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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

Apr 28, 2026

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

Apr 28, 2026

Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

Apr 28, 2026

Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

kristen stewart on a love lies bleeding red carpet holding up her gay hands

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Kristen Stewart Had a Great Time Terrifying Conservatives With Her Gay-Ass Photo Shoot

I have the scoop on five different sapphic films coming out for you to know about, including: one with a lesbian-lovers-to-crime-partners plot line, Zach Braff working out his biphobia to…

Valerie Anne

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Feb 19, 2024

A butch person is studying lesbian divorce data very seriously, the colors are tan and brick red.

breakups

Rumors of Our Lesbian Divorce Rates Have Been Greatly Exaggerated (But They’re Still Pretty True)

You may have heard that lesbian divorce rates are exceptionally high, and perhaps you may have found yourself wondering — are they really?

Riese

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Feb 19, 2024

Retro head sculpture with flowers on beige background. Creative positive thinking concept. Minimal Mental Health Awareness Month. Psychology, emotional wellness, progress, flowering, Work on yourself idea

first person

I Didn’t Know Existential Therapists Were a Thing Until I Got One

“I’m an easy host, a rake, a card, I’m bejeweled, I have a gay face. I want to love and be loved. If reaching is a kind of being, it’s…

Temim Fruchter

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Feb 19, 2024

The Lion King 1 ½: Timon and Pumbaa sit next two each other in a hot spring.

movie features

Twenty Years Later, “The Lion King 1 ½” Is Still the Gayest Disney Movie

The Lion King 1 ½ is a reminder that sometimes subtext is better — especially when it’s this texty.

Rendy Jones

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Feb 19, 2024

puzzles

Mini Crossword Is a Pink Lady

I failed my driving test after taking an abbreviated driver’s ed class.

Emet Ozar

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Feb 19, 2024

A pair of classic Black Doc Martens, collaged in rust red aesthetic colors.

breakups

Tiny Butch Shoes, Lightly Worn

A good pair of boots are LIFE okay??? Is that a gay opinion? Likely.

Nico

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Feb 18, 2024

quizzes

Quiz: Which Sad Song With a Dog Motif Are You?

Do you ever feel pathetic and disgusting in your unending loyalty? Do you feel an incessant need to be praised? Do you lash out in fearful aggression when backed into…

Gabrielle Grace Hogan

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Feb 18, 2024