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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.

Apr 28, 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

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

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

on the left, an elder therapist looks on as right, a younger client examines their genitalia in a handheld mirror, pop culture photo from Broad City

af+

Into the A+ Advice Box #12: Bisexual Marriage Blues, Sexting as a Bottom, and More!

Why does gay male sex turn you on if you’re a lesbian and is it okay? Plus, conflicting ideas about isolating & dating during quarantine, cheering up your partner over…

the team

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May 22, 2020

community

Autostraddle Is Hosting Our Second Virtual Community Care Week On Instagram & You’re Invited!

Shelter In Our Place 2 launches on Monday and we can’t wait to see you there.

Vanessa

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May 22, 2020

natalie morales kisses linda cardinelli on the cheek

tv reviews

Season 2 of “Dead to Me” Is Flirting With You Via Natalie Morales

Natalie Morales swaggers into Season 2 of Dead to Me to queer things up for the better.

Valerie Anne

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May 22, 2020

straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Reading For Batwoman

“Wearing pants? In this economy?”

Darcy

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May 22, 2020

politics + activism

Coming Together, Staying Apart: What Taking Care and Taking Action Look Like on HIV/AIDS and COVID-19

Talking to survivors and caretakers of the HIV/AIDS epidemic about what we can learn from the past about our present.

Beth Ashley

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May 22, 2020

af+

S L I C K: Constellations #3 Bennett & Reina Turn Concrete to Sand

Bennett could barely feel the flogger’s tails on their back. It was all muffled, hitting the energetic wall that felt like concrete, not actually feeling it make contact with their…

Sinclair Sexsmith

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May 21, 2020

tv reviews

“Motherland: Fort Salem” Centers Women And Its Queer Relationship In Its Powerful First Season

Motherland casually and seamlessly put queer women at the center of its story.

Valerie Anne

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May 21, 2020

crafts & diy projects

Happy Hour at Home: Have Some Very Gay Zoom Backgrounds

Drink poolside at Bette and Tina’s! Dance on the sticky dive bar floor at Vida’s! Have a champagne toast in Villanelle’s apartment! We’re all doing our best!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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May 21, 2020