Women-Related Email Lists Focused on Sexuality or Sexual Orientation

Last updated: November 22, 2016
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Here are some women-related email lists that focus on sexuality or sexual orientation. If the instructions say "send subscription message," the message to send is SUBSCRIBE [listname] Your Name (e.g., SUBSCRIBE BIFEM-L Jane Doe):


APLB focuses on issues related to Asian and Pacific Islander lesbian and bisexual women. Messages include various discussion topics, announcements of community events, and networking. The list is open to Asian and Pacific Islander women only. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE APLB to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG or go to the APLB web page.

ASEXUALITY-L is a list created by the National Women's Studies Association's Asexuality Interest Group for people who study asexuality from feminist and queer perspectives. To join, go to https://list.indiana.edu/sympa/info/asexuality-l.

BIACT-L is a list for bisexual activists. Subscription messages (SUB BIACT-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BIFEM-L is a moderated list for women only. Its purpose is to provide a safe space primarily for bisexual women. Subscription messages (SUB BIFEM-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BIRACIALLESBIANS is a Yahoo list for bi-racial and multiethnic lesbians of color and other lesbians of color who are interested in issues exploring multiculturalism and diversity as they relate to identity. Discussion topics include current political observations, cultural identification, self perception, and goals. For more information or to subscribe, go to the Yahoo BIRACIALLESBIANS web page. You can also subscribe by sending a message to biraciallesbians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

BISEXU-L describes itself as designed for "the cordial and civilized exchange of ideas, opinions, and experiences relevant to the topic of bisexuality between members of all sexual orientations and preferences." It is open to anyone. Subscription messages (SUB BISEXU-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BITHRY-L is "a list for the theoretical discussion of bisexuality and gender issues. It is neither a social group, nor a support group, nor an announcement or news forum." Subscription messages (SUB BITHRY-L Your Name) should be sent to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BROWN.EDU.

BOOKBABES is a list for independent book publishers that are owned (or, in the case of non-profits, directed) by women who self-identify as lesbian and/or feminist. To subscribe, send an email message to SEAJAY@DNAI.COM saying that you want to subscribe to BOOKBABES. Include your name, email address, publishing affiliation, and appropriate, qualifying information about the publishing house and subscriber.

BUTCH2BUTCH is a list for butches attracted to other butches. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BUTCH2BUTCH to majordomo@queernet.org .

BUTCH-FEMME is a list for butches and femmes and butch-femme relationship discussions. More information is available at the BUTCH-FEMME web page. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE BUTCH-FEMME firstname lastname <your email address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

CANSX-L is a low-volume forum for discussion and resource sharing of information about the study of sexuality and gender. Though the original aim was to provide a forum with a Canadian focus, the list has members from all over the world. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CANSX-L Firstname Lastname to LISTSERV@UVVM.UVIC.CA .

clari.news.crime.sex - A "Clarinet" newsgroup that posts articles about crimes having to do with sex, including child and spousal abuse and sexual harassment, from Reuters, the Associated Press, and other mainstream news sources. See USENET in the complete list of women-related lists.

COMINGOUTASAMARRIEDWOMANLESBIANORBI is a list for lesbian or bi women who are married and going through the coming out process either to self, mate, or lesbian community. If you'd like to subscribe or get more information, see the list's Yahoo groups web page.

COUPLES-L is a moderated list that focuses on "significant relationships, with topics encompassing sex, love, romance, and partner dynamics." Send usual subscription request to LISTPROC@CORNELL.EDU.

CYBER-BUTCH-FEMME is "a space where women/lesbians identifying as Butch or Femme can join with others and discuss issues and day-to-day events." More information is available at the Cyber-Butch-Femme web site. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE CYBER-BUTCH-FEMME <your email address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEER.ORG.AU .

DD-LL (Deaf Dykes - Lipreading Lesbians) provides a supportive online community for lesbians and bisexual women who have a significant hearing loss. To subscribe, send a message to DD-LL-REQUEST@SAPPHO.NET and explain in your own words that 1) you are a lesbian or a bisexual woman, and 2) you have a significant hearing loss. The list is not open to others.

DESIDYKES is a Yahoo groups forum for South Asian lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered women. South Asian includes women from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, etc. To subscribe, send a message to desidykes-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or go to the DESIDYKES Yahoo Groups page. You may have to register first with Yahoo and then agree that you are 18 or older before you can access the page.

DHARMA-DYKES is a list for lesbians who study and practice Buddhism in any tradition. There are no requirements in terms of length of time one has been following the path. Beginners are as welcome as those with experience. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE DHARMA-DYKES to MAJORDOMO@GOONSQUAD.SPIES.COM . If you have a signature file that appears automatically after your message text, add the word END on a line by itself after the SUBSCRIBE line.

DYKENET is "a dyke-positive...place for 'genetic grrls' and post-op TS wimmin who identify as dykes." DYKENET's purpose is to provide a safe space "where we can...discuss topics relative to our lives as dykes" in a cooperative, supportive atmosphere. Membership is open to women only. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE DYKENET <your email address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

ELLEN is a list devoted to Ellen DeGeneres and her career, but discussion extends to feminist issues in popular culture, especially lesbian identity issues in entertainment. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ELLEN Your Name to LISTSERV@DARTMOUTH.EDU .

ES-MAMAS (Eurosapphic Mamas) is a list for lesbian mothers and wanna-be-mothers, especially in Europe. "We will tell each other about how it is to live as a lesbian mother in different parts of the world and share our experiences." To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ES-MAMAS to MAJORDOMO@SAPPHO.NET .

EURO-SAPPHO is a list for sapphic discussion on topics of particular interest to European dykes. Membership is open to all women and is restricted to women; postings may be in any of the major European languages. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE EURO-SAPPHO your@address to MAJORDOMO@SAPPHO.NET . If you encounter problems subscribing, write to EURO-SAPPHO-REQUEST@SAPPHO.NET . For more information, see the list's web site

FATDYKES is "a place for fat lesbians and our allies to discuss topics related to our lives as fat lesbians, from a pro-fat, pro-lesbian perspective." The list is for women only and is open to all "fat-positive, pro-lesbian women of any size, orientation, or birth gender." To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE FATDYKES Your-emailaddress to MAJORDOMO@APOCALYPSE.ORG .

FemPTheoryQueer-aoir.org is a list for all academics, activists, technologists, and others interested in considering how feminist, postcolonial, and queer issues and methods can assist us in understanding the Internet, related cultures, and computer technologies. Some of the list's current concerns are the politics of Internet research; communicating with individuals in related fields; mentoring among women, people of color, and queers in the Internet research areas; developing bibliographies and syllabi; and academic hiring and promotion practices. The list is hosted by the Association of Internet Researchers. For more information or to subscribe, see the FemPTheoryQueer web page.

FICTIONS is a virtual book discussion group for lesbians and bisexual women interested in all kinds of fiction, with a slight preference for the contemporary period. List members may propose books to be read for group discussion, or simply post comments about whatever they are currently reading. All participants are encouraged to post at least once a month, even if just to provide a list of recent reads, perhaps with short reviews. For more information about the list, including instructions for subscribing, send the message INFO FICTIONS to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

GAYNET is a list focusing on gay and lesbian concerns on college campuses. To subscribe, see the GAYNET web page.

GBBG (Good Boys, Bad Girls) is a list for discussion of gender issues, including but not only the issue of being "wrong gendered," i.e., not conforming to usual expectations for males and females. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE GBBG to MAJORDOMO@ARMISPIANSYSTEMS.ROSSLAND.BC.CA .

GEGSTAFF is the discussion list for the gay/lesbian/bisexual caucus of the Association of American Geographers. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE GEGSTAFF Your Name to LISTSERV@LSV.UKY.EDU .

GENDER, based in Norway (and different from the GENDER list from Comserve in the US), is for "discussing all aspects of gender and (biological) sex issues." One of the list's primary concerns is "to provide an open-minded forum for discussion of gender stereotypes vs. individuality, gender roles, and particularly how people can get beyond these restrictions." For more information or to subscribe, see the GENDER web site.

GENDERSEXSTUDIES-L is an unmoderated list for those interested in countering attacks on, or promoting the study of, gender and sexuality in public higher education. Recent events suggest that funding cuts and threats to secondary and higher education will often center around debates on gender and sexuality. We hope that by combining our support and resources, this list will help us better respond to these attacks. The list is sponsored by the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the City University of New York. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE GENDERSEXSTUDIES-L to MAJORDOMO@BROOKLYN.CUNY.EDU . [Note: This forum apparently still exists, but information about it is now hard to get. The description above was written years ago; I have no idea whether it is still accurate, except for the info about how to subscribe.]

GGBB has been created for discussion of issues facing gay and lesbian couples by people who will experience or have already dealt with these same issues. These issues include monogamy, sex, domestic partnership benefits, dealing with family members, anti-couple bias in the general g/l/b community, networking with other couples, etc. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE GGBB to MAJORDOMO@ABACUS.OXY.EDU .

THE GIRL ZONE is a list for lesbian and bisexual women under the age of 18. Discussion topics include "anything and everything." To subscribe, send a message saying that you wish to subscribe and put "the girl zone" in the subject header. Send the message to EIECTRICA@AOL.COM (note that the second letter is an I, not an L).

GLB-MEDICAL-L is a list for discussion of issues related to homosexuality and the medical profession. For more information, send the message INFO GLB-MEDICAL-L to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.UTORONTO.CA .To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE GLB-MEDICAL-L Your Name to that same address . (Note: this list replaces GLB-MEDICAL.)

GLB-NEWS is a "read-only depository of information for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, and sympathetic persons." Send subscription messages to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.AOL.COM .

GLBT-BUSINESSES is a list for discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered businesses, people that support GLBT businesses, or businesses that support GLBT people. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE GLBT-BUSINESSES to GLBT-BUSINESSES-REQUEST@WHETZEL.COM .

GLB-YOUTH-L serves as an email gateway to the moderated Google (formerly Usenet) newsgroup soc.support.youth.gay-lesbian-bi . This allows users to access the newsgroup through email, so that they can read it even if they cannot access it through Usenet. For more information or to subscribe, see the GLB-YOUTH-L web page. See also soc.support.youth.gay-lesbian-bi below.

A second list called GRRLTALK exists to provide safe space for lesbian and bisexual women. To subscribe, send the message SUB GRRLTALK Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTS.MILEPOST1.COM.

H-HISTSEX is a list for historians of sexuality. It welcomes calls for papers, information about and reviews of new publications, requests for information, and discussion concerning historical perspectives on heterosexual relations: premarital (illegitimacy, courtship), marital, extramarital (adultery, divorce); same-sex relations; masturbation; prostitution; sexually transmitted diseases; abortion, birth control; sex education; moral reform organizations; legal regulation of sexual behavior; medical views; pornography; censorship; "perversions," etc. To obtain more information, read the archives, or subscribe, see the H-HISTSEX web page .

HIR_SHE is a list for "dykes/lesbians/queerwomen of color" and is part of the Hir_She community. For more information or to subscribe, go to the community's web page.

HISTSEX - see H-HISTSEX

HUES is a list "for dykes/lesbians/queer/gay women of color who live our lives as the fabulously fierce Femmes we are." The list is part of the Hir_She community. For more information or to subscribe, go to the HUES web page. [This web page has become very difficult to access. If you are over 18, try signing in to Yahoo and then going to the list's URL. You can also subscribe by sending a message to HUES-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .]

KALEIDOSCOPHILES is a women-only list for Canadian lesbians who are, or previously have been, married as well as for married women questioning their sexuality. For more information or to subscribe, see the KALEIDOSCOPHILES web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaleidoscophiles . [This web page has become very difficult to access. If you are over 18, try signing in to Yahoo Groups and then going to the list's URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kaleidoscophiles/ .]

KOREANQ is a list for lesbian, bisexual and all queer women of Korean heritage. Members can network, organize, discuss politics, and share experiences. The list is open only to women of Korean heritage. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE KOREANQ to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

LESBIAN has been established to enable users of the BIFEM.NET chatrooms and web site to stay in touch through email even "when they are busy and not online." (?) You can subscribe at the BIFEM.NET web site or by sending an empty email message to LESBIAN-SUBSCRIBE@yahoogroups.com . More information is also available at the web site.

LESBIAN-HW (Lesbian Health Worker) is an Australian list to "facilitate communication on a national level to all people who work in, or are interested in, the area of lesbian health." Discussion topics may include "the effects of heterosexual dominance and homophobia in the public and private sphere; legal issues and legislative changes; medical issues; pregnancy and parenting, details about programs, groups or research ideas, etc." For more information or to subscribe, see the Lesbian Health Worker web site at http://www.nwjc.org.au/avcwl/lists/info/lesbian-hw.html .

LESBIANMUSICIANS is a list for lesbian musicians. It has a moderated subscription procedure, so you will be asked a few questions before joining. For more information or to subscribe, go to the LESBIANMUSICIANS web page. [This web page has become very difficult to access. If you are over 18, try signing in to Yahoo Groups and then going to the list's URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lesbianmusicians/ .] You can also subscribe by sending a message to lesbianmusicians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

LesbianSatsang is a list for lesbians who follow a spiritual path of non-duality, whether through Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, Taoism, any of the Western mystical traditions, or one's own unique brand of spirituality. Satsang means, "association with Truth." At Lesbian Satsang we explore how we "meet with Truth" within ourselves, our relationships and our spiritual paths. For more information or to subscribe, see the LesbianSatsang web page. You can also subscribe by sending an email to LesbianSatsang-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

LESBIANSTTC (Lesbians Trying to Conceive) is geared toward lesbians only, who are in the process of or are considering conceiving a child. For more information or to subscribe, see the LESBIANSTTC web page. [When you click on the web page link, you'll be asked to sign in to Yahoo Groups and then certify that you are over 18. You'll then be taken to the list's web page.]

LESBIAN-WRITERS is a professional networking, support, and discussion group for lesbians who are or aspire to be published writers of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. The list will serve as a clearinghouse of information of interest to lesbian writers as well as a springboard for spinoff mini-lists that will function as "virtual writing groups." For more information, send the message INFO LESBIAN-WRITERS to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

LESBICAS_PT is a Portuguese-language list for lesbians. To subscribe, send a blank email message to LESBICAS_PT-SUBSCRIBE@yahoogroups.co.uk or subscribe from the LESBICAS_PT web page.

LesRenegades50 is a Yahoo group for both single and coupled lesbians age 50 and over. They describe themselves as "a lively bunch, sometimes serious, often playful, irreverent, and flirtatious. In addition we have annual meet-ups at various locations around the US." For more information or to join, see the LesRenegades50 web page.

LEZBRIAN is a forum for discussing professional issues of interest to lesbian and bisexual women library workers. While the main focus will be on librarianship and library issues as they concern lesbians and bisexual women, the discussion may also touch upon the related fields of queer, gay, bisexual, and/or transgendered/transsexual librarianship. New subscribers are urged to introduce themselves and state their interest in the list. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE LEZBRIAN Firstname Lastname to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU .

LEZSINGL50 is a list where single lesbians over 50 can "socialize, express our thoughts, network, share experiences, reminisce, solve the problems of the world, make new friends, and have some fun online." You can subscribe by sending an email message to LezSingl50-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. More information can be found at LezSingl50 web page.

LGBTSA (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Straight Alliance list) has as its goal to facilitate the sharing of information among researchers, educators, and practitioners concerned with LGBT people and familiies. The list grew out of discussions among members of the Feminism and Family Studies section of the National Council on Family Relations. To subscribe to LGBTSA, send the message SUBSCRIBE LGBTSA Firstname Lastname to LISTSERV@ASU.EDU . You will receive a message in return asking you to confirm your subscription request. You must confirm within 72 hours.

LIS stands for Lesbians in Science and is a list for lesbians in industry, universities, government labs, etc. Send message SUBSCRIBE LIS Your Name Your e-address to LIS-REQUEST@KENYON.EDU .

LIVING is an unmoderated forum for lesbian and bisexual women with disabilities, and women who love them, whether lovers, friends, sisters, moms, or daughters. Disabilities are best defined by the women who experience them. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE LIVING Your Name <your e-address> (e.g., SUBSCRIBE LIVING Jane Doe <jdoe@world.com>) to MAJORDOMO@QICLAB.SCN.RAIN.COM .

LLI (Lista Lesbica Italiana) is the first Italian lesbian list. It is unmoderated, and only women may subscribe. The main language used is Italian. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE LLI to MAJORDOMO@ORLANDO.WOMEN.IT .

L-PLUS is a list for lesbians 50 and over (think of the Roman numeral L). To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE L-PLUS Firstname Lastname <email_address> to MAJORDOMO@VECTOR.CASTI.COM. Be sure to use pointed brackets around your email address. If you have a signature file, be sure to add the word END on a line by itself after the subscription request line.

MAILL is a list for married and previously married lesbians and married women questioning their sexuality who are interested in discussion/support. The list's purpose is to provide a forum for sharing advice, exchanging information, networking, seeking and giving support, and sharing personal trials and stories. You can subscribe at the MAILL web page or by sending a blank message to maill-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

MEMBERS is a forum primarily for Lambda Classical Caucus members. It provides a space for distributing information, networking, and spreading awareness. Others interested in the interaction between gender Studies, queer theory, and Classics are strongly encouraged to join the Lambda Classical Caucus. For more information or to subscribe, see the MEMBERS web page. [This list may have developed from the now apparently defunct CLASSICSLGB list.]

MOBK (Mums of Between Kids) is a list for you if your kids are out of nappies but not yet teenagers, no matter what your relationship is to the child. The list is queer oriented, but welcomes gay-friendly straights, too. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE MOBK to majordomo@queernet.org .

MOLLIES-L (for Menopausal Out Lesbians) is "a lesbian-only list where lesbians can talk openly about the changes that we are going through during menopause: physical, emotional, spiritual. No archives. Confidentiality expected." To subscribe, send an email message to MOLLIES-L-ADMIN@EFN.ORG . An info file will be sent to prospective subscribers.

MOMS is a women-only, high-volume list for lesbian and women-identified bisexual parents, co-parents, and prospective parents. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE MOMS Firstname Lastname <your emailaddress> (e.g., SUBSCRIBE MOMS Jane Doe <jdoe@gasco.com>) to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG . For more information, send the message INFO MOMS to that same majordomo address.

MOMS-AT-HOME is a list for lesbian at-home mothers. This is a place to discuss the unique challenges and rewards of all aspects of life as a "stay-at-home" mom, including but not limited to parenting issues. The focus is full-time stay-at-home lesbian moms, but you are welcome to join if you work from home, work part time, or are considering staying home full time with your child or children. Bi-women who are at home caring for a child/children in a parenting relationship with another woman are also welcome. More info is available at the list's web site. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE MOMS-AT-HOME to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

NICEJG (Nice Jewish Girls) is a list for lesbian and bisexual Jewish women. It is "a social, political, cultural, and spiritual gathering place" for women only. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE NICEJG Your Name to LISTPROC@SHAMASH.ORG .

NOGLSTP is a list run by The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals. To subscribe, send a message to NOGLSTP-REQUEST@NOGLSTP.ORG and put the word SUBSCRIBE in the Subject header. More information is available on the NOGLSTP web site.

OAMAZONS is a list for lesbians seeking and sharing experience, ideas, and solutions concerning eating disorders. All lesbians who still suffer, are currently recovering, and/or have recovered from eating disorders of any kind are welcome. For more information, send the message INFO OAMAZONS to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG . To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE OAMAZONS Your Name <your e-address> (e.g., SUBSCRIBE OAMAZONS Jane Doe <jdoe@world.com>) to this same MAJORDOMO address.

ORTHODYKES is a list for Orthodox Jewish lesbians. More information is available at the ORTHODYKES web page. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE ORTHODYKES <your email address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

OWLS (Older and Wiser Lesbians) is a virtual meeting place for lesbians over 40. It is a high-volume list. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE OWLS Firstname Lastname <e-address> (e.g., SUBSCRIBE MOMS Jane Doe <jdoe@gasco.com>) to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG . For more information, send the message INFO OWLS to that same majordomo address.

POLLES is a Polish-language e-mail list for Polish lesbians. You can subscribe from web sites in English or in Polish. More information is available in Polish at the POLLES web site.

POLY-DYKES, open to women only, creates a safe space in which to discuss the problems, joys, and general issues that arise in the practice of non-exclusive relationships between women. For the purposes of this list, "dyke" includes both lesbians and bisexual women. To subscribe, send a request to POLY-DYKES-SUBSCRIBE@GROUPS.QUEERNET.ORG .

QFAMILY is a forum for discussing "queer family issues." "All members of the queer family community are welcome, including parents, co-parents, parent wannabes, children, grandparents, counselors, ministers, attorneys, straight spouses, researchers, or anyone else with a valid and recognizable interest" in the queer family community. For more info, send the message INFO QFAMILY to majordomo@baremetal.com. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE QFAMILY to the above majordomo address.

QUEERCHOICE is a very radical list for queers who are queer by choice and proud of it. The list is open to all genders. For more information or to subscribe, go to the QUEERCHOICE web page.

QSA (Queer Studies Aotearoa) aims to connect scholars and activists working in the areas of feminism, queer studies, cultural studies, and gay, lesbian and bi-sexual rights. It will provide an opportunity for discussion in these areas and networking with those interesting in queer studies and activism outside Aotearoa. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE QSA to MAJORDOMO@MASSEY.AC.NZ .

QSTUDY-L is a forum for academic discussions pertaining to queer theory, an umbrella term encompassing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual/transgender studies. To subscribe, go to the QSTUDY-L web site.

SAGrrls is a Yahoo groups forum for, by, and about South Asian lesbians and bisexual women. The purpose of the forum is to create a safe space and to establish a network for individuals to exchange information and share thoughts, feelings, and ideas. "South Asian" includes women whose heritage is linked to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Tibet. The forum is open to any lesbian or bisexual woman who self-identifies in part or whole as a South Asian or who has some significant familial South Asian heritage. To subscribe, send a message to sagrrls-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or go to the SAGrrls Yahoo Groups page. You may have to register first with Yahoo and then agree that you are 18 or older before you can access the page.

SAPPHO is a forum and support group for gay and bisexual women. Membership is open to all women and is limited to women. For more information, contact SAPPHO-REQUEST@APOCALYPSE.ORG.

SEALS is a high-volume list where self-identified lesbians over the age of 35 can discuss ideas, have fun, get support, vent, do networking, and make friends. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE SEALS <your e-mail address> to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG . You will be asked to confirm. If SEALS' 100-person maximum has been reached when you try to subscribe, you will be asked whether you wish to be put on a waiting list.

SEX-L is a forum for issues related to sexuality and relationships. It includes sexually explicit conversation. More information is available at the SEX-L web page. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE SEX-L Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU .

SEXTALK is a list for intellectual discussion of issues related to sexuality. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE SEXTALK Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.TAMU.EDU .

SISTANET is a list for lesbians, bisexual and transgendered women of African descent who are 18 or older. If you wish to subscribe, please first send a brief bio to SISTAHS@QUEERNET.ORG. The Subject: header should say "Re: Bio." The body of the message should contain the text of your bio. If you have questions about the list, send them to the list facilitator at the abovementioned address. This information is also available by sending the message INFO SISTANET to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG .

SOBERDYKES "is intended to support women-identified (lesbian and women-loving bi) women in recovery from alcohol or drug dependence. The list is not at this time intended for the significant others of women in recovery." For more information, send the message INFO SOBERDYKES to MAJORDOMO@VECTOR.CASTI.COM . To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE SOBERDYKES Your Name <your e-address> to the same MAJORDOMO address.

SOBERDYKES 12 STEP SUPPORT LIST is for women-identified women who are in 12-step recovery programs for substance abuse. For more information or to subscribe, go to the SOBERDYKES web site. NOTE: this list has no connection to the abovementioned SOBERDYKES list on casti.com .

SOBERDYKES: WOMEN IN RECOVERY SUPPORT LIST is open to women of all sexual orientations: "straight, lesbian, bi, transsexual, whatever." The women are in recovery for many issues and utilize many different recovery programs. The sharing is general and unstructured. You can subscribe from the SOBERDYKES web site. NOTE: this list has no connection to the abovementioned SOBERDYKES list on casti.com .

soc.women.lesbian-and-bi is a moderated Google (formerly Usenet) newsgroup for discussion of lesbian and bisexual women's concerns. For more information about Usenet newsgroups, see Usenet in the complete list of women- and gender-related lists.

STONEBUTCH is a list for Stone Butches and Stone Femmes and Femmes to socialize, bond, and discuss gender theory. For more information or to subscribe, see the STONEBUTCH web page. .

STONEBUTCH appears to be similar to the preceding one, but not identical. This list is for discussion of Stone Butch, Stone Femme (Femmes who love Stone Butches) issues and Butch/Femme relationships. More information is available at this STONEBUTCH web site. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE STONEBUTCH to MAJORDOMO@GROUPS.QUEERNET.ORG .

STONEFEMME is a private discussion list for queer and lesbian women who identify as Femme and who are attracted to and/or coupled with very masculine Butches. Discussion focuses on the gender of Femme and the issues that surround this specific identity. For more information or to subscribe, see the STONEFEMME web page.

SXSGEOG is a list sponsored by the Sexuality and Space SubGroup of the Association of American Geographers. it is designed to foster discussion among researchers in geography interested in questions of sexuality and space. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE SXSGEOG Your Name to LISTSERV@LSV.UKY.EDU .

TGBUTCH is a list for Transgender Butches and their Femme admirers. Discussion includes TG Butch issues such as passing, gender identity, and relationships. More information is available at the TGBUTCH web page. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE TGBUTCH to MAJORDOMO@GROUPS.QUEERNET.ORG .

TGDYKES is a women-only forum for Transgendered Indentified Lesbians (MTF) and their spouses, female partners or other trans-positive lesbians. For more information or to subscribe, go to the TGdykes web page. [This web page has become very difficult to access. If you are over 18, try signing in to Yahoo Groups and then going to the list's URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TGdykes/ .] . You can also subscribe by sending a message to TGdykes-subscribe@yahoogroups.com .

TRANS/GENDER-THEORY seeks to provide a meeting place for discussion of concepts, theories and related ideas of gender. Included within these are all areas related to transsexualism, transgenderism and associated topics, and those contexts that are exemplified by the experience of those people who cross the divides between genders. For more information or to subscribe, see the TRANS/GENDER-THEORY web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/trans-theory . [NOTE: like most Yahoo lists that have anything to do with sexuality or sexual orientation, this list is now harder to reach. You have to join Yahoo lists and then state that you are over 18 years of age.]

TRAVEL-DYKES is a list "for lesbians and bi women who are interested in setting off from the comforts of home and seeking adventure in whatever form pleases them." It provides a forum for discussing all aspects of travel, including sharing advice and tips, exchanging information, networking, and telling travel stories. Discussion need not focus exclusively on lesbigay-oriented travel issues, but it should remain generally focused on travel. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL-DYKES to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG . For more information, send the message INFO TRAVEL-DYKES to the same address.

UK-MOTSS-WOMEN is a wide-ranging women-only list for lesbian and bisexual women in the United Kingdom. To subscribe, send a politely worded request to UKMW-REQUEST@DIVERSITY.ORG.UK ; include the list name in your request. It is suggested that you read the information available at the UK-MOTSS web site before you subscribe.

W2W-COUPLES is "a closed, moderated list for women who want to discuss issues about being in a loving relationship with another woman." Among the issues are non/monogamy, merging vs. autonomy, sex, domestic partnership benefits, dealing with family members, anti- or pro-couple bias in the community, networking with other couples, etc. For more info, send the message INFO W2W-COUPLES to MAJORDOMO@QUEERNET.ORG . To subscribe, send this message instead: SUBSCRIBE W2W-COUPLES Your@email.address .

WILD-LIST is a forum for information and discussion about lesbian studies from a European perspective. It's a closed list and for women only. To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE WILD-LIST your@e-address to MAJORDOMO@HELSINKI.FI . If you encounter subscription problems, write to WILD-LIST-REQUEST@HELSINKI.FI . For more information, see the list's web site

WOMBAT (Womyn of Beauty and Temptation) is an e-mail list "specifically for bisexual womyn, but any womyn is allowed to join. No one will be denied membership solely on the basis of sexual orientation." To subscribe, send the message SUBSCRIBE WOMBAT Your Name to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.AOL.COM . More information is available at the list's web site

For some additional related listings, see the Gender-Related Electronic Forums home page


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