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The band MUNA recreates a scene from But I'm a Cheerleader in all pink
Music

MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers Pay Tribute to “But I’m a Cheerleader” in “Silk Chiffon”

Welcome back to Jesus Camp! Let’s get gay!

Heather Hogan September 9, 2021 3 Comments
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Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Ground Yourself

Creating work while living with chronic pain, a brief grounding exercise, the state of ambiguous loss and more.

Ryan Yates September 9, 2021 6 Comments
The Wait Is This a Date logo is in purple bubble lettering against a lime green background. Today's episode: "Best Sex Ever" is in black writing above the image of today's guest, Dani. Dani has on pink lipstick and is posed with her hands near her lips.
Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Episode 105: Best Sex Ever

Our episode topic this week is Best Sex Ever so we are talking about… the best sex we’ve ever had! We’re joined by Autostraddle writer, poet, and journalist Dani Janae as we get into what makes good sex good.

Drew Burnett Gregory September 8, 2021 3 Comments
Supergirl Episode 610: Dansen, Kelly and Alex post-training session
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 610: Powerless

Supergirl tries to keep her promise to Orlando while Alex trains Kelly to be Guardian and Mama Nal trains Nia to be Dreamer.

Valerie Anne September 8, 2021 3 Comments
Parenting & Family Webcomics

Foolish Child #103: After School Pick Up

I get why you told that woman to kick rocks when she implied you weren’t being a proper parent by not forcing your kid to hang out with her kid but… why didn’t you correct her when she referred to the co-parent as your husband?

Dickens September 8, 2021 6 Comments
Raven-Symoné as Raven Baxter on That's So Raven holding her pointer finger in front of her lips
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Raven-Symoné Said No to Raven Baxter Being a Lesbian, Mysterious to Me!

Go go lesbian Power Ranger! Trailers for The Baby-Sitters Club and Sex Education! And finally a date for the Grey’s Anatomy / Station 19 crossover premiere event!

Heather Hogan September 8, 2021 1 Comment
In the middle of a dark club, Beanie Feldstein hugs Sarah Paulson from behind while Sarah looks seductively into the camera.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: This Beanie and Sarah Content Is Worth It, Maybe?

Also, Noted Famous Bisexual Angelina Jolie has joined IG and Laverne Cox is making me want to go absolutely OFF for fall.

Christina Tucker September 8, 2021 8 Comments
Judith Butler talks into a microphone against a blue background, they are wearing a pink tie.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Guardian Edits Out Judith Butler Accurately Labeling TERFs Fascists After Quote Goes Viral

We wanted to talk about the Judith Butler quote that’s going viral online, but The Guardian pulled it before we could publish the link round up. What’s up with that?

Carmen Phillips September 7, 2021 25 Comments
Jennifer (Shalita Grant) and Anna (Shannon Woodward) make out in First Date
Film

Carly Usdin’s “First Date”: A Ten-Minute Lesbian Rom-Com That’ll Make You Swoon

Carly wrote and directed First Date for Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine’s MEET CUTE series — and, as usual, their short films make me wish I was watching their feature films or Netflix series!

Heather Hogan September 7, 2021 13 Comments
A brown-skinned masculine person cutting a femme mermaid out of a net.
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The Trans Body as a Work of Art

Burlesque is my loving manifestation of what all my ancestors deserved—not simply tolerance, but unbridled celebration.

Lawrence Gullo September 7, 2021 10 Comments
First Person

On Grandmothers and Malai Curry as Thick as My Missing

In New York, I make malai curry with everything but prawns.

Sreshtha Sen September 7, 2021 8 Comments
Ava and Sara stand in their wedding outfits smiling at each other.
TV Show Recaps

“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 615 Recap: Rainbow Connection

In the season six finale, Sara and Ava try to pull of a last-minute wedding before the impending alien invasion…can queer love save the day?

Valerie Anne September 6, 2021 15 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Generation Q Podcast Episode 205: Lobsters, Too

“Why is she being like, ‘Oh, I can’t kiss you. I’m in a relationship.’ Like, no, you’re not. You met an older woman at a party last weekend. Who among us hasn’t? Take it easy.”

Analyssa September 6, 2021 9 Comments
Katherine Moennig and Sarah Shahi
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Kate Moennig Misses Sarah Shahi Like Shane Misses Carmen

The Kristen Stewart Oscar campaign has begun, Drag Race’s first trans winner, Beanie Feldstein hopes Impeachment will show Monica Lewinsky in a new light, and more!

Heather Hogan September 6, 2021 5 Comments
A Black person wearing a yellow top and jeans lifts up their shirt to reveal a Continuous Glucose Monitor in their abdomen. They hold up their phone, which shows a glucose monitoring app.
Relationships

So You Wanna Have Sex With Me And My 3 Medical Devices?

Being self-conscious was my entire personality back then, wondering who around me might find me unattractive and why. The port under my skin felt like an obvious answer.

cam montgomery September 6, 2021 11 Comments
Top row: Willow, Kima, Marissa, Spencer // Row 2: Callie, Samantha, Alex, Bette
Quizzes TV Feature

QUIZ: Which Mid-Aughts LGBTQ+ Female Television Character Are You?

Are you into skipping class or casting spells? Your answer will determine your fate in this very important quiz.

Riese September 5, 2021 35 Comments
Amazon Maddox, Francisco St. Laurent
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Call You By Your Name, Not By Your Initial

Stop calling your person by their first initial, why the anti-porn people are coming for Twitter, what comet relationships are and more.

Ryan Yates September 5, 2021 2 Comments
a breakfast spread including a bagel with scrambled eggs on a floral print plate, a mason jar full of water, a cup of tea, a cute plant, and a green and white striped napkin all set on a wood table
First Person

Eating Breakfast With My Grief

I decided to start sitting with my grief because why not. It’s not like I think this will help, but it’s something to do.

Vanessa September 4, 2021 32 Comments
In pastel colors and a 2 panel comic, a person with short navy blue hair hands their phone to their friend with shoulder length hair, and asks "Wanna see pics of my plants?" and "this is my brother and his dog and this my second cousin!"
Webcomics

Reine #25: Intimate Friendships

True Friendship looks a lot like handing over your phone and saying, “NOOOO! Please dear Lord don’t look at pics of me from the 00s!”

Ren Strapp September 4, 2021 5 Comments
3-part: Finley, Alice + Tom, Gigi
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

The L Word Generation Q Episode 205 Recap: Lobsters Too Deserve Freedom

This week on The L Word: Generation Q, MIcah attempts to navigate Porter-Kennard family therapy, Gigi and Dani get boozy, Finley explores her opportunities, Alice and Tom save shellfish lives and A BLAST FROM THE PAST returns to cause trouble for Shane.

Riese September 3, 2021 85 Comments
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