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A+ Crossword to Test Your Unfathomable Intellect

A fun queer crossword for your A+ weekend!

brooke November 19, 2022 27 Comments
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Boobs on Your Tube: “The Sex Lives of College Girls” Is Ready for its Hoe Phase!

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The L Word Generation Q 301 Recap: Last Year I Gave You My Heart

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“Flaming Ears” Is a Kinky DIY Work of Sci-Fi Lesbian Dystopia

This is a true work of avant-garde queer art that features furniture humping, disembodied hands, DIY-looking miniature set pieces, and BDSM dance parties.

Drew Burnett Gregory November 18, 2022 3 Comments
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There’s a Bisexual Romance at the Center of “Warrior Nun” Season 2

Ava and Beatrice’s relationship is the beating heart of the whole season.

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The Comment Awards Are Thinking of Her (The Wicked Witch of the West)

“It’s the Wicked Witch to queer kinkiness pipeline.”

Darcy November 18, 2022 7 Comments
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This Old WB Promo Brought Me Right Back to My Teenage Feels

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Into the A+ Advice Box #72: FAMILY ISSUES

The AS team talks finding queer community with your lesbian sister, coping with a harmful mother-in-law, feeling ignored by your parents because you’re childless and more!

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BONUS Word Search: Provocations

It’s time to quit your job and prepare your body for puzzles!

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Hi reader, it’s me. Your auntie who likes nice things.

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Mini Crossword for Sentient Lil’ Nerds

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Anya Richkind November 17, 2022 5 Comments
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The L Word: Generation Q

What It’s Like To Host an L Word Generation Q Viewing Party — With Your Ex

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Casey November 17, 2022 9 Comments
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Puzzles

Word Search: You Need Help

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meg November 17, 2022 7 Comments
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