Room For Us

All your questions about asexuality: answered. We sat down with Yasmin Benoit, British model and award-winning ace activist, to talk about her experience identifying as asexual and aromantic. She tells us all about the very real challenges asexual people face and how starting UK's first asexual rights initiative is her way of creating change—in legislation and in how asexuality is perceived by the world. We absolutely loved this conversation with Yasmin and we're so grateful for her honesty and perspective.

Follow Yasmin here.

Find links to all her work here.

Queer events are crucial for the community—now more than ever. So what does it take to cultivate strong, supportive, and safe queer spaces? We asked Jessica Figueroa, aka Fig, from QueerGxrl.

QueerGxrl is a premier events company for the next generation of queer womxn. Based in San Diego with plans to expand, QueerGxrl has amassed over 100K followers online and hosts regular parties for hundreds of people.

We sat down with Fig to ask how they did it. From filling a major gap for queer women to building a community where everyone feels included, Fig explains why the work that QueerGxrl does is so important. She also shares her personal story, from being a closeted college athlete to becoming the face of a successful queer events company.

Follow QueerGxrl on IG and TikTok

Follow Jess Fig

Read QueerGxrl's feature in Forbes

Read more about QueerGxrl on SDVoyager

Beauty is a complex thing. It has a million definitions and means something different to everyone. But one thing's for sure: our society is obsessed with it. On this episode we explore why.

What even IS beauty? Is it subjective or objective (or both)? Do stereotypically "attractive" people succeed more? Why does beauty take up so much mental space, especially for women? How can we put less emphasis on how we look, while still celebrating our own inherent beauty?

While we can't definitively answer these Qs, talking about them feels vulnerable and cathartic. We hope you feel the same listening. And in case anyone hasn't told you today—you're really, really beautiful.

Links from this episode:

Forbes: The Role Beauty Plays in Success At Work

New York Times: Why Is Beauty Important to Us?

On this VERY special episode, we sit down with one of Sarah's best friends to talk about her experience dating a woman for the first time at 27. Anne had always dated men until she met Katie, her now partner (and roomie). In this vulnerable convo, Anne explains her relationship with sexuality, how Katie completely surprised her, and how she feels about labelling herself. Then Katie joins in to tell us about meeting Anne for the first time, making her move (aka MOVES plural lol), and her experience as a gay woman being someone's first girlfriend.

We truly can't thank Anne and Katie enough for having this conversation with us. This is a story about what happens when you stay open to love and follow your intuition. As Anne says in the episode: Love can never be wrong.

Links from this episode's ICYMI:

Keara Graves x Yasmin Benoit interview on asexuality

GayTimes article by Monty Benning

WTF is the lesbian breakup curse? How did it start? WHO allegedly started it? And why are lesbian breakups notoriously heart-wrenching? On this episode, P teaches S all about this new conspiracy. We explore why lesbian couples on social media have such a loyal, dedicated following. Plus, why the curse—although upsetting—is also relatable, realistic, and relevant.

Link to The Cut article we reference, written by Emma Turetsky.

Resources to support the women of Iran right now:

How to Help Protesters in Iran (TIME Magazine)

How to Help Iran Protests (including Iranian activists to follow for more resources)

It's a Girl On Girl FIRST. While Pers is off on a well-deserved European adventure, Sarah takes the mic solo. Apologies in advance, friends.

In this episode, she talks about the top 4 questions she gets as a straight girl co-hosting a gay podcast. What she's learned, what she's had to UNlearn, and the age old question: is she SURE she's not gay?

Plus, her top tips for how to start your own podcast! Featuring an *INSANE* deal from our friends at CoHost: our un-freaking-believable podcast hosting platform. CoHost has everything your podcast needs in one spot, including analytics, SEO boosters, and one-click marketing tools.

Guys—they aren't paying us a cent to say this. We just love them lol. And they've graciously agreed to offer all Girl On Girl listeners access to the entire CoHost platform for only $20/month for their first year! The regular price per month is $59 soooo...ya lol.

Go to cohostpodcasting.com and use code GIRLONGIRL to set up your account and get started. Can't wait to listen to your podcasts someday soon. 🥰

Psst. Pers will be back for our next episode. Promise.

Friends with benefits: What are the pros and cons? Why can it be common in the queer community? What makes a successful FWB situation? And the real question — is it *actually* possible? We attempt to answer all of the above with the help of some insights from both queer and straight friends.

WE'RE BACK! After an end-of-summer break, we've returned with a very special guest: lesbian somatic coach and restorative justice activist, Marlee Liss!

TW: Sexual assault, trauma.

In this honest and open conversation, Marlee describes how her own experience with sexual assault led her down a path she didn't expect. After years of taking her case through the punitive system, she discovered a groundbreaking alternative: restorative justice. Fast forward to today, and Marlee's case is the first EVER restorative justice case for sexual assault through the North American court system. We learn all about what that means and how restorative justice impacted Marlee's healing journey.

Speaking of healing, we dive into all things somatics and trauma-informed pleasure. Marlee explains how trauma shows up in your body, not only in your sex life but in your everyday. Plus, her top tips for self-pleasure or pleasure with a partner after trauma.

This episode gets heavy, but it is such a necessary and important conversation. We're beyond grateful to Marlee for having it with us!

Want to keep learning from Marlee, work with her directly, or have her speak at your next event?

Follow her on IG.

Check out her website for resources on trauma-informed pleasure and restorative justice.

Follow her and her girlfriend Britt on TikTok, because they're cute AF.

Why did Bend It Like Beckham become a queer cult classic? On this episode, we break down all the reasons why the 2002 soccer hit was *supposed* to be the lesbian romance of our generation. Plus, other movies that we think should have (or could have) been gay. What movies did we miss? DM us @girlxgirlpodcast or shoot us an email at [email protected]!

Meet your LGBTQ+ travel guide: Chloe Beth! As a content creator and travel enthusiast, Chloe has created a community online for queer people to feel seen and supported. We ask Chloe about all the things: coming out in her mid-20s, falling in love with her girlfriend Jodie, being candid about her sexuality online, and of course all her tips for safe and enjoyable LGBTQ+ travel. You guys have been asking for this topic and we're SO honoured that Chloe is here to share her expertise! Take a listen, plan your next trip, and then invite us along pretty pls.

Follow Chloe: @thechloebeth

Chloe's favourite queer travel creators:

@27travels

@raviroundtheworld

@lezseetheworld

@wearewanderingtravel

@onceuponajourney

Chloe is in the process of launching her new blog and brand: www.anythingchlo.com. Stay tuned!