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TV Reviews

Michigan Lesbian Lives Through “American Horror Story: Cult,” But Also Hope Dies, So

What self-respecting lesbian turns down a chance to sit in the same room as Rachel Maddow or Lana Winters?

Riese November 15, 2017 9 Comments
Geekery

Notes From a Queer Engineer: Dinosaur Footprints, the Mathematical Joy of Smarties and More

“That noise you hear is very excited science-y squealing.”

Laura Mandanas November 15, 2017 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Anna Paquin Stands with Ellen Page Against X-Men Director Brett Ratner

Plus: queer women are working hard not to become collateral damage as men in Hollywood fall like dominoes to sexual assault stories, women and POC directed more TV than ever this year, these adorable lesbian hockey players and their baby, and news on The Handmaid’s Tale’s return.

Heather Hogan November 15, 2017 30 Comments
Geekery

Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #34: Talking It Out

I know this will come as a shock, but I don’t do well with emotional conflict.

A. Andrews November 15, 2017 12 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Local Dog Spooned by Samira Wiley

Also, Gaby Dunn meets a horse and Demi Lovato is having a swell time.

Stef November 15, 2017 18 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Artsy and Handcrafted Items Made by Women and Queer People

These are all gifts made by women and queer people, each one personally hand-crafted or designed, that you can gift to the discerning artist types in your life.

Raquel November 15, 2017 15 Comments
Theater

Musicals Won’t Save the World but “The Prom” Is Gonna Try Anyway

“The Prom” is a new musical and it’s about lesbians and we need to talk about it right now.

A. Tony Jerome November 15, 2017 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Australia Says YES to Marriage Equality

“Marriage is one thing – it’s just the tip of the iceberg of true equality,” says Cake Tin, bringing up trans people, intersex people, Indigenous people, and people of color. “It isn’t over yet.”

Creatrix Tiara November 14, 2017 38 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 306 Recap: Smells like Teen Spirit

We go back in time with Alex and Kara to see what life was like for them ten years ago.

Valerie Anne November 14, 2017 16 Comments
Sex

How I Learned to Navigate Vaginismus as a Lesbian

“This is what happened for me: I started crying as soon as I put my legs into the stirrups.”

Lauren November 14, 2017 29 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Molly Ostertag’s “The Witch Boy” Is Full of Magic Without Gender Roles

Books like The Witch Boy and creators like Molly Ostertag are here to create a kinder, more tender world to replace the broken one we have right now.

Mey November 14, 2017 6 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who

No one should wear pants that are any color but teal from this day forward. Thank you for complying with this new law I just made up.

Ari November 14, 2017 13 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: I Saw Mommi Kissing Santa Claus

To all of our mommis, mommi fans, confused bystanders watching this all go down, as well as those thinking about dabbling: this one’s for you.

Erin November 14, 2017 35 Comments
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Beauty

AM/PM: I Can’t Sleep, Can You?

Sleep apps, French girl skincare, and some truly adorable watercolors!

Raquel November 14, 2017 25 Comments
First Person

Sad Enough Songs: On Julien Baker and Depression

Depression is not forever because it always ends, and depression is forever because it always comes back. It won’t work if I only want to stay on the days when my brain breaks through the muck. Turn Out The Lights is a meditation on wanting to stay on the very worst days.

Adrian November 14, 2017 34 Comments
AF+

VIDEO! Getting In Bed with Kristin: Ch-ch-changes

Last week we got in bed together and talked about how life changes all the time forever, and how we are expected to actually just *handle* that?!

Kristin November 13, 2017 2 Comments
Movie Features

I Made You The Horror Trailer Cut of “Carol” We’ve All Been Waiting For

Just in time for the holidays!

Erin November 13, 2017 49 Comments
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Relationships

Monday Roundtable: The Wildest Things We Did For Love

“I essentially stole my brother’s car and drove it an hour away across state lines to go see my then-girlfriend for only 30 minutes while my parents thought I was at the movies”

the team November 13, 2017 41 Comments
Geekery

Gayme Night: Gobblin’ Gobblins and Green Drinks

The object is to eat as much food as you can, avoiding your dislikes and food allergies while gobbling up your very favorites. In other words, it’s pretty much exactly like attempting to dine at A-Camp as a gluten-free vegan who’s allergic to nightshades.

A.E. Osworth November 13, 2017 3 Comments
INDIE POC GIFT GUIDE
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Holigay Gift Guide: Support These Indie POC Designers

From makeup and skincare products to statement tees and accessories, I’m confident that you’ll find more than a few items on this list to love. Also, almost everything is under $45.

Carmen Phillips November 13, 2017 12 Comments
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