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Into the A+ Advice Box #91: Why Do Your Dates Always Turn Into “Just Friends”?

How social media is a lie, how to dress for a Catholic wedding, and is that girl who’s currently in a relationship into you?

The Editors October 27, 2023 5 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Rewatching “The Matrix”

What do you call fake spaghetti?

Emet Ozar October 27, 2023 4 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: How Halloween Became “Gay Christmas”

A look at the history of queer Halloween celebrations and more LGBTQ+ culture and news.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 26, 2023 2 Comments
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First Person Movie Features

Where Are All the Scream Kings?

When I was in fourth grade, I got in trouble for discussing how fast my body would decompose if I was stabbed.

Gen October 26, 2023 3 Comments
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First Person

Untethered: Into the Woods

The woods are Escape. They have always held my personal ideal of “freedom” cradled in their branches.

Nico October 26, 2023 4 Comments
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Food and Drink

Uncommon Pairings: How To Drink Vermouth

You can drink it straight, over ice, and/or mixed with a little soda.

ashni October 26, 2023 3 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Gen Z Queers Want To See More Gay Besties Navigating Mental Illness in Action-Packed Dystopias Onscreen

A new study shows what LGBTQIA+ youth and teens wanna see on TV and in movies, the queer powers of The Craft, NHL decides Pride Tape is ok after all, and more pop culture stories!

Riese October 25, 2023 9 Comments
Music

Britney Spears Music Videos, Ranked By Homoeroticism

“Britney is very often being homo-erotic with herself but you know what? It’s allowed. Be Free.”

Riese October 25, 2023 4 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“The Morning Show” Goes Gay Spy Mode

We get our second kiss between Bradley and Laura of the season! Huge!

Christina Tucker October 25, 2023 7 Comments
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First Person

My Jiddo Fled Palestinian Genocide so I Could Be Free

A free Palestine means a freer world.

Laila Makled October 25, 2023 34 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Ali Krieger’s Post-Divorce PR Campaign Is Absolutely on Fire!

Also: Megan Thee Stallion performed at Chrishell Stause’s bday?!?

Christina Tucker October 25, 2023 7 Comments
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Comedy Halloween

9 Niche Last Minute Queer Halloween Costumes No One Will Understand But You

Option 1: Dress up as your ex using all of the clothes they left behind six years ago.

Motti October 25, 2023 9 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Had a Crush on Viola

Why don’t astronomers like Orion’s Belt?

Darby Ratliff October 25, 2023 1 Comment
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Two Longtime Lesbian Writers and Activists Have Died

Eva Kollisch and Amber Hollibaugh recently passed away.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 24, 2023 6 Comments
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Theater TV Feature

Our Lady J on “Transparent,” “Pose,” and Returning To Live Performance

“I want to remind anyone who is reading this that it is possible to survive. There is a richness in our history that we can call upon to learn how to survive.”

Drew Burnett Gregory October 24, 2023 6 Comments
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Dating

You Need Help: How Can I Date When I’m So Scared To?

Dating requires so much vulnerability, and a fear of rejection can be such a roadblock. So, what can we do to confront that roadblock?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 24, 2023 5 Comments
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AF+

Anonymous Sex Diary: Horny and Hooking Up at Divinity School

I texted my best friends, “I think studying religion is making me horny,” because I’ve been wanting to jump everyone’s bones (respectfully). A young queer woman chronicles a week in her sex life while studying religion at an Ivy League school.

Guest October 24, 2023
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LGBT Book Reviews

“He/She/They” Is a Helpful Guide and Call to Action for Allies Everywhere

I’d recommend suggesting it to as many well-meaning cis people as you possibly can.

Stef Rubino October 24, 2023
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Pop Culture Fix TV News & Trailers

Pop Culture Fix: Queer Dark Comedy Series “I Hate People, People Hate Me” Is Coming For You

The new Canadian queer TV series “I Hate People People Hate Me” looks so weird and fun, Jenna Lyons has the best nipples, meet the first non-binary NBA referee, some more Sophia Bush gossip and other pop culture stories to start your week!

Riese October 23, 2023 1 Comment
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Music

Victoria Monét Spent the Weekend Singing a Love Letter About Strap-Ons, How Bout You?

I don’t know what else it’s going to take to convince you that no one’s writing about queer sex like Victoria Monét, but hopefully “Imma need more than a handshake, baby go and get that strap” is a start.

Carmen Phillips October 23, 2023 4 Comments
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