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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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Should I Dump My Trump-Loving Girlfriend?

Your girlfriend just straight up voted for Trump, so now what?? Also, a reader feels conflicted about Trump voters throwing her baby shower.

the team

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Nov 15, 2024

One image shows a person speaking into a cell phone. The other image shows the same person in a tense conversation with another person

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How Can I Convince My Girlfriend To Accept Her Shot at Financial Freedom?

Your parents can help your girlfriend achieve some financial freedom, but she super doesn’t see it that way. Plus, a reader wonders if cis people can use “they/them”?

the team

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Nov 8, 2024

One image shows a person looking distressed and offended, while the second image shows a dinner party from above.

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My Ex Would Rather I Rearrange My Entire Life Than Be Friends

Your ex doesn’t want to see you at public spaces, but is that your responsibility? Also, a reader wonders if it’s empty flirting or something more?

the team

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Nov 1, 2024

5 down / 5 letters / Yvie ___, winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 11

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AF+ Mini Crossword Flew Too Close to the Sun

But for one bright and glorious moment, it was perfect.

Rebecca Goldstein

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Oct 30, 2024

53 down / 5 letters / Brie Larson or Halsey, astrologically

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AF+ Full-Sized Crossword is Moving In

How are we going to fit all of this stuff into one apartment …?

Darby Ratliff

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Oct 26, 2024

One image shows a person in a suite, the other shows a hand with painted nails holding a red stiletto.

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Can I Ask My Non-Binary Partner to Pretend To Be a Cis Man For My Sister’s Wedding?

Is it selfish to ask your spouse to pretend to be someone they aren’t, just so you’re not alone? Also, a reader has penis envy, possibly, maybe?

the team

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Oct 25, 2024

1 down / 5 letters / Very attractive lady who hangs out in the sea, or very unattractive noise that hangs out at the fire station on my block

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AF+ Mini Crossword Is Flying High

We’re really putting those airline miles to good use.

Kate Hawkins

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Oct 25, 2024

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Good Boys Bonus Episode: The Reality of Platonic Nudes

In this bonus episode of Good Boys, Kylo is joined by Elizabeth Moon for a candid conversation about their platonic nude experience, reclaiming personal agency over their bodies, and balancing…

Good Boys

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Oct 24, 2024