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Christmas Food and Drink

A Quest for the Perfect Gingerbread Bake To Serve This Holigay Season

I chose four new to me recipes — a gingerbread cake, gingerbread rolled cookies, gingerbread drop cookies, and gingerbread bars — and am here to report back.

Casey December 13, 2022 8 Comments
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Dating

You Need Help: After a Bad Date I’m Worried I’m Unlovable

We live in a world that doesn’t value people of color or women over thirty, so I understand why you feel like this. But you are lovable.

danijanae December 13, 2022 12 Comments
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Puzzles

Guessing Game: Dyke Drama, Dickens Style

Guess the phrase and be rewarded (internally, emotionally).

Sally December 13, 2022 20 Comments
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TV Reviews

No Clue What Happened on “Leopard Skin” but Carla Gugino as a Mean Queer Psychic Domme? Yes

Watching Leopard Skin feels like a horny fever dream.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya December 12, 2022 9 Comments
Niecy Nash, Hannah Einbender, Aubrey Plaza
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: All The Gays Nominated For 2023 Golden Globes

TikTok has found Love Actually’s deleted lesbian scenes, the Mean Girls musical movie is full of queers, and a happy must-read about Brittney Griner.

Heather Hogan December 12, 2022 7 Comments
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AF+ Meet-Ups / Events

Writing Yourself Home: A Generative Writing Workshop on December 21

Facilitated by shea wesley martin, this 90-minute workshop creates space for participants to intentionally engage in writing, discussing craft, and building connections within the A+ community.

Nico and shea wesley martin
December 12, 2022 7 Comments
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Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L And Back: Gen Q Edition” Podcast 304: Last To Know

Drew: Then Kehlani does a little Titanic, which means “putting a hand on the fogged-up glass”—
Riese: It means “causing a ship to hit an iceberg and then sink.”
Drew: Which… metaphorically? You could argue…

Analyssa December 12, 2022 4 Comments
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The L Word: Generation Q TV Feature

Daniel Sea on Max’s Return to “The L Word: Generation Q”

“My wish was for Max’s present to reflect more of a life like mine. I don’t hang out with mostly cis people, I don’t hang out with mostly white people. Diverse is such a weird word but my community is mixed and diverse in all sorts of ways. That’s my queer community.”

Drew Burnett Gregory December 12, 2022 22 Comments
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Sponsored

REI Gave Us The Gift of Giving This Holigay Season

REI brought some extra joy to our writers’ lives by opening up their catalog and letting us choose gifts to give each other!

Heather Hogan December 12, 2022 22 Comments
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Lesbian Weddings

I’m a Queer Bride on a Budget — And I Went to a Bridal Expo

Have you ever heard of a Bridal Expo? I sure hadn’t! And did you know there are wedding-themed porta potties?!

Vanessa December 12, 2022 35 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Loves a Birthday Cake

Fervently hoping you’ll enjoy today’s crossword!

Rachel December 12, 2022 11 Comments
The following books: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun, A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish, Season of Love by Helena Greer, White Out: A Novel, Amor Actually: An Anthology, Picture-Perfect Christmas by Charlotte Greene, How To Excavate A Heart by Jake Maia Arlow
Holigays Quizzes

Quiz: What Queer Holiday Romance Should You Read?

We have been blessed this year with so many queer holiday romances that I just had to make a quiz to help you decide which one to read.

Casey December 11, 2022 24 Comments
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Christmas Food and Drink

Power Ranking Italian Christmas Cookies

Personally, I think it’s kind of f*cked up how decadent amaretti cookies are.

Stef Rubino December 11, 2022 19 Comments
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Beauty

AM/PM: A Libra Rising and Their Quick Subtle Stunt For A Holigay Hang

A quick look that leaves this Scorpio sun glowing at the kickback

Amari Gaiter December 10, 2022
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Parenting & Family Webcomics

Alone Together

Nobody told me creating another human is the death of the creators’ relationship.

Rio Rodriguez December 10, 2022 14 Comments
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AF+ Puzzles

A+ Crossword Is on Deck

You can run your little Saturday errands OR you can do this crossword puzzle and then run your little Saturday errands!

Rachel December 10, 2022 10 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Merry Mythic Quest-mas From TV’s Nerdiest Gay Couple

Plus updates on Survivor, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and Home Economics.

Natalie and Valerie Anne
December 9, 2022 4 Comments
Kehlani, Shane + Tess's Mom, Dani + Roxy
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 304 Recap: Last To Know It All

It’s Halloween in Lesbian Los Angeles and nobody is respecting how cute Sophie’s costume is! Also Dani’s rebounding with her Bad Friend, Micah’s getting parenting advice from a REALLY SPECIAL GUEST STAR, Alice and Taylor are having a spooky night in and Ivy’s waiting out back in her car for Shane, so….

Riese December 9, 2022 88 Comments
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Politics + Activism Sports

Brittney Griner Is Home in Texas, Here’s What’s Next

BG landed at Kelly Field in San Antonio around 6:30 am. She was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center for a health evaluation.

Heather Hogan December 9, 2022 43 Comments
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TV Reviews

Disney+’s “Willow” Has Multiple Queer Characters to Root For

In this story, our princess would much rather end up in the arms of her best friend.

Nic December 9, 2022 33 Comments
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