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so gay for you
LGBT Book Reviews The L Word

‘So Gay For You’ Is Everything I Hoped It Would Be and More

‘So Gay For You’ is a loving portrait of chosen community, a roaming time capsule of queer pop culture, a platonic love story, a behind-the-scenes look at a groundbreaking show and an introspective, juicy celebrity memoir.

Riese June 4, 2025 1 Comment
alice and shane
Book Features The L Word

Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig Go Deep Into The L Word’s Most Legendary Sex Scenes

“It was our way of subverting expectation, showing that lesbians are different kinds of people with their own relationship dynamics, even in the bedroom.”

Kate & Leisha June 4, 2025 2 Comments
HOLIGAYS: Shane
Comedy Holigays The L Word

New Years Resolutions but It’s Just Cool Things Shane Did in ‘The L Word’

In 2025, I will have an affair with an older married woman. 

Motti December 30, 2024 8 Comments
kate moenning and leisha hailey with their book cover so gay for you
Book Features The L Word

Some of Their Parts: Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig Are Writing You a Book About Friendship and ‘The L Word’

Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig will be challenging Jenny Schecter’s grip on the ‘L Word’ Memoir Market with their new book, ‘So Gay For You.’

Riese September 17, 2024 2 Comments
Cast members Jennifer Beals, Pam Grier, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Karina Lombard, Eric Mabius, Katherine Moennig and Executive Producer Ilene Chaiken at a preview luncheon for Showtime's new original series "The L Word" at Blue Fin October 23, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
The L Word

These Throwback Photos of ‘The L Word’ Cast Will Rocket You Right Back to 2005

Laurel Holloman wearing a dress over flared jeans? TRANSCENDENT

Riese May 18, 2024 3 Comments
collage of tim, angus, tom, max, pierce, hendrix, benjamin bradshaw, micah, tom
The L Word

Men of ‘The L Word’ and ‘Generation Q,’ Ranked

From Gomey to Angus to Pierce to Max Sweeney, we weigh in on the men of The L Word and Generation Q, ranking them from most awful men to least awful men!

Riese April 22, 2024 19 Comments
Comedy The L Word

Glasgow’s “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” Is Not the First Time a Willy Wonka Party Was a Disaster

Jenny Schecter was the original planner of ill-conceived Willy Wonka-themed events.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya February 28, 2024 3 Comments
Sophie Suarez singing in the musical episode of The L Word: Generation Q
The L Word: Generation Q

“L Word: Generation Q” Musical Episode’s Composers on Their Fight for an Emmy

On the bittersweet feeling of being Emmy-nominated for a series unavailable to stream.

Sa'iyda Shabazz January 17, 2024 1 Comment
jodi lerner, lover cindi and tasha williams
Quizzes The L Word

If You Can Get 18/23 On This Quiz, You’ve Watched “The L Word” Too Many Times

It’s time to test your knowledge of the chart by seeing how many “L Word” dates and hookups you can remember!

Riese August 16, 2023 22 Comments
collage of actors: Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig, Holland Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Arienne Mandi, Kristanna Loken, Jordan Hull, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosie O'Donnell, Anne Ramsay, Heather Matarazzo
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) The L Word

Here’s Basically Everybody Who Was In “The L Word” And Also Is Gay Now

Ten years ago everybody wanted to know which “L Word” actresses were gay but nobody dared to spill — now that everyone is gay or bisexual, these pressing questions can finally be answered.

Riese May 16, 2023 69 Comments
Two-piece collage of Shane and Sophie looking sad and then Gigi and Dani looking sad
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast Bonus Episode: Goodbye, Again

Come commiserate the end of our problematic fave, talk about the state of queer television at large, cast an L Word prequel set in 90s new York, and learn what We, the hosts of To L and Back, would have happen to all of the characters after the end of this season!

Analyssa April 6, 2023 15 Comments
Alice and Shane looking unhappily off to the side
The L Word: Generation Q TV News & Trailers

Showtime Removes Generation Q From Platform, Thus Deeply Wounding Our Community

The queer community was dealt another severe blow last week when The L Word: Generation Q and Work in Progress were removed from Showtime’s streaming service.

Riese April 4, 2023 31 Comments
Generation Q sex scenes collage.
The L Word: Generation Q

Every Generation Q Sex Scene, Ranked

One thing The L Word Generation Q was always good at was sex scenes. Today, our TV Team is ranking and remembering them all.

Riese March 30, 2023 29 Comments
collage of Gen Q BTs photos
The L Word: Generation Q

“L Word: Generation Q” Cast Reacts To Show’s Cancellation With Love, Gratitude, Cute Pics and Some Light Shade

Following yesterday’s announcement of the cancellation of The L Word: Generation Q, cast members are posting some pretty adorable tributes on instagram!

Riese March 26, 2023 11 Comments
Bette, Alice, Shane, Gigi and Nat holding glasses looking confused
The L Word: Generation Q

Showtime Cancels “L Word: Generation Q,” Might Pursue New Reboot Set in NYC, What

Cancel Your Gays strikes again! Showtime has cancelled The L Word: Generation Q, but also apparently Ilene Chaiken’s already got a new NYC-set L Word reboot in development with the network, maybe?

Riese March 23, 2023 47 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

Our Charts: Three Generation Q Infographics

Looking at The L Word Generation Q’s sex scenes, naming choices and completed chart in three handy infographics that will probably change your life.

Riese January 24, 2023 30 Comments
Generation q logo on top of two photos: Angie and Tasha interacting and Sophie and Roxy watching the wedding
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast 310: We Just Wanted To Have Fun With Our Friends

“For now, what I’ll say about this storyline is that I was just glad to not see that damn purple coffee mug. The fact that they did not bring this coffee mug back out was one small mercy of this storyline for me.”

Analyssa January 23, 2023 37 Comments
Alice / Bette + Tina / Sophie + Dani
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 310 Recap: Looking Full Steam Ahead I Guess

In our recap of The L Word Generation Q Season 3 finale we find ourselves at a small private backyard wedding ceremony filled with drugs, exes, faulty door hardware, flower arrangements and of course fashion!!!!

Riese January 20, 2023 131 Comments
side one: bette & tina embracing, side two: dani looking surprised. to l and back tlwgq logo in the middle.
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

To L And Back: Generation Q Podcast 309: When a Fire Starts to Burn

“If Shane asked me to go to couple’s therapy, I’d be like, “We don’t even know each other, but if this is what it takes to get you into a therapist’s office, absolutely, let’s do it.”

Analyssa January 16, 2023 25 Comments
3-piece collage: Dani + Sophie laughing, Alice on her scooter, Bette and Tina
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word Generation Q Episode 309 Recap: Quiet Before The Firestorm

Gird your loins, Bette and Tina are back in town! Meanwhile, Alice is getting cancelled, Finley and Carrie are walking up a moderate incline, Tess is dancing on her own, Shane’s got a big pitch, Sophie’s got a show to run and just like you, Dre loves Dani!

Riese January 13, 2023 143 Comments
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