen’s latest contribution ‘Down with Gravity’ is a gripping collection to be reckoned with. In a word, it’s delicious. (more…)

Jwl B, singer/rapper of Christian lesbian hiphop duo Yo! Majesty, has been jailed in Florida on an assault charge. (more…)

Sean Penn last night won the Screen Actors Guild award for best actor for his performance in Milk. (more…)

Sean Penn last night won the Screen Actors Guild award for best actor for his performance in Milk. (more…)

Renegade Pictures are looking for expectant mums to be a part of a warm, thoughtful film about pregnancy in which the presenter will meet 7 women having a baby at different stages of their lives.
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Dear Sappho. I have a friend who I really like, and I thought things where going ok with us just being friends. But then she broke up with her girlfriend and we got really friendly. 5 days later we slept together.

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Sir Adrian Fulford has spoken for the first time about his experience as Britain’s first openly gay judge, calling the homophobia he encountered “bizarre and depressing”. (more…)

A sociologist at an Iranian university has found that 24% of women and 16% of men in Iran have had at least one homosexual experience. Homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran. (more…)

Musician Lilly Allen has spoken about her support for gay equality and her own lesbian experiences in a recent interview with GT magazine. (more…)

One day into the new administration, the new Obama Government has already posted a statement on LGBT rights on the White House website. The statement outlines eight areas in which Obama will seek to improve the lives of LGBT people in the USA. (more…)

One day into the new administration, the new Obama Government has already posted a statement on LGBT rights on the White House website. The statement outlines eight areas in which Obama will seek to improve the lives of LGBT people in the USA. (more…)

The BBC 3 programme ‘Most Annoying People: 2008’ was not homophobic because the comments were ‘light hearted’, according to the BBC. (more…)

The BBC 3 programme ‘Most Annoying People: 2008’ was not homophobic because the comments were ‘light hearted’, according to the BBC. (more…)

Jen Brister is a sarcastic, bitter cynic. Luckily she’s also a brilliant comedian, a master of long stories and spot-on impersonations of life with her shamelessly overbearing Spanish mother. (more…)

Jen Brister is a sarcastic, bitter cynic. Luckily she’s also a brilliant comedian, a master of long stories and spot-on impersonations of life with her shamelessly overbearing Spanish mother. (more…)

Homophobia is more common than racism, according to a study of prejudice presented at a British psychology conference. (more…)

We’re delighted to announce that Lesbilicious is starting to put on events – and the first one will be an all-lesbian all-star stand-up comedy special.

Taking place in Newcastle upon Tyne on 26 February – 6 weeks from today – Lesbilicious Comedy will feature 3 of the UK’s hottest lesbian comedians: (more…)

The L Word spin-off is to be set in a jail and will not focus on lesbians, Showtime executives have revealed. (more…)

Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has dismissed claims that Prince Harry made homophobic as well as racist remarks in his army video diary. (more…)

Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has dismissed claims that Prince Harry made homophobic as well as racist remarks in his army video diary. (more…)

Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF)’s Women’s Group is looking for women to take part in a photo shoot. (more…)

Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF)’s Women’s Group is looking for women to take part in a photo shoot. (more…)

Barack Obama’s press team has reiterated the president-elect’s commitment to abolishing the ban on gay people serving in the US army. (more…)

Barack Obama’s press team has reiterated the president-elect’s commitment to abolishing the ban on gay people serving in the US army. (more…)

Openly gay and proudly butch, America’s most talked-about political talking head doesn’t even own a TV. Who is Rachel Maddow and why is everyone going crazy for her? Kaite Welsh investigates. (more…)

Openly gay and proudly butch, America’s most talked-about political talking head doesn’t even own a TV. Who is Rachel Maddow and why is everyone going crazy for her? Kaite Welsh investigates. (more…)

Writer and star of new brit-flick Lesbian Vampire Killers Matthew Horne has hit back at criticism of the film from lesbian and feminist groups. (more…)

Writer and star of new brit-flick Lesbian Vampire Killers Matthew Horne has hit back at criticism of the film from lesbian and feminist groups. (more…)

“Dear Sappho. I have been with my partner for nine years and we have been in a civil partnership for nearly three. I’m not sure that I love her anymore and I feel in a mess. I can’t imagine us not being together. Please help.” Stella, 34, Edinburgh

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Lloyds bank, Hampshire Constabulary and Brighton & Hove City Council are the most gay-friendly places to work in the UK, according to a new report by gay rights group Stonewall. (more…)

Sarah Waters’ The Night Watch is being adapted for television by BBC2, with rumours that it may even be on screen as early as March 2009. (more…)

Sarah Waters’ The Night Watch is being adapted for television by BBC2, with rumours that it may even be on screen as early as March 2009. (more…)

Juno star Ellen Page is set to star in a new film about a terminally ill police officer. (more…)

The BBC has been branded homophobic and sexist following a programme which attacked celebrity couple Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson and the lesbian community in general. (more…)

The BBC has been branded homophobic and sexist following a programme which attacked celebrity couple Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson and the lesbian community in general. (more…)

‘Gay’ is a swearword, according to the New York Times.

Its mobile phone service has been found by a blogger at Towleroad to automatically replace ‘gay’ with the word ‘beep’ – even when ‘gay’ appeared on the newspaper’s website in its original form.

The newspaper has yet to respond to criticisms of the censorship.

‘Gay’ is a swearword, according to the New York Times.

Its mobile phone service has been found by a blogger at Towleroad to automatically replace ‘gay’ with the word ‘beep’ – even when ‘gay’ appeared on the newspaper’s website in its original form.

The newspaper has yet to respond to criticisms of the censorship.

The world didn’t stop turning just because Lesbilicious took a break over the Christmas period, so here’s a quick round-up of some of the biggest news from the past few weeks. (more…)

Sarah Water’s latest novel, ‘The Little Stranger’, will be the first to have no lesbian characters, the author has revealed. (more…)

Hundreds of you voted, and the results of the Lesbilicious 2008 Poll have finally been counted. Now we can exclusively reveal the winners and losers of 2008, as voted by you, the Lesbilicious readers. Drumroll please as we present the overall winner… (more…)