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Scissoring secrets: Queer adult content creator Electra Rayne tells all

One day people will stop talking about lesbian sex like it's the Loch Ness Monster, but today is not that day.

Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

Angie Craig elected first woman and first LGBTQ+ ranking member of House Agriculture Committee

Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.

Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)

Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian U.S. senator, steps down from office for Adam Schiff

She called on her colleagues to plant seeds of love and inclusivity.

Dive into the wild analytics of Pornhub's spicy gay stats review

Is there such a thing as a "demure," "twink," and "anime" adult video?

Jennifer Beals's 'The L Word: A Photographic Journal' is a gift to fans and a part of queer history

During the six seasons Jennifer Beals played Bette Porter on the original The L Word, she chronicled her time taking analog photographs of the women who made up TV's most famous lesbian friend group. She chats with The Advocate about sharing those memories for a new generation.

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

Plaintiffs sued Aetna for what they said were LGBTQ+ fertility coverage disparities.

Fortune Feimster's hilarious story about introducing her wife to Madonna

For a decade, Feimster had tried to orchestrate a meetcute between herself, her wife, and Madonna.

How lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan

Rezu fūzoku, which roughly translates to “lesbian sexual entertainment,” refers to agencies where female sex workers provide sex to female clients. And in Japan, it’s entirely legal.

Peggy Caserta, the lesbian creator of bell-bottom jeans and lover of Janis Joplin, has died at age 84

Caserta and Joplin had an intense relationship from 1966 to 1970.

Three more inductees announced for LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame

Judge John Arrowood of North Carolina, Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem, and Claudia López, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, will be inducted in December.

Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism

After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.

Dorothy Allison, revered and award-winning lesbian feminist author, has died

Allison was the acclaimed author of Bastard Out of Carolina, Cavedweller, and more.

Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate and will be the only LGBTQ+ member

Baldwin prevailed in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde.

Emily Randall makes history as first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress

Randall, who identifies as queer, captured a U.S. House seat in Washington State's Sixth Congressional District.

Julie Johnson just made history as the first LGBTQ+ person ever elected to Congress from the South

“Julie is an experienced and tested leader who will bring an important voice to Washington. Her fearless advocacy has improved the lives of all Texans," said LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker.

Here are key LGBTQ+ races to watch on Election Day

There could be many firsts in this year's election.

Rachel Maddow's hilarious lesbian joke derails MSNBC panel into laughter

The out lesbian MSNBC host couldn't resist the opportunity during a Sunday panel discussing a new poll out of Iowa.

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig battles for reelection to continue path toward LGBTQ+ equality

The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.