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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
jojo siwa in her music video for "it's christmas now"
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
Javicia Leslie as Batwoman
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
JoJo Siwa wears a purple hair bow and pink outfit made of feathers and sequins.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Did JoJo Siwa Maybe, Possibly Come Out? Her “Best Gay Cousin” Shirt Thinks So!

JoJo Siwa, the 17-year-old sensation of Dance Moms fame, just broke the Internet.

Ro White January 22, 2021 16 Comments
Coop and Layla are back from their summer tour on "All American."
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: After a Long Lesbian Hiatus, Coop Is Back Front and Center on “All American”

Plus updates on Dickinson, Nancy Drew, FBI: Most Wanted, and Legacies.

The TV Team January 22, 2021 4 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Calling Friends on the Landline From Their Grandma’s Sofa

“Carol, if you are reading this… call me.”

Darcy January 22, 2021 13 Comments
Indira Dadyshue of the Bojack Horseman cartoon gives therapy
AF+

Into the A+ Advice Box #27: A Pattern of Growing Tired of Dating Cis Men

What if you don’t like receiving oral sex, but want to? What if you canNOT get your new crush/person out of your head, but need to focus on work? What to do if you’re longing for queer chosen family, but don’t feel like you’ve gotten there, and more!

the team January 22, 2021 15 Comments
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Health

So You Want to Try Trauma Therapy

Trauma takes our power away and makes us feel like we don’t call the shots in our own lives — but we do. Here are some of the trauma therapies that can help, and how to feel out which one(s) might be right for you.

Christina Tesoro January 22, 2021 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: I’m Out of Puns, but This Year We’re Getting the Therapy We Need

Also, trans men on competing in school sports, those Helen Keller conspiracy theories are ableist, even more love for Amanda Gorman, and yes — helping you afford the therapy you need.

Carmen Phillips January 21, 2021 10 Comments
A cut out of Bernie Sanders poses for his portrait in this meme taken from "Portrait of a Lady On Fire." It's a funny take on the Bernie Sanders meme that is going around from Inauguration Day 2021.
Comedy

“Portrait of a Bernie on Fire” (and 24 Other Lesbian Shenanigans)

“Today is one of those days I wish I had photoshop skills, because I bet photoshopping that Bernie Sanders meme into famous gay tv scenes would be hilarious.” (And dear reader, it was.)

The TV Team January 21, 2021 26 Comments
Breakups Love + Sex

How to Honestly Tell When It’s Time to Break Up

Sometimes it takes an outside perspective and an objective read on what’s going on to tell whether it’s healthiest to separate — which is why our team is here to tell you from experience when it’s time to go.

the team January 21, 2021 23 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Riverdale” Episode 501 Recap: Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz Are Prom Queens But At What Cost

Drama for Archie and Veronica; trauma for Cheryl and Toni; murder mystery for Jughead and Betty. Just some classic Riverdale romance in the air!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya January 21, 2021 2 Comments
Shakina Nayfack, a trans woman with blonde hair, smiles at her living room. There is a brick wall over her left shoulder and a painted yellow wall over her right. She has on a turquoise blue shirt.
Theater TV Feature

Shakina Nayfack on Her New Audible Play, NBC’s “Connecting…,” and Forming Trans Community Through Art

“I’m throwing them a few bones of facts and things to know. But I’m also calling them to a higher order. Luring them in with the pussy and then challenging them with postcolonial theory.”

Drew Burnett Gregory January 21, 2021 1 Comment
Dating

What We’ve Learned About Dating & Relationships During the Pandemic

“As a broody, miserable bastard, I’ve obviously spent some time pondering past relationship failures and wondering what a functional relationship would look like for myself in the future.”

the team January 21, 2021 19 Comments
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