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Music

More Than Just a Film Score, Taul Katz’s ‘Just Kids OST’ Beautifully Captures the Many Layers of Young Trans Life

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Comedy

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This all-queer comedy, wrestling, drag, and burlesque show asks the very important question: Will They Kiss?

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Lesbian Sex

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Lesbian Sex

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TV Reviews

We Watched Bravo’s New Show About Gen Z Nepo Babies in NYC and Wow Turns Out There’s One Thing We All Have in Common (Mommy Issues)

A queer critic who loves Bravo and a queer critic who went to NYU are truly the perfect duo to review this television program.

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Breakups

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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Doechii Brought the Swamp To DC Pride

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Christina Tucker June 11, 2025 1 Comment
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Politics + Activism

Thailand’s First Out Trans Diplomat Is Changing the Perception of What Thai Trans Women Can Do

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Audrey Black June 11, 2025 3 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Watching the ‘Night Shift’ Music Video Again

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Music

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Gay pop is a dynamic, enormous genre of music that has defined our community’s parties and culture for years. Here are just some of our favorite, most iconic, and exciting gay pop artists.

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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

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In theory, ‘Boy’ was an opportunity for Fletcher to connect with a new group of fans within her overall base. But the framing of her new release kicked up more controversy than compassion.

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AF+ Lesbian Sex

The Polyamorous NYC Couple with a Daddy / Baby Girl Dynamic

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Sex/Life June 10, 2025
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Relationships

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Music

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Culture Parenting & Family

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First Person Health

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Summer Tao June 10, 2025 4 Comments
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Culture

Too Thirsty? I Asked To Sit With a Stranger at a Coffee Shop

I’m not suggesting we throw caution to the wind and enter conversations with the fervor and gall of a straight man, but I’d argue we can be a little less careful.

Hope Cassandra June 10, 2025 1 Comment
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LGBT Pride LGBTQ+ Businesses

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Pop Culture Fix

Hunter Schafer Won’t Be Zelda, but She Might Be Joining the MCU

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First Person

At 28, I Blew Up My Life To Train in Jiu-Jitsu and as a Dominatrix

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