Our Most Anticipated Queer Books for October 2025
It’s October, and you know what that means! Lots of new queer and trans horror heading your way! And plenty to choose from other genres, too.
Queer History Meets UFO Lore in Ilana Masad’s Stunning New Novel ‘Beings’
“I think having crushes can be really nice. It can remind you that you have a body that can reach out, that you have a nervous system capable of excitement as well as anxiety or stress or anger or ennui.”
‘Am I Queer or Just Repulsed by Straight Norms?’
There is no such thing as being queer “enough.” There is just being queer.
Horrorscopes: What Queer Horror Film Should You Watch This Month, Based on Your Sign
Horoscopes can be a useful way of understanding ourselves and working toward personal growth; HORRORscopes can let us avoid that personal growth by reveling in our own mess and allowing our “evil” sides in. And doesn’t that sound more fun?!
Are You Ready for the Return of Grey’s Anatomy?
The fate of the queers of Grey’s Anatomy, Ginny & Georgia teases upcoming season, Cardi B’s album goes double platinum, Elvira’s cookbook, and more!
Ed Gein Never Even Crossdressed
Maybe the reason I got so upset about a Ryan Murphy show in 2025 — one I didn’t even watch! — is because recent weeks have been consumed with an effort to link trans people to violence.
Gatlin Releases the Ultimate Album for Queer Eldest Daughters
On her new album The Eldest Daughter, Gatlin yearns for the love of family members who haven’t accepted her queerness and offers more raw, honest, complex emotions.
Mattie Lubchansky’s Folk-Horror Graphic Novel ‘Simplicity’ Is Transcendent
Lubchansky illustrates trans sexuality as sensual and transcendental but also with all the messy awkwardness and vulnerability that comes with human intimacy.
Quiz: Which Iconic Slasher Villain Are You?
Most slasher villains are queer icons in my book.
30 Lesbian Halloween Couples Costume Ideas
From classics like Daphne/Velma to recent pop culture pairings to conceptual ideas, we’re here to help brainstorm your best queer couples costumes ever.
Napheesa Collier Came to Cathy Engelbert With Receipts, and the World Listened
“Napheesa Collier’s critique of Cathy Engelbert is less about what kind of businesswoman she is and more about what kind of leader she is.”
Trump Faces a Setback in His Attacks on Queer and Trans Artists
Also, a new bill seeks to restore the national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth and other trans news updates you should know about.
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.
60 Queer Horror Movies and Shows To Stream This Month
Gather round stream queens, it’s time to watch queer horror all month long.
Netflix Deals Devastating Blow To Lesbian Community, Cancels ‘Ultimatum: Queer Love’
After two delightful seasons of gorgeous gays and theys breaking up, making out, yelling at each other, not having sex (allegedly), making grand gestures and gazing into the middle distance with tears in their eyes, Netflix has pulled the plug on ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love.’
No Filter: October Belongs to Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe
They’re simply queer Halloween royalty!
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.”
21 Couples Halloween Costumes For Tall and Short Couples
Halloween costume time is the best time of year to tower over your girlfriend or best friend or partner (or vice versa).
On Being Labeled a Terrorist in Transphobic America
I, as a trans man, didn’t expect to go out on my lunch break Wednesday and see myself labeled a domestic terrorist by the President of the United States. I had just hoped for some chilaquiles.
HORROR IS SO G4Y: Letter From the Editor
What’s your favorite scary movie?