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Love + Sex

The Guardian Impressively Talks About Gay Sex By Not Talking About It

In a recent Guardian article, British journalist and author Nick Cohen put on his whimsical ally cap and attempted to tackle an age-old question: Why are straight people so darned invested in what gays do in bed?

fonseca January 14, 2013 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

When Will The US Abolish Cruel, Unusual And Inhumane Solitary Confinement?

Is the closing of Tamms Correctional Center — where even non-violent criminals are locked in a cell for 23 hours a day, deprived of all human contact, for years at a time — a harbinger of things to come?

Riese January 14, 2013 35 Comments
Queer Fashion

No Fabric? No Problem! Unconventional Ties To Wear Around Your Neck

Sometimes you feel like a fabric tie, sometimes you don’t. I bring you three options for ties that aren’t fabric at all. Queer the tie!

A.E. Osworth January 14, 2013 10 Comments
Music

New Tegan and Sara Song: “I Was A Fool” Premiere

You can now listen to “I Was A Fool” and pine for Heartthrob to finally be released.

Hansen January 14, 2013 40 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Quinoa and Black Bean Winter “Salad”

It’s like rice and beans on crack. Really really tasty crack.

Laura January 14, 2013 35 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) Coming Out

Jodie Foster Coming Out: “This Is Something For Us.”

Out actress Haviland Stillwell on what Jodie Foster’s coming out means to a gay girl who grew up Before Ellen and is now witnessing a rapidly-evolving climate of outness for gays in Hollywood.

Haviland January 14, 2013 40 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Amanda D.

Amanda is becoming a librarian in Boston and she has things to say about successful long-term relationships, bisexuality, and escorting at Planned Parenthood.

Vanessa January 14, 2013 41 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Madison, Wisconsin

“This was the first city that I chose for myself, and I’ve never looked back. This is home, and for good reason.”

Emily January 14, 2013 37 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

You Should Go: ‘Mosquita y Mari’ at The Brooklyn Museum

Isn’t a film screening grounded in pedagogical discussion with a focus on using art to explore queer life while also giving everyone the opportunity to process all the feelings really the point of everything we do here? Yes, hell to the hallelujah, yes it is.

gabby January 14, 2013 9 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Jodie Foster Comes Out As Gay And Also Single

Jodie Foster comes out at the Golden Globes, is perfect.

Brittani January 13, 2013 93 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

2013 Golden Globes Liveblog and Open Thread

If you gush Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, prepare to be gushing all night long. They’re hosting and I’m liveblogging the 2013 Golden Globes.

Lizz January 13, 2013 76 Comments
Hair

How To Own It: Ombré

A fancy name for a cute look that you can create with things you probably already have around the house.

Gabrielle Korn January 13, 2013 27 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Shameless

This week on NSFW Sunday: being a mistress, sleeping naked, sexual history curation and a queer feminist porn review.

Ryan Yates January 13, 2013 19 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Real L Word’s Cori & Kacy Are Pregnant, 5 Months Away From Adorable Baby Photos

“She (or he) is roughly the size of an avocado.”

Riese January 13, 2013 13 Comments
Society + Culture

Happy Sunday Funday, Gay Scouts!

What are your 15 favorite things about kitten bedtime?

Carmen January 13, 2013 12 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Real L Word To “Repackage” Itself As Doc About Lesbians In “Not So Easy” Areas, oh god

Jesus Christ on a cracker

Riese January 12, 2013 72 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 314: She’s Better Now, Or At Least Back For The Winter Premiere

The Pretty Little Liars winter premiere is here! Mona comes back to school and Spencer gets all hot and wet.

Lizz January 12, 2013 20 Comments
Geekery

Backing Up Your Ish: Andriod Edition

There is not an easy backup tool for Droid built in, so here are some other ideas on how to protect your data on your Android smartphone or tablet.

Lana Turing January 12, 2013 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lesbian Couple Receives Complimentary Homophobic Letter from God at North Carolina Restaurant

“no thanks,” wrote Derek M. “i don’t like homophobia with my hush puppies.”

Carmen January 12, 2013 36 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Making It Work

We’re making crafts, putting a bird on it and pretending to be Shane.

carrie January 11, 2013 5 Comments
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