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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Lesbians explain why butches are so hot & their answers will make you sweat
If there's just something about a butch lesbian that makes you weak in the knees, you're not alone. From diesel dykes to baby dykes to studs, there are so many butches out there to choose from, but what is it about masc-presenting sapphics that drives you wild? Queer women on the subreddit r/ActualLesbians attempted to answer this question on a recent Reddit post where one user asked, 'What are things that drive u feral about a masc or a butch?' The answers from the community were eye-opening and will have you considering going on a hunt for a butch of your very own. So, whether you're on the prowl for a bossy lesbian top or a butch bottom, what are the things that would make you swipe right on a hot masc? These real-life lesbians have the answers! Clothes can be a real turn on 'Them in a tank top with big biceps.' — pwpwpwpwpwpw1 'When you catch a glimpse of them in trunks. Something about a woman wearing male underwear makes me weak. I also love the idea of making someone so outwardly confident chuckle from embarrassment.' — Moist-Bee2764 But so can seeing what she's hiding underneath 'I am a fool for a girl with a happy trail…' — Cyber561 'Seeing their stomach from underneath that loose clothing. It's hot as shit.' — IniMiney Just being you Tinxi/Shutterstock 'Them simply existing.' — Overall_Mastodon_179 'Zero swag; dorky and clumsy.' — tvtropes_chivalrous Show off that strength Getty Images 'When my girlfriend picks me up and carries me around the apartment, or when they open up something for me because I'm afraid of breaking a nail lol.' — Losonti 'When she shows me her biceps or arm wrestles me or lets me massage her muscular back or picks me up or exists.' — NundineBajiles 'Tank top w/ silver chain and a bandana oh my goddess. Also them working out, even seeing my masc flirtationship's workout area nearly sent me into a tizz.' — RCheque How the present healthy masculinity 'Positive masculinity that's complemented by their soft, feminine side.' — NebulaDapper124 'I wouldn't say I go feral for anyone, I like to think I have more self control, but I've always loved a little more androgynous/strong features and short hair, which can be more common among butch women. And not that they all are, but they seem more take charge, of me.' — Vardet10 This article originally appeared on Pride: Lesbians explain why butches are so hot & their answers will make you sweat RELATED Do lesbians scissor? Comedians aim to end the debate once and for all and we're HOWLING 13 lesbians and sapphics in glasses that make us tingle 10 reasons the phrase 'gold star lesbian' needs to die Solve the daily Crossword
Telegraph
12 hours ago
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- Telegraph
Lesbian becomes UK's first female archbishop
The UK's first female and lesbian Archbishop has been announced. The Bishop of Monmouth, the Rt Rev Cherry Vann, 66, has been revealed as the new Archbishop of Wales. As well as being the 15th person to hold the role, she is also the first woman and the first non-heterosexual member of the clergy to do so. Her appointment marks a break from centuries of tradition in both the Church of England, and the more recently established Church in Wales, where the role of Archbishop is always assumed by a straight man. Archbishop Cherry's biography on the Church's website describes her as living with her civil partner, Wendy, and their two dogs. Her appointment comes at a turbulent time for the Church in Wales. She replaces the Rt Revd Andrew John, who retired last month after just three-and-a-half years in the role following the publication of a safeguarding review at Bangor Cathedral, which identified 'a culture of sexual misconduct, bullying, excessive drinking and in which sexual boundaries seemed blurred' and 'promiscuity was acceptable'. There is no suggestion that the former Archbishop behaved inappropriately. Last month, he offered an 'unreserved and unequivocal' apology, adding that he took full responsibility for failings under his leadership. Archbishop Cherry said: 'The first thing I shall need to do is to ensure that the issues which have been raised in the last six months are properly addressed and that I work to bring healing and reconciliation, and to build a really good level of trust across the Church and the communities the Church serves.' Her predecessor commissioned two reports into the Bangor Cathedral in October last year. A summary of a report shared on the Church in Wales' website said there were also reports of 'inappropriate language, rude jokes and innuendos in the choir that left some feeling unsafe and marginalised'. Inappropriate language was also used in front of younger members of the choir and at times caused 'humiliation to some', the report's authors were told. Among the other issues raised are the presence of hurtful gossip, a poor safeguarding approach and weak financial controls. Archbishop Cherry, who is originally from Leicester, has served as the Bishop of Monmouth for the past five years. She was ordained as a deacon in 1989 and was then among the first women to be ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1994. She then served as Archdeacon of Rochdale, in the Diocese of Manchester, for 11 years. She was chosen for the role after an electoral college made up of both clergy and laypeople met for two days of deliberations at St Pierre church near Chepstow. Her appointment appears to mark a symbolic break as the Church in Wales attempts to make a fresh start following recent safeguarding scandals. The appointment of the new Archbishop for the Church in Wales also comes as the Church of England is currently without an Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby's resignation The Most Rev Justin Welby tendered his resignation to the King in November following the publication of a damning report into prolific child abuser, John Smyth. The report found that he mishandled abuse allegations against Smyth, a barrister and QC who died in 2018, who has been described as the most prolific serial abuser in the Church's history. The Crown Nominations Committee is currently debating and selecting who should be his replacement, with an announcement expected in the Autumn. Same-sex marriage has been legal in England and Wales since 2013. However, the Church of England did not change its teaching on the subject. Since then, both the The Scottish Episcopal Church, and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland agreed to offer same-sex marriage ceremonies. In an historic vote in 2021, the Anglican Church in Wales voted for gay couples to be legally allowed to have their civil partnership or marriage blessed in church. In 2017, the Church of England began an extended consultation period called 'Living in Love and Faith' and the bishops' recommendations form the culmination of this. In February 2023, following a landmark vote from the General Synod, the Church of England's legislative body, same-sex couples were officially recognised for the first time. The Church did not go as far as to offer gay marriage, but instead approved blessings for couples. Mixed views Archbishop Cherry's appointment was welcomed by liberal members of the Church. Rev Charlie Baczyk-Bell, a gay priest, described her appointment as 'very significant' and a 'story and a half'. However, it prompted a backlash among more conservative sects. Andrea Williams, the chief executive of Christian Concern, said: 'Cherry Vann lives with her civil partner, Wendy, in a same-sex relationship. This directly contradicts the Church's historic and biblical doctrine that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and that sexual relationships are reserved for marriage. 'As an ordained minister, and now Archbishop, Cherry Vann has sworn to uphold the teaching of the Church. Instead, she is publicly living in deliberate rejection of those very doctrines. 'That she was elected with a two-thirds majority of the Electoral College demonstrates that the Church in Wales has now institutionally turned away from biblical teaching on sexual morality. 'What is a church if it refuses to uphold the doctrines it professes to believe? What does the Church in Wales actually stand for, if not the gospel handed down through the centuries? 'This appointment marks a tragic moment, evidence that the Church in Wales is in open rebellion against God's Word. It is a clear sign of apostasy. 'No Bible-believing Christian can remain under the spiritual leadership of someone who so publicly rejects the clear teaching of Scripture.'
The Guardian
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Extraordinary Women review – madcap musical of bohemian Bloomsbury bed-hopping
Compton Mackenzie's lesbian novel was published in the same year as two other canonical queer tomes that eclipsed it: Virginia Woolf's Orlando and Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness. Here, it is adapted into an arch musical comedy by Sarah Travis (score) and Richard Stirling (lyrics). It feels befitting of Mackenzie's rather madcap interwar story featuring a Bloomsbury-style group of lesbians on the fictional island of Sirene. Under the nifty direction of Paul Foster, we follow their romantic shenanigans, sparked by the seductive central figure of Rosalba (Amy Ellen Richardson, magnetic), a Swiss Italian aristocrat – and inveterate womaniser. There is the British writer, Aurora (Caroline Sheen), who is Rosalba's longsuffering lover, alongside experimental French singer Cleo (Sophie Louise Dann, very funny), who is in a relationship with Russian Olga (Monique Young), but might secretly be seeing Rosalba. She, in turn, sends romantic signals to anyone within reach, including wealthy American composer Olimpia (Amira Matthews) and young Lulu (Jasmine Kerr), who has been banished to this island after falling for a man beneath her station. More love interests keep developing, it seems, and you slightly lose track, but that is the point: this group is so bohemian that it just likes to bed-hop. Overseeing the love-struck and lovelorn are ancient Greek goddess-like figures, including Sappho, who offer slightly laboured commentary on the mortal intrigues. But on the whole it is silly, entertaining and excellently performed. There is live music and songs which range from romantic whimsy to satirising the avant garde, while the art deco costumes by Carla Joy Evans bear a detailed fidelity to the era. An adaptation of Orlando was staged in this venue recently and this feels in keeping with that bohemian vibe. But it is a less serious work, tongue firmly in its cheek, with actors playing two parts and quick costume changes conjuring sense of chaotic mischief. What really makes it is the cast; Richardson has more than a touch of Marlene Dietrich in her swagger and rakishness. Dann is brilliantly OTT as Cleo while Jack Butterworth single-handedly plays all the male parts, from a Scottish waiter wounded in the Great War to a foppish friend and an errant fiance. None of it quite has a point, its radicalism no doubt more potent in 1928 when the book was published. Still, it is certainly worth a revival in this comic vein for the sheer fun of it. At Jermyn Street theatre, London, until 10 August.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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What is a ‘lesbian top?' LGBTQ+ sex experts explain and give tips on topping
The terms topping and bottoming usually come up in two contexts: when talking about gay sex or in the context of a BDSM Dom/sub relationship. In the simplest terms, topping = giving or penetrating, and bottoming = receiving or being penetrated. But there are tops and bottoms in lesbian sex, too. For lesbians, where oral is a big component of your sex life, the top/bottom dynamic may always be present when you take your clothes off, or may just come into play during penetrative sex with fingers or strap-ons. And instead of it just being shorthand for who likes to penetrate and who likes to do the penetrating, it also has a lot to do with which partner wants to be in control and who wants to relinquish it. But there is so much more to get into, so we talked to LGBTQ+ sex and relationship experts to do a deep dive into what a lesbian top is, how you can be the best top around, and what to do if you're brand new to topping in a sapphic relationship. What is a lesbian top? Santypan/Shutterstock So we've been over what a 'lesbian bottom' is, but what is a 'lesbian top?' 'Unlike in gay male culture where 'top' and 'bottom' may have clearer penetrative connotations, lesbian dynamics are broader, often involving mutual exchange, but with one partner taking initiative,' Chelsea Newton, a licensed clinical social worker who founded the LGBTQ+ sex therapy practice Phases of the Mind therapy, tells PRIDE. While penetration may be part of the equation, there are plenty of other ways lesbian tops dominate, lead, and control in the bedroom. 'A lesbian top might fuck/penetrate her partner with a strap-on or hand-held dildo, or with her hands. But she might also just be more dominant — backing her partner up against a wall, undressing her, or calling the shots, regardless of what specific sexual activities she engaged in. She might even 'top' her partner with her eyes, looking her up and down with unabashed desire,' explains Dr. Ruth Schwartz, certified sex and intimacy coach, director at the lesbian-focused Conscious Girlfriend Academy, and author. And don't get bogged down by stereotypes — the heteros do that enough for all of us — because there are plenty of butch bottoms and high femme tops. So, whether you're a diesel dyke or a lipstick lesbian, you can own the title of 'lesbian top.' Is it all about positions? Sexual positions only play a small role in what makes a lesbian top vs. bottom. Your attitude and level of control and dominance you exert also help define a lesbian top. 'A top isn't necessarily literally on top! It's about attitude and about a more take-charge energy,' Dr. Schwartz says. 'Or, if she is a 'service top,' she might take charge of the action but in a softer way, with an intent to arouse and please.' From stone tops ('touch me nots') to service tops to tops who are hyper femme to ones who want to explore masculine energy, there is also no one way to be a top, and it will look different for every person. 'Some lesbian tops feel they are channeling masculine energy, as if the dildo is their own cock,' she explains. 'Others just love the experience of feeling a partner surrender to her own pleasure with them, whether they're using their hands, mouths, or a strap-on. Whichever way it works for you is fine.' What makes a good lesbian top? A good top is attuned to their partner's desires and has the confidence to act on that knowledge. 'The best tops are emotionally present, patient, and responsive,' Newton explains. 'They care about their partner's experience, check in without interrupting, and prioritize consent and pleasure. Good tops also know how to create anticipation and adapt in real-time. Psychological flexibility and playful experimentation go a long way.' According to Dr. Schwartz, being a good top in a sapphic relationship means being attuned to your partner's desires and responses so that you 'can both arouse her and bring her pleasure.' A good lesbian top is also 'intuitive, and tuned-in to her own body enough to be able to actually feel her partner's arousal and pleasure.' Tips for improving your topping skills 'Learn your partner's erotic language: Ask about turn-ons, boundaries, and fantasies beforehand,' Newton suggests. Slow down and build erotic tension through pacing and edging. Pay attention to your partner's physical cues like changes in breathing, small body movements, and muscle tension. Don't be afraid to be vocal in bed. Praise, affirmations, and whispered desires can be a huge turn-on for your bottom. Make asking for consent sexy. If you say it with confidence and dripping with desire, a 'May I?' or 'Do you like this?' Can ratchet up the sexual tension while getting consent at the same time. Performative dominance isn't cute or sexy. Have the courage and confidence to learn how to pleasure your partner and then take them to O-town. Practice makes perfect! 'Many women are sexually shy and, especially if they've been with men, tend not to take the lead. If you're drawn to take the lead with another woman, it's okay to be vulnerable, express your desires, and ask for input and feedback as you build competence and confidence,' Dr. Schwartz advises. While your bottom may have plenty of toys of their own, you should equip yourself with a good strap-on harness and several dildos of varying sizes. You can never be too prepared! But what if it's your first time? If it's your first time topping, either because this is your first lesbian relationship or because you've never explored this sexual dynamic before, it can feel a little overwhelming. But don't worry because our experts have you covered! Being a lesbian top means getting attuned to your partner's wants and desires, so start paying close attention to her body language. 'If you move closer to her, does she soften? If you back her against the wall or pin her down on the bed, does she sigh and open, or stiffen? Never be afraid to ask questions or change course, because being a top is about bringing pleasure,' Dr. Schwartz recommends. Don't get too focused on penetration. Not all bottoms are interested, and that's ok, there are plenty of other things to do in the bedroom. Don't forget about foreplay and timing! 'Many bottoms feel more turned on if they're made to wait before something they are craving — whether it's your lips on her lips, your squeeze of her nipples, your mouth or fingers on her pussy, or, of course, your fingers or dildo inside her,' Dr. Schwartz says. Encourage your partner to moan, move, and be vocal about what she wants more of or less of. It will help her feel freer and give you valuable information as a newbie. Check in and cuddle afterward. Aftercare is an important part of the experience, too. Biggest mistakes lesbian tops make Rushing through foreplay, ignoring verbal or nonverbal cues, relying on toys while ignoring manual or oral technique, and 'viewing topping as dominance rather than connection,' are all common mistakes lesbian tops make, Newton explains. And don't get it twisted, tops are allowed to enjoy pleasure too. If you want the focus to be solely about your partner's enjoyment, that's ok, but you're allowed to have fun and experience orgasms yourself while topping. 'A lesbian top might also think it's not okay to get aroused, want to be touched, or have an orgasm herself. But in fact, all of these things are more than okay! Letting yourself be touched and pleasured doesn't turn you into a bottom, if your energy is still in charge of the encounter,' Dr. Schwartz says. What should you do if you get performance anxiety? Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock First, try to find a partner to explore this dynamic with who you can trust, who is already comfortable as a bottom, and is open to letting you explore this side of yourself. Second, don't put too much pressure on yourself to get it right immediately. 'Anxiety is common and doesn't mean you're not capable,' Newton says. 'Start by talking openly with your partner about your nerves. Frame this as exploration. Shift from 'I need to do this perfectly' to 'We get to discover what we like together.'' Dr. Schwartz agrees, 'The more you can approach sex with an attitude of play, adventure, curiosity and exploration, the more you can have a good time even if, say, the dildo falls out of its harness, or you have trouble finding a position that lets you thrust, or your hips start hurting midway, or you get a stiff neck or sore tongue. You get to be human and vulnerable while being a top.' Experts cited: Chelsea Newton, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the LGBTQ+ sex therapy practice Phases of the Mind therapy. Dr. Ruth Schwartz, certified sex and intimacy coach, director at the lesbian-focused Conscious Girlfriend Academy, and author of eight books, including Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love. This article originally appeared on Pride: What is a 'lesbian top?' LGBTQ+ sex experts explain and give tips on topping RELATED 18 Really Awkward Thoughts to Have During Lesbian Sex 12 More Amazing Lesbian Sex Scenes in Movies 28 lesbian sex tips adult films won't teach you Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow strip off for VERY raunchy lesbian sex scene in new series The Hunting Wives
Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow stripped off for very raunchy sex scenes in Netflix's The Hunting Wives. The eight-part thriller is packed full of heart-racing scenes and is based on May Cobb's novel of the same name. The steamy third episode features a lesbian love-making scene and oral sex between Pitch Perfect star Brittany, who plays Sophie O'Neil, and Malin, who stars as Margo Banks. Created by Rebecca Cutter, the American drama hit Netflix for US viewers on July 21 and delves into the tale of Sophie O'Neil. Sophie moves from her life in the city in Boston to East Texas. She finds herself growing close to a mysterious and exclusive group of women dubbed the Hunting Wives. Other stars include Dermot Mulroney as Jed Banks and Chrissy Metz who portrays Starr. The eight-part thriller is packed full of heart-racing scenes and is based on May Cobb's novel of the same name While Jaime Ray Newman plays Callie and X-Men star Evan Jonigkeit is Graham O'Neil. Margo and her husband Jed, who is considering running for the governor of Texas, have an open relationship. It allows Margo to have flings with inappropriately younger guys such as high school-aged Brad (George Ferrier) and also women like her friend Callie (Jaime Ray Newman). Soon then, she sets her sights on Sophie. When Sophie becomes tied into Margot's friendship group, the pair grow close. Malin previously spoke about her 'wild' role in the series, admitting: 'I love roles like this.' 'Women who are just big and free and wild', she told The Post. The 27 Dresses star added: 'This show is saucy and fun, and I love veering away from who I am in real life, which is a people pleaser, and stepping into something that's a bit more queen bee, leader of the pack. It was amazing.' Speaking about the steamy sex scenes with Brittany, Malin said the atmosphere was 'playful'. Sophie moves from her life in the city in Boston to East Texas . She finds herself growing close to a mysterious and exclusive group of women dubbed the Hunting Wives Margo and her husband Jed, who is considering running for the governor of Texas, have an open relationship - It allows Margo to have flings with other people 'I'm so glad it was with her, and we felt so comfortable with each other. We'd become really good friends — and how lucky that we did end up getting along', she added. The book's official synopsis reads: 'Sophie O'Neill left behind the stressful, competitive life of big-city Chicago to settle down with her husband and young son in a small Texas town. 'It seems like the perfect life but Sophie soon becomes bored and restless. Then she meets Margot Banks, an alluring socialite who is part of an elite clique secretly known as the Hunting Wives. 'Sophie finds herself completely drawn to Margot and swept into her mysterious world of late-night target practice and dangerous partying. 'As Sophie's curiosity gives way to full-blown obsession, she slips farther away from the safety of her family and deeper into this nest of vipers. 'When the body of a teenage girl is discovered in the woods where the Hunting Wives meet, Sophie finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation and her life spiralling out of control.'
