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Breakups

‘How Do I Transition My Failed Situationship Into a Friendship?’

“I know saying my situationship broke up with me a week ago and we’re trying to be friends already is probably the most lesbian-coded sentence on the planet…”

ashni July 9, 2024 2 Comments
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Movie Lists Music

Which Lesbian Movie You Should Watch Based on Your Favorite ‘Brat’ Track

Hello fellow LGBTQXCXs, let’s watch a sapphic film that pairs perfectly with our Brat favs.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 9, 2024 2 Comments
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Movie Reviews

‘By Hook or By Crook’ Is an Ode to Brotherhood

At its core, By Hook or By Crook is about brotherhood. It’s about the unlikely connections people make through the unfortunate and unfair conditions of their lives. It’s about how those connections can blossom into something much brighter and more beautiful than they could ever imagine.

Stef Rubino July 9, 2024 4 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Julia Fox Comes Out as a Lesbian and Lesbians Everywhere Are Singing “I’m So Julia”

Julia Fox once noted the existence of a gay bone in her body, but today she was ready to extend the gayness to her entire skeleton, calling herself “that lesbian” in response to a funny TikTok.

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Pop Culture Fix

Aubrey Plaza Looks Gay As Hell in the ‘Agatha All Along’ Teaser

In today’s pop culture fix — the ‘Agatha All Along’ teaser, Reneé Rapp hints at a new album, three out of five of the top Billboard artists are queer women, and more!

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LGBT Book Reviews

‘Carrie Carolyn Coco’ Isn’t Like Any Other True Crime You’ve Read

With her new book Carrie Carolyn Coco: My Friend, Her Murder, and an Obsession with the Unthinkable, Sarah Gerard forces us to reckon with ourselves and how we approach the world around us.

Stef Rubino July 8, 2024 1 Comment
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Music

Every Contender for Song of the Summer 2024 Is Queer

If the pop charts are any indication, it’s officially Sapphic Girl Summer.

Niya Doyle July 8, 2024 3 Comments
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Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your New Summer 2024 Personality?

Now that Pride’s over, you’ve got to figure out what your new personality is going to be for the rest of the summer. We can help!

Riese July 7, 2024 4 Comments
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Webcomics

Reine #62: Spider Masc

“Is that…a…spider?”

Ren Strapp July 6, 2024 3 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Ayesha Madon Is Bisexual: ‘Heartbreak High’ Star Comes Out, Shares Cute First Kiss Story

“Sometimes I feel like I’m a fake queer person because I’m not massive on queer culture, sometimes, I feel that liking girls is not enough?”

Riese July 5, 2024 1 Comment
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Politics + Activism

We Spoke Up For Palestine and Got Kicked Out of the White House Pride Party

At the White House Pride Party, we, two queer Jews, were escorted out for protesting on behalf of Palestinian Freedom.

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AF+

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You moved in with your girlfriend and now she’s annoying the f*ck out of you. Also; some major small-town poly drama!

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Parenting & Family

Queer Moms Discuss What It Means To Come Out to Our Kids

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Sa'iyda Shabazz July 5, 2024 2 Comments
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Book Features

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Stef Rubino July 3, 2024 3 Comments
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Movie Reviews

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Drew Burnett Gregory July 3, 2024 4 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

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Music

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