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Dating

You’re a Bad Tipper? That’s a Red Flag!

If someone has to serve you while you flirt relentlessly or converse stiffly, then they should be paid extra for that labor.

Alyse Burnside January 13, 2022 54 Comments
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Literature

Rainbow Reading: It’s Showtime, Folks

Every other week, I’ll run my metal detector over the literary internet, dig up whatever beeps, and present to you my findings.

Yashwina January 13, 2022 16 Comments
Dickens finds the phrase "Back to school" intimidating because it implies commitment, they prefer "learning new things" — their friend Sarai rolls their eyes. Dickens is in a blue jersey and Sarai is in a green hoodie. Both are against a pink background.
Webcomics

Foolish Child #111: Back to School

I just don’t like the level of commitment that comes along with saying ‘going back to school.’ Like I’m expected to pursue and pay for a whole degree.

Dickens January 12, 2022 8 Comments
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LGBT History

Which Historical Lesbian Bars Would American Girl Dolls Have Visited?

Let’s imagine these adorable queer icons as they’d be turning 18, maybe figuring things out, maybe beginning to search for queer community.

Yashwina January 12, 2022 41 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Bridget Regan’s Poison Ivy Is Making “Batwoman” Even Gayer

Also! Aubrey Plaza joins White Lotus’ second season, Jasmin Savoy Brown on making Scream gay, the way Golden Girls tackled LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

Heather Hogan January 12, 2022 4 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Evan Rachel Wood, I’ll Take “Images That Stopped Me in My Tracks” for 600!!!

There are three cute photos of different dogs in here. Also, A SHORT HAIR CUT HAIR ON HAYLEY KIYOKO! We love it!

Christina Tucker January 12, 2022 6 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Kristen Stewart Has a Crush on Neve Campbell, Proving She’s Gay and Grew up in the 90s

Queer youth are reviving Nigeria’s ballroom culture, its time to expand the WNBA, and maybe mercury retrograde doesn’t deserve all the hate.

Carmen Phillips January 11, 2022 6 Comments
Aisha Dee and her girlfriend Lucy Barrett share an almost kiss.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Alright Now Aisha Dee, These Photos With Your (Maybe) Girlfriend Seem Mighty Gay

Kat from The Bold Type (might) have a girlfriend? Team Gay has never taken an L in its whole life.

Carmen Phillips January 11, 2022 21 Comments
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Politics + Activism

It’s Time to Make the Call, Because We Cannot Filibuster Another Year

We need to make sure that every Democratic senator votes to end the filibuster and that Republican senators know their constituents oppose their obstructionism. Here’s a how to guide for calling and making your voice known.

himani January 11, 2022 14 Comments
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TV Reviews

HBO Max’s “Sort Of” Tells The Story of Three Transitions

Over the course of eight short episodes, pretty much every character in Sort Of has to contend with their assumptions about themselves and the world around them.

himani January 11, 2022 19 Comments
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Dating Love + Sex

You Need Help: Can I Flirt With My Crushes Without Being Seen as Predatory?

I think this trope has held so many lesbians back from making moves and finding love with someone they’re interested in. You’re not gonna come off as predatory just by flirting with someone, trust me.

danijanae January 11, 2022 10 Comments
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TV Reviews

Is Something Supernatural Happening on “Yellowjackets” or Can Everything Be Explained?

One of my favorite parts of watching this show is talking to people about this show. Drop your finale theories in the comments, and let’s debate whether something supernatural is happening or not!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 11, 2022 36 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s Golden Globes Acceptance Speech Is Gonna Make You Sob

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Heather Hogan January 10, 2022 3 Comments
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Snail Vibe

The best part of using this toy was when I eventually tossed it on the floor and let myself orgasm all over my hot date’s fist instead.

Guest January 10, 2022 8 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Euphoria” Episode 201 Recap: Literally Heartbreaking

It doesn’t matter how many swooping camera moves you do if you’re not swooping over something worthwhile — Rules is what’s worthwhile.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 10, 2022 6 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Yellowjackets” Episode 109 Recap: Let’s Have a Bacchanal

Wine, sex, violence, and music in the woods! The Yellowjackets go full Bacchanalia in the series’ trippy, psychosexual horror episode “Doomcoming.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 10, 2022 90 Comments
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TV Reviews

“Search Party” Concludes With Its Gayest Season Yet

There is two-girls-kiss gay but there’s also have-the-best-guest-stars gay and for me that’s just as important.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 10, 2022 7 Comments
Quizzes

QUIZ: Which Kristen Stewart Movie Character Are You?

Kristen Stewart has been in a lot of movies, but what about you? Which Kristen Stewart movies are you in??

Riese January 9, 2022 38 Comments
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Book Lists

7 Brilliant Books About Chaotic Queers

When I think about “good” queer representation, I think about bad. I think about bad behavior, bad relationships, bad choices, bad words.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 9, 2022 35 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1401 Recap: Surprise! Centering Trans Queens Results In Good Drag!

Four out of these first seven queens are trans with two trans women! AND they’re the four immediate standouts.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 8, 2022 18 Comments
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