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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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This Straight Girl Crush Is Killing Me (And I) Must Confess, She’s So Married

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My Wife Makes All The Money — and All The Decisions

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I Want My Girlfriend To Stop Journaling and Get a Job

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Jun 26, 2026

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I Moved In With My Girlfriend and Now I Don’t Like Them Anymore

You moved in with your girlfriend and now she’s annoying the f*ck out of you. Also; some major small-town poly drama!

the team

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Jul 5, 2024

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AF+ Crossword Is Looking For a Beach Read

If you are also looking for a beach read, we’ve got a few recs in this puzzle!

Emet Ozar

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Jun 29, 2024

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I Hate That I Want My Girlfriend To Stop Posting Sexy Pics Of Herself On Social Media

A girlfriend’s sex-positivity is crossing a line — but it’s a line you don’t even want to have. Also, a reader outed a cheater and now it’s just Drama City!

the team

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Jun 28, 2024

11 across / 3 letters / "___ Last Stop" (Casey McQuiston novel)

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AF+ Crossword Is Having Girl Dinner

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Darby Ratliff

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Jun 22, 2024

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Am I Being Biphobic Or Just Setting Boundaries?

You bonded over a lesbian identity but now she’s exploring bisexuality, and you’re poly and you really don’t want a cis man in the mix. Plus advice for transitioning from…

the team

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Jun 21, 2024

4 across / 3 letters / "Yellowjackets" network, for short

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AF+ Crossword Is a Hat Gay

But the kind that appreciates that there are non-hat gays out there.

Kate Hawkins

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Jun 15, 2024

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My Family’s Mad at Me For Refusing To Go on a Homophobic Vacation

Your sister-in-law is being blatantly homophobic — IN JUNE — and your family’s mad that you’re mad about it. Also, we settle a debate for the ages: blinds open or…

the team

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Jun 14, 2024