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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

8 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

The Latest

‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

Literature

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‘Do I Count As Bi?’

Identity

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Two New Books in LGBTQ+ Film Studies Remake the Field

Literature

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

News

Apr 27, 2026

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Literature

Apr 27, 2026

halloween

30 Lesbian Halloween Couples Costume Ideas

From classics like Daphne/Velma to recent pop culture pairings to conceptual ideas, we’re here to help brainstorm your best queer couples costumes ever.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Oct 4, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 19: (L-R) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert poses with MVP Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx following 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)

sports

Napheesa Collier Came to Cathy Engelbert With Receipts, and the World Listened

“Napheesa Collier’s critique of Cathy Engelbert is less about what kind of businesswoman she is and more about what kind of leader she is.”

Natalie

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Oct 3, 2025

politics + activism

Trump Faces a Setback in His Attacks on Queer and Trans Artists

Also, a new bill seeks to restore the national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth and other trans news updates you should know about.

Stef Rubino

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Oct 3, 2025

af+

Is There a “Right Way” To Have Public Sex?

Your girlfriend loved gym bathroom sex but you’re not so sure you wanna do it again. Also: how to feel sexier while living with long Covid.

the team

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Oct 3, 2025

movie lists

60 Queer Horror Movies and Shows To Stream This Month

Gather round stream queens, it’s time to watch queer horror all month long.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and Drew Burnett Gregory

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Oct 3, 2025

tv news & trailers

Netflix Deals Devastating Blow To Lesbian Community, Cancels ‘Ultimatum: Queer Love’

After two delightful seasons of gorgeous gays and theys breaking up, making out, yelling at each other, not having sex (allegedly), making grand gestures and gazing into the middle distance…

Riese

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Oct 2, 2025