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Politics + Activism

Federal Judge Sides With Gavin Grimm in History-Making Ruling for Transgender Rights

“I didn’t want any other student to have to suffer the same experience that I had to go through.”

KaeLyn May 23, 2018 3 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Vida” Episode 103 Recap: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby

It isn’t just about the hot sex — though the sex is very hot — it’s about creating spaces where Latinx queer bodies can feel ownership. It’s tearing down shame. It’s about saying that our love, our sex, our sticky sweat is valid. It’s about fighting tooth and nail for pleasure in a world that would rather us be criminalized for waking up in the morning.

Carmen Phillips May 23, 2018 10 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews Sex

Juno Roche’s Queer Sex Is an Argument for Erotic Empowerment

Queer Sex, a collection of interviews with trans and non-binary folks on sex, love and intimacy, is a map to erotic empowerment. In this excerpt, author Juno Roche explores her fears, hopes and erotic potential.

Ryan Yates May 23, 2018 6 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episodes 318 & 319 Recap: Motorcycles, Mansions, and Make-Your-Own Worldkillers

“Honestly, my feelings toward Supergirl the show right now are not unlike Lena’s relationship with Supergirl the person.”

Valerie Anne May 23, 2018 42 Comments
Camp Community

A-Camp X Was a Huge Success and We’d Like to Have Some Feelings About It Together

We just put on our largest and most successful iteration of A-Camp in Ojai, CA. We’d like to gush about it for a minute, please – won’t you join us?

Vanessa May 23, 2018 200 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Looking Hot in an Airport Should Be Illegal but That Won’t Stop Demi Lovato From Doing It!

Also, wouldn’t it be nice to be stepped on by Hayley Kiyoko?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 23, 2018 5 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: “Super Late Bloomer” Is the Transition Diary Comic We’ve Been Waiting For

Super Late Bloomer, which chronicles the first year of Julia’s life after she decided to transition, could turn any pessimist into the most ardent optimist.

Mey May 22, 2018 4 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Lea DeLaria and Cameron Esposito Want to Teach You How to Fist and More New Week News

The Sante Fe High School shooting and the threat of male violence, Janet Mock on being a boss, combating insomnia, protecting women’s healthcare, plus other important topics to cover together. Welcome to a new week!

Carmen Phillips May 21, 2018 6 Comments
TV Lists

Reboots, Retreads and Returns: An Early Look at Fall TV

Here’s how all the (and gay-adjacent) shows fared at last week’s network upfronts.

Natalie May 21, 2018 16 Comments
Culture

Monday Roundtable: Queer Culture We Just Can’t Get Into

“Look, I’m sorry! Every year the concept of pride sounds great in theory and then when it actually rolls around, it’s like New Years Eve on acid.”

the team May 21, 2018 99 Comments
Camp Community

5 Very Low Key Meet-Ups You Could Host Immediately!

A meet up does not always have to be a whole scenario!

Vanessa May 21, 2018 14 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Undersharing

Undersharing relationships on social media, STIs in the news, why getting tickled is the worst, why to see relationships as growth rather than destiny and more.

Ryan Yates May 20, 2018 1 Comment
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Getting A Lesbian President

Tig Notaro and Jennifer Aniston are teaming up as wives for a new Netflix comedy, it’s opening weekend in the WNBA, more Lena Waithe goodness, and: Go Princess! Black Princess!

Natalie May 19, 2018 12 Comments
Webcomics

Yo! That’s Not Cool #10: Self-Care

“You are important!”

Brittney Williams May 19, 2018 7 Comments
TV Reviews

“Grey’s Anatomy” Celebrates Callie and Arizona’s Epic Love Story in Jessica Capshaw’s Last Episode

Sara Ramirez didn’t make an on-screen cameo, but Callie and Arizona’s love for each other was beautifully cemented in a loving and satisfying goodbye.

Carmen Phillips May 18, 2018 19 Comments
Friendship

How to Make Adult Friends

“One thing most people don’t remember when approaching these kinds of situations is that the other person is likely terrified and nervous as well, worried about vulnerability and compatibility and wanting something too much.”

Molly Priddy May 18, 2018 26 Comments
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Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: We Are Very Cool and Interesting People Who Do Cool and Interesting Things!

You’re so cool and I want to hang out with you and talk about how cool you are! Want to see some pics of my baby at the zoo? I want to see your pics, too! Just get in here!

KaeLyn May 18, 2018 90 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Singing Lesbian Disney Songs At Camp

Y’all have a lot of feelings about Disney princesses.

Mey May 18, 2018 7 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: There’s a Bisexual Revolution Happening on Television and Other Stories From Your Week

Sara Ramirez and Stephanie Beatriz want to be the sunshine in your lives, this administration remains a hellmouth, a roundup of the most rainbow places you can visit, and EVEN MORE LINKS FOR YOUR WEEK!

Carmen Phillips May 17, 2018 21 Comments
Sex

Shibari 101: Basic Chest Harness

Here’s a tutorial for how to make a basic shibari chest harness!

cee May 17, 2018 10 Comments
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