Author Elaine Chambers launches her debut book at London’s legendary LGBTQI bookshop BY BEATRIZ VASQUES Queer Angel, published by the crowdfunding platform Unbound, narrates Elaine Chamber’s battle with the British Armed Forces – because of her sexuality. Chambers, who was a nurse in the British armed forces in the 80s, was sacked from her position for [….]
“It is just time for us to have a voice. It’s time for us to have power” WORDS BY BEATRIZ VASQUES, IMAGE VIA INSTAGRAM While filming an episode of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres recalled being sexually assaulted as a teenager. According to ET, the comedian mentioned her [….]
Did you know May is National Masturbation Month? BY BIRMINGHAM LGBT For women who also have sex with men, having a toy which replicates male anatomy may be totally fine, but for women who only have sex with other women? Would it be better if toys marketed to WSW were of a simple shape which [….]
“There are so many more big, bold stories to tell about Anne Lister and Ann Walker” BY DANIELLE MUSTARDE Let us rejoice! Sally Wainwright’s hit BBC One series (and DIVA’s May cover star) Gentleman Jack has been recommissioned for a second series. Episode one – starring Suranne Jones as historical celesbian Anne Lister – aired on BBC [….]
Jennie Wilson: “When we spoke about starting Stonewall, it came out of anger, frustration and a growing feeling that change was needed” WORDS & PHOTOS: JENNIE WILSON. Sometimes it’s hard to remember what you did last week, or last year, let alone 30 years ago. Where was I 30 years ago and what was I [….]
It’s almost time for one last trip to Litchfield WORDS BY BEATRIZ VASQUES, IMAGE VIA INSTAGRAM Stock up on the popcorn and tissues because Orange Is the New Black is back for its final season. Yes, don’t worry … we’re teary-eyed too. In February 2016, Netflix renewed the beloved series for three more seasons, meaning [….]
Attention L Word fans, we have updates! WORDS BY BEATRIZ VASQUES, IMAGE VIA INSTAGRAM Fifteen years after the show’s first release and 10 years after the finale, The L Word is back with a revamped title, The L Word: Generation Q. Are your old teenage selves handling it okay? We definitely are NOT. Here’s what [….]
