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About Lena Torres
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Expertise
Can Answer Questions about Lesbian Life: Dating, Relationships, Breakups, Cheating and Every day Co-habitation. Prefer not to Respond to: Intricate Psychological Disorder questions (though I can refer to other resources i.e. websites/counceling for information and help)

Experience
Worked for 5 years within the domestic violence field, assisting victims to get their lives back on track; through facilitating support-groups, workshops and individual counceling. Continue to be an active member of the lesbian community, providing referals and support to fellow lesbians through church and other groups.

Organizations
FVS (domestic violence group in Florida) and various church groups.

Education/Credentials
B.A. in Journalism, with heavy research concentration in Social Psychology and Human Relations. Working toward Masters.

Awards and Honors
Received commendation award for public relations work and teamwork/unity and team-leadership awards within a corporate setting.

   

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sex7/7/2009Vicky
  Q: okay so i need help me and my girlfriend Emily are going to have sex because we sat down and talked ...
  A: The best thing i can do is send you to the following website: www.the-clitoris.com It is NOT a porn ...
My first same-sex relationship7/4/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I'm 22 years old and have been heterosexual my whole life. I've dated a lot of guys, but it's been a ...
  A: OK, I'll help you, but only on one condition -- that you try and seek on-going guidance from others ...
stay or go..7/3/2009Lena Torres
  Q: This is the 2nd year of our relationship. She is my best friend TRULY, I haven't had a close friend ...
  A: Before examining whether you "stay or go" or who you want to be in a relationship with for the rest ...
Leaving Husband for Lesbian Lover6/25/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I recently left my husband and so did my lesbian lover. We just don't know how long to keep our ...
  A: The most important thing as you have so wisely gathered, is telling the children. The question of ...
having a hard time getting over ex6/15/2009Lena Torres
  Q: my ex and i have been broken up for over a year.she has a girlfriend,the same girl she says she ...
  A: Life is a beautiful thing. Don't miss a single moment of it waiting or wondering if someone loves ...
just flirty or more?6/14/2009Lena Torres
  Q: ok so my best friend is bi and i cant tell whether or not she is in to me or if shes just extremely ...
  A: I get this type of question a lot. Signs to look for are: ~ Is she just as flirtatious with other ...
coaching or therapy6/11/2009Lena Torres
  Q: My girlfriend and I will celebrate our second anniversary together in early July, but since last ...
  A: It is just the most wonderful news, that you are seeking counseling! You have elected to embark on ...
spanking6/9/2009Vicky
  Q: My girlfriend says she gets turned on by being spanked. Is that normal?
  A: Yes it is normal. Most people have certain things that turn them on, and spanking is definatley one ...
co-worker problem6/6/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I need advice. I just recently came out of a secret, 6 year sexual relationship with my best friend ...
  A: Secret relationships are always problematic in many ways. Some people subscribe to the idea that if ...
confusion6/3/2009Lena Torres
  Q: We had a soccer dinner the other night and we ended up kissing and talking about seeing how things ...
  A: She may be reacting to your own uncertainty. No one wants to get seriously involved with someone who ...
My wife is probably gay5/31/2009Lena Torres
  Q: My wife and I have been married for nearly 25 years, we have 4 wonderful children and I believe that ...
  A: You sound like a wonderful, loving, caring man. Any woman would be lucky to have you for a partner. ...
She Knew All Along5/30/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I have been communicating with this female for about a year. I have bought her gifts and we spend a ...
  A: Of course she knows you like her, it is staring her right in the face with every action you take. ...
She Knew All Along5/22/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I have been communicating with this female for about a year. I have bought her gifts and we spend a ...
  A: Well, here’s the thing -- Because other people besides you and me read this column. And because some ...
Lesbian friend wants to keep me in the closet.5/21/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I'm getting out of a six year relationship including a brief marriage to a man and I am now in my ...
  A: It sounds like you’ve had a lot going on and all within the recent past. Showing care and respect ...
confused5/19/2009Lena Torres
  Q: We became friends and on a drunken night out we got together etc and continued from there...we have ...
  A: No need to put undue pressure on yourself. When the time is right, you'll know. You'll also ...
My gf cheated!!5/18/2009Lena Torres
  Q: My gf is in the Army, she has been deployed to Afghanistan for over 6 months now, we have been ...
  A: Recovering from infidelity is painful and it takes time. What you cannot do is allow her ...
Is a woman at work interested in me?5/14/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I'm 34 years old and out. I began working at a new job about 9 months ago. The first moment I laid ...
  A: I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before the two of you are talking up a storm. Jokingly, a ...
Desperate for help.5/13/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I'm 24 years old,I've been straight all my life,up until a year ago,when i met a woman(30 years ...
  A: You tell me the problem is, "not about you labeling yourself." Labeling or not, it most certainly ...
Does my mother suspect I'm hiding something with my girlfriend?5/12/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I'm in a relationship right now, so far everything seems fine between us from what I see. Although ...
  A: While you sit, wondering if your mother suspects; gather as much information as possible in the ...
coaching or therapy5/11/2009Lena Torres
  Q: My girlfriend and I will celebrate our second anniversary together in early July, but since last ...
  A: We can't help who we're drawn to or who we fall in love with, we can however, make a conscious ...
confused/stay or go?5/9/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I recently came out(about a year ago). I was totally in love with someone who was my friend and ...
  A: My question to you is: Do you love the person you are with? If not, why stay? You have to deal with ...
My lesbian relationship5/8/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I've been with my girlfriend for two years now and this has been a difficult two years for our ...
  A: Few people are capable of achieving relationship bliss by jumping into a new relationship, while ...
question to my initial question you answered to ... thank you btw5/3/2009Kay
  Q: Kay, recently I had posted a question regard my being gay and being in love with my roommate who is ...
  A: This is not something that I can answer because there is not enough information here. Importantly, ...
Confused5/2/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I've read many of the questions and answers about the "am I a lesbian?" theme and I think I fall ...
  A: Having read previous responses, you seem to have become aware that no two cases are alike. Also, ...
how do I tell my deeply religious kids that I'm gay?4/30/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I have been losing sleep over my predicament--I was hoping you could help. I am 38, was married for ...
  A: The intersection between religion and homosexuality presents a dilemma that is becoming increasingly ...
in love and confused4/30/2009Kay
  Q: Kay, i met this awesome woman on NYE party 08 in London which was really great as I finally ...
  A: Well at this point, all you can do is let it work itself out. Just hope that your working permit ...
to be or not to be4/29/2009Kay
  Q: My girlfriend and I just recently moved in with each other and it's as though things have gone down ...
  A: It appearst that your gf has major TRUST issues and no matter how much you convince her, she will ...
in love and confused4/29/2009Kay
  Q: Kay, i met this awesome woman on NYE party 08 in London which was really great as I finally ...
  A: Well it appears that you really like her but you have some barriers. The first one is that you two ...
Being in love with my straight friend who happens to be my roommate4/29/2009Kay
  Q: Iam nearly 39, and have been romatically involved with women since I was 14. I find men attractive ...
  A: I am not sure that I follow you. What is it that you hope to accomplish and why do you thnk she has ...
i think my women is into a relationship with my friend girl4/28/2009Kay
  Q:
  A: Im sorry its really hard to read this because of the grammatical errors. If your girlfriend has been ...
Out-of-date teacher crush4/27/2009Kay
  Q: I have a problem regarding a teacher crush. I've been out of high school for 4 years now (I'm 23), ...
  A: Don't beat your self up about this. It appears that you know what needs to take place in order for ...
crush on a good friend4/26/2009Kay
  Q: I am a 20 year old female. I am writing to you today because I am in a bit of a fickle. The first ...
  A: There is book/guide to this. Im sorry that my answers doesnt really help but you have to keep in ...
crush on a good friend4/26/2009Kay
  Q: I am a 20 year old female. I am writing to you today because I am in a bit of a fickle. The first ...
  A: Well it appears that you just made out because you two were drunk. Its really hard to stamp ...
Online dating... Does the girl like me?4/22/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I'm 21 years old and met a girl online she is also 21 and on our 1st date we really seemed to hit ...
  A: The first question I want to address is: “How often should I call her without coming off as too ...
Lesbian in the military4/13/2009Kay
  Q: Kay, I would like some advice about how to find a girl when I am unable to put myself out there too ...
  A: Congratulations on your decision to serve its military. While I don't always agree with its ways, I ...
troubles in paradise4/12/2009Kay
  Q: I'm a 19 year old female and I've known since i was in the 5th grade that I liked girls. I just ...
  A: I cant tell you how to get over her being married. That is something that you are going to have to ...
needing an answer4/11/2009Kay
  Q: we recently been fighting alot, most of it is about the kids we both have 2 kids each from our ...
  A: Thats hard because sleeping with men while being gay isn't in the play book. You are going to have ...
just confused...if its general feeling or special feeling that can turn to a deep realtionship....4/11/2009Kay
  Q: its me again cjay who is secretly in love with Arabian girl.my only question what if someone tells ...
  A: Well, its possible to have a friend that cares about, only as a friends. However your friend took it ...
no idea4/10/2009Lena Torres
  Q: I have met a straight women for a year now, she has been divorce twice and right now she has a ...
  A: This woman must really be something. She’s got her mom, sister, kid; tiptoeing around her to try and ...
HOCD4/9/2009Kay
  Q: I've had homosexual obsessive compulsive disorder for a year now. I have had my ups and downs. I ...
  A: Being uncomfortable with oral can come from many different things. You probably just don't like it. ...

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