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Gender LGBT History Politics + Activism

Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Lived a Long, Beautiful Life

One of our most influential and remarkable trans queer elders — Miss Major Griffin-Gracy — has died at the age of 78.

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TV Lists

58 Gay TV Shows To Stream In The UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5)

We present: everything TV show streaming on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5 with lesbian or queer or trans characters, ranked by gayness.

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With the boom of online dating, many young adults are finding themselves in situationships.

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Breakups

Is it Okay To Write an Apology Letter To an Ex? 10 Queers Weigh In

The concept of the Breakup Apology Letter is a controversial one! Where do you land?

the team October 13, 2025 1 Comment
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Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your Greatest Gay Fear?

October welcomes in the ghosts, ghouls, and gays who love costumes. It might also welcome in a little gay drama.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 12, 2025 6 Comments
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Movie Features

‘Sleepaway Camp’ Was Kinda Heterophobic if You Think About It

Sleepaway Camp depicts heterosexual desire, particularly from men, as being predatory, transactional, cruel, and destructive.

Nic Anstett October 11, 2025 3 Comments
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Robin Wright as a Ruthless Monster-in-Law in ‘The Girlfriend’ Gave Me Flashbacks

Did this miniseries steal from my memories?

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OK, What If I Don’t Want To Attend My Friend’s Improv Show

Someone must really hate improv — or their friend!!! Someone else is low-key dying that their friend isn’t returning borrowed books on time. And someone else is sweating their ass off on T and needs help.

the team October 10, 2025 5 Comments
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Quizzes

Only True WNBA Gays Can Get 18/22 On This Gay WNBA Trivia Quiz

If you get 20 questions right on this quiz, you really do love watching women’s sports.

Riese October 10, 2025 12 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Real Housewives of Miami Lesbian Drama, Explained

Julia reveals she and Adriana slept together, and Adriana deflects by leaning into some wildly biphobic stereotypes.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 10, 2025 2 Comments
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Halloween

Motti Rates His Past Halloween Costumes

I dressed so frequently as men/male characters far before realizing I was trans.

Motti October 9, 2025 4 Comments
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Movie Features

The Real Horror of ‘The Shining’

I stopped taking care of myself because I thought that’s what it meant to be serious about writing. 

Gen October 9, 2025 3 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

‘Gen V’ Episode 206 Recap: What’s the Plan, Stan?

Marie & Co. escape the library, talk to Annabeth, run into some allies, and learn more about Project Odessa and Cipher’s potential plans.

Valerie Anne October 8, 2025 1 Comment
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Katy O’Brian in a Leather Vest? Yes

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Halloween Quizzes

14 Halloween Quizzes You Could Take Right Now for a Very Gay October

What’s your fate in a zombie movie? What horror movie stock character are you? There are so many questions, and their accordant answers, right in here.

Riese October 8, 2025 2 Comments
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Book Lists

Our Most Anticipated Queer Books for October 2025

It’s October, and you know what that means! Lots of new queer and trans horror heading your way! And plenty to choose from other genres, too.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 7, 2025 3 Comments
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Book Features

Queer History Meets UFO Lore in Ilana Masad’s Stunning New Novel ‘Beings’

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Gabrielle Korn October 7, 2025 1 Comment
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There is no such thing as being queer “enough.” There is just being queer.

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Horrorscopes: What Queer Horror Film Should You Watch This Month, Based on Your Sign

Horoscopes can be a useful way of understanding ourselves and working toward personal growth; HORRORscopes can let us avoid that personal growth by reveling in our own mess and allowing our “evil” sides in. And doesn’t that sound more fun?!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 7, 2025 3 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Are You Ready for the Return of Grey’s Anatomy?

The fate of the queers of Grey’s Anatomy, Ginny & Georgia teases upcoming season, Cardi B’s album goes double platinum, Elvira’s cookbook, and more!

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