Archive for April, 2011

Smitten Kitten brings sex toys to Carleton to educate students

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

On Tuesday in Cassat’s main lounge, a group of Carleton students passed around a plethora of sex toys as a part of Alicia Steele’s Smitten Kitten workshop. Steele came to Campus with a box full of toys and the passion to explain the nuances of sex toys to the gathered group. The Gender and Sexuality [...]

Sex offender explains why he was found with kid’s movies, toys

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

The 6-foot 1-inch man was wearing one-piece footed pajamas — light blue with bright yellow ducks — when he answered the police officer’s knock at his door just before dark.

Lesbian wins $22,500 over comedian’s insults

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

A Toronto comic and a Vancouver restaurant owner have been ordered to pay a lesbian patron $22,500 in compensation over a tirade of insults, after the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismissed the comic’s claim that his words were an appropriate response to a heckler.

Sex boutique faces resistance locally

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Two Iowa City women would like to open a boutique downtown featuring bright colors, reading areas with coffee tables, a warm atmosphere — and an array of sex toys.

Lesbian Activist To Assume State House Seat

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Lesbian activist Kelly Cassidy will replace state Rep. Harry Osterman in the Illinois House, as Osterman moves to the Chicago City Council.

Lesbian activist appointed to Ill. House seat

Monday, April 18th, 2011

A special committee has appointed a lesbian activist to fill the vacancy in the 14th District House seat.

Local attitudes in Oregon shape risk of suicide attempts among lesbian, gay youths, study shows

Monday, April 18th, 2011

One in four gay, lesbian or bisexual youths attempted suicide in Oregon counties rated more antagonistic than average to homosexuality. That’s 20 percent higher than counties ranking more supportive, according to a new study.

Social environment linked to gay teen suicide risk

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Lesbian, gay and bisexual teens are five times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers – but those living in a supportive community might be a little better off, according to a new study.

Lesbian activist Kelly Cassidy appointed to state legislature

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Lesbian activist Kelly Cassidy has been appointed state representative for the 14th District, which includes the Edgewater, Andersonville and Rogers Park neighborhoods.She replaces State Rep. Harry Osterman who was elected 48th Ward alderman in February.Cassidy, a longtime assistant in the Cook County state’s attorney’s office, was chosen Saturday from a field of 23 candidates.“For 20 [...]

Nicki Minaj To Bin Sex Toys On Britney Spears’ US Tour

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Nicki Minaj has revealed that she is planning to tone down her sexy stage show for her upcoming appearance on Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale US Tour.The 26-year old, who was recently confirmed as…