Kathy Belge

Kathy Belge is a professional writer specializing in LGBTQ issues. She is the co-author of Lipstick & Dipstick’s Essential Guide to Lesbian Life (Alyson, 2007) and Queer: The Ultimate Guide for LGBT Teens (1st and second editions). She wrote the lesbian advice column Lipstick & Dipstick in Curve magazine for 11 years and was Guide to all things lesbian on About.com for 13 years. Kathy has more than ten years experience counseling and advocating for LGBT youth and their families. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her Alaskan malamute Olive.