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Literature

Lez Liberty Lit Is Drowning in “Best of” Lists

Queer pleasure as a form of resistance, finding your purpose, the best of the best of lists and more.

Ryan Yates December 10, 2019 1 Comment
Book Features

“I Am the Terrorist I Must Disarm”: An Interview with Staceyann Chin

I was in high school when I first saw Staceyann Chin perform, barefoot and incensed. She was fearless in her rage, her sexuality, her eloquence. Now, I feel the same reading her as I felt watching all those years ago — as if I’m being granted permission.

Jehan December 10, 2019 7 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Gey in Kikh: Rainbow Latkes and Narrow Bridge Candles for Hanukkah

Why have plain latkes when we can have RAINBOW latkes?!

Ari December 9, 2019 13 Comments
Podcasts The L Word: Generation Q

The “To L and Back” Live Podcast With The L Word®: Generation Q Cast is Here

We had an incredible time on Wednesday talking to the Generation Q cast about filming sex scenes, L Word origin stories, riding losing winning, falling in love with your best friend and so much more! Plus: a full transcript of the podcast!

Riese December 9, 2019 5 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

CW Crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths” Part One: The Crisis Begins

The Crisis is here! Supergirl, Batwoman, the White Canary and more working together and being badasses.

Valerie Anne December 9, 2019 13 Comments
Book Lists Issues

8 Amazing Books about Queer/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Women with Superpowers

Is it too obvious to say that reading books about queer women with superpowers can be very… empowering?

Casey December 9, 2019 4 Comments
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Christmas Sponsored

Holigay Gift Guide: For Dykes Who Love Their Bikes

From the moment I got the training wheels off my Strawberry Shortcake bicycle in kindergarten to the starter mountain bike I got for high school graduation to the first bike I bought with my very own money, nothing has ever made me as free as cycling.

Heather Hogan December 9, 2019 31 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q TV Show Recaps

L Word Generation Q Episode 101 Recap: Let’s Do Lesbians Again

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for!

Riese December 8, 2019 126 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Made A Double-Womb Gayby

Let’s wrap up the week with SCIENCE, a transmasc photo gallery, art by undocumented queers, Jupiter said trans rights!, and so much more!

Ro White December 8, 2019 11 Comments
TV Feature

And the Winner of the Bette Porter 2020 Mayoral Election Is…

The same character who won all the other rounds of voting, actually.

Heather Hogan December 8, 2019 13 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Liked Your Sext

Chronic pain and sex, adopting the enemies of your longterm partner as your own, bad sex writing, saying no to sexting, and more!

Ryan Yates December 8, 2019 8 Comments
Webcomics

Baopu #67: The Best Queer I Can Be

For a moment, I let myself feel pride.

Yao Xiao December 7, 2019 10 Comments
Recipes

Femme Brûlée: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Unlike a tinder date you know exactly what you’re getting from a chocolate chip cookie.

Reneice Charles December 7, 2019 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Queer Cuddling on “All American,” Just in Time for the Holigays

Plus updates on All American, Legacies, and Nancy Drew!

The TV Team December 6, 2019 8 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Sex Coven: Protect Yourself From Homophobic Parents

Queers, allow me to introduce you to Saint Martha.

Sophie Saint Thomas December 6, 2019 6 Comments
LGBT History Pets & Animals

Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed with Their Dogs, Part 4

We’re back for a barely conceivable fourth installment looking at the big dogs, little dogs and doggy dogs of more lesbian and bisexual women of history who were obsessed with them!

Sally December 6, 2019 10 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Sharing Their Spotify Top Ten

“It’s ok…I’m sure Dawn would’ve won if this were a mud-wrestling competition.”

Darcy December 6, 2019 33 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #303: A Discontinued Snack Emits a Strange Aura

Topics include Donald Trump’s romancing of the religious right, looking back on the 2010s, POC writing POC, graphing calculators, Cheez-Balls, finding a house in the Bay Area and so much more!

Riese December 6, 2019 2 Comments
Comedy

2018 Was 20gayteen, 2019 Was 20biteen, Now Let’s Name 2020

Help us pick out the Official Queer Title for the upcoming year!

Sally December 6, 2019 58 Comments
Christmas

Tips on Staying Sober Through The Holidays

Staying sober through the holidays can be anxiety inducing even for the best of us. Here are some tips to get through the big three!

danijanae December 6, 2019 11 Comments
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