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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

2 Hours

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

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‘Do I Count As Bi?’

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Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

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Cynthia Erivo Ran a Marathon Faster Than It Takes To Watch Both ‘Wicked’ Movies

News

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20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

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af+

Was I A Fool To Think They’d Kiss Me Back?

You made the first move and have felt weird about it ever since. Also — needing tips on dating in your mid-30s, ’cause it’s not going well so far.

the team

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Oct 17, 2025

first person

How I Learned To Touch Again After Trauma

I thought I had to choose between being a survivor and being sensual.

Titeänyä Rodríguez

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Oct 17, 2025

archival materials from the film A Mother Apart about Staceyann Chin

movie features

Lesbian Poet Staceyann Chin Will Not Be Silent

In an interview with Autostraddle, Staceyann Chin describes the wild journey of trying to procure sperm in the early aughts to become pregnant as a single lesbian.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

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Oct 17, 2025

first person

I Was Rejected at a Barn Dance. Just Like My Ancestors (Probably)

I’d met a woman at the last barn dance.

Nico

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Oct 16, 2025

Aubrey Plaza in The Hunting Wives SNL sketch

pop culture fix

Aubrey Plaza Should Guest Star in ‘The Hunting Wives’ Season 2

Plus, here are some gay updates from NY Comic Con, including news about The Mighty Nein, The Legend of Vox Machina, and a Baby-Sitters Club musical.

Valerie Anne

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Oct 16, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 19: (L-R) Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream, Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury, and Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings pose prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

quizzes

Only The Most Advanced Gay WNBA Fans Will Ace This WNBA Trivia Quiz

If you scored well on the last Gay WNBA quiz, it’s time to really put your knowledge to the test. Welcome to Gay4WNBA Quiz, Round Two: Thunderdome.

Riese

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Oct 15, 2025

Gen V Season 2 Episode 7: Cate and Marie

tv show recaps

‘Gen V’ Episode 207 Recap: The Truth About Cipher

In the penultimate episode, the Gen V kids split up and find their way back to each other as they learn the truth about Cipher.

Valerie Anne

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Oct 15, 2025

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Lucy Dacus Says ‘F*ck the State’ for Threatening Gay Marriage

The singer-songwriter continued her tradition of on-stage wedding ceremonies, this time on Jimmy Kimmel. Plus, Mae Martin welcomes you trauma dumping on them and more queer celeb updates.

Christina Tucker

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Oct 15, 2025