A Sweet Sixteen Becomes a Coming Out Party in Queer YA Novel “Friday I’m in Love”
The scene where Mahalia — the Black queer teen at the center of Camryn Garrett’s new novel — comes out to her mom is painful but honest.
Now A+ Members Can Take shea’s “Writing Yourself Home” Workshop at Your Own Pace
Writing Yourself Home is a special generative workshop for writers of all ages that honors the complexities of what constitutes “home.”
Put This On Your Face: Brows, Baby!
As a South Asian, and as a queer person, my relationship to my eyebrows (and hair in general, honestly) is a little complicated.
“Your Place or Mine” Fails To Explicitly Acknowledge Bit Butch Lesbian Character
As much as I’d love for Tig Notaro to be in all romantic comedies, I don’t want “butch best friend” to become the latest watered down LGBT character trope.
Mini Crossword Made Pancakes
What do you call a snitching scientist?
Also.Also.Also: Demand for Lightly Used Dildos Higher Than Anticipated
Is there such a thing as too much serotonin? The latest rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation seemingly everywhere across America, and TikTok’s COO came out as nonbinary.
Quantum Leap’s Trans Girl Basketball Story Is Right on Time
A triumphant trans-affirming sports story written, directed, and acted by trans people.
Your Zodiac Sign as a Creepy Vintage Valentine’s Day Card
Always. Always. Always compliment a Libra’s outfit. You don’t want to find out what happens if you forget.
Harley Quinn’s Valentine’s Day Special Is Gloriously Horny Bisexual Chaos
It’s the Abbott Elementary/Ted Lasso/Harley Quinn crossover you never knew you needed!
Horror Romance “Attachment” Has Mommy Issues, Jewish Folklore, and Hot Lesbian Sex
These two lovers bond over their shared mommy issues — and their shared interest in each other’s bodies.
“Chaos Agent” Has One of the Most Complicated, Heartbreaking Lesbian Romance Protagonists I’ve Ever Read
If everyone was defined by the worst things they’d ever done, then we’d never get a happy ending. And we deserve that, don’t we?
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.
Word Search: We <3 the 90s
We’re trading CDs in the parking lot after lunch.
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.
Interview With My Girlfriend: Gretchen
We had a kickball game and I said, “if we win, we can talk about what this is. And if we lose, then we continue hooking up and we don’t have to talk about it.”
Pop Culture Fix: ZOINKS! Sarah Michelle Gellar and Linda Cardellini’s Steamy Scooby Smooch
Quantum Leap’s trans episode, Tegan and Sara’s graphic memoir, Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman are coming to The Flash, and more!
No Filter: Queen Latifah’s Grammy Performance Was Very Moving (Hot) to Me
Also, the love story of Chrishell Stause and G Flip is surprisingly sweet.
“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?
Mini Crossword Was Just Reading About Greek Columns
Did you hear the rumor about butter?
Also.Also.Also: “Save Women’s Sports Act” Lacks Plan to Save Women’s Sports
Stop letting them hide behind “women’s sports” to terrorize trans kids. Also, a friend doesn’t have to be toxic to be bad for you and the midlife renaissance of women in Hollywood.