Our Most Anticipated Queer Books for July 2025
Pride month may be over, but we read queer all year, and these are our top picks for new LGBTQ+ books coming out July 2025.
July 2025: What’s New, Gay and Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock and Apple TV
We’ve got new Megan Stalter comedy ‘Too Much’ stuffed with queer characters, sexy historical series Dope Girls, new seasons of Brave New Girls and Acapulco and so much more!
‘I’m a Thirty-Something Lesbian Worried I’ll Be Single Forever’
“And I’m a total catch! I have a great job, I own my house, I’m smart, cute, and don’t speak to any of my exes!”
‘Daggerheart’ Is a New, Even Queerer D&D From the Team Behind ‘Critical Role’
The new game Daggerheart is designed for explicit inclusion and metaphorical representation from the top to the bottom.
Alexandra Shipp Plays Reneé Rapp’s Girlfriend in New Music Video
Reneé Rapp’s sexy, gay new music video, where to spot Sepideh Moafi next, a new gay movie unfortunately called Hot Milk, and more!
Every Queer Criterion Closet Video
It’s such a joy to watch people geek out about movies! And so I’ve gathered all the Criterion Closet videos from queer people with some thoughts on their selections.
‘King of Drag’ Embodies Masculinity Icons Steve Irwin, Sylvester Stallone, and Ira Glass
I don’t mind that the show feels as much like drag king school as it does a competition. An improv game before they have to improv more seriously was nice!
Quiz: Which Queer Discourse Are You?
It’s pride weekend and I hope you’re out celebrating with friends and NOT fighting with strangers on the internet. But have you ever wondered which common queer discourse is most like you?
What’s a Normal Human Behavior That Gives You the Ick?
Listen, did we have a little TOO MUCH FUN ranting about our various icks? Maybe so. And now you can have some fun with us, too, delving into the various things that give us pause, squick us out, and just straight up annoy or piss us off.
AF+ Crossword Is Not So Odd
Normalize crosswords!!
‘And Just Like That’ Has Become Unforgivably Boring
Sometimes rich people problems are exciting and glamorous., and sometimes they make you want to throw your lesbian sneakers at the television!
‘Ponyboi’ Is a Crime Drama with Cowboys, Springsteen, and an Intersex Lead
Reminiscent of the Wachowskis’ Bound, Ponyboi is a queer cinema genre pastiche that understands a movie can be artful, emotional, and incredibly entertaining.
My Boyfriend Doesn’t Trust Me to Party at Pride This Year
You cheated on your boyfriend and now he’s asking you to stay home from Pride parties — is that fair? Also, how to navigate different types of political activism.
‘Hot Milk’ Is an Imperfect Movie About Bad Mothers and Worse Lovers
The directorial debut of the screenwriter behind Disobedience and Colette will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to solve their mommy issues in the bed of another woman.
Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Showcases the Beauty, Depth, and Breadth of the Black Experience — Including Queerness
So far, Ironheart is everything I love about the MCU when they let themselves have fun. And it’s not NOT gay.
My Favorite Deviant Queers From Television
Let’s talk about some of the deliciously deviant queer villains TV has gifted us with over the years.
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Season 2, Episodes 6 and 7 Recap: Lies, Changeovers and Tears
Why are people lying???? on *Jenna Maroney voice* CAM-AH-RAH???????
Eva Victor Didn’t Tell a Woman’s Story
“I understand why people like to speak about Agnes and Lydie’s friendship as female friendship but I think it is more complicated than that and the film is more trans than people want it to be.”
Eva Victor’s ‘Sorry, Baby’ Is an Accomplished Traumedy About Life After Assault
The most important relationship in the film isn’t between Agnes and her abuser but Agnes and her lesbian best friend.
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Season 2, Episodes 4-5 Recap: Trial Marriage Time
The second and third weeks of trial marriages bring tears, sex, and People Having Serious Conversations Under Blankets on the Couch.