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Geekery

Even My Soft Butch Hufflepuff Dreamboat Couldn’t Redeem the Cash-Grabbing Mess of “Hogwarts Mystery”

Merlin’s Beard, Jam City! Way to take all the magic out of Hogwarts!

Jenna May 10, 2018 21 Comments
AF+

Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #19

“I’m going to make a shirt that says Rachel Is Right or maybe Listen to Rachel.”

The Editors May 10, 2018 34 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Riverdale” Episode 221 Recap: Gotham City

Cheryl Blossom is a bow-wielding superhero, and the Black Hood reveals himself, and a million other things happen!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 10, 2018 10 Comments
Culture

Here, Queer, Everywhere: ‘Queering the Map’ Gives Voice to Queer Spaces Worldwide

“The aim of the project is to make legible memories, histories and moments of queerness that would otherwise disappear.”

Vanessa May 10, 2018 15 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Going Analog

Nobel-cancelling sex scandals, writing by hand, what to read if you want to read funny women, the myth of women authors with only one good book and more.

Ryan Yates May 10, 2018 5 Comments
Beauty

Flung Out of Space: Create a Queer Alien Look With Holographic Makeup

In this political climate, it’s refreshing to feel powerful for a change, and it’s amazing what channeling the spirit of a galactic demagogue will do for your confidence. In case you need a boost, here are range products I love for getting the look.

Siobhan May 9, 2018 7 Comments
Quizzes TV Feature

“Law & Order: LGBT” Trivia Quiz

If you’re a lesbian, bisexual or queer fan of “Law & Order,” you might have a shot at scoring well on this very important trivia quiz. #olivia4ever

Riese May 9, 2018 26 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Cara Delevingne and Amber Heard Will Form an All-Female Rock Band in “Her Smell”

Plus a queer Hocus Pocus (book) sequel, noise about TV cancellations and renewals, a trailer for Arrested Development’s fifth season, Kiersey Clemons’ new movie, and more!

Heather Hogan May 9, 2018 7 Comments
LGBT History Pets & Animals

Lesbian and Bisexual Women of History Who Were Obsessed With Their Dogs, Part 1

If you’ve been waiting your whole life to find people in history that really reflect who you are, today is that day! We’re examining the many ways gay, bisexual, queer and other unquantifiably not-straight women have built lasting, meaningful and downright obsessive relationships with their canine friends over the years.

Sally May 9, 2018 48 Comments
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No Filter: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli Met Melissa Etheridge and the Lesbian Vortex Has Never Been Stronger

Also, we caught Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson suspiciously canoodling and Evan Rachel Wood has entered Friendsworld.

Stef May 9, 2018 29 Comments
Book Lists

7 Super Queer Cookbooks For Your Super Queer Kitchen!

There are thousands of recipes to be explored in these books, and they’re all waiting excitedly to queer your kitchen, so clear off some space on your counters and bookshelves cause it’s time to go shopping and start to change the face of an industry.

Reneice Charles May 8, 2018 20 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 317 Recap: Here Comes the Sun

Lena Luthor dons a braid and goes on a mission with Kara and Alex and JEEPERS IT’S WONDERFUL.

Valerie Anne May 8, 2018 21 Comments
Lesbian Sex

How to Have Lesbian Sex With a Trans Woman

Sex between someone with a penis and someone with a vagina gets a lot of representation, but not when the penis-haver is a woman. Here’s everything you need to know about lesbian sex with trans women who have penises.

Mey May 8, 2018 80 Comments
Queer Fashion

The 2018 Met Gala’s Best Lesbian, Bi, and Queer Looks

Lena Waithe, Janelle Monáe, Stella Maxwell, Cara Delevingne, Ruby Rose and more!!

Carmen Phillips May 8, 2018 22 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: “The Pervert” Is a Brutally Moving Look at Trans Life

The Pervert is definitely going to turn off some readers, it’s full of swearing and violent homophobia and transphobia and explicit sex scenes, but for the people who read it, it will stick with them forever. This book is a wake up call.

Mey May 8, 2018 2 Comments
Queer Fashion

Find Your Fit: The Wannabe Business Casual Taurus With Jiu Jitsu Biceps

“I see clients every week where I have to dress business casual. It can be difficult as a butch woman to find something professional that doesn’t make me look like I’m about to officiate a wedding.”

M May 8, 2018 12 Comments
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LGBT History Quizzes

How Well Do You Know The History Of Menstruation Products?

Many of us menstruate, but what do we even know about the things we use to manage our periods? What did people used to do? Let’s test our knowledge about the things we bleed into (and why) — and maybe learn some things along the way!

Raquel May 8, 2018 11 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Vida” Episode 101 Recap: Lesbians and Gentrification and Funerals, Oh My!

We have six full weeks to dive deep into this queer Latinx prestige drama about family, sex, love, and grief. Let’s get this… funeral party?… started!

Carmen Phillips May 7, 2018 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Every Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer And/Or Trans Woman Running for US Office in 2018

There’s rainbow wave of LGBQ candidates running for office. All of them are dissatisfied with Trump’s status quo, have strong convictions, and to make the world a better place. Here are their stories.

Laura Mandanas May 7, 2018 88 Comments
Money + Work

“Good Company” Is the Best Magazine a Queer Aspirant Could Ever Dream Of

“Good Company,” a new magazine from Design*Sponge’s Grace Bonney, is a radically diverse incredible new project you should support ALSO I JUST SO HAPPEN TO BE FEATURED IN ONE OF THE ARTICLES.

Riese May 7, 2018 6 Comments
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