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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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I’m So Grossed Out By My Partner Now That We Live Together

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Feb 6, 2026

How Can I Learn To Stop Worrying About Time and Love the Sex

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Jan 28, 2026

I Don’t Want My Friend To Talk About Their Partner

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Jan 23, 2026

Why Am I So Put Off By My Friend’s Constant Asks For Financial Help?

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Jan 16, 2026

One image shows a person at work looking to the side, another shows a hand on a mouse

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Why Won’t My Gay Coworker Hang Out With Me and My Gay Friends?

Why does your queer coworker not want to hang out with you?? Also, a reader is given a Sophie’s choice between their husband or their would-be paramour.

the team

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Jan 31, 2025

One picture shows someone looking at their reflection and the other shows someone scrolling on their phone

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I Don’t Think I’m Hot Enough Anymore To Date on the Apps

You’re newly single and worried your face card has expired on these dating apps. Also, we help a reader not text their ex!

the team

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Jan 24, 2025

queer pregnancy

Fixing the Window

“If I’d made it this far into the pregnancy without being forced to face the reality that has inspired many of my generation to forego reproduction altogether, I could do…

Riese

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Jan 22, 2025

One image shows an empty classroom with desks, another shows a large home on a hillside at dusk.

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My High School Bully Is Happier Than Me

She bullied you for being gay, now she’s the one living a perfect queer life!?? Also, what to do about mismatched communication needs in a relationship?

the team

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Jan 17, 2025

One image shows a person seated alone in a super casual and relaxed way, another shows someone moving boxes out of an apartment.

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I Love Living Alone, But My Girlfriend’s Ready to U-Haul

You’re not sure you’re ready to live with your girlfriend yet! Also, a reader is hurt by a friend’s rejection of her mother.

the team

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Jan 10, 2025

me and gretchen before the baby shower in the mirror

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And I Feel God At This Baby Shower Tonight

“When it comes to baby showers, my wife was pretty certain about what she wanted: not to have one.”

Riese

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Jan 8, 2025

One picture shows a woman drinking wine, the other shows two people lying side by side in a bed with underclothes on.

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Neither Of Us Know How To Make the First Move Sober. Will We Ever Have Sex Again?

Now that you’re sober, you’ve forgotten how to successfully initiate sex! Also, a reader’s partner has checked out post-election.

the team

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Jan 3, 2025

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Good Boys Bonus Episode: Good Boy… Friends

The Good Boys’ girlfriends hop on the pod to discuss top surgery care, how to handle testosterone-inspired sex drive differentials, saying no to getting head, masturbating with the curtains closed,…

Good Boys

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Dec 27, 2024