Lucky 7: The Ultimate Lesbian Holiday Gift Guide

There's no denying that queer women are practical. No matter why or how we got here, we are the people who often prioritize needs over wants, and we tend to be savvy spenders and thoughtful gift givers.

In line with that thinking, the holiday season lets us employ our spending power to support women-owned and LGBTQ-friendly companies, and bestow upon our loved ones uncommon, useful, and fun presents so good they may wonder how they got through life without them. In line with that thinking, here's a tip sheet of seven lezzie-friendly prezzies for 2017 that will make you proud.

Feminist Playing Cards
When the weather outside is frightful, check this out: women plus music plus card games! Feminist Play Cards ($25) feature custom illustrations of 52 feminist musicians drawn by 14 female artists. Behind them is the Brooklyn-based artist and entrepreneur Lynn Casper, whose multi-faceted company Homoground consists of an award-winning podcast, and produces TV programs, live events, and creative projects that support and promote queer and allied artists and musicians.

Pick up a pack of these one-of-a-kind cards through Homoground's website or via the queer-feminist collective bookstore Bluestockings.

Felix Gray Eyewear
Let's get practical here: It's 2017, and we're all spending loads of time looking at screens. Probably too much time, at least for our precious, overworked eyeballs. Here's one seriously smart gift that your loved one will thank you for today because they're so chic; and then thank you for again later because they've helped spare you from vision damage:

Felix Gray glasses ($95). This eyewear's lenses are designed to alleviate "digital eye strain" by filtering out the harshest wavelengths of blue light and eliminating screen glare. Right now the company's still in startup mode, so their frames are only available in Non-RX and standard reading magnifications, but soon they'll offer a range of prescription options for frames like the Turing (named for Alan Turing, the gay man considered the father of computer science); and the Roebling (for Emily Roebling, the engineer who led the Brooklyn Bridge's completion).

Unbound Massage Ring
Intimate gifts of the silicone, glass, or vibrating variety are, of course, an amazing way to tickle your lady's fancy. But you can kick up the kink with accessories that double as both sexy jewelry and sexy toys.

Check out "rebellious, feminist" Unbound for the one- or two-finger Twiggy Massage Ring ($24, 18-carat gold or silver-plated) and Twiggy Whip Necklace ($24, 18-carat gold). Both are playfully designed to conceal their true nature as erotic toys, making them even hotter. You may also enjoy Unbound's lesbian-specific accessories.

Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Collection
Buying from this Northern-Californian company is a feel-good option for gift givers who want to support lesbian entrepreneurs, and in the process share the glorious gift of award-winning cheese.

This holiday, check out Cowgirl Creamery's carefully curated cheese Collections ($45-$275) for overnight shipments around the country, or pick up a gift card and let your loved one browse the cowgirls' delights for herself.

Thinx Underwear
Before you get your panties in a knot over the thought of giving underwear as a gift, consider the possibility of improving a woman's life for the better every single month. Thinx is the women-run brand of undergarments that's revolutionized the way women handle monthly menses-through leak-proof, pad-free panties in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes ($24-$39). The online shop lets you buy an e-gift card so she can size up her own needs. (And note that these panties are so peachy you may want to go ahead and gift yourself a pair.)

Dapper Boi Polo
Queer or not, a lot of women just want to wear comfortable, stylish clothes that fit right. Dapper Boi is the lesbian-run fashion label that's taken androgynous outfitting to the next level.

The online store has a handsome selection of jeans, swimwear, hats, hoodies, and more, and offers discounts for pre-ordered items-a crowdfunding option that helps small businesses like Dapper Boi grow. For the dashing gal in your life, consider a gift card, or try the versatile Dapper Boi Polo ($56), available in three colors with details like chambray collars and striped sleeve cuffs.

Covert Convertible Jacket
The two brilliant ladies that founded Covert have finally innovated a chic way to skip the coat-check line. The Morgan Rae Moto Jacket ($175) is a lightweight, faux-leather motorcycle coat that, on the surface, appears to be a sassy, high-collar zip-up ready to rock the town. But no, this outerwear quickly folds into itself to become a smart, compact drawstring bag-like a secret stash for the practical woman.