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By Arielle ScarcellaMarch 19 2014 / 2:30 PM
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Besides the typical straight guy who says things like, "You just haven't found the right guy (dick) yet." And asks, "Why do you hate men?"--they're are some who are pretty cool. So stereotypical myths about lesbians aren't as common anymore. We are educating the masses a little at a time -- just by being ourselves. But, let's be real. There are always SOME myths that ARE true.

        
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6 Myths About Lesbians

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