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First Person

Curls That Dance Under Any Light: Rediscovering My Queer Hair in India

I’m not sure I am any of the things that the aunties here tell me I am: Good. Hindu. Girl. I’m not sure about a lot of things these days. But I’ve found a way to care for myself that keeps me alive.

Ananya Kumar-Banerjee January 16, 2020 11 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The WNBA Is Finally Gonna Get PAID, Will Your Dream Basketball Wife Fantasy Come True?

Whitney Houston will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Megan Rapinoe will keep protesting no matter what the Olympics say, your Thinx underwear may be toxic (I’m sorry!), and more news for the end of your week.

Carmen Phillips January 16, 2020 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Democratic Debate #7: Only 19 Days Left Until the Iowa Caucus

With polling showing four candidates — Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren — within five points of each other in Iowa, last night’s debate offered candidates their last, best shot at separating themselves from the pack.

Natalie January 15, 2020 11 Comments
TV Show Recaps

CW Crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths” Parts Four and Five: The Dawn of Time

The Crisis concludes with some Sara-centric shenanigans and the return of Alex and Dreamer.

Valerie Anne January 15, 2020 23 Comments
Health

You Have a Crush on Your Therapist: An Exposé About Transference

Having an hour a week devoted to being listened to can lend itself to a misdirection of feelings. It’s easy to dismiss this as a harmless crush, but it can easily spiral out into an obsession that takes away from the real work that needs to be done.

danijanae January 15, 2020 18 Comments
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Foolish Child #62: Commitment

I rest my case.

Dickens January 15, 2020 1 Comment
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Tarot Spreads for When You Need the Cards to Gently Drag You

Not for the faint of heart, the following spreads are for when you need brutally honest advice, a reminder of the shit you already know, or a powerful truth to break you out of that denial.

meg January 15, 2020 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Jennifer Beals and Laurel Holloman are So Emotional About Their “The L Word” Reunion

ODAAT is coming back without its theme song, Edie Falco’s Los Angeles police chief is a lesbian in Tommy, trailers for Shrill and Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Chi, more love for the women of Pose, and it’s time to vote in The Brittani’s.

Heather Hogan January 15, 2020 9 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Lena Waithe, Samira Wiley and Leisha Hailey Are Tangled Up In Blue

Leisha Hailey paints, Samira Wiley looks incredible in hoodies and Hayley Kiyoko had a new music video out!

Christina Tucker January 15, 2020 11 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 106

TINA!!! This week on “To L and Back” Tina Kennard is back and so are we to discuss her shocking return and lots of other Gen Q excitement.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 14, 2020 3 Comments
Health

Guided Meditations Written by Someone With Debilitating Anxiety And Depression

Close your eyes. You’re walking through a shady wooded glen. Wait, weren’t all the bees dying like, a year ago? Did we all just move on from that?

Seth Rubin January 14, 2020 10 Comments
Health

You Need Help: Stop Gaslighting Yourself

What would it feel like to move forward with curiosity, rather than relying on the comforting familiarity of self-doubt?

Christina Tesoro January 14, 2020 12 Comments
TV Reviews

Netflix’s “The Circle” Is The Bisexual Chaos You’re Looking For

“It’s not a fair comparison because Are You The One? was entirely queer and went on all summer and sooo many people I know were watching. However, I will say no one on AYTO was as crushable as Sammie.”

The TV Team January 14, 2020 11 Comments
Money + Work

Queered & Careered: 5 Networking Tips for the Awkward Queer

Are you an awk queer who cringes when you hear the word “networking”? This one is for you.

Tiara Dee January 14, 2020 5 Comments
Health

What Queer and Trans Patients Wish Their Therapists Understood

We sometimes wish our therapists had insight from actual queer people and not just theory about how to treat us more effectively – and we’re sure they do too, they want to help! That said, here’s our real-life insight and tips about how to help us get better better.

the team January 14, 2020 31 Comments
Sex Toys

28 Sex Toys for Food-Free Food Play

Love to get off on a super sexy cake sitting but get a sympathetic yeast infection almost immediately? These food-shaped sex toys are for you.

Ryan Yates January 13, 2020 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Wear Your Explicit Bisexuality Directly on Your Feet and Other Stories for Your Week

Uterine implants for trans women, bisexual Vans, junk you don’t need from orgs that need your money, Airbnb targeting sex workers, and more!

Natalie January 13, 2020 8 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

“Generation Q” and “Work in Progress“ Renewed For Season 2, Thank You So Much

“Generation Q” and “Work in Progress” are renewed and yes I literally screamed when I heard the news! I love it when we win!

Carmen Phillips January 13, 2020 17 Comments
Health

15 Forms of Queer Exercise I’m Doing in 2020

I will be dedicating myself exclusively to the projects of maintaining my Taurus moon lifestyle and queering exercise with these rigorous activities.

Kamala Puligandla January 13, 2020 10 Comments
Health

How to Live Alone Without Losing Your Mind

After trudging through years of roommates leaving their dildos on the dish rack, I was finally living alone. I hated it, and I didn’t know why.

Ro White January 13, 2020 20 Comments
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