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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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It’s Officially Baby Time But Oops I Changed My Mind

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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

One image shows two women seated side by side, another shows two women sitting knee to knee

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Am I a Self-Hating Lesbian for Crushing on a Straight Woman?

A grown-ass lesbian is finally and fully crushing on a straight woman — now what?? Also, let’s all get back into reading!

the team

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Dec 27, 2024

One picture shows a couple's hands during a wedding ceremony, the other is a shot of the White House

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Should I Get Married Before Trump Takes Office?

An international couple ponders a visa marriage before Trump takes office. Also a reader wonders if dietary restrictions can be a dealbreaker.

the team

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Dec 20, 2024

queer pregnancy

Allegedly Essential Baby Products, Looking for Gays On The Baby App and Surveillance Anxiety

Of the many allegedly essential items we must procure for our baby — how many are actually essential and why do I feel so weird about surveillance products? Also: trying…

Riese

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Dec 17, 2024