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

Literally the day after running her personal best marathon time, she will be back on the West End performing as…

Valerie Anne

5 Hours

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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14 Hours

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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14 Hours

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

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Af+

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With their cat Tillett checking in on them, a shaft of light shines on Josie Norris’ face as they hang out at home on Oct. 30, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. “My decision to have my fallopian tubes removed was not one I took lightly. When I was 21-years-old, I got pregnant when a condom broke with a casual hook-up right before Spring finals while at Central Michigan University. I spent final weeks of class obsessively googling what the odds of me being pregnant were and taking pregnancy tests. After the semester ended, I took the last pregnancy test I had. After peeing on a plastic stick, one of my biggest fears came true: I was pregnant and I wanted to be ‘unpregnant’ as soon as I could. I was about to move to Texas for a big internship and and began calling clinics looking for an appoitnment. I was able to be seen two hours away a few days later for a medical abortion. My experience was a lonely one— at the time of my abortion only one person knew I was pregnant— due to shame and the stigma of abortion I had witnessed growing up Evangelical Christian. The six months I spent in San Antonio was a healing and beautiful experience and when I returned to school, it was important to tell all my close femme friends what happened because what is mentionable is manageable. After my abortion, I knew I never wanted to be pregnant again. My surgery recontextualized the trauma of my abortion and my body will never betray me with a preganancy.”

health

Photo Essay: I Chose To Remove My Fallopian Tubes in Post-Roe v. Wade Texas

For photographer Josie Norris, the decision was more than a form of birth control. It was gender-affirming care.

Josie Norris, The 19th

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Jan 26, 2024

a photo of a white butch lesbian wearing a red and black plaid button up shirt, with short brown hair, yelling into a red corded phone. text at the bottom reads "into the af+ advice box"

af+

Into the AF+ Advice Inbox #97: F(ix) My Life

A troublesome group chat, a moldy shower, being autistic at work, moving cities, and more!

the team

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Jan 26, 2024

tv reviews

“Hightown” Fails to Fulfill Its Potential In Its Final Season

Given the opportunity to focus on Jackie — to build out her world, to deepen her connections with others — the show has always opted not to; instead, they just…

Natalie

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Jan 26, 2024

Alan Cumming, host of The Traitors Season 2, stands at a podium before an ornate staircase, raising his hands in feigned exasperation, saying, “I mean, come on.”

tv show recaps

The Traitors 205 Recap: A Killer Move

Below Deck’s Kate Chastain is back to shake things up.

Anya Richkind

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Jan 26, 2024

puzzles

Mini Crossword Sashays Away

What’s the best way to carve wood?

Emet Ozar

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Jan 26, 2024

Portrait of young lesbian couple at sunset during summer

culture

Generation Z Is Gayer, More Anxious and Less Conservative Than Other Generations

A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute reveals Generation Z is more likely to be LGBTQ+ than Republican, and also more likely to feel depressed and anxious.

Riese

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Jan 25, 2024

LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland - Catherine Bohart stands next to a felt display of a vulva.

tv reviews

The Hot Lesbian on “LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland” Should Have Won

Catherine Bohart has gained at least one new follower and fan.

Reed Motti

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Jan 25, 2024

A DIY no-sew blanket in fleece fabric with blue whales on it, in a a close up photo.

crafts & diy projects

Let’s DIY Some Cozy No-Sew Blankets!

It’s January, so you know what that means. It’s time to retreat to our beds and cuddle up! In honor of hibernation season, I’m coming to you with a very fun,…

Em Win

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Jan 25, 2024