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AF+ Dating

My Girlfriend’s Ex Sent Me a Warning Message. Should I Hear Her Out?

Your new girlfriend’s ex has tracked you down and has some things to tell you! Also, how to stay COVID-safe while getting more involved in queer kink communities.

the team October 24, 2025 8 Comments
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AF+ Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Dream Interpretation: Five Common Nightmare Images and What They Mean

Ever dream of broken bones, tornadoes, dark skies, doppelgängers, or eerily familiar places? Cowboy Clairvoyant will help you understand what’s going on in your psyche.

Autumn Fourkiller October 20, 2025
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AF+ Dating

Was I A Fool To Think They’d Kiss Me Back?

You made the first move and have felt weird about it ever since. Also — needing tips on dating in your mid-30s, ’cause it’s not going well so far.

the team October 17, 2025
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AF+ Friendship

OK, What If I Don’t Want To Attend My Friend’s Improv Show

Someone must really hate improv — or their friend!!! Someone else is low-key dying that their friend isn’t returning borrowed books on time. And someone else is sweating their ass off on T and needs help.

the team October 10, 2025 5 Comments
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AF+ Sex

Is There a “Right Way” To Have Public Sex?

Your girlfriend loved gym bathroom sex but you’re not so sure you wanna do it again. Also: how to feel sexier while living with long Covid.

the team October 3, 2025 3 Comments
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AF+ Sex

The Trans Brooklyn Dykes With a Significant Height Difference Who Enjoy Twilight Cosplay

“Definitely when I gave you herpes is the most memorable time we had sex, but it’s not my favorite. Maybe it’s when we had sex on the dance floor as Edward and Jacob.”

Sex/Life October 2, 2025 1 Comment
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AF+ Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

A Fertility Ritual for Queer People on a Pregnancy Journey

Plus, queer dream interpretation and a tarot reading for a queer parent feeling doubts. Welcome to Cowboy Clairvoyant.

Autumn Fourkiller September 29, 2025
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AF+ Breakups

Is It So Wrong To Pick Up My Ex-Girlfriend From Jail?

Your girlfriend wants you to go no-contact with your ex after you picked her up from jail. Also; is it ok to tell your now-sober partner about the mean things they said when they were drunk?

the team September 26, 2025 3 Comments
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AF+ Dating

Help I Have a Crush On My Ex-Boyfriend’s Sister

Should you make a move on an ex-boyfriend’s sister who may or may not be your root? Also — tips on sexting A WRITER.

the team September 19, 2025 2 Comments
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AF+ Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Having Anxiety Dreams? It’s Time To Keep a Dream Journal

This is your sign to start a little gay dream journal. Here are five prompts to get started.

Autumn Fourkiller September 15, 2025 1 Comment
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AF+ Gender

I’m a Cis Butch Woman, and Boy Do I Want Top Surgery!

Can you feel dysphoric about your boobs even if you’re not trans? Also, tips on how to learn to love your body as you come into your queerness.

the team September 12, 2025 3 Comments
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AF+ TV Feature

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 September 8, 2025 6 Comments
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AF+ Sex

I Feel Like Leaving When My Sexual Partners Require Me To Come

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the team September 5, 2025 4 Comments
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AF+ Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

The Lovers Tarot Card IS Gay

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Autumn Fourkiller September 1, 2025 1 Comment
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AF+ Parenting & Family

Should We Be Paying Our Friends To Babysit?

They’re doing well financially and love your kid — should you still offer money? Also; tips on giving complements to mascs and butches.

the team August 29, 2025 10 Comments
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AF+ Dating

I’m 34 and Want Kids. Is It Ethical To Eliminate Older Women From My Dating Pool?

What’s the best way to approach dating when you’re looking to co-parent? And is “looking for younger women” one of those ways?

the team August 22, 2025 3 Comments
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AF+ Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

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Autumn Fourkiller August 18, 2025
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AF+ Lesbian Weddings

Must I Invite My Homophobic Stepdad To My Homosexual Wedding?

He was awful when you came out, but now he wants to COME OUT to your wedding. Also; how to friend an ex without sending mixed signals.

the team August 15, 2025
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AF+ Sex

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“I just remember how covered in sawdust we were. And I lost a sock at the bathhouse. It was kind of chaotic.”

Sex/Life August 14, 2025
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AF+ 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 August 13, 2025 4 Comments
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