LGBTQ cannabis brands now support I Weedmaps

Just like the LGBTQIA+ community, there is a multitude in Pride, and cannathusiasm is definitely one of them. Cannabis and Pride have a long history and have been woven together in a counterculture tapestry for generations. Now America’s future is weird, proud and stoned to the bone.

But big gay stoners or not, celebrating queer canna culture is a way for all cannasuiers to show their connection this month. Pride is a celebration, but first and foremost it is a protest.

Keep that energy going by forgoing the corporate rainbow wash and instead using this month as an excuse to discover LGBTQIA+ cannabis growers, artisans, and artisans to support year-round.

Open pharmacy

Open Apothecary is a boutique dedicated to alternative cannabinoid lifestyle products with a touch of esoteric whimsy. There are zodiac pre-rolls in glittery designer tubes, luxurious bath bombs, full-spectrum crystal-infused serums and highly therapeutic balms.

The vibe is feminine without being exclusive, and the brand’s energy is community-focused and offers tiered pricing. A capitalist boomer could never do that, no matter how strange.

Botanicals from brown sugar

Not only is Brown Sugar Botanicals owned and founded by queer people, the founders are careful to source the materials for their herbal blends, tinctures and soothing balms from queer-owned farms and breeders.

The herbal blends can be steeped or puffed and the topical agents are both soothing and soothing. All cannabis and botanicals are organic.

Atlanta Sauce Co.

There is tremendous overlap between queer, savvy, and black cannathusiast communities. Georgia-based topical brand Atlanta Sauce Co. was formed at the intersection of all three. This skincare company isn’t just therapeutic, they’re committed to a type of holistic luxury, with sugar scrubs, silky lotions, balms, and even an all-natural hair growth spray.

Blunt skin care

Owned by Queer, Blunt Skincare offers three rejuvenating facial oils, each made with full- or broad-spectrum cannabis-derived ingredients.

The brand’s featherweight facial oils are phenomenal, but my personal favorite is the Moonrock oil, a sun-yellow serum that leaves my skin rosy and refreshed.

Bonus power-of-pride consumerism anecdote: I discovered this brand during Pride 2020 and my queer stoner skin responded so positively I’ve never looked back. However you identify, your results may vary.

Black sheet

Unlike straight people, sex education for LGBTQIA+ children is not offered in school, which makes sexual health such an important part of queer adult life. Many of us have serious catching up to do.

Luckily, queer-led brands like Noir Leaf are working to destigmatize queer sex with topical and smokable cannabinoids for relaxation, intimacy, and sex. Noir Leaf’s shop offers pre-rolls, CBD sex lubes and massage oils, and even a collection of erotic toys (Sapphic AF).

green box

Of all the pharmacies in Portland, Oregon, Green Box stands out. Owned by Black, Gay and Veterans, it is a smartly curated online pharmacy with a super-fast delivery service. Whether you’re a PDX resident or just visiting Rose City, Green Box is an excellent place to pick up a few meds, pre-rolls, curated strains, or even necessary supplies without navigating your way through a crowded or crowded dispensary to have to.

Pleasure Summit

Putting sexual health first is the goal of Pleasure Peaks, a luxury CBD brand that effortlessly walks the line between boudoir opulence and cannabinoid therapy. The brand includes bath salts, biospecific capsules, lubricants, tinctures, and even suppositories.

A selection of cannabis-themed sex toys and accessories — and even a few quirky gifts like a baseball cap that says “Bisexual” — round out the store, but the main draw is undoubtedly the medicinal topicals.

Farbod ceramic

There are always a few different types of smoking accessories in the best stone zones. If your own space is lacking, check out the creative pipes and bongs handcrafted by Farbod Ceramics. From meaningful, intricately glazed coffee table ritual vases (aka bongs) to kitschy fruit and veg shaped pipes, Farbod’s pieces are remarkable stoner works of art that deserve a place in any stoned home, regardless of how one identifies.

mary jae

For allied stoners near or visiting Austin, Texas, Mary Jae, run by BIPOC, queer and women, is the place to be. The store offers pharmacy items such as flowers, edibles, tinctures, and topicals, as well as lifestyle items and accessories. In addition, it is also a safe and inclusive space for those who share a love and curiosity about cannabis, and offers social club opportunities to network and kiki with other like-minded Austin residents.

Cuddly cones

For the uncompromisingly feminine stoner who wouldn’t dare be seen hauling plain beige cones to and from her glossy lips, Cushy Cones are a vibrant, colourful, celebratory alternative to the everyday brown cones in paper bags.

Available in bold prints, stylish hues and even sleek metallic colors for date-night things, each Cushy Cone is made from 100% all-natural materials with coloring made from edible, vegetable-based and unflavored soybean oils.