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These Earplugs Changed My Life, Help Me Sleep Better Than Ever

I’m getting more sleep, and I’ve started wearing them casually as I’m doing homework in the library or taking the bus to work.

Lily Alvarado January 9, 2023 17 Comments
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun
LGBT Book Reviews

In a Year Full of Great Sapphic Holiday Romances, “Kiss Her Once for Me” Stood Out

Kiss Her Once for Me is a truly stellar example of not just a holiday romance or a queer romance, but of any kind of romance.

Casey January 9, 2023 11 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Grabbed a Flannel This Morning

A fun crossword for your Monday!

Rachel January 9, 2023 10 Comments
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TV Reviews

Prime Video’s “The Rig” Has “Doctor Who” Vibes and a Scottish Butch Lesbian

If you keep punching the Earth, it’s going to punch back!

Heather Hogan January 8, 2023 12 Comments
Quizzes

Quiz: Which Pokemon Is Your Gender?

Ah, gender! A concept as elusive and shrouded in mystery as the world’s favorite pocket monsters! And so I have created this very scientifically sound quiz to help you catch both.

Heather Hogan January 8, 2023 25 Comments
The following books: The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson, Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead, Màgòdiz by Gabe Calderón, and Buffalo Is the New Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel
Book Lists

Eight New Queer Indigenous Books

Poetry, contemporary YA, science fiction, short stories, essay collections, graphic novels, and more!

Casey January 7, 2023 14 Comments
The new Clue board game box
Comedy

Every Character in the New Clue Board Game Could Ruin Your Life

When you think about Clue, if your first thought is “Man I wish that were a sexier, gayer game,” then boy do I have news for you!

Analyssa January 7, 2023 13 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1501 and 1502 Recap: Sweet Sixteen

In the nine months since my last Drag Race recap, drag has become a culture war.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 7, 2023 12 Comments
The L Word

Alice Pieszecki Is a Woman In STEM

Alice was, at one point, somewhat of a theoretical computer scientist — perhaps not by education, but certainly in practice.

ashni January 7, 2023 9 Comments
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A+ Crossword Was Up Before Dawn

Oh is it the very first A+ crossword of 2023?!

brooke January 7, 2023 7 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Leaving Space for the Great Unknown

“Finley may only have 11 numbers in her phone, but one of them is Rebecca!”

Darcy January 6, 2023 3 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Jasika Nicole Is Your New Favorite Cat Lady on “Fantasy Island”

Plus updates on Mythic Quest and Willow!

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January 6, 2023 5 Comments
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The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 308 Recap: Quality Time Salts All Wounds

Finley’s Mom crashes a Thanksgiving episode with a spread that includes a Turkey Trot, a magic disappearing engagement ring, toxic Pumpkin Spice, alleged sexting and warm wine in a go-cup!

Riese January 6, 2023 194 Comments
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TV Reviews

“Elite” Season 6 Is a Mess — and Not the Fun Kind

Season six brutally buries a gay, becomes reductive in its trans storytelling, and generally misses the mark.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 6, 2023 7 Comments
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Music

Fletcher and Kelsea Ballerini Become Better, Queerer Selves in Meet-Cute Music Video

Well, Fletcher sure is determined to make this the queerest year ever.

Heather Hogan January 6, 2023 14 Comments
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AF+

Into the A+ Advice Box #75: Is It Over?

Career anxiety, dating after sexaul assault, consent and polyamory and more!

the team January 6, 2023 36 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Taking a Hike

What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo?

brooke January 6, 2023 9 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Miley Cyrus Has a New Album, Her Season of Chaos Will Reign Once More

Noah Schnapp from “Stranger Thing” came out as gay, retail pharmacies can now offer abortion pills, and here’s how this whole Kevin McCarthy Speaker debacle could actually end (maybe? if we’re lucky).

Carmen Phillips January 5, 2023 7 Comments
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TV News & Trailers

Harlem’s Trailer for Season Two Is Gay as Hell, So Black, and a Delight

I clocked more gay jokes — perfectly executed, I might add — in these two minutes than most comedies do in a year.

Carmen Phillips January 5, 2023 8 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

2023 Is the Year of the Chariot, It’s Time to Ask: What Are You Questioning?

As we move into this new year, give yourself permission to ask yourself questions that you can’t immediately answer.

meg January 5, 2023 5 Comments
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