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Movie Reviews

‘Emilia Pérez’ Is the Most Unique Cis Nonsense You’ll Ever See

There are many bad movies made by cis writers and directors about trans women. But you’ve never seen a bad movie about a trans woman like Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 6, 2025 15 Comments
Book Lists

11 Great Queer Novels About Sisters

For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to stories about sisters.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 6, 2025 2 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: What Lesbian Sweater Are You?

What’s a lesbian sweater? So glad you asked, but also, you have to take the quiz to find out!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 5, 2025 9 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Episode 1701 Recap: Back to Reality

Katy Perry is a surprisingly harsh judge for someone whose greatest talent is killing nuns.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 4, 2025 2 Comments
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AF+

Neither Of Us Know How To Make the First Move Sober. Will We Ever Have Sex Again?

Now that you’re sober, you’ve forgotten how to successfully initiate sex! Also, a reader’s partner has checked out post-election.

the team January 3, 2025 2 Comments
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Movie Features

Kelley O’Hara and Filmmaking Duo Tusk Want More Lesbian Happy Endings

Kelley O’Hara, executive producer of the new film Ripe!, wants to see more sapphic joy like her own on-screen.

Ajax Ammons January 3, 2025 1 Comment
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First Person

The Gray Sweatpants That Changed Everything

I can be femme and strong and gay and comfortable and hot and relaxed, all embodied in one outfit.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 3, 2025 7 Comments
Ruby Cruz interview: Ruby Cruz in The Sex Lives of College Girls.
TV Feature

Ruby Cruz Joins ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ and Shares Her Favorite Horror Movies

“I’m always down to contribute to more queer representation. Always down.”

Rendy Jones January 2, 2025 1 Comment
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Comedy

What It’s Like To Get Divorced, Come Out, Fall in Queer Love, and Then Tell Jokes About All of It on Stage

Comedian Britt Migs’ solo show Dolphin Mode isn’t just a divorce story; it’s also a coming-out story and a love story.

Audrey Black January 2, 2025 1 Comment
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First Person

The Erotics of Masks

Wearing a mask felt similar to how I usually identified as a stone top.

MK January 2, 2025 8 Comments
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First Person Issues

What If The Girl You Made Out With On New Year’s Eve Becomes Your Wife?

“You tell everyone you see that night, including but not limited to all the friends you came with, another friend you run into, a stranger on the street, your dog and your Uber driver, that you are not going to have sex because you don’t want to ruin the friendship.”

Riese January 1, 2025 29 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Horoscopes for the Year 2025

Find out what 2025 will bring you with love, career, money, health, and more!

Deb Roe January 1, 2025
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Movie Lists TV Lists

January 2025: What’s New, Gay and Streaming on Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Peacock and Apple TV

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Riese January 1, 2025 2 Comments
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First Person

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Lesbian Sex

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya December 31, 2024 2 Comments
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Movie Lists

Every Pedro Almodóvar Movie Ranked

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Drew Burnett Gregory December 31, 2024 8 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

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Playlists

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