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TV Show Recaps

“Black Lightning” Episode 113 Recap: The Black Lesbian Wins in the End

In the Black Lightning season one finale, Anissa Pierce once again refuses to run away from the white men who try to intimidate her. She stands with her family, and she fights back

Carmen Phillips April 19, 2018 18 Comments
Book Features

Read a F*cking Book Club: Let’s Talk About “When They Call You a Terrorist”

Let’s talk about black studies, queer studies, black queer lives, and When They Call You A Terrorist!

Ari April 19, 2018 6 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Westworld and G.L.O.W. Bringing You Sweet Girl-on-Girl Action in Their Season Twos and Other Things That Are True

Samira Wiley tells Ellen she’s the Lord of the Lesbians on “Ellen,” Starz picks up “Take My Wife,” Janet Mock talks about “POSE,” a new clip from Disobedience, Hayley Kiyoko on the beautiful girls of Coachella, Bachelor in Paradise does some next-level queerbaiting and more!

Riese April 18, 2018 13 Comments
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Fill In Your 50s, 60s, and 70s Butch History With This Coloring Book

Why learn about butch lesbian herstory in the 50s, 60s and 70s when you can learn about butch lesbian herstory by looking at babes?

Ryan Yates April 18, 2018 5 Comments
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Shi-Shi Union

“It felt sort of like we were masturbating together, but also masturbating at war.”

Guest April 18, 2018 3 Comments
Webcomics

Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #45: Signs

“I’ve grown to love reading my horoscope.”

A. Andrews April 18, 2018 6 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: And Now, Watch Hayley Kiyoko Turn a Straight Girl With Lesbian Eye Contact

Also, Lena Waithe, Wanda Sykes and Catwoman walked into an award show and Samira Wiley learned a valuable skill.

Stef April 18, 2018 21 Comments
Community

Photoessay: Queer Soup Night Arrives in Portland

Queer Soup Night debuted in Portland, OR last weekend and raised $1,200 for local organization Nxt Lvl. Also, everyone looked VERY cute serving and eating their soup.

Vanessa April 17, 2018 8 Comments
Relationships

Five Poly People on Navigating Jealousy in Any Type of Relationship

Everyone gets jealous. It’s how you handle it that counts.

Ryan Yates April 17, 2018 12 Comments
LGBT History

British Suffragette History: Come for the Democracy, Stay for the Lesbian Drama

If you’re wondering why it’s important to believe these suffragettes were sleeping with every other suffragette, it’s because they were. I made you a chart.

Sally April 17, 2018 44 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 314 Recap: The Long, Straight Road Ahead

Supergirl is back, with everything from karaoke to flying monkeys.

Valerie Anne April 17, 2018 17 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Rae the Doe Comes Out and It’s Spectacular

She’s sensitive and nervous, super emotional and super, super gay. She’s a perfect gay role model.

Mey April 17, 2018 7 Comments
Geekery

Team Pick: Get Nerdy for a Good Cause With Queer Qrosswords

Do you wish your crosswords were a little less, well, heteronormative?

Vanessa April 17, 2018 5 Comments
TV Reviews

How “Legends of Tomorrow” Became One of the Best Queer Shows on TV

Sara Lance is not just the captain of this ship; she’s its soul.

Valerie Anne April 16, 2018 20 Comments
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CAMPERSHIP ALERT! Planned Parenthood Is Sponsoring A-Camp X!

Planned Parenthood knows we deserve to feel good in our bodies, our communities and our lives — and one winner of this contest will get to do so at A-Camp thanks to PP!

the team April 16, 2018 15 Comments
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LGBT History Politics + Activism Quizzes

Here’s the Badass Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Activist Herstory Quiz You Wish You Had in School

Get out your Sharpie markers and flattened cardboard boxes because it’s time to get activist-y AF!

KaeLyn April 16, 2018 30 Comments
Dating Identity

You Need Help: You’re Gay but Oh No You’re Falling for a Man, What the F*ck

“How does one successfully navigate such a dramatic shift in a long-held and cherished identity?! Is it possible to have relationships with men devoid of internalized homophobia, misogyny, etc? Is it worthwhile to tell this person how I feel — could I possibly expect anyone to navigate all this baggage with me?”

Rachel April 16, 2018 46 Comments
LGBTQ+ Businesses Money + Work

LGBT Credit Union Superbia Wants to Help You Keep Our Gay Money in the Family

Explicitly for the queers and our allies, Superbia will not only function like a normal credit union would, but it will also pour 30% of its profits back into community organizations. And they’ll do this by making sure you aren’t refused service at your goddamn financial institution, a thing that still happens despite the fact that it is 2018.

A.E. Osworth April 16, 2018 12 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Stayed Up Too Late Watching #Beychella

Gender inclusive baby dresses, Bend it Like Beckham, proof that good government isn’t fake, Filipina punk feminist collective birthdays, and more!!!

Ari April 15, 2018 4 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Hanging Out Naked

How to feel good naked, neo-pussies, nipple play tips, dating while blind, pin-up girl history and more.

Ryan Yates April 15, 2018 2 Comments
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