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“Riverdale” Episode 502 Recap: Is It Just Me Or Were There More Murders Than Usual?

Things I was reminded of while watching this episode: the serial killer gene, cannibal meat pies, and Andy Cohen existing in the Archieverse.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 28, 2021 4 Comments
reading on a couch in a sweater
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Inefficient Writing

Trans writing for trans people, “Everybody Else (Is) Perfect” is perfect, your dream job is dead and more.

Ryan Yates January 28, 2021
A small brown child sits on the couch with their aunt. The child is in a turquoise shirt and the aunt is in a green hoodie with a ponytail. She asks the child, "What do kids DO these days?"
Parenting & Family Webcomics

Foolish Child #89: Child’s Play

“What is Gay/Straight Alliance?”

Dickens January 28, 2021 8 Comments
A woman sitting on a hardwood floor browses Bumble on her phone.
Lesbian Dating Apps

Dating Download: Three Lesbians Try Bumble and Date On a Deadline

“Bumble gives you two free filters. Usually filtering paidbut I def liked picking and choosing which ones to turn on and off. I fucked around a lot with the star sign and height — I can no longer allow Libras to disturb my peace.”

the team January 27, 2021 10 Comments
Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Well and Here’s Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana

Ruby Rose will replace Elliot Page in the gamer comedy 1Up, Demi Lovato’s new NBC comedy, Jo Ellen Pellman says Kate McKinnon is her role model, Coronation Street’s Lucy Fallon and Doctor Who’s Peal Mackie star in a new lesbian thriller, and more!

Heather Hogan January 27, 2021 10 Comments
Sarah Paulson is on the cover of Dujour Magazine. Her blonde hair is slicked back and to the side. She has on neutral make up that has matted down her eyebrows, so they look invisible.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: We Must Look at Sarah Paulson With No Eyebrows Every Time, It’s Gay Law

Hayley Kiyoko nails the gayze, happy birthday to Ariana DeBose, and POV: You are on a bike ride with Sara Ramirez.

Christina Tucker January 27, 2021 5 Comments
Elliott Page and their partner Emma on a red carpet event, both have their hair slicked back into low bungs and have on black suits with black collared shirts underneath.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Elliot Page Is Getting Divorced, Another Day in the Books for Love Being a Lie

Yes, some thoughts about Elliot Page’s divorce. And also: Black Sign Language, Andra Day on Billie Holiday (we can’t wait for the movie next month!), and breaking up with white supremacy for good.

Carmen Phillips January 26, 2021 21 Comments
A young white woman with blue hair sits with her arms crossed on a bed and looks off to the side with eyes downcast while another figure in the background several feet away from her sits with knees pulled up to chest
Breakups Friendship

You Need Help: How Do I Survive My First Breakup to Stay Friends on the Other Side?

Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting the past, but it does require some space to let your brain and heart breathe.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 26, 2021 7 Comments
Movie Reviews

Dee Rees’ “Pariah” Will Still Break You Open and Let the Light Shine Through

Alike is a chameleon, disappearing in the light of her surroundings — purple in the club, green on the bus, pink at home — only ever showing you her profile when she’s forced to be less than her authentic self.

Natalie January 26, 2021 3 Comments
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Sex Toys Sponsored

Take Care of Yourself with 9 Toys Under $50 and $75

Wet For Her has plenty of toys that can take your partnered sex to the next level, but they also have lots that are fantastic for solo play — here are 9 under $50 and $75!

Guest January 26, 2021 3 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews

“Everybody (Else) Is Perfect,” Gabrielle Korn’s Debut Essay Collection, Examines the Media World She Helped Create

“Everybody (Else) Is Perfect” is a bold and complicated meditation on media, feminism, and the internet, written from the perspective of a thoughtful and deeply honest insider. It is also very, very gay.

Vanessa January 26, 2021 4 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: “Batwoman” and “Queen Sugar” Preview Their #BlackLivesMatter Storylines

Lily Singh explores her impact on the internet, the trailer for Black Lightning season four, the highest paid queer celebs, JoJo Siwa is happier than she’s ever been, and more!

Heather Hogan January 25, 2021 3 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Who Is Newly Out Teen Sensation JoJo Siwa? An Explainer For Those Of Us With No Idea

JoJo Siwa’s coming out last week was a huge deal — but like many elder dykes, I wasn’t sure exactly why. Great news: I am now fully versed regarding wildly popular performer JoJo Siwa and I am here to share my knowledge with you.

Riese January 25, 2021 23 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Batwoman” Episode 202 Recap: Hope is Where the Heart Is

Have I mentioned how much I love Ryan Wilder? I have? Okay cool, just checking.

Nic January 25, 2021 15 Comments
TV Reviews

“Euphoria” Finally Gives Jules Agency In A Special Episode Co-Written By Hunter Schafer

All I’ve wanted since Euphoria began was for Sam Levinson to write with people who actually have the characters’ perspectives — this episode shows why.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 25, 2021 5 Comments
Food and Drink

Which Among These Is Better: Spindrift or LaCroix

I am interested in your opinion regarding whether LaCroix or Spindrift is better. Dramatics are strongly encouraged.

Riese January 25, 2021 61 Comments
Sophie Carter-Kahn, the host of the podcast "She's All Fat" lays down on her bed with her feet crossed in the air behind her. She has dyed blue tips on her shoulder length brown hair and her face is resting gently on her hand.
Culture

“She’s All Fat” Is a Podcast for Fat Family

As a fat person, the media I consume that is centered on fatness is crucial to creating an environment where I feel supported and uplifted. She’s All Fat is definitely a part of that repertoire.

danijanae January 25, 2021 7 Comments
Sal Marquez and Vivi Marie
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Likes Mean Things

The deal with love spells, the importance of diplomacy, the blistering erotic potential of celibacy, sex-positive asexuality and some smut.

Ryan Yates January 24, 2021 1 Comment
Symone from RuPaul's drag race smirks in a navy blue suit jacket with a white collared shirt and a bright red wig that is styled to the side.
TV Show Recaps

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1304 Recap: Three Hot Businesswomen and One Hot Clown

Because this week’s theme was holiday movies, I have fan casted Happiest Season with the Season 13 queens.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 23, 2021 32 Comments
Two friends — colored in shades of blue, cream orange, and golden yellow — both wearing headphones, discuss their brand new hobbies. One has taken to listening to music not in English, the other has taken up bird watching.
Webcomics

Rein #17: New Hobbies, Same Friends

We’ve all picked up some new interest or hobby that no one else shares. That won’t stop us from talking about it.

Ren Strapp January 23, 2021 9 Comments
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