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| The Lesbian Spectrum |
I have been getting some complaints from some ladies that claim they have a “broken gaydar”. I like to think that your Gaydar isn’t broken; it just needs to be calibrated. I should know- I am a scientist. ;) Here is a tool I created to help you calibrate your Gaydar.
For those of you new to the Gay Community, start out with the easiest side of –what I like to call- “The Lesbian Spectrum”. Now most every gay girl out there can spot your stereotypical lesbian- whom I like to call “Barbra Butch”. If you are new to the gay community and are not sure about even that much, just look for short hair, no make up, baggie pants, boxers, other “masculine” qualities. Now for those of you ladies who hold more “masculine” characteristics (and I quotation masculine because I do not believe in labeling what is a male or female traits excluding anatomy), I am not hating on you. I think it’s very sexy when a gorgeous girl can pull off a hott style even when wearing, what is not considered by society, a feminine look; BUT, you have to admit, you are just a tad bit easier to pick out of a line up. Dead Give Aways: She offers to fix your car; she resembles a sexy female lumberjack (or lumberjane); she doesn't own one wired bra; she loves women's locker rooms.
Now for those of you who have a tad more experience, take it up a notch to the intermediate level of the The Lesbian Spectrum- also known as “Sally Soft Butch”. She is a little harder to spot, but has still maintains qualities that keeps her from blending in with the hetero crowd. She may have shoulder length to short hair, baggie pants (or tight punk rocker pants), an “I LOVE BOOBIES” bracelet, and little to no makeup. This girl will cause people to question whether she is gay or just a hott tomboy. This is the girl who with be attracting both the butches and the lipstick lesbians because she holds qualities of both. Lucky, lucky girl. Dead Give Aways: No one is ever sure if she's gay; she plays softball, lacrosse, golf, or rugby. 
Lastly, for those of you seasoned and accomplished lesbians, you are ready to dig a little deeper than physical traits and take on the hardest level of the spectrum- “Lucy Lipstick.” Unlike the other two levels of the spectrum, Lucy can blend in with the straight girls- so you need to spend a little time with her to spot these small qualities that can expose her true sexual orientation. Being as I belong to this group, here are some examples: She reads a lot (I don’t know why I just feel lesbians read more than straight girls), she watches the L word, she doesn’t have a boyfriend, she’s flirty and a little forward or makes lots of eye contact (or else Barbra Butch would never figure it out and poor Lucy Lipstick would never get laid). I wear a rainbow ring off base- subtle but definate. Honestly, the only way you really get a clue who could be a Lucy Lipstick, is that gut feeling and intuition that you gain the longer you play the game. Remember I said GUT feeling; don’t get that confused with something lower in your pants. Dead Give Aways: She has a tongue ring; she has posters of kate moennig; she does not own an excess amount of basketball shorts; when she puts her hair in a ponytail, she doesn't use a pound of gel to slick it back; she walks around eating tacos with no meat.
Remember ladies, none of these characteristics are set in stone; no one lesbian is alike. There are plenty of girls who associate with more than one part of the spectrum. Have fun crossing to another side for a day or mixing stereotypes and broaden your horizon. I just bought some guys baggie jeans that I wear with boxers, a tight shirt, and makeup (bc I kno Sally Soft Butch gets the most ass). I still cannot decide if I want to be Sally or just sex her up. No matter what you label or don't label yourself, just remember to calibrate your Gaydar.
-Dakota
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