Aside from being a gay woman, I’m also a lucky member of a very special club: the club of those of us who come from families where more than one of us is off the hetero-spectrum. This is a very special privilege for so many reasons.

On the corner of Vester Voldgade, Farvergade and Lavendelsgade, just by Copenhagen’s
Town Hall square, you may soon be able to enjoy a cup of coffee on a bench, in a square
dedicated to and named after gay rights activist, Axel Axgil.

Good morning. Among the first to address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children on the issue of implementing the X Case ruling, was Dr Rhona Mahony, Master of the National Maternity Hospital. And she was fabulous.

After pittering about on the edges of comedy for many years, 2012 has been the most successful year for Tig Notaro, vaulted from the realms of being respected among other comedians, to being a respected and well known comic to the world at large.

After reviewing Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (and loving it), we were delighted to have the opportunity to ask a few questions of Lisa Haas, who plays the lovable Earthling Jane in the hilarious lesbian sci-fi comedy.

Cindy Gallop is on a mission. She wants to rock the mainstream pornography industry and broaden the public conversation on sex. And while she’s at it, she’s not adverse to calling out the technology, advertising and marketing industries on their own conservatism and prejudices. Oh, and saving the world in her spare time.

The author, journalist and long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad, attempts to swim the shark-infested strait from Cuba to Florida, an open-water record swim of 103 miles!

Orla Tinsley appeared on Miriam Meets at the weekend, with her parents, Brian and Patricia, speaking about her life and experiences. Towards the end of the programme, she discussed with Miriam O’Callaghan how she came to understand her own sexuality and the decision to include this aspect of her personal life in her autobiography, “Salty Baby”. Here’s a snippet!

Angela Zahra, who plays devout Amira in Three Veils won “Best Lead Actress” for her role. We were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to ask this accomplished actress some questions about her role and the film in general.

A Gaelick salute to the late Nora Ephron, director, journalist, screenwriter, queen of the bon mot.

We are looking at ladies who names start with C and we simply can’t go any further without mentioning the stunning Charlize Theron

It’s time to list off a few more women we admire, this time we are talknig about ladies whose names start with C. I’ve written about some musicians I know but would love to hear from you who I have left out.

Imagine for a minute if your first experience of the LGBTQ community was in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment? Where you would have an opportunity to explore your sexuality and become self-aware and connect with other women who have just started their journey of self-discovery.

Just recovered from being dragged into the 21st Century, Bear discusses her newly discovered obsession with podcasts and shares some of her favourites.

New Year’s Day 1975 saw the swearing into office of America’s very first opening gay state level representative. It’s not who you might think

Adrienne Rich, a resoundingly powerful poet and intellectual and one of the most influential feminist and lesbian voices of the last century, died on Tuesday, aged 82. She’s survived by her partner of over 30 years and her three sons.

If there is one thing Martina Navratilova does best (apart from Tennis of course) it’s fly the flag for lesbians with a great sense of dignity and fun. She is set to do it again as she takes part in season 14 of Dancing with the Stars.