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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.
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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

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Carmen Phillips January 26, 2021 21 Comments
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You Need Help: How Do I Survive My First Breakup to Stay Friends on the Other Side?

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

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Natalie January 26, 2021 3 Comments
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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
The cover of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect repeated three times
LGBT Book Reviews

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

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Vanessa January 26, 2021 4 Comments
Nova from Queen Sugar and Sophie from Batwoman
Pop Culture Fix

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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
Javicia Leslie as Batwoman
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Nic January 25, 2021 15 Comments
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Drew Burnett Gregory January 25, 2021 5 Comments
Food and Drink

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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.
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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.

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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
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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
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AF+

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the team January 22, 2021 15 Comments
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Health

So You Want to Try Trauma Therapy

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