30 Days of Carol: Day 14 – One Mint Julep (Recipe)
Today is Erin’s birthday! So we’re giving her the day off of 30 Days of Carol and I’m stepping in to celebrate the birth of the nations’s co-number one Carolhead, with — what else! — a mint julep.
Sunday Funday Isn’t Afraid to Be Angry, Loud, and Proud
Stephanie Beatriz and Natalie Morales talk queer Latina power with the Advocate, refugee and activist belly dancer Shrouk El-Attar, a cafe in Mumbai that hires transgender servers, “Queering Desi,” Brazil makes legal gender marker changes easier, Mara Wilson on feminism and angry women, and of course Earring Magic Ken.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Into Tantric Masturbation
Sexuality and recovering from shame, how to meet people in real life without looking at your phone, vegan sex and kink toys, tantric masturbation, trans women suing Tinder and more.
30 Days of Carol: Day 13 – Looks Directed at the Men of Carol, Ranked By Contempt
Mostly this movie is women looking at men like they wished they were dead.
Femme Brûlée: Matcha Mint Cheesecake
This one takes some planning and patience but it’s so worth it!
Baopu #44: My Self-Doubt
It’s hard for me to believe in myself, 200% of the time.
Boob(s On Your) Tube: Checking in on Hen Wilson’s Glasses and Sara Lance’s Ponytail
Quick updates on Lucifer, 9-1-1, and Legends of Tomorrow!
Campership Alert: GladRags Wants to Send You to A-Camp and Change Your Life
GladRags, a rad feminist company that makes comfortable, reusable menstrual products, wants to send one lucky human to A-Camp X for free! Plus, they’ll hook you up with the reusable menstrual product of your choice!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Who Was Your Most/Least Favorite Teacher?
It’s Abeni’s first time hosting the Friday Open Thread, and today we’re talking about teachers – and, you know, anything else you want to talk about!
How About That Study Claiming Bisexual Women More Likely to Be Psychopathic Narcissists, What a Ride
You may have heard about the study this month that says some bi women report higher levels of psychopathy and narcissism — how legit is it really?
The Comment Awards Are in Deep With Carol
Crack me like one of your French pistachios.
“Jessica Jones” Season 2: Female Rage, Trauma, and the Triumph of Women Telling Stories About Women
Jessica Jones hired all women directors for season two and filled its writers room with mostly women, too — and it shows.
47 Passionate Comments From 100% Straight People On The Daily Mail’s “Nobody Is 100% Straight”
“i have taken a few pop quizzes on this and got back 100 straight which I am”
30 Days of Carol: Day 12 – An Exclusive Look at Therese’s Planner on the Morning of December 21st
“8:45 – 8:50am: Blame Richard for something.”
Things I Read That I Love #259: The Chardonnay Wedged Between the Orange Juice and the Mayonnaise.
Topics include Chili’s, writing after/through recovery, Andrew Lloyd Weber, alcoholism, “the male glance,” Trump’s Miss Universe gambit, co-living and so much more!
“Riverdale” Episode 215 Recap: Blossom Blood
Toni and Cheryl sure are hanging out a lot!
30 Days of Carol: Day 11 – I’m Really Sorry
Where are my ride or dies.
Lez Liberty Lit: In the Dictionary Like a Dumpster Fire
Complaining about language, a new zine about sisterhood beyond gender, Lambda Literary finalists, “dumpster fire” makes the dictionary and more.
“Butterfly Soup” and “GENDERWRECKED” Are the Queer Indie Games You’re Looking For
These days, I constantly crave queer ass stories about queer ass characters. Luckily for us all, there are some incredible indie game creators who are here to give the people what we want: gays!
“Black Lightning” Episode 108 Recap: Didn’t Anyone Ever Tell You Black People Die in the Woods?
Our favorite lesbian superhero goes on an adventure with her dear old dad.