11 Christmas Gift Ideas For Your LGBTQ+ Friends

From the Contributor: It seems we've been short on love in recent years, with divisiveness and resentment running rampant, driving wedges between communities, families, our lovers. It even distorts how we think about love, until it can seem like we don't even know what love *is *any longer. If you don't understand something, it's easy to neglect it and, ultimately, abandon it altogether. Bell hooks is one of the leading feminist writers to emerge in recent years. She offers a truly inclusive, loving gaze that seems to find the best in everybody, embracing commonality and finding real empathy and connection. 

Contributor: J. Simpson from Mastering Modernity

In this modern fairy tale, a noble prince and a brave knight come together to defeat a terrible monster and in the process find true love in a most unexpected place.

Contributor: Little Bee Books from Bonnier Publishing

Kinky Sex Tips for Curious Girls is a fun informative way to learn about kink and BDSM. This large book is modeled after the activity books you loved as a kid - color pages, word finds, mazes and paper dolls on the back. But not just whimsical, it’s full of information on how to safely bring kink and BDSM into your life, whether is just a little role-play, or something more intense. The author is a professional dominatrix with over 20 years of experience bringing fantasies to life.

Contributor: Mona Darling from Darling Propaganda LLC

The Right Thing to Do at the Time, as delightful, high-quality, comic entertainment for holiday reading and gift-giving. The book is a contemporary, trans, queer, Jewish, NYC re-telling of Pride and Prejudice, or Jane Austen meets Fiddler on the Roof meets Annie Hall. 

Contributor: Sharon Woodhouse from Everything Goes Media

From the Contributor: We make baby memory books that allow you to document the first 5 years of a child’s life. Prompts are very open and don’t distinguish between mom & dad so these books are perfect for LGBTQ+ & adoptive parents. Even better, our books are modern looking and don’t feature the traditional cheesy baby graphics. Perfect gift for LGBTQ+ parents because there’s nothing out there like it. 

Contributor: Kerin Anne from Peachly 

Our premium umbrellas are inverted with a cup holder handle, which is the only one of its kind on the market. The design patent is currently pending. The goal is for people who are busy in their everyday life to be able to multitask. They can get into their car with their beverage, walk their dog, or talk on the phone with a coffee cup; all while staying dry. 

The umbrellas are double layered which offers UV protection, drip free, wind proof, self-standing, and automatically closed.

Specifics - 

• Auto close reversible umbrella 
• Size: 23 inch X 8ribs 
• Fabric: 190t solid color pongee 
• Frame: whole fiberglass frame, fiberglass ribs. Wind proof! 
• Shaft: black coated metal shaft 
• Handle: black plastic cup-shape handle 
• Tips: black nickel tips 
• Function: manual open, automatic close 

Contributor: Anntsung from Urban Zoo Umbrella

Epic Popcorn is the first NGLCC certified* (National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) popcorn company, creating healthier, gourmet-inspired popcorn. 

Epic Popcorn utilizes quality ingredients in every batch of its delicious popcorn – starting with its non-GMO corn, pure coconut oil, 100% non-tans-fat cheese and gluten free flavors. Epic Popcorn serves more than 65 rotating gourmet-inspired flavors in-story daily, and nearly 300 unique flavors available online*. Epic offers smarter snacking option for in-store patrons, gift givers, event and wedding attendees, and custom corporate orders. Some unique popcorn flavors include: 

• Fruity Loops 
• Margarita 
• Pizza 
• Dill Pickle 
• Parmesan Garlic 
• Spicy Buffalo 
• Cinnamon toast
• and more

Contributor: Bill Rossi from Epic Popcorn

If you want a cute holiday gift for your LGBTQ+ friend, try this mug from Etsy. Plain and simple with the phrase “woke up gay again,” this mug will make your friend chuckle but also feel secure knowing that their friend accepts them just the way they are. 

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

Stop the hate with this shirt which reads “why be racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic when you could just be quiet?” Your LGBTQ+ friend will appreciate the tolerance as well as the tool to help spread the idea to others. 

Contributor: Caleb Backe from Maple Holistics

In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't like dresses or fairies-she likes ties and bugs! Will she and her family be able to accept that Jackie identifies more as Jack?

Contributor: Little Bee Books from Bonnier Publishing

There is nothing partial about you - this mantra is here to remind you that you are full, whole and perfect just the way you are. This tee is simple, relaxed and comfortable - and can be tied up in the front or the back for a more fitted look or leave it be for a more casual look. Each shirt is ethically hand printed to order in the US. 1 shirt = 1 solar lamp donated to a family providing 48 hours of light.

Contributor: Vibrate Higher