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Movie Reviews

“Anaïs in Love” Is A Queer Celebration of Chaos

The film is similar to the Old Hollywood screwball comedies. It celebrates a queer woman by embracing her chaos in a world built on structure.

Drew Burnett Gregory April 29, 2022 4 Comments
A hand on a box holds a sex you in front of a black background with spooky ghosts floating
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: But What If Your Dildo Is Haunted? 👻

Your new lesbian pop anthem of summer is here and ready for a listen, the crash-and-burn of Netflix, and the most recent Brittney Griner updates.

Carmen Phillips April 28, 2022 7 Comments
Alice, wearing a ringer t-shirt under a flannel shirt, wells up with tears, as she recalls the attack on her while on tour.
TV Show Recaps

“Good Trouble” Episode 408 Recap: Out of Darkness Comes Light

We finally find out why Alice quit Margaret Cho’s comedy tour.

Natalie April 28, 2022 5 Comments
A light skinned person holds a trans flag behind them while facing a bright day. The frame captures the their neck down to their waist. They wear a pink shirt and blue shorts, to match the trans flag, which is blue, pink, and white.
First Person

Finding and Losing My Worth as a Trans Woman

Something had to change, because I’d never be free, be myself, if I kept it up. I decided to take the biggest risk yet, and started transitioning again.

miralazine April 28, 2022 5 Comments
In a still from Hulu's Crush, Rowan Blanchard and Auliʻi Cravalho make a silly face together at the right of camera. Auli'i is in a striped shirt and Rowan is in a red shirt with her hair in a messy updo. There are gold streamers hanging behind them.
Movie Reviews

Hulu’s “Crush” Hits All the Teen Rom-Com Beats, But in a Gay Way

I feel pretty excited for a young queer person who might choose to watch this because it’s gay, and find a whole fleshed out (if slightly idyllic) world.

Analyssa April 28, 2022 7 Comments
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AF+

Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #41

“I just learned the word “Swiftgron”!!!! ?! Taylor Swift + Diana Agron as a maybe couple at some point ??!”

The Editors April 28, 2022 21 Comments
Uzo Aduba as Hawthorne in Lightyear
Movie News & Trailers

Critics Have Now Seen Uzo Aduba’s “Lightyear” Lesbian Astronaut Kiss With Their Own Eyes

Pixar screened the first half-hour of Lightyear for critics yesterday at CinemaCon and they’ve confirmed Disney has added back in the gay smooch.

Heather Hogan April 28, 2022 8 Comments
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Gender

The Evolution of Unclockable Transgender Tuck Kits

Looking back, I wish a company like Unclockable existed when I was starting my transfeminine journey through gender.

Lara Americo April 28, 2022 3 Comments
In a still from the movie Crush, Rowan Blanchard as Paige has on red lipstick and short sleeve turquoise sweater, she is sitting at a high school lunch table with her hair in a messy updo.
Movie Features

Rowan Blanchard on Not Labeling Our Gay Comedies, Impressing Crushes, and Hulu’s “Crush”

“Crush being gay was way less important to me than it being funny.”

Analyssa April 27, 2022 4 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Buffy’s Slayerverse Says Xander Is Queer Now? No, Thanks!

Janelle Monáe’s dreamworld, Lily Tomlin’s just getting started, a new queer slasher, and more!

Heather Hogan April 27, 2022 40 Comments
A crowd gathers outside on a cloudy day. In the middle are large flags, one of Poland and the other of Ukraine.
Politics + Activism

How to Conjugate: Being Nonbinary in Poland

As the visibility of Polish nonbinary people increases, and the political situation becomes more hostile, we continue to find new ways of resisting.

Katarzyna Nowacka April 27, 2022 6 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Hayley Kiyoko’s New Single Drops Soon and I’m READY

Plus, Keke Palmer was on Sesame Street and more updates on what LGBTQ+ celebs have been up to the past week.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya April 27, 2022 6 Comments
Mattea Roach is on Jeopardy in a grey sweater dress and black turtleneck. She has glasses and brunette hair in a low ponytail. The stage behind her is Navy Blue. She is smiling.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Jeopardy Once Again Has a Lesbian Overloard, and This Time It’s Mattea Roach

Is it just a rule that lesbians run Jeopardy now? Also Black lesbian hikers, how Russia pushed the WNBA to a crossroads, and so many more lesbian (and lesbian-adjacent) going on’s for this Lesbian Day of Visibility.

Carmen Phillips April 26, 2022 9 Comments
In a collage against a pink background, left to right in the back row: Cheryl Dunye playing with her hat, Vanessa Friedman hugging friends, Audre Lorde in black and white, and Natalie Diaz smirking at the camera. Front row, left to right: Shelli Nicole as a little girl on picture day, Heather Hogan smiling in a tie, Malinda Lo looking directly into camera with an intense gaze, and Kayla Kumari taking a selfie with her phone. All of these photos are highlighted with background shadows in the color of the lesbian pride flag.
Community

Lesbian Visibility Week 2022: Where We Look For Lesbianspiration

This for Lesbian Visibility Day, we are talking about the people we look to for LESBIANSPIRATION. Did you thank a lesbian for changing your life today?

the team April 26, 2022 13 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Gentleman Jack” Is Back With Facts and Figures (Scissoring and Shenanigans)

Ask and you shall receive: We’re recapping Gentleman Jack’s second season, just for you!

Heather Hogan April 26, 2022 19 Comments
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Gender

You Need Help: I’m a Trans Woman Looking For Affirming Lesbian Content

The point is this: it sucks that we still have to struggle with inclusion in lesbian community, your feelings are valid, and I hope you’ll be OK whether or not you can find enough trans lesbian-specific content online. Now, with all of that bluster out of the way, here are some recommendations.

Abbie Jones April 26, 2022 13 Comments
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: Sportsheets Under the Bed Restraint System

No matter how much she begged, pleaded and yanked on the straps, she was securely held in place and entirely at my mercy.

Guest April 26, 2022
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TV Reviews

Saying Goodbye to “Better Things,” A Five-Season Balm Against Cynicism

It will remind you why the world is worth saving and why life is worth living.

Drew Burnett Gregory April 26, 2022 6 Comments
In a still from Hulu's crush, Rowan Blanchard's Paige is smiling while facing right of camera, she is making Auli'i Cravalho's AJ blush. The lighting is shades of blue and purple. Paige is in a red dress with brunette hair half up in a pony tail. AJ is in a black and white striped shirt with brunette wavy hair in a messy bob.
Movie Features

Auli’i Cravalho on Coming Out on TikTok, Midnight Heartfelt Queer Convos, and Hulu’s “Crush”

“Laying down next to a pretty girl in moonlight and talking about our feelings, like… it’s just movie magic.”

Analyssa April 25, 2022 3 Comments
The album cover of You Can't Fuck The Internet features Amelia Jackie in red lipstick being spoonfed liquid
Music

You Can’t Fuck the Internet but You Can Try: An Interview With Queer Folk Singer-Songwriter Amelia Jackie

As I listen through Amelia Jackie’s queer folk album, again and again, I feel a fullness that is not unlike eating your favorite comfort food.

danijanae April 25, 2022 6 Comments
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