Samantha Irby’s “Wow, No Thank You.” Masters the Art of Self-Deprecation
Irby evokes Nora Ephron in her latest essay collection.
Extra! Extra!: The US’s COVID-19 Cases Peak as Stimulus Package Passes; Here’s All That Explained
This is the week that the US finally reached the top of the global rankings in terms of number of confirmed cases; Congress just passed a stimulus package the likes of which, I truly believe, have not been seen in a long, long time, if ever. There is a much, much bigger world that is getting hit with COVID-19 right now, and I definitely want to turn to that. But there’s a lot to say in the US alone right now.
“Hitmen” Review: Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins Trade Poached Pears for Contract Killing in This Silly Comedy Series
With a high focus on the banter between the two, it’s perhaps only the absence of Sue’s trademark lesbian blazer and Mel’s trademark not-lesbian blazer that nudges our subconscious to remember they’re not being national treasures Mel and Sue, but mercenary murderers.
Pop Culture Fix: “Killing Eve” Is Coming Back Early, a Little More Sapphic Stalking as a Treat
Rebecca Sugar on the Steven Universe finale, Kim Raver on Teddy Altman’s bisexuality, good news for One Day at a Time, how the coronavirus is affecting the fall TV pilot season, and more.
A Better World: Transformative Justice and the Apocalypse
As COVID-19 brings the world as we know it to and end, queer, trans and marginalized communities need to transformative justice more than ever. But what does it mean to believe in a world without punishment in the apocalypse?
“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 401: Legend In The Making
Oh my God, you’ve never been on OurChart?
Sunday Funday Is Staying Hydrated and Waiting To Kiss The Girl
Happy Sunday! We’re still isolating, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone! We’ve got tons to keep you connected and feeling good and gay! TV shows, gardening, music, you name it!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Eating Ass For Multiple Reasons
The coronavirus and safer sex; whether eating ass boosts your immunity, tips for staying in touch with your body and sexuality no matter who you are (or aren’t) quarantined with and more.
The Dyke Kitchen: You Can Eat Savory Pancakes Anytime!
If I’m being honest, as a person whose joy is generally exponentially increased by sharing it with other people, so not having live company with which to share my food has been underwhelming of late. That said, I do love to impress myself, and the easiest way to do that is to take something simple, like a pancake, and give it a makeover, so I can fall in love with it anew.
Starting a Daily Tarot Practice, for Seasoned Readers or Curious Beginners
Beginning a daily tarot practice is a lovely gift that you can give yourself, whether you use this ritual for journal prompts, meditations, or just an opportunity to swear at an inanimate object for a few minutes every day.
Baopu #71: Unwinding
Baopu shares a little reminder to relax during a stressful time.
Boobs on Your Tube: Kat and Adena Reunite, Take Down Powerful White Men on “The Bold Type”
We have arrived at The Bold Type mid-season finale. Plus updates on: Boomerang, Twenties, and Legacies.
Welcome to Club Bisexual, Dr. Teddy Altman! You Can Hang Your Scrubs in the Back
For ten years we’ve watched fan favorite Dr. Teddy Altman on Grey’s Anatomy. Still, there’s so much we don’t know. For starters, she’s BISEXUAL! (Bring tissues, this is one for the Grey’s weeping history books.)
Happy Hour at Home: How to Have Afternoon Tea Service at Home
Tiny sandwiches! Cookies! Cake! How to serve fancy-ish afternoon tea service from the safety and comfort of home.
Extra! Extra!: A Socially Distant Democracy
This week’s Extra! Extra! considers the shocking indictment against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and what democratic action looks like during social distancing.
You Should Make A Blanket Fort This Weekend
Literally why not?
Mae Martin on “Feel Good,” Dating, and What They’re Doing In Quarantine
“Everyone is going to want to have orgies after this.”
The Comment Awards Are Taking It One Day At A Time
“I have never been as concerned about our community as I am to hear that pool sex came in 8th place instead of 1st.”
Into the A+ Advice Box #11: Meeting the Parents, Department Drama, Friend Breakups and More!
Recovering after being ghosted, dealing with queer tokenism, knowing if you’re a top or a bottom, straight people are STILL not ok, and did that organizer ask you for an organizing coffee or a COFFEE coffee??
In Love Wit Chu: Rapper Da Brat Has a Girlfriend, Is Dating Jesseca Dupart
Y’all the world is not ending. Far from it! Black queer love is alive and thriving!! Girls are still buying girls extravagant gifts and presenting them with huge custom made bows just to say “happy birthday, boo” and we LOVE to see it!