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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

Apr 28, 2026

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

a book with a question mark on it in the sand

quizzes

Which Summer 2024 Queer Book Should You Read?

From graphic novels and romance to historical adventure and poetry, there is quite a wide variety to be found.

Casey

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Jun 23, 2024

movie features

Anatomy of a Queer Sex Scene: ‘Atomic Blonde’ Has a Bad Script, Great Sex

Do I have issues with this film? Yes. Do I have issues with the coats? No.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and Drew Burnett Gregory

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Jun 22, 2024

music

Kehlani’s New Album ‘Crash’ Is an Explosion of Queer Sensuality

Kehlani has never been afraid to lay it all on the line in their music, but Crash is representative of a new kind of swagger — one that reminds us…

Stef Rubino

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Jun 22, 2024

11 across / 3 letters / "___ Last Stop" (Casey McQuiston novel)

af+

AF+ Crossword Is Having Girl Dinner

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Darby Ratliff

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Jun 22, 2024

tv show recaps

Boob(s on Your) Tube: In ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Finale, Luckily Nobody’s Girlfriend Or Boyfriend Is Bloody Rose

Pretty Little Liars: Summer School wraps up with a big reveal and an affirmation of Ash as a perfect boyfriend beyond suspicion and Fatima returns to The Chi for its…

Natalie and Valerie Anne

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Jun 21, 2024

Bridgerton sapphic - Francesca meets Michaela and can't remember her name

tv show recaps

Should Bridgerton’s Sapphic Couple Be the Focus of Next Season?

The moment we’ve been waiting for since our first visit to 19th Century Regency London has finally arrived: Bridgerton has gotten gay.

Natalie

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Jun 21, 2024

af+

Am I Being Biphobic Or Just Setting Boundaries?

You bonded over a lesbian identity but now she’s exploring bisexuality, and you’re poly and you really don’t want a cis man in the mix. Plus advice for transitioning from…

the team

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Jun 21, 2024