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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
11 beginner tips for going down on a V from sex experts
Blow jobs get endless attention in pop culture, but what about oral sex for lesbians that involves a vulva? Sure, it's easy to find 'lesbians' going down on each other in porn, but let's be honest, if it's frequently not made by and for queer people, it's not a realistic representation of queer women and folks with vulvas having sex. Which means it's a terrible place to get tips and tricks for lesbian sex — especially for newbies. We talked to LGBTQ+ sex experts to bring you the best moves and techniques for how to look like a master at oral sex even if your experience is extremely limited, or nonexistent. By the time your done reading you'll be ready to show off your new skills to any queer woman or trans and nonbinary folks who are into getting biblical in a sapphic way! So whether you just came out and have never traveled below the equator on someone with a vulva or just need to improve your muff diving skills, these experts have you covered. audiznam260921/Shutterstock We usually think about working out our biceps and abs, but according to queer and nonbinary certified sex educator Dr. Shanna K. Kattari, who also wrote Oral Sex That'll Blow Her Mind: An Illustrated Guide to Giving Her Amazing Orgasms, you should be focused on strengthening your tongue if you want to have the stamina to eat someone out long enough to give them at least one O, if not more. 'This is great to do while your camera is off during a zoom meeting, or at the traffic light — move your tongue around, up and down, make it pointy to soft,' she tells PRIDE. "The more you build strength in it, the better tool it will be to pleasure your partner.' Everyone's body is different, so make sure you're focused on how to bring your particular partner pleasure. 'Everyone's body is different, and so what worked on your last lover may not work as well on your new lady friend,' Kattari explains. 'Take some time to look at it, smell it, stroke it, and try out different things to see what works for this particular person, and then use those data points.' You don't get extra points for only using your mouth and tongue, so don't be afraid to use your hands too. 'Use your fingers to stroke the inner and outer labia, grab tightly to inner thighs, slowly slide one into the vagina or even just tantalizingly tease to the opening,' Kattari suggests. Before you put your mouth to work, open it and talk to your sex partner. Queer adult performer Gia Green says this is just as important before filming a scene as it is in the bedroom. 'Ask what turns them on, what makes them melt, or what they'd love you to try. And once you're in the game, simple questions like, 'Does this pressure feel good?' or 'Do you want more of this?' are hot and can keep you on track while showing that you care.' Green also says this is a great time to honor and celebrate the identity of trans and nonbinary partners, since all vulvas are different and not all people with vulvas identify as women. 'For transmasc folks, you might want to indulge further in sucking them up! Consider taking the time to ask your partner how they relate to their body and what language they prefer for different parts and activities,' she says. You may be nervous and want to dive right in, but foreplay and building anticipation are important if you want to ramp up your partner. Green suggests you "spend time teasing and exploring other erogenous areas like over-the-clothes teasing, nipple and breasts, inner thighs' before your mouth anywhere near their vulva. KOTO Images/Shutterstock According to pop culture, the most common position is one partner on their back, with the 'giver' between their legs, but Kattari advises trying other positions to find what's comfortable for you both. You don't want to have to stop before they cum because you got a neck cramp, right? 'Try pillows to elevate the receiver's hips, or flip them on their side, or have her ride your face,' she says. 'Figure out what feels more comfortable and then settle in.' Despite what the media tries to tell you, vulvas shouldn't smell like roses and taste like pineapple, but if your about to go down on someone who is nervous about how they smells or taste, suggest taking a shower first. You can even take a shower together and turn it into foreplay! 'Hop in the shower first and get all soaped up and rubbed down. That takes a lot of sensory anxiety people have off the table, and allows for some hot and heavy foreplay before you dive in,' she says. If you're nervous about your first time, or still feel like a novice, Green says to think about different techniques you can use when your down there, and then try them out in real life. You might want to try 'slow, steady licks, gentle circles, humming and sucking, the finger combo... experiment with your partner and learn together what turns them on,' she says. Shurking_son/Shutterstock This one is pretty straight forward, but try to relax and don't hold your breath. 'It's crucial to create a comfortable, pressure-free environment and enjoy the moment without rushing,' Green reminds us. Licensed sexologist and relationship therapist Sofie Roos, who is bisexual herself and lives with a woman, says her best piece of advice is to 'eat the vagina with passion.' According to Roos, holding back is a common mistake newbies make. 'If you are enthusiastic and show that you like it, it'll not only make your partner able to relax more, but you will also give better oral sex,' she explains. Once you have some experience under your belt you'll be able to better read your partner's body language and cues so you'll know when you're doing something they like, but when you're still new to the muff diving game, you should take it slow. 'When going slow, it's also easier to pick up on your partner's signals, you get yourself time to explore parts of the vagina with different techniques, and you build it up in a very hot way — so make soft movements and don't be afraid of letting it take some time,' Green says. You may be a beginner now but practice makes perfect!
Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Photo of Target's 'USA' Collection Goes Viral During Pride Month
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Target is going viral for a collection that features merchandise with the American flag and the word "USA" in posts that have been shared on social media at the beginning of June, which is the beginning of Pride Month. Newsweek has reached out to Target via email for comment. Why It Matters Target announced in January that it would roll back its DEI programs following Trump's executive order to dismantle the federal government's DEI initiatives, which he described as "radical" and wasteful." A Target corporate logo hangs on the front of their store on May 17, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey. A Target corporate logo hangs on the front of their store on May 17, 2025, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Getty Images/Gary Herson The move sparked pushback from many customers, who viewed it as a betrayal of the company's previous commitments to promote diversity. Many consumers have boycotted Target over the DEI decision in hopes of pressuring Target to reverse course and reinstitute those initiatives. June marks Pride Month, a celebration that coincides with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a series of protests for gay liberation. This year's Pride Month comes at a critical time for LGBTQIA+ people as Republican lawmakers in several states move to end same-sex marriage and the Trump administration has taken multiple steps to unravel protections for transgender Americans. Pride celebrations have been met with swift backlash on social media, reflecting tensions and polarization. What To Know In a post on X, formerly Twitter from @JKHomestad wrote: "Walking into @Target - instead of a giant "PRIDE" display as in the past, they have a USA section!!" The post has been viewed 2.4 million times as of reporting, and it's not clear exactly when it was taken. Walking into @Target - instead of a giant "PRIDE" display as in the past, they have a USA section!! This is winning! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Katie Yonke (@JKHomestead) June 1, 2025 Target does have a Pride collection this year, though it has reportedly been scaled back in comparison to recent years, with the aim of "Inclusivity for Everyone," according to a report from the outlet Women's Wear Daily. The Pride collection section on the company's website features various rainbow print items, tops with the word "Proud" printed on them, and has a section for LGBTQ+ owned brands. Target has received criticism from both sides of the political spectrum in recent years. In 2023, many conservatives called for a boycott of the retail chain following the release of its 2023 Pride collection items, which promoted the LGBTQ+ community. Then, in 2024, the retailer was criticized for removing its LQBTQ+ Pride Month range from some of its stores. After rolling back their DEI initiatives earlier this year, Target has received criticism from Liberals, who have also called for a boycott of the retail chain. What People Are Saying Danielle D'Souza Gill, the wife of Republican Congressman Brandon Gill, in a post on X: "In 2023, Target lost over $9 billion and saw its first sales drop in 6 years over their Pride display, per Fox. Now, their Pride display is gone, replaced by a massive USA display. They are now saluting the right flag!" Derrick Evans, in a post viewed 598,100 times on X: "Target OPTS OUT of Pride month & replaced its Pride collection with an America First Summer display. Target also recently scrapped its DEI program." What's Next Pride Month celebrations will take place across the U.S. this month, with the annual WorldPride set to take place in Washington, D.C., this year.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'You still have time to delete it': Buffalo Bills fans react to Bills celebrating Pride Month
(Image via Getty) This Pride month, and always, we're proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ - read Buffalo Bills X post on June 1. Fans came up with innumerable reactions to this post. Some with support, some with concern, and others wanted the Buffalo Bills just to do football things. And some were worried about the comments section for the X post. One fan wrote, 'No doubt the comments here will be positive, peaceful, and respectful! I'm proud of you guys', another said, 'Lord help this comment section 🙏', and a third fan clearly commented, 'You still have time to delete it.' Buffalo Bills share resources for celebrating Pride Month but some fans don't appreciate it If one clicks on the resources mentioned in the official Buffalo Bills X post, it takes them to the official Buffalo Bills website. Under the 'Community' section, it shows CELEBRATING PRIDE. Under that main heading, the user can see four sub-headings: The Gender Unicorn from Trans Student Educational Resources, Gender Pronouns(TSER), The Coming Out Handbook (The Trevor Project), and the 2024 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People (The Trevor Project). When the user clicks on any of those tabs, further information comes up. When the Bills shared this link with the X world, the X world reacted to it in the following ways - some comments were about Pride, some about comments, some about doing football things, and some were just reactions. Some sayings on the Buffalo Bills X post spoke about Pride Pride is a sin. Just sayin. A month to celebrate your sexual preference and one day to celebrate veterans who fought and died for our country. 🤦🏻♂️ Thank you for this ❤️ It matters ❤️💪 Love this! Way to go Bills! I'm so impressed with all the support today. Love not hate, always! 🌈 Some remarks displayed worry about comments on the Buffalo Bills X post I'm sure the comments will be rational this year. *Here for the man baby comments of people who can't deal with anyone not exactly like them* 🍿🍿🍿 Thank you for still posting this regardless of what the comment section looks like❤️🌈 You didn't turn off the comment section. Some comments directed the Buffalo Bills to do football things Stop the g*y mafia promotions Stick to football. What a retarded f**king month. Stop virtue signaling and stick to football you clowns. Can we please stop doing g*y and retarded sh*t? You're a football organization, how about we just do football things. I've been a fan since the 60s. Forget the politics. Just win a Super Bowl, OK? Stick to football. Let football be football. We don't care, stick to football. Proud of never going to the Super Bowl in 30 years? Some utterances were just reactions to the Buffalo Bills X post Disgusting. Pathetic. Unfollow. Super disappointing display of pandering, @BuffaloBills. Stop this nonsense. No one cares if you're a weirdo. Also Read: 'We going to shock y'all a**es this year': Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin is over-the-top excited for the newly assembled Cowboys squad | NFL News - Times of India
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
11 ways to celebrate Pride Month in Boston this year
Orville Peck performed at the Newport Folk Festival last summer. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up BOSTON POPS PRIDE NIGHT WITH ORVILLE PECK Celebrate Pride with the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart. Country singer Orville Peck (real name Daniel Pitout), known for his trademark masks, stops in to join the evening of queer joy and community. June 5, 7:30 p.m. Admission starts at $58. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. PRIDE ROOFTOP HOUSE PARTY DJs Juju, Lufer, and Javes celebrate Pride and the rerelease of the Love Conquers Ale Pride Brew by Sam Adams. The dress code is black light/glow outfits; partygoers can enjoy glow pong and corn hole. June 7, 7-11 p.m. Free admission. 21+ only. Samuel Adams Boston Taproom, 60 State St. Advertisement The scoreboards at Fenway Park lit up for Pride Night last year for a game between the Red Sox and the Phillies. Grace Beal/Boston Red Sox RED SOX PRIDE NIGHT The Boston Red Sox, facing the Tampa Bay Rays, host their annual Pride Night celebration at Fenway Park on June 9. Before the first pitch, ticketholders can stop by the Sam Deck for a pre-game Pride Party. June 9, 7:10 p.m first pitch. Ticket prices vary. Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St. BOSTON DYKE MARCH The Boston Dyke March, a Pride staple since 1995, offers a 'non-commercial, intersectional, and fundamentally grassroots alternative to Boston's Pride celebration,' according to the event's web site. The march will feature live performers Sweet Petunia, Happy Little Clouds, and Dorian Wood, and youth performers Kyrus Malek and Thelonius Sotolilly. Tre'Andre Valentine and Kelsey Grunstra will give keynote addresses, with singer/songwriter Dorian Maverick as emcee. June 13, 6 p.m. Free. Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common. Masks required. ROAD OF RAINBOWS PRIDE 5K Hosted by Boston Theater Company, the run starts at the Brewer Fountain and continues through Boston Common. Those who complete the route will receive a rainbow medal. Runners can also compete in a 'Best Dressed' competition. June 14, 10 a.m. Participation includes a pay-what-you-can option. Brewer Fountain, Boston Common, Freedom Trail. Register at Mayor Michelle Wu was among the thousands who took part in the 2023 Pride Parade. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff BOSTON PRIDE FOR THE PEOPLE This annual Pride festival and parade commits to four tenets: empowerment, celebration, commemoration, and education; this year's event is themed 'Here to Stay.' The parade kicks things off at 11 am at Copley Square and processes to Boston Common, where the festival and its live performances take place. A block party will be held at City Hall Plaza for the 21+ crowd. June 14, 11 a.m. Free admission. Copley Square. Advertisement ESME LGBTQ+ WOMXN'S BLOCK PARTY & PRIDE FEST This Sapphic pride party intends to celebrate LGBTQ+ women, and non-binary and trans individuals across New England with music, food, dance, and a chance to connect as a local community. DJs LaNena, JamilaAfrika, and Lana will soundtrack the event, and LesbianNightLife dancers will provide entertainment. Food trucks, bars, and vendors will be available for refreshments. June 14, 1-9 p.m. Admission is $25, subject to change. St James Ave., between Arlington and Berkeley St. BACK BAY BLOCK PARTY FOR PRIDE The Pride-themed block party continues for a second day with music from DJ Steve Sidewalk, a beer garden, bar, food trucks, and other refreshments. Attendees can visit and dance, and watch special performances by Haus of Snap and Qwam. June 15, 2-9 p.m. Admission is $20, subject to change. St. James Ave. between Berkeley St. and Arlington St. Entrance on Berkeley St. NAAP will hold its Queer AAPI Prom on June 22 Ahri Wan QUEER AAPI PROM 2025 Boston's National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) will host its annual Queer Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Prom in celebration of Pride Month, intersectionality, and queer joy. The event will include karaoke, dancing, DIY friendship bracelets, a prom royal court fashion contest, and raffle prizes from local queer AAPI-owned businesses, plus a visit from the night's emcee, drag king Jayden Jamison. Free drink tickets will be available first come, first serve, and partygoers can try out themed mocktails. June 22, 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $20, NAAAP members $15. 21+ only. Stage Karaoke, 138 Brighton Ave., Allston. Advertisement ALL-DAY PRIDE BOOK FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA All She Wrote Books, a local, queer-owned, feminist bookshop, closes out the month with an event designed to share positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community. All-ages daytime activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. include story time with drag performers, and books for sale (no admission fee). At 8 p.m., the 18+ events start ($15 tickets), including drag-inspired performances, books and memorabilia for sale, and vendors, including Crafty Queer Studio and Popwink, refreshments. June 28. Connexion, 149 Broadway, Somerville; Haley Clough can be reached at
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queer Joy Alert: This LEGO Stonewall set will make your gay childhood dreams come true
Queer joy is a radical act, so join us each week for more stories that uplift, resist, and shine. For more stories on Queer Joy, click here. In the decades since the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ+ people have fought hard for things like the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, overturning Lawrence v. Texas, and winning marriage equality. But it was that first radical act on Christopher Street that started a social and political movement that continues to this day. And yet despite Stonewall's incredible influence on the gay rights movement, many people fail to remember it or understand its importance, but one queer man is seeking to change that one LEGO brick at a time. As part of an ongoing contest held by LEGO, Flavio, an Italian artist who uses the colorful brick as his canvas, created a set that would allow people to build their own version of the Stonewall Inn. 'I decided to pay tribute to an iconic place for LGBTQIA+ people and for everyone who shares these values, no matter their identity,' Flavio tells PRIDE. "It felt natural to choose the Stonewall National Monument, because The Stonewall Inn, Christopher Street, and Christopher Park are powerful symbols of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. They also represent the long journey the world still needs to take toward equality, a journey that began years ago, but still needs all our support.' See on Instagram Now, Flavio, who uses the name Feacebricks for all of his LEGO creations, is anxiously waiting for the results of the LEGO Ideas challenge, where fan-designed projects become future sets that will be sold to the public based on fan votes and comments. Flavio believes that the Stonewall Uprising should be known by everyone and is hopeful that if his set is mass-produced, more people will learn about this important part of queer history. 'If this set were produced, copies of it would enter hundreds of thousands of homes worldwide,' he says. 'The story of Stonewall could then be remembered by those who already know it, and discovered and taught to many others who don't.' The Stonewall Inn set isn't the only LGBTQ+-centric LEGO set Flavio has created. He has also designed a 'Lavender Nursery,' a greenhouse with a flower shop next door owned by a trans woman, and a Heartstopper set that pays tribute to the popular Netflix queer teen drama based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman. Courtesy of Feacebricks Heartstopper LEGO set. 'I strongly believe that LGBTQIA+ visibility in everyday life and in the media is essential for the development of civil society and the well-being of young people,' Flavio explains. 'Visibility is the main path to spreading culture and awareness about respect for different sexual orientations and gender identities.' While LEGO sets may seem like just a way to have fun, Flavio believes his Stonewall set could have 'a real impact' because it is a way to 'spread representation, culture, civil values, smiles, and open, constructive dialogue.' And his set has already made a difference to people who have seen his concept art on the LEGO Ideas website. 'This, now more than ever, is so important,' someone commented on the website. 'LEGO has always supported love and life in all its forms, and having this as an official set would send a huge message to the world: we are here and we are queer!' Another person wrote that 'boys' toys' like LEGO were an 'important part of my trans identity' and that 'seeing my identity and one of the major moments of the LGBT rights movement be represented in Lego would mean a lot to me, and I would buy this in an instant.' More than the art of designing the sets themselves, it's responses like this that make Flavio happy. 'So many LGBTQIA+ people and families have written in the comments section of the project page saying they finally feel seen and represented. That moves me deeply,' he says. Support Flavio's Stonewall LEGO set here.
