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Food and Drink

New Gay Achievement Unlocked: I’m Making My Own Oat Milk

Follow Dani Janae’s alternative milk making journey as she reviews her brand new Almond Cow machine.

danijanae May 11, 2022 16 Comments
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AF+

A+ Sex Diary: Crushing and Fantasizing; Sex Becomes About Escape

“I love it, especially when it’s close up…it’s like I can almost taste it.”

Guest May 11, 2022 3 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Mother’s Day is My Olympics

Prepare yourself for a very special No Filter celebration of Moms!!!!

Christina Tucker May 11, 2022 2 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Gentleman Jack” Takes its Lesbian Drama on the Magic Railroad

Mariana haunts the halls of her Gothic mansion in lesbian agony while Anne and Ann choo-choo their way toward marital bliss.

Heather Hogan May 10, 2022 20 Comments
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TV Reviews

The First Season of “Hacks” Was a Masterclass in Unlikable Characters — I’m READY for Season 2!

In anticipation of season two, let’s look back at everything that made season one of Hacks so special (and hot).

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 10, 2022 3 Comments
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Breakups

You Need Help: I’m Still in Love With My Ex and Can’t Stop Asking Our Friends About Her

If you want to get over her and not miss her, you have to get out of her orbit for a while.

danijanae May 10, 2022 5 Comments
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Book Features

Seven Queer Writers Reflect on Their Essays Published in “Sex and the Single Woman”

Behind the scenes with Kristen Arnett, Keah Brown, Rosemary Donahue, Josie Pickens, Vanessa Friedman, Samantha Allen, and Xoai Pham about their contributions to this reimagined cult classic.

Vanessa May 10, 2022 7 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: L Morgan Lee Is the First Trans Actor to be Nominated for a Tony!!

Plus: Brittany S. Pierce as your new Glee club teacher, sneak peeks of Ms. Marvel and Paper Girls, the new Doctor Who, and #SaveBatwoman

Valerie Anne May 9, 2022 3 Comments
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TV Reviews

The Girls of “The Wilds” Prove We Didn’t Need the Boys in Season 2

Season 2 of The Wilds had plenty of cute gay things going on with the girls, despite the unwanted addition of boys.

Valerie Anne May 9, 2022 18 Comments
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Style

A Queer Guide To Getting Tattooed

From finding a queer artist and making your appointment, to etiquette and frequently asked questions (plus 14 queer artists to follow on Instagram!) — Sorry, mom! We’re gay, and we’re getting tattooed.

A. Andrews May 9, 2022 32 Comments
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Movie Reviews

Lily Tomlin’s “Grandma” Is as Angry as We Are About Anti-Abortion Assholes

I rewatched Grandma the day after Justice Alito’s leaked draft opinion was published and I marveled, once again, at how prescient Lily Tomlin’s best roles are.

Heather Hogan May 9, 2022 2 Comments
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Sponsored TV Feature

At “Dinner at Shibden Hall,” We Sure Did Dine!

At an evening curated by queer people for queer people, Melissa King made us dinner, we saw the premiere of Gentleman Jack Season 2, and everybody looked devastatingly hot.

Riese May 9, 2022 23 Comments
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First Person

Building My Own Masturbation Rituals as a Pleasure Educator

There’s nothing quite as powerful as being in charge of your own pleasure.

Carly S. May 9, 2022 2 Comments
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Music Quizzes

Quiz: Which Album by a Queer Artist/Band Should You Stream Next?

You should listen to every one of these albums, but there’s one out there that’s just right for you.

danijanae May 8, 2022 20 Comments
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First Person Parenting & Family

Things That Have Mothered Me That Are Not My Mothers

I think of all the things that have taught me lessons and made me the woman I am and feel that, even if my mothers didn’t care for me the way I wanted them to, I still came out on the other side, not unscathed, but survived.

danijanae May 8, 2022 12 Comments
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TV Reviews

“Girls5eva” Is Even Sillier and Gayer in Season 2

I didn’t think anything could make me laugh this week, and thank goodness I was wrong.

Heather Hogan May 7, 2022 5 Comments
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Queer Fashion Shopping

Embrace Your Inner Beach Mommi This Summer With Ocean-Themed Jewelry

Shop for nostalgic dolphin gem rings (DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER THOSE), nautical bracelets, octopus ear cuffs, and more with this queer beach jewelry and accessories guide.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 7, 2022 8 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Butter Me Up and Call Me Escrow, Chrishell From “Selling Sunset” Is Dating Nonbinary Musician G Flip!

On the “Selling Sunset” reunion released today, Chrishell revealed that she’s dating nonbinary musician G-Flip and remains attracted to “masculine energy.”

Anya Richkind May 6, 2022 6 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Station 19’s Queer Baby-Making Is Sweet and Sexy and Enough Already

Also! Updates on Grey’s Anatomy, All American, New Amsterdam, A Million Little Things, 9-1-1, NCIS: Hawai’i, Charmed and Legacies.

Natalie and Valerie Anne
May 6, 2022 14 Comments
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Queer Fashion

So You Want To Dress Like You’re in “The Birdcage”

We’re taking a trip to South Beach and getting into the iconic summer styles of The Birdcage! The neon, the billowy linens, the rings and gaudy necklaces!

Christina Tucker May 6, 2022 13 Comments
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