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a collaged image of Kayla as Fright Dyke which means she has spooky makeup and fake blood on and spiderwebs in her hair as well as a black dress
Halloween Straddleverse

Fright Dyke Has a Message for the Final Gays

Are the lights on?

Fright Dyke October 31, 2022 4 Comments
A child in a skeleton costume holds a trick or treat bucket
Halloween

I Will Always Steal These 10 Candies From My Kid’s Trick or Treat Bucket

Reese’s Pieces are better than plain M&Ms. You can fight me, but don’t bother because I will win.

Sa'iyda Shabazz October 31, 2022 11 Comments
A witch costume, a cat costume, a ghost costume, a clown costume, a Shane costume, a devil costume, a pumpkin costume, and Pantone swatches
Halloween

Quiz: What Last Minute Halloween Costume Should You Throw Together?

No costume? No problem. Take this personality quiz to see what last minute Halloween costume best fits your vibes.

Lucia October 28, 2022 17 Comments
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Halloween TV Lists

25 of the Silliest, Spookiest Plotlines From “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Ranked by Absurdity

One dark and stormy night, like so many queer people before me, I eagerly introduced a friend to the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Darcy October 27, 2022 16 Comments
Food and Drink Halloween

The Hunt for the Perfect Baked Pumpkin Treat

I chose four pumpkin/pumpkin spice recipes, new to me, and spent a considerable amount of my October baking (and eating) them. Now I’m here to tell you all about it!

Casey October 23, 2022 19 Comments
An Asian girl in white face pant and sparkles, dressed in pink velvet and a pink wig with unicorn ears gives peace signs and sticks her tongue out at the camera.
Halloween Playlists

Let Me DJ Your Gay Halloween Party

If you’re planning on throwing a messy little gay Halloween party this month or need something to put on your speakers, allow me to present my gay little Halloween playlist. 100 songs curated to make you feel hot and festive.

Julie Gentile October 19, 2022 4 Comments
A black faux fur sweater dress, a pair of high waisted denim jeans, a black low cut jumpsuit, and a black moto jacket.
Halloween Queer Fashion

Five Outfits To Wear for Halloweekend

If you’re looking to go out during Halloweekend but are not interested in putting together a costume, there are some looks you can put together that will stop the show while also being comfortable enough to dance in.

danijanae October 12, 2022 7 Comments
A collage of dog costumes
Halloween

10 Gay Halloween Costumes for Your Dog

Halloween: I actually think it might be the gayest night of the year.

Darcy October 11, 2022 7 Comments
Against a peach background, a cartoon description of three different Halloween costumes and what they say about you: A Skeleton (Nerd, You're getting body paint on everything and everyone), Cowboy (horse girl, this also isn't a costume for you), Straight Couple (it's camp, you're so funny actually)
Halloween Webcomics

Reine #27: What Your Halloween Costume Says About You

Which one of you is the vampire and which one’s the vampire hunter?

Ren Strapp October 30, 2021 7 Comments
A collage of the author on various halloweens across the years
Gender Halloween

How To Choose A Halloween Costume

Halloween costumes are traditionally scary – ghosts, goblins, political figures. Look back at the last 20 years and realize … that you frequently went an entire year wearing a costume and only got a reprieve on that one glorious October day. Terrifying.

Abbie Jones October 25, 2021 23 Comments
A disembodied hand holds up a floating balloon that reads BOO! against an empty white field
Halloween

A Guide to Solo Halloween Costumes for Lesbians in Quarantine

Here are seven easy solo costumes for lesbians in quarantine that will help make this Halloween the best one yet* (*this will not be the case)!!!!

Seth Rubin October 30, 2020 11 Comments
A white ghost floats in fog in front of a black background
Halloween

10 Reasons Why All Ghosts Are Gay

Casper? Gay. Bloody Mary? Gay. The Ghost of Christmas Past? Well, go ahead and give that androgynous lil’ ghostie some chapstick and a Tracy Chapman record, ‘cause that wisp of Christmas spirit is GAY.

Ro White October 29, 2020 4 Comments
Halloween Movie Lists

10 Twisted, Gory Horror Films to Watch With Your Mean Femme Date

There are so many cold, cool femmes in my life that I want to make out with, but I also want to test their grit. The best way for me to see if a date passes muster is to watch a fucked up horror film that I really enjoy with them.

danijanae October 27, 2020 7 Comments
A collage of Twin Peaks, E.T., and The Haunting of Hill House
Halloween TV Feature

How and Why We Like to Be Scared by TV and Movies

Horror has always been my favorite genre. I’m a very anxious person and something about having that anxiety externalized in a way that’s fun or cathartic has always really appealed to me. I like roller coasters too. How often is our fear so wonderfully contained?

The TV Team October 23, 2020 5 Comments
A black and white still of the Bride of Frankeinstein in profile, looking to the viewer's right.
Halloween

Rating Villains, Monsters, and Cryptids on a Scale of Sexiness

It is not only my pleasure, but my DUTY to compile this list ranking different horror villains, classic monsters, and cryptids on their levels of raw sexuality. What would it be like to fuck or date a ghost? Let’s talk about it.

danijanae October 23, 2020 16 Comments
A group of cheerleaders in red-orange uniforms with pom poms cheer.
Halloween

Halloween Costumes That Double as Hot Role Play Costumes

Winter is coming, so we’re turning up the heat with Halloween costumes that are also hot role play costumes. You’re welcome.

Ro White October 20, 2020 5 Comments
Emily from Pretty Little Liars, Blake Lively in A Simple Favor, and a yelling cat
Halloween

25 Lesbian Hauntings, Ranked by Lesbianism

Mona played with dolls. I play with body parts. Game on, bitches.

Heather Hogan October 13, 2020 16 Comments
Food and Drink Halloween

Candy Corn Is Objectively Good, Discuss

Candy corn is a delicacy to be enjoyed one by one. Or one handful by one handful.

Jehan November 1, 2019 60 Comments
Halloween

Just Five Legendarily Cursed Gems for Your Spooky Season

Here are five gemstones with cursed reputations and dark histories — I’ll leave it up to you to decide how much of a role the stones played in their respective owners’ and wearers’ fates.

Molly Priddy October 31, 2019 11 Comments
Halloween Movie Lists

10 Low-Key Horror Movies to Watch With Your Sensitive Butch Date

It’s officially October, which means it’s time to break out the horror movies. Here are a few suggestions to win over your summer crush that will be gone by spring.

danijanae October 23, 2019 19 Comments
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