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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Going to Vegas

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Rachel February 20, 2023 4 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: What Should You Play After Stardew Valley?

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Darcy February 19, 2023 37 Comments
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I’m a Cool Rock Lesbian

By which I mean I am a lesbian who likes to look at and hold cool rocks — not that I am a lesbian into cool rock ‘n roll, but I’m sure those lesbians are great.

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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes for Pisces Season 2023: How Are You Evolving?

In this season of Pisces, make space for your own mysteries, and give yourself opportunities to dream without expectation or limits.

meg February 18, 2023 2 Comments
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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1508: Participation Trophies

Should there be a queen this far into the season that requires a participation trophy?

Drew Burnett Gregory February 18, 2023 10 Comments
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Webcomics

Reine #44: People Again

You WILL remember how to be around people. You WILL re-establish a community. You WILL!

Ren Strapp February 18, 2023 10 Comments
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A+ Crossword Is a Varsity Player

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Rachel February 18, 2023 12 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: How I Met Your Father Introduces “Rich City B*tch” Ellen, We Are Grateful

Plus updates on Fantasy Island, Truth Be Told, All American: Homecoming, The Watchful Eye, A Million Little Things, and How I Met Your Father.

Natalie and Valerie Anne
February 17, 2023 2 Comments
Wanting: Women Writing About Desire, edited by Margot Kahn and Kelly McMasters, including essays by Kristen Arnett, Aracelis Girmay, Sonora Jha, Torrey Peters, Larissa Pham, and Lisa Taddeo
LGBT Book Reviews

The Essays in “Wanting” Show the Power of Vulnerability

Although I have many of them at any given time, I don’t usually speak my desires out loud.

Stef Rubino February 17, 2023 2 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Rachel Weisz To Deliver Horny Horror as Gay Gynecologist Twins in “Dead Ringers”

“behind every gay person is a gayer, more evil gay person” – the logline for this series probably.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya February 17, 2023 11 Comments
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The Comment Awards Love You, And You, And You, Forever!

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Darcy February 17, 2023 7 Comments
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First Person

An Exorcism of Sorts

The haunted house persists in horror media for a reason.

Autumn Fourkiller February 17, 2023 7 Comments
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AF+

Into the A+ Advice Box #78: Forgiveness and Accountability

Should you forgive an abusive parent? What should you do with a conflict between your ex girlfriend and a friend? And more!

the team February 17, 2023 14 Comments
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First Person

How I Gradually Found My Queer Community in Connecticut

There were a few months where my mother, who lives back in Bangladesh, stopped talking to me after stumbling across some essays I’d written about my queerness. This confusing and heartbreaking time was when I truly understood the value of having a queer chosen family and support system.

P February 17, 2023 6 Comments
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Mini Crossword Was ALMOST THERE

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TV Feature

“Perfect Match”‘s Francesca Farago Pulled Out a Woman’s Tampon With Her Teeth and We’re Obsessed

Netflix’s Perfect Match might be focused on opposite-sex relationships, but there’s still room for bisexual swimwear entrepreneur Francesca to touch her own hair and share a really important lesbian sex story.

Riese February 16, 2023 8 Comments
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Music

Janelle Monáe’s New Single “Float” Is Here, The Reign of Galaxy Pansexuals Starts Immediately

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Carmen Phillips February 16, 2023 8 Comments
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Book Lists

Eight Books Across Genres on Queer Autistic Experiences

This list of queer and/or trans focused books about autism are mostly nonfiction, but I’ve also included a few novels by queer autistic authors featuring queer autistic characters, including science fiction, fantasy, and romance.

Casey February 16, 2023 19 Comments
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First Person Music

Three Songs for Three Heartbreaks

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