Les Chat Podcast - LGBTQ+ - Lesbian Latinas

Coming out to your kids as “LGBTQ+” can be a hard conversation. In today’s episode we invite our dearest friend/momma to talk about her experience! We dive into Can you date someone who’s in the closet? How to prepare yourself to come out to your kids. Advice for parents who want to come out to their kids but don’t know how. Do parents need to come out? Family Meeting Questions 1. “I've been w...

Marriage! A popular topic we love to talk about. Same sex marriage became legal in 2015, only 8 years ago. In this episode we dive into our idea of marriage growing up and our point of view on marriage now. We dive into "What are the main reasons for same sex couples divorcing"? "Why do you think marriage is so “valued” by society?" Lastly, we dive into questions to ask before...

The holidays can be a little intimidating, especially for queer people who may or may NOT feel safe in places or with people (family) they are going to visit. We’re gonna chat about how you can make the most out of this holiday season to keep your sanity! 1. "Lesbian relationships and being friends with an ex. I feel this is more common among lesbian relationships and it’s not really talked a...

The coming out process isn’t always a positive experience for a lot of LGBTQ+ people. Not only do they struggle with the process of figuring themselves out but they also bear the weight of all the negativity they may face when sharing their truth with family and friends. So as an ally, how do you provide a safe space for those to disclose to you their sexuality/ gender identity without fear of jud...

Relationship breaks are perceived as a negative and selfish act. How can you claim to love your partner but want a break from your relationship? Most times one partner wants to take a break while the other partner doesn’t because it is viewed as one foot out the door to a break up. Taking a break in a relationship has a negative stigma because their purpose is never used in a positive way. In this...

We say that communication is the key to a successful relationship but what does that look like in practice? Dayra shares some questions that help practice monthly check-ins with your partner. Dayra also mentions the new found research behind lab grown babies and how IVG could transform reproduction. Questions to ask your partner: What is something I have done this month that made you feel loved an...

What is emotional safety? It basically means being able to be vulnerable with your partner. Jojo goes into 7 ways to create emotional safety in a relationship. Jojo & Dayra both discuss what it means to feel “emotionally safe” and they talk about a previous “discussion” they had where Dayra didn’t feel safe at the moment. Read Article for more on emotional safety: https://psychcentral.com/blog/how...

We love to see LOVE on the big screen, especially WLW relationships. In this episode, Jojo shares some of her favorite TV lesbian relationships that she just can’t get enough of, as well as a list of other queer related TV shows for you to check out. To end on a juicy note, Dayra brings out the new couples question card game called pillow talk and let’s get naked from the “open up”. Card game link...

In this episode we go over The Top Mistakes Most Couples Make⁠ according to a lesbian relationship expert, Dr. Ruth L. Schwartz. We go over the following.. “What are some of the most common mistakes you see lesbian couples making? Both at the start of a relationship or in a more established one?” "Do you think all couples would benefit from couples counseling/therapy or ONLY those with relati...

Having non-negotiables allows you to set boundaries for people to respect the things that you value most in life. It’s like a promise you make to yourself to not let anyone bend the rules or change your mind on what you want most. You hold yourself and them accountable when it comes to those boundaries by sticking to your word. So let us share our personal non-negotiables that we set for dating/re...

There’s a current trend going around where people are asking their parents hypothetical questions just to see how they would respond/react in situations that most strict parents would overreact.  In episode 78, we’re now following this trend by asking each other how we would react in certain scenarios where most lesbian couples would probably OVERREACT! Dayra asks Jojo “What if I were to go out wi...

Has someone ever asked you if you listened to “girl in red”? If so, they basically asked you if you’re gay. Everyday we’re coming up with new lesbian terminology! In this episode we go over some of the popular terms and what they mean. We also go over what it means to be "sapphic" and what is the difference between being a lesbian and being sapphic?  Read more about Lesbian Slang: https:...

We’re often asked to give tips on how to flirt whether you’re out in public or on social media. Flirting is supposed to be fun. It’s not meant to be hard or done with the intention of finding the love of your life. So we share 5 types of flirting styles we learned to help you find your groove. You can stick to the style you’re most confident with or learn a new one to master! Flirting Styles: http...

What was life like before coming out for us? Since Dayra came out later in life she had a lot to say about this, comparing gay dating vs straight dating, how we dressed compared to now, and even finding ourselves in welcoming spaces with people who make us feel comfortable to be ourselves. FAMILY MEETING QUESTIONS 1. "I came out when I was 18 and have only had one brief relationship and an se...

“Does my partner hate me?” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? why does everything you say upset your partner? This could be because your partner is stuck in negative sentiment override. In this episode we dive into feeling disconnected with your partner emotionally and tips/questions on how to reconnect with your partner. We also talk about our experience and recent discussions when feeling...

In today’s episode, we talk about the good things that come after breakups. Breaking up can be quite devastating, especially for the person who doesn’t expect it, but believe it or not, it's not as awful once we redirect our energy into the things that make us feel whole again. Family Meeting: 1. "I have a friend and we’ve been flirting and everything, now her family is in the way ….so i’...

In this week's episode we answer some relationship questions submitted by our fellow listeners.. 1. Being loved bombed by partners that aren’t ready to commit. 2. “Partners” that aren’t ready to commit but want you to meet their friends and do things for you. 3. Talking to other people while also figuring out your dating goals with the person you’re talking to. 4. Why do partners feel the need...

As adults we get busy with life and we tend to grow apart from those we love. If you’re a loyal listener you know we focus on lgbtq+ topics, however, in this episode we talk a little bit about family. We dive into the following… Describing our relationship with our siblings How we came out to our siblings and how that relationship was like after coming out Sibling drama/fighting for our parents at...

Les Chat about cheating again! There are no “universal rules” around cheating, what is cheating and what is not cheating is up to you and your partner. In this episode we go over this TikTok video where she goes over “cheating” scenarios (video link: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristy.ca/video/7239822376970587398 - for queer couples) and we go over it in this episode.  If you would like to listen to o...

We couldn't let pride month go by without out deep diving into the most popular Netflix queer reality series "THE ULTIMATUM: QUEER LOVE"!! Yes, we FINALLY discuss our thoughts on the original 5 couples, the trail couples, and the all the drama in between up until the reunion. DISCLAIMER this episode is a huge spoiler alert so if you have not yet watched or finished watching this seri...

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!! This episode was short and sweet where we talk about what’s going on this month, what events we will be attending as well as some events YOU should attend as well! Below are some events happening in NJ/Philly/NYC and LA!  6/6/23 - 6/11/23 - LA - 7 Exclusive Events For Women Who Love Women @taste.ent @tasteofficial_  6/9/23 - Haddon Township Pride @haddontownshipequityinitiative...

It's no secret that in lesbian culture we find ourselves befriending exes or maybe even getting involved with close friends! While it seems cool and convenient at first, it can be quite the MESS. Sharing a friend group with your partner can be ideal for many reasons.. For example, you understand the friendship dynamic, you share most of the same interests, you reciprocate one another's ene...

Instagram is full of insightful post that we can all relate to so this week’s episode we leave the topic of discussion to instagram. We chose 2 popular IG post “7 questions to ask on a first date” and “7 first date ideas” to share along with our own thoughts about them. Family Meeting Story - "She has slept with over 100 people". IG: https://www.instagram.com/les.chatpodcast/   TIKTOK: h...

Why are there so many stigmas towards the LGBTQ+ community? I’m sure we’ve all heard the following statements... “Homosexuality is a choice” “You can’t be queer and religious” “All bisexuals are promiscuous” And many more! Before the 1970s, most stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community were extremely negative, doctors believed if you were gay, you suffered from a mental disorder. In 1973, the Americ...

You don't have to be famous or be known by the world to leave behind a legacy that will live beyond our existence. We all play a part in the impact and influence we have on one another's lives. It’s up to you on what you want to be remembered for. In this episode we talk about the people we looked up to that have shaped us into who we've become leading up to adulthood. We dive into how...