Kathy Belge Follow Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Portland, Oregon Education Syracuse University Expertise Sexuality, Relationships Introduction Kathy Belge has been a full time freelance writer and journalist since 2003.Kathy holds a magazine journalism degree from Syracuse University, and now writes about travel, culture, politics, trends and the LGBT community.Kathy is co-author of Lipstick & Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships and Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens. Experience Kathy has been a lesbian activist for more than 30 years. She has been an advocate and counselor for LGBT youth for more than 10 years. Kathy writes a lesbian advice column, "Lipstick & Dipstick" for Curve magazine, and is a co-author of two books, Lipstick & Dipstick's Essential Guide to Lesbian Relationships (Alyson Books, 2007) and Queer: The Ultimate Guide for LGBT Teens (Zest, 2011). Education Kathy earned a B.A. from Syracuse University with a dual major in journalism and history. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Kathy Belge A History of Lesbians on TV Top First Date Mistakes to Avoid The Top 10 Love Songs for Lesbians Top 10 Lesbian Movies of All Time Laurel Holloman - Tina Kennard on The L Word How to Tell If a Woman Is Interested in You Dating Advice for Lesbians Over 50 Top 10 Lesbian Valentine's Ideas The Top Lesbian Cities in the United States How to Come Out to Your Husband as a Lesbian or Bisexual How to Come Out on Social Media Why Do Butch Women Want to Act Like Men? 14 Essential Flirting Tips for Lesbians How to Be a Good Girlfriend Age Differences in Lesbian Relationships Eleanor Roosevelt - Was She a Lesbian or Bisexual? How to Know When It's Time to Break-Up Bisexual Painter Frida Kahlo 10 Signs She's in Love With You How to Survive a Lesbian Relationship Break-Up Examples of Lesbian Wedding Vows Eight Signs You Might Be a Lesbian 10 Tips for a Healthy Lesbian Relationship What Kind of Lesbian Are You?