Laine

Laine (they/them) is a genderqueer, nonbinary, pansexual human. After coming out in their 40s, Laine is dedicated to helping other later-in-life queers find the resources and information they wish they'd had for themselves.

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Toy Review – We-Vibe Vector+

The Rundown on the We-Vibe Vector+ Anal Vibrator Anal plugs are pretty simple, honestly. Most of the imagination and creativity that goes into a butt plug comes through in colors, novelty shapes, and so on – not the engineering. Does it go in your butt? Safely? Mission accomplished. But that’s not the case with the

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What Does LGBTQ Stand For? Joining the Alphabet Mafia

Since the very start, it’s been a target of mockery. The acronym LGBTQIA+ comes out (!) of a simple need – what do we call ourselves? The default “gay” and “queer” work as umbrella terms, until they don’t.  If you’re coming out later in life, you might be experiencing this quandary for yourself. What do

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Is Living Apart Together Queer?

When we talk about queering relationships, we’re only talking a little about sexuality. We’re also talking about alternatives to traditional heteronormative living arrangements.  The topic of “Living Apart Together” (LAT) keeps coming up a lot more in recent years. In an LAT arrangement, couples choose to live in separate residences while maintaining a romantic relationship.

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Polyamory Terms: A Glossary for Newly-Out Queer Folx

Polyamory is having a moment in mainstream media, with the success of books like Miranda July’s All Fours and More: A Memoir of Open Marriage. But in queer circles, it’s been around, with a growing list of polyamory terms. Many queer people feel that some form of non-monogamy works for their life. And there are

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Queer Polyamory: Dance ‘Til They’re Not a Stranger

There are a lot of misconceptions about polyamory – much less queer polyamory. We get that. America’s cultural default is compulsory heterosexuality and compulsory monogamy.  But it’s especially important for queer people coming out late in life to hear about polyamory as a part of queer life. Even just knowing it’s an option gives you

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