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Against a white and pink background covered in hearts, there are seven items: orange briefs covered in cactus print, a stack of pink tinned fish boxes, a brown box of truffles, a cell phone with audio erotica playing on it, a brown glass jar of bath salts with the bath salts exploding out of the top, a blue rose-shaped grinding toy, and a pink beverage in a short glass with rosemary and a slice of grapefruit on top.
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9 Sensual Gifts You Can Get for Your Own Damn Self This Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re single or partnered, you’re allowed to get yourself the gift of a little Valentine’s Day treat.

Ro White February 9, 2023 4 Comments
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Word Search: We <3 the 90s

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Darcy February 9, 2023 4 Comments
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TV Reviews

Apple TV+’s “Pinecone & Pony” Season 2 Is Wholesome Queer Content

Glads and Wren’s relationship is honestly revolutionary, even though the show’s not loud about it.

Heather Hogan February 8, 2023 1 Comment
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Interview With My Girlfriend: Gretchen

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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: ZOINKS! Sarah Michelle Gellar and Linda Cardellini’s Steamy Scooby Smooch

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Heather Hogan February 8, 2023 5 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Queen Latifah’s Grammy Performance Was Very Moving (Hot) to Me

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Christina Tucker February 8, 2023 4 Comments
The cover of Endpapers, by Jennifer Savran Kelly. The book has a dark yellow background, and the title and author are collaged, interspersed with the collaged parts of a white person's face and the NYC skyline.
LGBT Book Reviews

“Endpapers” Is a Glimpse Into One Artist’s Fight To Be Themselves

Set against the authoritarian backdrops of the McCarthy era and George W. Bush’s post 9/11 America, “Endpapers” asks: What happens when we stop trying to force ourselves to be something we’re not?

Darcy February 8, 2023 4 Comments
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Also.Also.Also: “Save Women’s Sports Act” Lacks Plan to Save Women’s Sports

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Carmen Phillips February 7, 2023 5 Comments
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Food Lists

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya February 7, 2023 11 Comments
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Puzzles

Jigsaw Puzzle: In the Cloud

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Yao Xiao February 7, 2023 8 Comments
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Heather Hogan February 6, 2023 15 Comments
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Movie Reviews

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Stef Rubino February 6, 2023 10 Comments
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TV Reviews

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TV Show Recaps

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Community

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Relationships

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