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The Ultimatum: Queer Love’s Bridget Matloff on What the Cameras Didn’t Show You

Bridget Matloff speaks on friendship with Gabby Windey, pressures of reality TV, thoughts on marriage, gender roles, and yes, haircare.

Gabrielle Grace Hogan

Sep 8, 2025

FIRST PERSON

I Was Already Afraid of My Inbox. Then a Death Threat Came

The deadline for my compliance with the “blackmail” had already passed. It was supposed to…

Nico

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Aug 13, 2025

FIRST PERSON

On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

You’ve fucked every lesbian sorority girl in Oklahoma, someone tells me on an app. Well,…

Anonymous

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Jul 23, 2025

PARENTING & FAMILY

A Breastfeeding Journey Of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Baby Step

“I woke up feeling like someone had run me over with a truck and I…

Riese

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Jul 10, 2025

first person

I Was Already Afraid of My Inbox. Then a Death Threat Came

The deadline for my compliance with the “blackmail” had already passed. It was supposed to be noon.

Nico

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Aug 13, 2025

first person

On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

You’ve fucked every lesbian sorority girl in Oklahoma, someone tells me on an app. Well, I said. Probably not all of them, right?

Anonymous

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Jul 23, 2025

parenting & family

A Breastfeeding Journey Of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Baby Step

“I woke up feeling like someone had run me over with a truck and I thought, “I guess this is motherhood.” And probably would’ve died thinking that.”

Riese

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Jul 10, 2025

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The Married LA Parents Who Are Getting Off Up to 7 Times

These two started out as strictly hooking up for the sex, and now they’re finishing each other’s sentences. This is how they f*ck.

Sex/Life

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Apr 29, 2025

a dream doorway into a dream about alien abduction

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

What Does It Mean To Dream About Alien Abduction?

I’d like to start off by saying that I’m certain I dreamt of my ex at least once before I ever met or knew of them.

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Apr 28, 2025

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relationships

Capitalism Is a B*tch, but I Can’t Help My Friends Anymore

Should you keep recommending your friends for jobs, when they keep dropping the ball? Also, we help a reader whose younger friend isn’t taking their dating advice.

the team

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Apr 25, 2025

movie features

Out the Movies: Times I’ve Been Wrong

I’ve been publishing my thoughts on film and television since 2018 and it’s inevitable my perspectives have shifted.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Apr 24, 2025

Drew amid a lounging seating area and fireplace

first person

A Lifetime of Needles

I got my first trans surgery a couple months ago, and I went into FFS with as much curiosity about the experience as I had excitement for the results.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Apr 23, 2025

af+

WHY Do I Keep Dreaming of My Ex Who I No Longer Speak To?

Cowboy Clairvoyant quit their federal job (in real life! not a dream!) and now they’re here to tell you what it means to dream about a no-contact ex, defeating a…

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Apr 21, 2025

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Literally Dreaming About Sex With My Ex

The sex you’re having now is fine, but the sex with her was incredible (unfortunately). Also we help a reader whose girlfriend won’t stop singing show tunes!

the team

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Apr 18, 2025

af+

Step Into The Parlour, a Queer Shared Diary

The Parlour is a new weekly newsletter and column for paid members that invites you into a space for unfiltered, of-the-moment queer slice-of-life writing. Think of it like a diary…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 16, 2025