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"Dirrty" by Christina Aguilera's cover art overlaid on top of a photo of Christina Aguilera.
Music

It’s Your Anniversary: Christina Aguilera’s ‘Dirrty’ Video Still Has an Impact on Me 20 Years Later

The pleasure in the video was never for anyone but her.

Sa'iyda Shabazz September 28, 2022 3 Comments
The books Pet and Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
LGBT Book Reviews

Queer Naija Lit: Akwaeke Emezi’s “Pet” and “Bitter” Explore the Costs of a Different World

A new world isn’t possible without people believing it is.

Chinelo Anyadiegwu September 28, 2022 3 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Beth Ditto Is Proud to be Your Queer Feminist Punk Country Music Queen

Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz are doing a Glee podcast, is TAR Cate Blanchett’s best performance, the 42 women directors of Queen Sugar, and more!

Heather Hogan September 28, 2022
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AF+

​​Things I’ve Never Asked My Friend Who I “Married” in Kindergarten About Queer Horror, Books!

“There’s a certain point of friendship at which it becomes a blood pact. Certain things, we take to the grave.”

Yashwina September 28, 2022
Kehlani takes a mirror selfie
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: I Did Not FORGET How Stunning Kehlani Is But Wow Thank You for the Reminder

Also there is a large part of me that refuses to believe the Wicked movie is really happening, I have been lied to for DECADES!!!

Christina Tucker September 28, 2022 2 Comments
A white queer woman with tattoos has her arms crossed while standing in her workplace, her brunette hair is tied up into a bun.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: 1 in 3 Cisgender Bisexuals Are Not Out to Their Coworkers, So 👀

What we can learn about Toni Morrison’s advocacy against censorship during a time of increased banned books, so much queer international news from Cuba to Turkey to Italy, and the 250 best songs of the 90s.

Carmen Phillips September 27, 2022 12 Comments
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Shopping

This Bluetooth Receiver Changed My Life, Now I Can Silence the Sports Men in My Home

The product description boldly claimed that it would DOUBLE MY HAPPINESS. I’m actually already pretty happy, but it did make me 100% less likely to hear a man’s voice in my home, which is as close to magic as you can get in this human realm.

Heather Hogan September 27, 2022 11 Comments
Judy Greer as Bree on her phone in bed in Reboot on Hulu
TV Reviews

Hulu’s “Reboot” Is the Most Hilarious Lesbian Chaos I’ve Ever Seen

The queer plot twists keep making me gasp out loud! Basically every woman on this show is gay???

Heather Hogan September 27, 2022 9 Comments
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AF+

Anonymous Job Confession: A “Progressive” Non-profit Turns Out To Be Less So

“Whenever I wanted to post something supporting Black Lives Matter, talking about racial justice, or supporting LGBTQ rights she asked me why it was relevant.”

Guest September 27, 2022 8 Comments
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Dating

You Need Help: I’ve Never Dated — How Do I Move Beyond Flirting?

As scary as this sounds, in order to date, you’re probably going to have to actually ask people out.

Darcy September 27, 2022 4 Comments
It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror. Also, Megan Fox in the movie Jennifer's Body
Book Features First Person

In Queer Horror Anthology “It Came From the Closet,” Carmen Maria Machado Considers Jennifer’s Body

On queerbaiting, bisexuality, and Jennifer’s Body. This essay is an exclusive excerpt from the queer horror anthology It Came From the Closet, on sale next week.

Carmen Maria Machado September 27, 2022 14 Comments
AF+ Meet-Ups / Events

Today’s A+ Read a Fucking Book Club Starts In 20 Minutes!

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First Person House & Garden

7 Pressing Questions I Have for Myself After Moving

In the week following my move from Miami to Orlando, I’d like to ask myself some urgent questions, like for example: Why do I own this many pairs of opera gloves and where the hell am I going to put them?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 26, 2022 17 Comments
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First Person

Empty Magic: Lunch

In my quest to destroy the body I had known, this new body was not safe from me either. 

danijanae September 26, 2022 3 Comments
Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts boop noses on the red carpet
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: IRL Wives Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts Will Gay Up “The Rookie: Feds” Together

Our first look at The Owl House season three, Charlize Theron says Monster execs wanted a hot lesbian love story, and how Melissa Etheridge’s wild parties inspired The L Word.

Heather Hogan September 26, 2022 1 Comment
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Beauty

Put This on Your Face: Multisticks

If you’re looking for ways to shorten your makeup routine, or to dip your toe into the world of cosmetics, I think multisticks are the way to go!

ashni September 26, 2022 1 Comment
Photo 1: Cruella. Photo 2: Maleficent. Photo 3: Ursula. Photo 4: Loki.
Quizzes

Quiz: Which Queer-Coded Disney Villain Are You?

This questionnaire is not for the faint of heart! It’s a Triple Ds: dark, dirty, and dykey.

Em Win September 25, 2022 16 Comments
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LGBTQ+ Businesses Shopping

Introducing the A+ Discount Marketplace!

Support indie queer media, get discounts from our partners!

Nico September 24, 2022 33 Comments
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Queer Fashion TV Feature

Style Thief: How To Dress Like League of Their Own’s Butch Icons Lupe and Jess

Jess and Lupe have distinct but complementary go-to butch styles.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 24, 2022 4 Comments
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Playlists

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