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First Person LGBT Pride

Making An Independent Documentary About Queer Women Is Like Jumping Without A Net

I will never stop trying to tell our stories.

Sa'iyda Shabazz June 8, 2023 6 Comments
The Ultimatum: Queer Love reunion, with every cast member arranged in a semicircle
TV Show Recaps

“The Ultimatum: Queer Love” Recap: Decision Day and the Messy Reunion

The Ultimatum: Queer Love comes to an end after wreaking havoc on all our gay lives for three short but dizzying weeks.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya June 7, 2023 22 Comments
Chelsea's Sam Kerr (left) poses with girlfriend Gotham FC's Kristie Mewis after victory in the Vitality Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 15, 2022.
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis Hope You Find Queer Love Like Theirs

The complete WNBA signature sneaker timeline, so many queer movie trailers, and more!

Heather Hogan June 7, 2023 3 Comments
Sponsored

This Pride, I’m Taking Control of My Own Pleasure With These Sex Toys

‘Tis the season for scissoring.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya June 7, 2023 9 Comments
Sara Ramirez in a red bathing suit dancing on the beach
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Happy Pride From Sara Ramirez Dancing on a Beach!!

Also, Candace Parker continues to kill adorable gay mom culture!!

Christina Tucker June 7, 2023 2 Comments
Queering the Midwest, surrounded by a bust on fire, three matches, and a dart
Book Features LGBT Pride

Clare Forstie Wants To Change the Way You Think About the Queer Midwest

“I am a queer person who grew up in and has lived in small communities, small towns, and small cities for my entire life.”

Lauren Herold June 7, 2023 9 Comments
Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edeberi in the Bottoms trailer
Movie News & Trailers

Queerleaders, Let’s Rally: The Full-Length “Bottoms” Trailer Is Here

As a bottom, a homosexual, and a certified fan of the Queerleader archetype, I had to stop everything I was doing today when the full-length Bottoms trailer dropped.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya June 6, 2023 9 Comments
Thin Skin by Jenn Shapland, essay collection by Stacy Jane Grover, Pageboy by Elliot Page, All Night Pharmacy by Ruth Madievsky, Falling Back in Love With Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom, All the Yellow Suns by Malavika Kannan, Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens, Mrs. S by K. Patrick, and I Do Everything I'm Told by Megan Fernandes
Book Lists

81 Queer and Feminist Books Coming Your Way Summer 2023

Kai Cheng Thom’s new book of essays is coming out in August, the first two books from Roxane Gay’s brand new press are releasing, Elliot Page’s much anticipated memoir is available, Jacqueline Carey is returning to her Kushiel’s universe, and more!

Casey June 6, 2023 9 Comments
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Dating

You Need Help: I’m Uncertain About Wanting Kids, So Should I Only Date People Who Are Uncertain Too?

I’ve changed my mind about wanting kids throughout life, and that’s okay.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya June 6, 2023 9 Comments
Moby Dyke by Krista Burton
LGBT Book Reviews

Moby Dyke Is a Fresh Take on the Old Conversation About Disappearing Lesbian Bars

I didn’t go to my first lesbian bar until I was in my early twenties.

Stef Rubino June 6, 2023 6 Comments
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Chicago Sky during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on May 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sports

WNBA Week 2: The Unbeatable Aces, BG’s Resilience, Fit of the Week

“Hell, I’d suit up for the Mercury if BG asked.”

Heather Hogan, Natalie and Carmen Phillips
June 5, 2023 24 Comments
The writer Sai holds a lesbian Pride flag in one photo. Her son wears a t-shirt that reads MY MOMS HAVE THE COOLEST SON IN THE WORLD with a rainbow heart on it. Sai and her son take a selfie with Sai's partner. There's a mint and pink swirl background.
LGBT Pride Parenting & Family

Queer Mom Chronicles: Happy Pride Y’all!

I was able to teach my son the un-whitewashed version of the Stonewall riots, giving power to the black and brown folks that put their bodies on the line so that his mom could be free to love freely.

Sa'iyda Shabazz June 5, 2023 15 Comments
Stef and Lena from The Fosters hold hands
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Fosters Is Ten Years Old, It’s Still As Revolutionary as Ever

Padma Lakshmi is leaving Top Chef, Elliot Page reveals a past relationship with Kate Mara, queer psychological horror Jagged Mind is here for Pride, and more!

Heather Hogan June 5, 2023 4 Comments
The country music singers Kimber, Madeline Kelson, Jobi Riccio, Meredith Shock, Mya Byrne, D'orjay, and
LGBT Pride Music

Eight LGBTQ+ Country Music Singers on Pride and Queering Country

Harlan Howard said “All you need to write a country song is three chords and the truth” — I’m pretty sure queer folks have a lot of truth to tell.

Em Win June 5, 2023 19 Comments
Sex toys and pink hearts are scattered across a green, blue, and pink ombre background. There is a black butt plug, a blue wand vibrator, a rose gold suction toy with a white silicone opening, a black boxer brief harness, and a purple, C-shaped vibrator.
Sex Toys

7 Sex Toys for Fat, Queer Sex and Masturbation

As fat folks, we have to get creative in the bedroom. Fortunately, there are plenty of toys that can help you have your best fat, queer sex with yourself or with a partner.

Kelly J. June 5, 2023
Which Grown-Up Disney Princess Is Your Therapist? Ariel Belle Jasmin Mulan Moana Tiana Elsa Merida
Quizzes

Quiz: Which Grown-Up Disney Princess Is Your Therapist?

Every Disney Princesses would grow up to be an excellent therapist — because they have all been through some shit.

Heather Hogan June 4, 2023 25 Comments
An NYPD cop car that says HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! ALL COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL!
Politics + Activism

NYPD Accidentally Paints ACAB on Their Pride Cop Cars

Some people think this is an “innocent” “mistake” but I think it is a stroke of subversive artistic genius.

Heather Hogan June 3, 2023 14 Comments
Bess and Addy smooch on Nancy Drew's season four premiere
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Nancy Drew Crew, We’re Back!

Plus updates on Class of 09, How I Met Your Father, and the season finale of Saint X!

Heather Hogan and Valerie Anne
June 2, 2023 7 Comments
the Yellowjackets sit in a circle in the snowy wilderness
TV News & Trailers

A Bonus Episode of Yellowjackets Might Be Happening — Here’s What I Think It Should Be About

Give me an entire episode from the perspective of Caligula.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya June 2, 2023 14 Comments
Niecy Nash kisses her wife Jessica Betts on the lips during a red carpet event.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: “I Don’t Even Know What I Was Doing Over There With Them Straights,” Happy Pride Niecy Nash 💕

 In my humble opinion, there is no better way to start off Pride than with a reminder from Niecy Nash Betts to chase your happiness.

Carmen Phillips June 1, 2023 3 Comments
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