Girl on Girl

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.

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

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!

It's our very first LIVE episode! Recorded at Toronto's Adelaide Hall on June 23, this very special podcast event featured an unforgettable panel discussion with queer icons Humberly Gonzalez, Shannon Burns, Keara Graves, James Baley, and Alyy Patel. Plus a live performance by singer songwriter Brianna Musco and tons of other shinanigans in between with your hosts S & P. Hosting this event was a pod HIGHLIGHT for us, and we're beyond grateful to our incredible guests and the teams at MRG Live and Adelaide Hall who helped us put it all together.

To everyone who joined us for this Pride celebration — the energy you brought to the room was next-level. And for everyone who couldn't make it to Toronto — this one's for you.

What does it mean to look/sound/act gay? On this episode we're deconstructing the stereotypes with Travis Nelson: the dreamy queer love interest on Amazon Prime Video's newest series "The Lake"! Travis tells us about growing up in a small town and how moving to bigger cities was the start of his coming out journey. As a cis gay man, Travis explains how the assumptions people make about his sexuality have been both a privilege and a challenge. We ask him about constantly being cast in straight roles and how it feels to be playing a proudly out gay character on such a prominant streaming platform. Plus, what was it like working with THE Julia Stiles?! This conversation with Travis is so honest, vulnerable, and introspective. We're so grateful for him and we can't wait for all of you to watch The Lake: now streaming on Prime Video!

Watch The Lake HERE.

Follow TravisHERE.

Psst. Our LIVE Pride event is THIS THURSDAY, June 23! Want to come party with us as we chat live with some of our favourite Toronto queers? Grab your tickets HERE — proceeds from every sale support LGBT Youthline.