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Movie Features Quizzes

If You Get 18/30 On This Quiz, You’re a Christmas Movie Expert and Also Probably Gay

If you love a good Christmas movie or even a bad Christmas movie, then it’s time to test your Christmas movie knowledge!

By Riese | 3 hours ago | 2 Comments
Gaylor gift guide: Sparkly lavender background with a Certified Gaylor sticker, a tumbler, a shirt, and a phone case.
Holigays

A Holiday Gift Guide For Your Favorite Gaylor

Whether you’re a general Gaylor, a Swiftgron shipper (hello my people), or a Kaylor, there’s something for you here.

By Sa'iyda Shabazz | 5 hours ago
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Happy 40th Birthday, Kristen Kish!

Sagittarian queer celebs are so powerful.

By Christina Tucker | 9 hours ago
A Trans Guys Guide to Grindr: a phone with a DM that says "ftm aficionado here lol" with the Grindr logo in the background
Dating

A Trans Guy’s Guide to Grindr

You don’t have to preemptively feel shame about your body parts. Do you know how many cis gay men hate their bodies? Why do you think Equinox exists?

By Gabe Dunn | 11 hours ago | 14 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Doesn’t Wanna Go Home

I got hit in the head with a book this morning.

By Emet Ozar | 14 hours ago | 1 Comment
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: If You’re Afraid To Do Gay PDA in Public, You’re Not Alone

New survey shows two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have fears about holding hands — plus more culture and news from around the world.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | December 5, 2023 | 3 Comments
Holigays Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Upgrading Your Home Bar

Nice glassware, nonalcoholic options, and fancy garnish tools will take your gay home bar to the next level.

By ashni | December 5, 2023
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TV Feature

Autostraddle’s Favorite Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans TV Characters of 2023

Queer teens, a zombie killer, and one very disturbed set of twins. Check out our favorite queer TV characters of 2023!

By The TV Team | December 5, 2023 | 6 Comments
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Pets & Animals Relationships

You Need Help: How Do I Make Myself Like My Girlfriend’s Cat?

You already did things right by talking about this before moving in together. Now it’s time to talk some more.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | December 5, 2023 | 19 Comments
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Holigays LGBTQ+ Businesses

85 LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses and Queer Shops To Support This Holiday Season!

With so many LGBTQ+ owned shops out there it’s gonna be a joy to put money back into your community this holiday season!

By Riese | December 5, 2023 | 70 Comments
Sarah Michelle Geller and Selma Blair share an iconic kiss in Cruel Intentions
Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Everybody Start Manifesting Now for “Cruel Intentions” TV Show To Radiate Bisexual Energy

The “Cruel Intentions” TV show has finally been confirmed at Prime Video with a full casting announcement, Evan Rachel Wood and Devery Jacob’s queer cheerleading film gets distribution, Suranne Jones wants more lesbian roles, Da Brat on building her family with Judy and more!

By Riese | December 4, 2023 | 1 Comment
Winnie and Bernie in It's a Wonderful Knife
Movie Reviews

“It’s a Wonderful Knife Review: Queer Christmas Slasher Is Fun but Falls Short of Slay

It’s a queer, slasherified version of It’s a Wonderful Life!

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | December 4, 2023
Susan Sarandon at a strike and Melissa Barrera at a panel
Movie News & Trailers Politics + Activism

Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera, and the Troubling Pattern of Punishment for Advocating for Palestine

More news surfaces about the timeline of Melissa Barrera’s removal from Scream, and Susan Sarandon has issued an apology for her wording. Both continue to stand with Palestine.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | December 4, 2023 | 24 Comments
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Holigays Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Dark Christmas Aesthetic Edition

We have a candle for those who want their place to constantly smell like they’ve just cracked open the grimoire.

By Nico Hall | December 4, 2023 | 2 Comments
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Parenting & Family

Queer Mom Chronicles: How Do You Handle School Stuff While Co-Parenting?

I am a big advocate of parent-teacher conferences, and I always make it a priority to go.

By Sa'iyda Shabazz | December 4, 2023 | 5 Comments
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Movie Features TV Feature

“Total Eclipse of the Heart” Is the Queer Film and TV Song of the Year

For some reason, four different works of queer media have used “Total Eclipse of the Heart” this year.

By Drew Burnett Gregory | December 4, 2023 | 3 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Went “Plumber? I ‘ardly Know ‘er!”

You know what’s hard to beat for breakfast?

By Kate Hawkins | December 4, 2023 | 2 Comments
the following gifts for queer parents: 1. face roller. 2. a three wick candle. 3. white slipper. 4. a foot mask. 5. single serving coffee maker.
Holigays Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Your Gay Parent Friends Are Exhausted, Send Help!

Buying a gift for a parent is tough because the thing most of us want is sleep or rest.

By Sa'iyda Shabazz | December 3, 2023 | 6 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: Which Queer Christmas Movie Character Are You?

Are you one of the gals from Happiest Season or are you more of a Carol, or mayhaps even a Joanne? There’s only one way to find out and it’s through this very special Christmas movie quiz!

By Riese | December 3, 2023 | 12 Comments
Holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: What Each Adult Yellowjacket Probably Wants

Taissa obviously wants a trench to add to her extensive collection.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | December 2, 2023 | 4 Comments
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