Web Articles 2010

Amber Heard Comes Out

The actor joins our team by bringing her girlfriend to the GLAAD Anniversary party, and we are happy to have her!

Jillian Eugenios

Day One: Chely Wright and the Sock Debacle

Hit the high seas with Curve's advice guru as she shares her adventures on an Olivia Caribbean Sun Cruise.

Kathy Belge aka Dipstick

Pet-Friendly Travel in the Bay Area

Where you and your pooch can stay when you when you visit San Francisco.

Diane Anderson-Minshall

BYOQ Returns to San Francisco This Weekend

Second-annual Bring Your Own Queer brings San Franciscans together for music, arts and performances.

Anna Belle Peterson

"The Real L Word" is Casting Now!

Ever wanted to be on TV? Do you feel like you aren't represented by queer TV? Here's your chance.

Authors Try Going Indie

How to get your book out there in the new era of self-publishing

Lisa Gunther

Stephanie Berman Talks Total Conception

The lesbian creator of Total Conception gives us the lowdown on this helpful fertility aid.

Eleni Stephanides

Hooping, the New Fitness Craze

Ariane Conrad tells us why hooping is addictive and euphoric.

Jenna Loceff

Vanessa Selbst Holds All The Cards

This out pro poker star is more than just a card shark.

Lori Selke

Lesbian Theater Beyond the Coasts

Lesbian theater doesn’t just happen below 14th Street in New York City. Discover a few of the best lesbian troupes.

Lisa Haas

Twelve Great Albums For Fall

Thermometers may be dropping but these fall albums are hot!

Diane Anderson-Minshall

Save "Huge" From Cancellation

Dont let ABC Family make a "Huge" mistake. Join Jezebel.com in saving the groundbreaking, lesbian helmed series by signing this petition.

Rachel Shatto

Watch The Dexter Season Five Premiere

Showtime's hit series is back. Watch episode one of the new season now!

The G-Spot Massage May Change Your Life

Creator and massage therapist Val Guin explains why.

Diane Anderson-Minshall

Legendary Lesbian Feminist writer, Jill Johnston Dies

Diane Anderson-Minshall

Yay, A Lesbian on Memphis Beat!

The TNT series has a lezzie cop on patrol.

Diane Anderson-Minshall

My Journey to Ping Pong Dominance

Rocker Kaia Wilson shares her adventures and win at the Gay Games 2010 in Cologne, Germany with her travelogue and personal photos.

Kaia Wilson

Reads to Help You Brave the Job Market

Now is a perfect time to map a life path, find yourself, bone up for a new job and perfect your career skills.

Jacob Anderson-Minshall

Is Jincey Lumpkin the Hugh Hefner of Lesbian Porn?

The internet queer porn maven behind Juicy Pink Box wants to transform lesbian porn.

Lori Selke

Going Ghost Hunting

Exploring the catacombs beneath the Mission Inn.

Story and Photos by Mary McGrath

NewFest Roundup

Get caught up on queer cinema with our rundown of lesbian-themed films that screened at New York's NewFest Festival, including: We Are the Mods, Eloise's Lover, The Four Faced Liar.

Sheela Lambert

Seeing Deborah Stewart

Star of The Seer and Maple Palm, Deborah Stewart talks breaking into showbiz, playing a psychic lesbian cop and seducing Angie Harmon

Anne Belle Peterson

The All-American Lesbian Vacay

With this much fun, why would you ever leave Las Vegas?

Lauren Marie Fleming

Watch the Weeds Season Six Premiere Here!

The Botwins are back and on the run. Watch the divine Mary-Louise Parker in the full first episode now.

Elena Kagan: First Lesbian Justice?

Her sexuality is only one of many questions we have for the newest Supreme Court Justice when she dons her robes this October.

Victoria A. Brownworth

Curve Anniversary Gala Postponed

The Eqyptian Room Closes its Doors

The Portland, Ore. lesbian institution feels the economy crunch.

JONANNA WIDNER

Interview with Alison Reid

The stunt woman turned director of "The Baby Formula" talks the challenges of working with a pregnant cast members, her daring day job and how a near death experience inspired her to come out.

Rachel Shatto

10 Reasons Lesbians Should Watch Weeds

Not a fan already? We’ve got 10 good reasons you should be.

Rachel Shatto

Proposition 8 Overturned!

The effort to ban same-sex marriage is deemed unconstitutional.

Lisa Gunther

Dewberries Boutique and Lounge Opens

Check out this hot new lesbian-owned shop in L.A.

Laine Perry

Curve Exclusive: Stream Margaret Cho's New Single

The comic and actor makes her amazing musical debut with Cho Dependent, available for pre-order on August 2nd. You can stream a sneak peak now, only on curvemag.com!

The Big C Sneak Preview

Watch the first episode here, 18 days before its Aug. 16 premiere on Showtime.

Hot Summer Wedding Tips

Curvettes share their tips for planning a wedding and getting married on a budget.

Lesbian Identity and Intergenerational Understanding

Sometimes it's hard for baby dykes to understand the issues faced by older generations of lesbians.

Jessica Tsou

18 Must-Have Eco-Friendly Products for Summer

Check out our list of some of the hottest green products in beauty, fashion, travel and home.

Watch The Full Real L Word Pilot

Been dying to catch up with L.A.'s new "it" L girls? No need to wait until The Real L Word hits DVD, stream the first episode of Showtime's hit lesbian series in its entirety here for free.

Sex and the Pregnant Lesbian

Five expert tips on keeping the oven hot, even when there's a bun in it.

Yana Tallon-Hicks

20 Great Lesbian Love songs

Songs that make us sway, swoon and get romantic.

Jamie Anderson

Curve's 20th Anniversary Gala Tickets on Sale NOW!

The hottest lesbian party in two decades is happening in San Francisco, Calif. With hundreds of hot women and surprise celebrity guests, you want to be there!

The Silent Majority: Lesbians and Poverty

In the final part of the social issues series Victoria A. Brownworth asks: Why are lesbians falling below the poverty line in such alarming numbers?

Victoria A. Brownworth

The Slits' ‘Animal’ Instinct

Singer Ari Up talks inspiration, three decades of music and the revolutionary band's return, with their first album in 28 years.

Dave Steinfeld

Interview with Nicole Opper

The acclaimed filmmaker discusses her first feature-length documentary, "Off and Running."

Lisa Gunther

Life After Rape: Trauma Recovery

"8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery" author Babette Rothschild offers help for rape survivors.

Briana Hernandez

Julie Clark’s Courage and Convictions

The songwriter speaks frankly about shame, love and integrity. Plus, watch the video for her OUTMusic award-winning song "Courage of Our Convictions."

Stephanie Schroeder

Kickin’ It With Fanny

The women of the groundbreaking all-female ’70s band take us backstage and back in time.

Jamie Anderson

Curve Survey: Tell Curve What You Think And Win!

As we enter our 20th year here at Curve we are looking to you to help shape the magazine's future.

Who's the Most Desirable Bisexual Woman in the U.S.?

In honor of Vanessa Carlton, who came out as a proud bisexual woman last weekend, we're offering up one last chance to vote on the Most Desirable Queer Women in America.

Lesbians and Social Justice

Part four of Victoria Brownworth's social issues series: Lesbians have played a major role throughout American history in the charge toward social equity.

Victoria A. Brownworth

Not Your Grandmother’s Girl Scouts

Growing national organization, Girls for a Change, enables young change makers.

Savanna Kate Kemp

Interview with Lesbian Author Tracey Richardson

The Canadian author and Lambda Award finalist talks about her book, No Rules of Engagement.

Stephanie Vernier

Lesbos, Take a Trip to Where It All Began

Explore the ancient Greek island of Lesvos.

Kimberly Hughes

Jennifer Knapp Opens Up

The out lesbian Christian music singer talks about coming out, religion and her new album.

Dave Steinfeld

Curve Exclusive: Listen to the Indigo Girls' New Album

Stream the new live album, Staring Down the Brilliant Dream, a week early. Plus, a free download of the duo's song "Shame on You."

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Prop 8 Trials and Tributes

After a four month hiatus, and a Viral Video Response, the closing arguments of the Prop. 8 Trial are finally here.

Savanna Kate Kemp

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day Seven

Hit the road with Dipstick as she takes us along for one of Olivia's famous land-based vacations to sunny Cancun.

Kathy Belge

How to Protect Your Marriage When Your State Won’t

With states like New York and California nixing gay marriage, it’s important to know your rights.

Terry Diamond

Go Behind-the-Scenes of The Real L Word

Get ready for the June 20 premiere of Showtime's hot new lesbian series, The Real L Word with all the latest behind-the-scenes clips, trailers and one-on-one interviews with the cast

The Devil Went Down to Louisiana: Disaster in the Gulf

Everything you need to know about the BP oil spill. Why it happened, what's being done and how you can help NOW.

Jacob Anderson-Minshall

Lesbians and Substance Abuse

Part three of Victoria Brownworth's social issues series: Why are Lesbians at risk of alcoholism and drug abuse?

Victoria Brownworth

On the Red Carpet at the 2010 San Francisco GLAAD Media Awards

The stars come out in San Francisco to share why media matters.

Lisa Gunther

Lesbian-on-Lesbian Rape

Part two of Victoria Brownworth's social issues series: The rarely spoken about threat lesbians face, from one another.

Victoria A. Brownworth

Review: The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

Frameline’s 2010 International LGBT Film Festival premiere lesbian film is a picturesque and moving winner.

Lisa Gunther

Amy Andre Gears Up for Pride

Lifelong LGBTQ activist talks about her new job at San Francisco Pride

Mandy Van Deven

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day Six

Hit the road with Dipstick as she takes us along for one of Olivia's famous land-based vacations to sunny Cancun.

Kathy Belge

Interview with Elise Rovinsky

The Person of Interest star opens up about playing a lesbian cop, equal rights and her love of Danish movies.

Lisa Gunther

True Blood Season Three Sneak Peek

Curve got a preview of the excellent True Blood’s third season—and things in Bon Temps are getting very, very gay.

Rachel Shatto

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day Five

Hit the road with Dipstick as she takes us along for one of Olivia's famous land-based vacations to sunny Cancun.

Kathy Belge

Award Winning Lesbian Journalist Tackles Rape, Domestic Violence, Addiction, Poverty and More

Curve’s special five part series goes exposes the dark side of women’s lives.

Diane Anderson-Minshall

Domestic Violence Comes Home

Part one of Victoria Brownworth's social issues series: When it comes to domestic violence, lesbians are far from safe.

Victoria A. Brownworth

DVD Review: Food, Inc.

This shocking, and affecting doc tells you everything you never wanted to know about the food industry.

Stephanie Vernier

Curve Gets Cozy with Lesbian Web Series Star Celia Freijeiro

Girl Seeks Girl's (Chica Busca Chica) Celia Freijerio talks playing a lesbian lotharia, following her passion and making her own opportunities.

Stephanie Schroeder

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day Four

Kathy Belge

The Lamda Literary Awards 2010 Are on Their Way

The best LGBT authors are celebrated one night a year at the Lamda awards.

Hannah Oberman-Breindel

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day Three

Hit the road with Dipstick as she takes us along for one of Olivia's famous land-based vacations to sunny Cancun.

Kathy Belge

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day Two

Hit the road with Dipstick as she takes us along for one of Olivia's famous land-based vacations to sunny Cancun.

Kathy Belge

Olivia Club Med Cancun—Day One

Hit the road with Dipstick as she takes us along for one of Olivia's famous land-based vacations to sunny Cancun.

Kathy Belge

FREE Daphne Willis Music Download!

The Chicago-based singer and songwriter shares the title track from her stunning debut album "What to Say" in this Curve exclusive special.

Kick The Ex Obsession

One dyke finds relief for the breakup blues through hypnotherapy.

Kelly McClure

Listen to Exclusive Clips of Chely Wright's Coming Out Interview

Brought to you by KBOO's Out Loud Radio, you've heard that the country star is a lesbian but now hear powerful story, in her own words.

Lady Parts Auto to Announce Finalists in their Car Giveaway

See who wins the grand prize on May 22nd.

Lisa Gunther

11 Powerful Lesbians in Sports

From living legends like Billie Jean King, to trailblazers like Sheryl Swoopes, to up-and-comers like Ireen Wüst we take a look at the 11 most influential queer ladies who've got game.

Lori Selke

Sister Spit: The Next Generation

Radical lesbian feminists, punk rock and poetry readings.

Belinda Carroll

Dorothy Height: A Tribute

A look at the life and impact of this trailblazing civil rights activist.

Victoria A. Brownworth

Curve Honored at NCLR Gala

Along with Wolfe Video, Curve magazine was awarded the Outstanding Community Partner award for 2010.

Lisa Gunther

Country Music Star Comes Out in Curve

After years of hiding in Nashville, Chely Wright comes clean about her sexuality and becomes the first country star to do so. Read exclusive excerpts of her landmark interview.

Diane Anderson-Minshall

How to Break Your Car’s Addiction to Fossil Fuels

Everything you ever wanted to know about alternative and eco-friendly fuel sources.

Jacob Anderson-Minshall

Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels Split

After nine years, the couple have announced that they've gone their separate ways.

Liska König

The Best Thing on the Internet Today: Jane Lynch Vogues

As if we needed another reason to love the out actor, she channels Madonna for us in this amazing video to promote the second season of Glee.

Rachel Shatto

Senate Squabbles Put Grassroots Group in Peril

Queers for Economic Justice has been left in the financial lurch, needs your support.

Mandy Van Deven

No Need to Panic: Big Girls’ Conference

Celebrating all women's bodies at the FAT PANIC! conference.

Belinda Carroll

Sweet Voluntour 2010: Get Down, Get Dirty, Make a Difference

Get away and give back at the same time with this lesbian cruise.

Belinda Carroll

Ripe with Age and Ready to Dance

Pauline Miriam brings Hot Flash to mature crowds.

Briana Hernandez

Exercise Your Sense of Adventure in Central America

From rainforests to ruins and reefs, Honduras has an abundance of culture, natural aesthetics and a seductive cuisine sure to sate any lesbian traveler’s appetite.

Karen Loftus

Rachel Kramer Bussel’s Collection for Sex Nerds

The queer erotica writer and editor has a new book out, to stimulate your brain.

Mandy Van Deven

Jane Lynch is Getting Hitched

Glee star Jane Lynch and fiance Lara Embry, who are set to wed in May, flashed their engagement rings in a special message that the duo recorded to invite everyone to attend the NCLR anniversary gala.

Rachel Shatto

Exclusive Dinah Shore Video!

Exclusive interviews with God-des and She, Meredith Baxter, Bridget McManus and more. Performances from Salt 'N' Pepa and Ke$ha. Watch all this plus plenty of footage from the festivities courtesy...

Q&A with Martha Davis of the Motels

New Wave Star Martha Davis waxes gay politics, why "Only the Lonely" is a gay anthem and why being 58 is great.

Kristin A. Smith

The Neverending Love Story

Author of "Monday Hearts for Madalene," Page Hodel shares seven of the stunning hearts that she created.

Ariel Messman-Rucker

Sarah Schulman Waxes Politic

The lesbian writer and academic on what’s wrong with America and how to change it.

Kristin A. Smith