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TV Feature

It’s Lesbian Enemies to Lovers on Season 4 of “The Dragon Prince”

A deaf butch human warrior. A Black elf queen. Tolkien truly could never.

Heather Hogan November 15, 2022 5 Comments
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Relationships

You Need Help: My Trauma is Activated When My Partner Masturbates to Porn

Your feelings are deeply understandable, even though your partner isn’t doing anything wrong. If you haven’t already, it’s time to seek trauma therapy.

danijanae November 15, 2022 49 Comments
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Sex Toys

“Her Ultimate Pleasure” Turned Me Into a Bratty Bottom

When I eventually had one of the best orgasms of my life, I felt like something inside me had been rearranged.

Guest November 15, 2022 5 Comments
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Puzzles

Guessing Game: A Place for Your Gay Ass

Another queer phrase for you to parse!

Sally November 15, 2022 37 Comments
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TV Reviews

Dan Levy’s “The Big Brunch” Is The Big Gay “Great British Bake Off”

Watching The Big Brunch, is not the first time I’ve cried over a plate of eggs — but it *is* the first time I’ve cried *happy* tears over them!

Heather Hogan November 14, 2022 11 Comments
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Movie Lists

Ranking “Wizard of Oz” Characters by Gay Energy

Glinda is proud of you for bringing a girl to the prom that she is chaperoning, that’s it.

danijanae November 14, 2022 21 Comments
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Movie Reviews

How to Disappear Completely: A Lesbian Musician Watches Tár

In which a masc lesbian musician nerds out about Tár: what worked, what didn’t make sense, what she loved, and where the film went astray.

Sadie November 14, 2022 39 Comments
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Holigays Parenting & Family

Practical Magic: How to Cut Ties With Your Family

If you have family you don’t want to associate with anymore, whatever your reasoning, this guide is for you.

danijanae November 14, 2022 20 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Lesbian Jewel Thief Alert! On Peacock’s “Leopard Skin!”

Bob the Drag Queen joins Craig of the Creek, playing This or That with Melissa King, Keke Palmer will finally host SNL, and more!

Heather Hogan November 14, 2022
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Sponsored

City Queers Went Outdoors With REI And Naturally — It Was a Blast

We partnered with REI to encourage queer folks to explore their cities and move their bodies all while meeting new local queers!

Vanessa November 14, 2022 13 Comments
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Relationships

My Chronic Yeast Infections Wouldn’t Go Away — Until I Left My Toxic Relationship

I wish my doctor had mentioned the relationship between stress and chronic yeast infections.

Aalis November 14, 2022 8 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword in a Haystack

You know what you deserve today? A gay little puzzle!

Rachel November 14, 2022 15 Comments
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Straddleverse

Thank You and Welcome to 550+ New A+ Members!

It’s impossible for indie media to exist without reader support!

Nico November 13, 2022 5 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: Tell Me About the Drama in Your Life, and I’ll Tell You What Bravo Show To Watch

If you want to take the Bravo plunge, I’ll tell you where to start. If you’re already part of the Bravo fam, consider this a personality quiz that determines which show from Bravo’s lineup best matches your dramatic energy.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 13, 2022 13 Comments
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Holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: Sick Gifts for the Spoonies in Your Life

A Spoonie is an affectionate name for a chronically ill person who has limited energy (spoons!) to use on any given day. It’s a rad community of resilient people whose physical, emotional, and cognitive struggles are mostly invisible to their friends, colleagues, and even family members.

Heather Hogan November 13, 2022 19 Comments
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Straddleverse

No One Cares About Queer People as Much as Queer People

“Some people grumble about how much “easier” younger generations have it.”

Valerie Anne November 12, 2022 7 Comments
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Beauty

AM/PM: A Former Skincare Salesperson and Their Evening Wind Down Routine

I used to have a cabinet of products I used with reckless abandon. Now, I’m more thoughtful with what I put on my face and into my routine.

meg November 12, 2022 8 Comments
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Music

Exploring the Horniest Songs Ever Written

Join me on this wet ride to Horny Jail.

danijanae November 12, 2022 45 Comments
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AF+ Puzzles

A+ Crossword That Did the Reading

Come for the gay clues, stay for the brief cultural history lesson.

Rachel November 12, 2022 26 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Queer Queen Karla Continues to Crush “Survivor”

Plus updates on Station 19 and American Horror Story!

The TV Team November 11, 2022 12 Comments
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