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lgbt book reviews

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

40 Minutes

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

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Literature

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Identity

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Literature

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News

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Literature

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A black and white illustration of two white women in 50's garb whispering to each other; above their heads, a speech bubble contains an image of a bright orange star-shaped silicone vibrator.

love + sex

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: Starsi Vibrator

“Oh my god, I just remembered — I put Starsi on my crotch and my partner straddled me and it honestly felt like I was an alien and we ALMOST…

Guest

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Oct 27, 2020

An unsure-looking white person with a scarf tied into their long hair and wearing a choker looks off to the side and bites their lip nervously

coming out

You Need Help: I Never Imagined I’d Live Past 20. Now What?

Babe, I promise you’re right on time. In 2020 I can’t be sure of hardly anything, but I am sure that you are good. You belong right where you are,…

Adrian

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Oct 27, 2020

Elle Lorraine and Lena Waithe in Bad Hair

movie reviews

Hulu’s “Bad Hair” Skewers Racist Beauty Standards in a Film That’s Half Horror, Half Satire

Dani and Shelli got together to chat about Justin Simien’s new satirical horror movie, their own relationships with their hair over the years, and being over the compulsion to make…

danijanae

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Oct 27, 2020

film

10 Twisted, Gory Horror Films to Watch With Your Mean Femme Date

There are so many cold, cool femmes in my life that I want to make out with, but I also want to test their grit. The best way for me…

danijanae

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Oct 27, 2020

Lesbian Sex Scenes: Jennifer Tilly tilts her head back as Gina Gershon kisses her neck.

film

“Bound” Is a Trans Classic

If we’re going to reexamine The Matrix through the lens of the Wachowskis’ transness, it’s time we do the same here. Bound is ready for its estrogen shot.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Oct 27, 2020

television

Characters From Gay Cartoons as Zodiac Signs (by Someone Who Only Knows Astrology From Instagram Memes)

I AM AN ETERNAL FLAME, BABY!

Heather Hogan

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Oct 26, 2020

A ruined stone wall containing acarve dstone relief of several Greek figures

society + culture

Feeding the Poor to Honour the Dead With Hecate’s Deipnon

Given that we’re living in the midst of a global pandemic – with a wave of crushing poverty that could, and should, have been prevented – honouring the goddess who…

Siobhan

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Oct 26, 2020