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Movie Reviews

“Ek Ladki” Is the First Bollywood Lesbian RomCom — but the Lesbians Fall Flat

Why did this movie tank so hard that it was almost immediately out of theaters in America? Why did this not get the coverage or accolades it deserved for being the first mainstream Bollywood movie about a lesbian relationship?
 
Well, long story short, the movie is bad.

Nirali Sheth October 15, 2019 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 502 Recap: The Eve of Hope

Alex and Kelly’s relationship is put to the test as a shapeshifter tries to shake things up for Team Supergirl.

Valerie Anne October 14, 2019 26 Comments
First Person Gender

Trans Radiance: What’s in a Name?

For this piece, I talked to some trans women about their names and their experiences changing them legally (or choosing not to), as well as a couple of the incredible organizations attempting the make the process more accessible to all of us.

Abbie Jones October 14, 2019 27 Comments
Halloween

10 Halloween Costume Ideas For Queer Couples and Throuples

Let’s remind the world that queerdos own the witching hour with creative, utterly adorable couples and throuples costumes.

Ro White October 14, 2019 40 Comments
Podcasts The L Word

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 212: L’Chaim with Arlan Hamilton

Arlan Hamilton was truly delighted to join us for the most depressing “L Word” episode so far. It was really good but also like… really sad. But it didn’t stop Helena from going on three dates in one day!

Riese October 14, 2019 4 Comments
Venus Selenite
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Pantsless

What’s up with your Venus, what happens in couples’ therapy, what to wear to break up with your partner and more!

Ryan Yates October 13, 2019 1 Comment
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Helping Tessa Thompson Teach Brie Larson How to Top

Dua Saleh with a new music video, a new Netflix food show with TWO queer women, twerking on Lizzo, Twitches, and more!

Ari October 13, 2019 15 Comments
Webcomics

Baopu #65: In The Cloud, In The Sky

Being queer is being free.

Yao Xiao October 12, 2019 5 Comments
Recipes

Femme Brûlée: Fall Plum Crisp

It’s officially the time of year when comfort and coziness are the only thing on my mind.

Reneice Charles October 12, 2019 11 Comments
LGBT Pride

6 Takeaways from the HRC Power of Our Pride LGBT Presidential Town Hall

From the crucial necessity of giving Black trans women a platform to speak to the legacy of the fight for marriage equality to the urgency of addressing FOSTA/SESTA, six takeaways from last night’s Presidential Town Hall.

Natalie October 11, 2019 11 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs On Your Tube: Anissa Pierce is Having Very Hot Superhero Sex on “Black Lightning”

Plus updates on: American Horror Story, Almost Family, Why Women Kill, and How To Get Away With Murder!

The TV Team October 11, 2019 21 Comments
Music

Hayley Kiyoko’s “Demons” Is Out Today, The Perfect Excuse To Make A Gay Halloween Playlist

It seems like Halloween songs – or, just, spooky, creepy pop songs in general – are having a comeback! What’s your favorite?

Abbie Jones October 11, 2019 147 Comments
TV Reviews

“Grey’s Anatomy” Did a “Charmed” Reunion and It Was Magical

Fanservice at its finest!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 11, 2019 5 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Not Even As Gay As Lena Luthor

“Is there anything gayer than inventing AI in your basement so you have someone to talk to about your ex?”

Darcy October 11, 2019 42 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #299: A Nice Ass Lurks Somewhere On The Horizon, Like the Presence of God

Topics include John Updike, fraternities, ThirdLove, writing about yr life, Lilith Fair, Balloon Boy, coincidence, Heteropessimism and so much more!

Riese October 11, 2019 5 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Reclaiming Anger

Halloween reading, all the new (and forthcoming!) Carmen Maria Machado, women reclaiming anger and more.

Ryan Yates October 10, 2019 6 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

So You Want to Dress Like a Mommi This Fall

“Swaddled in cardigans, ensconced in sweaters— Mommis are at their most powerful when the temperature drops below 70 degrees. In their honor, here is a fall fashion guide that will allow you to usurp some of their power for your own!”

Christina Tucker October 10, 2019 46 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Riverdale” Episode 401 Recap: A Town in Crisis

The show’s season four premiere serves as a Luke Perry tribute and a reminder of the compelling themes pulsating beneath Riverdale’s chaos.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 10, 2019 9 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

What We Love and Hate About Dating Virgos

If you want to catch the attention of a Virgo in your life, you might find the following phrases to be useful: “What if we get up early and clean your bathroom?,” “I need your advice,” and “Will you edit this for me?” (The advice, like that in the present paragraph, will just as often be unsolicited.)

the team October 10, 2019 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: What the Heck Is Happening With Batwoman and Alex Danvers?

Plus! A queer Christmas romcom, a masc black lesbian lead in Lena Waithe’s Twenties, new teasers for She-Ra and Steven Universe, Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren, and this Ellen/George Bush mess.

Heather Hogan October 9, 2019 24 Comments
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