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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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Into the AF+ Advice Box #95: ANXIETIES

Whether it’s anxiety about driving, being perceived as younger at work, bodies and sex, pregnancy, or socializing — we’ve got you with some queer advice!

the team

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Dec 21, 2023

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Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area

“My wife and son didn’t know; no one knew. The guilt crept up when I unloaded the groceries in the kitchen, stolen and paid-for alike.”

Irene Keliher

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Dec 20, 2023

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Anonymous Sex Diary: Tenderness Lingers

“I always worry these older guys are gonna fucking die when I get them to hit poppers with me, especially if they popped a Viagra first.”

Guest

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Dec 17, 2023

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A+ Crossword is Doin’ It

A mansplainer told me “nothing rhymes with orange.”

Rebecca Goldstein

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Dec 16, 2023

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Not Grateful Enough

“Thank you for pushing me down a ramp so quickly that I slammed into a wall.”

Katie

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Dec 15, 2023

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The A+ Pop-Up Discord Server Starts NOW!

Time to hang out and watch Carol!

Nico

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Dec 14, 2023

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What If It’s a Woman?

“We spoke up. Hell, this was post-#MeToo era. We were heroes. I was… a hero. So, why did I feel so much shame when, a year later, a woman sexually…

Reed Motti

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Dec 14, 2023

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Anonymous Sex Diary: She Wants More

“My partner and I have an open relationship. While we used to be really honest about things, when I met someone I actually liked, E, they decided they didnt want…

Guest

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Dec 13, 2023