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Movie Features

Revisiting the Trans Metaphors, Fashion, and Horny Action of the Original Matrix Trilogy

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Society + Culture

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Carmen Phillips January 13, 2022 5 Comments
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AF+

S L I C K: May the Best Girlfriend Win

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TV Show Recaps

“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 708: iLegend

The anti-Legends try to stop the real Legends from altering the timeline but learn a few worrying things about the mission and themselves along the way.

Valerie Anne January 13, 2022 4 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“And Just Like That” Miranda Asks for the Gay Sex She Wants

Che says asking for what you want is a turn-on, and, well, MIRANDA DIDN’T KNOW THAT OKAY.

Heather Hogan January 13, 2022 25 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Batwoman” Episode 308 Recap: Queens of My Heart

It’s party time in Gotham City — and Ryan, Sophie, and Renee are looking just fine. Also Bridget Regan’s Poison Ivy is here to gay up this town EVEN MORE.

Nic January 13, 2022 17 Comments
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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

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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
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

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

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Carmen Phillips January 11, 2022 21 Comments
A South Asian woman makes a phone call while also working on her laptop.
Politics + Activism

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

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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
two young women make silly and cute poses for a selfie
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
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in a turquoise dress and a diamond choker necklace
Pop Culture Fix

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Heather Hogan January 10, 2022 3 Comments
Against a lavender background, there is a drawn image of two people whispering to each other in the bottom right corner. A speech bubble is in the upper left corner. Inside the speech bubble, there is an image of the Snail Vibe, a purple vibrator with a short swirling end and a long swirling end.
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.

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