Lesbian Home & Family Life
For lesbians families and families of lesbians here's where you'll find what you need to know about your children, adoption rights, alternative families and a whole lot more.
Buddy G: My Two Moms and Me
Buddy G. is a new animated program for lesbian families. Two moms and their son Buddy G.
Buddy G. is a new animated program for lesbian families. Two moms and their son Buddy G.
Distressed Dad - Repulsed by Daughter Coming out as Lesbian
Here's a letter from a dad who is very upset that his daughter is gay. He thinks she's being influenced by other kids and is repulsed and angry at her.
Here's a letter from a dad who is very upset that his daughter is gay. He thinks she's being influenced by other kids and is repulsed and angry at her.
Mother of Lesbian Needs Advice about her Teenage Daughter
A mom has some great questions about lesbian sex and her teenage daughter.
A mom has some great questions about lesbian sex and her teenage daughter.
Moms Questions About Lesbian Daughter
My daughter is in relationship with another woman, why won't she say she's a lesbian? I need some information about my lesbian daughter.
My daughter is in relationship with another woman, why won't she say she's a lesbian? I need some information about my lesbian daughter.
I Want a Child - My Partner Does Not
A lesbian couple already has three children and one of them wants another child, her partner does not. Can this relationship be saved?
A lesbian couple already has three children and one of them wants another child, her partner does not. Can this relationship be saved?
Answers About Debt and Savings for Lesbians
Lesbian financial planner Anne Seelye is an expert in helping gay and lesbian couples plan their finances. In the first of a series of articles, Anne helps gives you the answers you need to know about getting out of debt.
Lesbian financial planner Anne Seelye is an expert in helping gay and lesbian couples plan their finances. In the first of a series of articles, Anne helps gives you the answers you need to know about getting out of debt.
Children of Lesbian Parents Study - Teen Children of Lesbian Parents Study
Proof that lesbian parents are as good as straight parents: a study of teens proves children of lesbians are as well adjusted as children of straight parents.
Proof that lesbian parents are as good as straight parents: a study of teens proves children of lesbians are as well adjusted as children of straight parents.
Who Supports Lesbian and Gay Adoption?
Many professional organizations support the rights of lesbians, gay, bisexuals and trans people to have a adopt children. Who supports LGBT adoption?
Many professional organizations support the rights of lesbians, gay, bisexuals and trans people to have a adopt children. Who supports LGBT adoption?
Where is Gay and Lesbian Adoption Banned?
Which states ban gays and lesbians from adopting children? These are the places where gays and lesbians cannot adopt children.
Which states ban gays and lesbians from adopting children? These are the places where gays and lesbians cannot adopt children.
PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PFLAG is an organization for family and supporters of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender. They offer support for family members of GLBT and educational opportunities.
PFLAG is an organization for family and supporters of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender. They offer support for family members of GLBT and educational opportunities.
Respond When Meeting Lesbian Moms
How do you react when you meet lesbian mothers for the first time? You want to be supportive and show that you understand lesbian mothering, but you don't want to seem intrusive or rude. Here are some ideas of how to approach lesbian mothers.
How do you react when you meet lesbian mothers for the first time? You want to be supportive and show that you understand lesbian mothering, but you don't want to seem intrusive or rude. Here are some ideas of how to approach lesbian mothers.
DONOR INSEMINATION – A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
When lesbians are considering donor insemination from a known or unknown sperm donor, there are many things to consider for your protection and the protection of your child. Here is an article from an insemination expert about the legal issues of donor insemination.
When lesbians are considering donor insemination from a known or unknown sperm donor, there are many things to consider for your protection and the protection of your child. Here is an article from an insemination expert about the legal issues of donor insemination.
How to Find a Lesbian-Friendly Sperm Bank
For lesbians wanting to have children, sperm banks can be a good way to obtain sperm. Here is some advice on how to find a lesbian-friendly sperm bank.
For lesbians wanting to have children, sperm banks can be a good way to obtain sperm. Here is some advice on how to find a lesbian-friendly sperm bank.
The Great White House Easter Egg Roll Controversy
One family tells what their experience at the White House Easter Egg Roll was like.
One family tells what their experience at the White House Easter Egg Roll was like.
Power Dyke
What is a power dyke?
What is a power dyke?
Top Lesbian Cities & Towns
What are the best cities and towns in America for lesbians? Here are my top picks for lesbian cities.
What are the best cities and towns in America for lesbians? Here are my top picks for lesbian cities.
Tax Tips for Gays and Lesbians
Is there anything specific that gays and lesbians need to know about preparing their taxes? Yes! These tax tips are for gays and lesbians, single, couples or with children.
Is there anything specific that gays and lesbians need to know about preparing their taxes? Yes! These tax tips are for gays and lesbians, single, couples or with children.
When Your Child Comes Out: Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Trans
For parents, it's hard to know what to do when your child comes out as lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender. How do you support your gay or lesbian child? Where can you turn for support of your own? Here's what you need to know about when your child comes out of the closet as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans.
For parents, it's hard to know what to do when your child comes out as lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender. How do you support your gay or lesbian child? Where can you turn for support of your own? Here's what you need to know about when your child comes out of the closet as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans.
Second Parent Adoption
What is second parent adoption? Second parent adoption is something that gay and lesbian couples should look into when having children or adopting children.
What is second parent adoption? Second parent adoption is something that gay and lesbian couples should look into when having children or adopting children.
Artificial Insemination
Artificial Insemination is one way for lesbians to get pregnant. Is artificial insemination for you? What are the pros and cons of using a sperm bank or known sperm donor?
Artificial Insemination is one way for lesbians to get pregnant. Is artificial insemination for you? What are the pros and cons of using a sperm bank or known sperm donor?
My daughter is a lesbian: Why does she dress like a Man?
A mother of a lesbian wrote to me to get some advice on how her daughter dresses. She does not have a problem with her daughter's sexual orientation, but with that she dresses in men's clothing.
A mother of a lesbian wrote to me to get some advice on how her daughter dresses. She does not have a problem with her daughter's sexual orientation, but with that she dresses in men's clothing.
Growing Up With Lesbian Moms: Chelsia Rice
Chelsia Rice grew up with lesbian moms. This is a speech she gave in Portland, Oregon's Marriage equality Day 2005 at City Hall. She talks about what it was like to grow up in a lesbian family during Oregon's anti-gay ballot measures.
Chelsia Rice grew up with lesbian moms. This is a speech she gave in Portland, Oregon's Marriage equality Day 2005 at City Hall. She talks about what it was like to grow up in a lesbian family during Oregon's anti-gay ballot measures.
Postcards From Buster: One Lesbian's Response
A PBS epiosde of [i]Postcards from Buster[/i] created quite a stir when the Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings denouced the the program and PBS for spending public dollars on a show that depicts two lesbian-headed families and their children in Vermont.
A PBS epiosde of [i]Postcards from Buster[/i] created quite a stir when the Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings denouced the the program and PBS for spending public dollars on a show that depicts two lesbian-headed families and their children in Vermont.
Gay and Lesbian Adoption Rights
A look at both sides of the issue of same sex adoption.
A look at both sides of the issue of same sex adoption.
Parthenogenesis: Creating Children Without Men
Scientists have created mice pups from the eggs of two female mice. Can humans be next?
Scientists have created mice pups from the eggs of two female mice. Can humans be next?
Home for the Holidays: Tips for Gays and Lesbians
The holidays can be stressful, no matter what your sexual orientation. These tips for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders can help the holidays run a little smoother.
The holidays can be stressful, no matter what your sexual orientation. These tips for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders can help the holidays run a little smoother.
For Lesbian Parents: Coming Out to Your Children
If you are a lesbian parent eventually you will want to come out to your children. Here are some tips, including the risks and benefits of coming out to your children.
If you are a lesbian parent eventually you will want to come out to your children. Here are some tips, including the risks and benefits of coming out to your children.
Domestic Partner Health Insurance
About.com's Guide to Insurance helps you figure out domestic partner health insurance and benefits from your job.
About.com's Guide to Insurance helps you figure out domestic partner health insurance and benefits from your job.
Florida Rules Gays and Lesbians Cannot Adopt
A federal court in Florida ruled that same-sex couples cannot adopt children. Florida is the only state in the union with a ban on gay and lesbian adoption.
A federal court in Florida ruled that same-sex couples cannot adopt children. Florida is the only state in the union with a ban on gay and lesbian adoption.
Queer Cents
Queer Cents is a personal finance blog serving the LGBT community. Here you'll find great information about retirement planning, investing, saving and even interviews with gay and lesbian celebrities about money. Well written, fun and informational, this is a great blog!
Queer Cents is a personal finance blog serving the LGBT community. Here you'll find great information about retirement planning, investing, saving and even interviews with gay and lesbian celebrities about money. Well written, fun and informational, this is a great blog!
Lesbian Artificial Insemination
When Marlene was looking for good information about lesbian artificial insemination, she had a hard time finding positive and realistic information on the Web. So she created her own web site. This site on lesbian artificial insemination is a great place to start for information about sperm banks and the realistic cost of artificial insemination.
When Marlene was looking for good information about lesbian artificial insemination, she had a hard time finding positive and realistic information on the Web. So she created her own web site. This site on lesbian artificial insemination is a great place to start for information about sperm banks and the realistic cost of artificial insemination.
PFLAG
Where would we be without Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays? PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends.
Where would we be without Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays? PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends.
Gay.com Families Channel
Gay.com and Planet Out have joined together to form the Gay Families Channel to provide information and resources for GLBT headed families.
Gay.com and Planet Out have joined together to form the Gay Families Channel to provide information and resources for GLBT headed families.
We 2 Have Parental Rights
We 2 Have Parental Rights, is a website focused on bringing to light the on-going efforts for legal fairness when dealing with the gay and lesbian family.
We 2 Have Parental Rights, is a website focused on bringing to light the on-going efforts for legal fairness when dealing with the gay and lesbian family.
Families Like Mine
Families Like Mine is a web site dedicated to decreasing isolation for people who have parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and bringing voice to the experiences of these families.
Families Like Mine is a web site dedicated to decreasing isolation for people who have parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and bringing voice to the experiences of these families.
Lesbian and Gay Parenting
This article published by the American Psychological Association concludes that there is no evidence that gays and lesbians make unfit parents.
This article published by the American Psychological Association concludes that there is no evidence that gays and lesbians make unfit parents.
Love Makes a Family Photo Exhibit
View these beautiful photos featuring all kinds of families or bring the exhibit to your town.
View these beautiful photos featuring all kinds of families or bring the exhibit to your town.
Family Pride Coalition
The Family Pride Coalition provides a safe and vibrant place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children to gather in Provincetown, MA and in Michigan. The week long camps provide opportunities for children to meet other families with same-sex parents.
The Family Pride Coalition provides a safe and vibrant place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children to gather in Provincetown, MA and in Michigan. The week long camps provide opportunities for children to meet other families with same-sex parents.
Straight Spouse Network
If your wife has come out as lesbian, you too need support. The straight spouse network is for men whose wives have come out as lesbian or bisexual, women whose husbands have come out as gay or bisexual, or anyone who has a spouse come out as transgender.
If your wife has come out as lesbian, you too need support. The straight spouse network is for men whose wives have come out as lesbian or bisexual, women whose husbands have come out as gay or bisexual, or anyone who has a spouse come out as transgender.
Let Him Stay
This site, with a message from Rosie O'Donnell, has resources for the fight to overturn Florida's ban on gay adoptions. It's packed with legal information about adoption and foster care for same sex parents.
This site, with a message from Rosie O'Donnell, has resources for the fight to overturn Florida's ban on gay adoptions. It's packed with legal information about adoption and foster care for same sex parents.
LMF Portland, Oregon
Love Makes a Family in Portland, Oregon fights for the rights of queer families everywhere.
Love Makes a Family in Portland, Oregon fights for the rights of queer families everywhere.