GL's going quiet for the Day of Silence. Are you?

Today is the National Day of Silence. Girls' Life will be joining thousands of schools, organizations and individuals across the country to call attention to the continual silence forced upon LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people. For longer than...

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GL goes to Washington: What's the deal with Prop 8?

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments to determine the constitutionality of Proposition 8, or Prop 8, a California ban on same-sex marriage. Thousands of people gathered outside the Supreme Court to witness this generation’s civil rights debate. And I...

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Am I bi? I'm just not sure

Lately, I have been having feelings for boys and girls. I know it’s okay to be bisexual or gay, but when I try to convince myself I am bisexual, the feelings go away, and when I try to convince myself...

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Ew! My crush keeps asking me gross questions

This guy I’ve been crushing on likes me too. He’s really nice but, lately, he acts like a pervert. He keeps asking how far I’ve gone with another guy and how far I’d go with him. Dear Need Advice, Ewww. I’m not surprised you’re...

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What to do if you think a friend needs help

It’s easy to pretend that everything is all right—for you, for your family, for your friends. But sometimes, it’s just not, and that’s when its time to seek support, or offer it. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. More people die...

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Ew! Why do guys talk about gross stuff?

It seems all guys are gross! They always talk about perverted things and, if you start a reasonable conversation, they turn your words around and make you sound sick. What’s that about? Bill: Let’s go back to evolution. We guys had to hunt...

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My BF says he's gay. Should I believe him?

Last night my BF dumped me over Facebook. When I asked why he said it was because he is gay. If he's gay than why did he go out with me? Should I believe him? Hey girl! It comes down to how he...

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My BF asked me inappro questions

I’ve had a BF for about two months. He has been asking me nasty questions. Like, he asked me to make out, so we did. Now he’s asking to see and touch things. Ewww! I can’t tell him I’m not into that...

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Does my bad rep make guys think less of me?

I'm a bit of a slut, but I'm OK with that, and so are my friends. But since this started, guys treat me differently. They flirt with me in private, but in public, nothing. Does my rep have anything to do with that...

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Take the Straight But Not Narrow back-to-school pledge!

When you hit the halls, you’re probably psyched to see your friends, your crush, even your favorite teachers again. But for many students, BTS means coming face-to-face with bullies and tons of intolerant tweens and teens. Wanna stand up and make a difference...

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