Queer Girl City Guide: San Francisco
An epic guide to San Francisco for locals and visitors and newbies written by two girls who have been here for a really really long time.
Queer Girl City Guide: St. Petersburg, Russia
“Though it’s got its share of pros and cons, the memories you make in this gorgeous city will stick with you forever.”
Columbia Students Steal Nutella And The NYT Thinks It’s The Onion
In which Columbia students “steal” Nutella, the NYT cracks us up, Vanessa brainstorms Nutella-themed band names and we ask you what food you most wish you could steal from an American university’s dining hall in a soup container or other receptacle.
“Is She Gay? Should I Ask Her?”: Advice To Moms Who Have Queer Daughters
A mom turned to an internet message board to ask how she should handle the fact that her daughter is a lesbian and people actually responded and gave great advice. Then we wanted to give some advice, too.
How Do We Make Sense of This? Breaking Down Our Campus Rape Problem
A former campus activist explains why universities are getting away with not seriously addressing rape on campus, and why they need to start.
College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Winter Wunderkinds
This month’s update finds our Lesbianagelings finishing up their finals and heading back to their homelands. What have they learned about the world and themselves during this first semester of college?
Get Baked: Vegan Hamantaschen for Purim
“I hadn’t eaten hamantaschen since going vegan almost nine years ago, which makes no sense because there’s no excuse not to veganize all baked goods all the time.”
Lake County Middle School Invents Time Machine, Returns With Backwards Views on Gay-Straight Alliances
“Others spoke out against the alliance, saying the real issue is bullying. Students, they said, would not find the support they need in a gay-straight group.”
Queer City Guide: Perth, Western Australia
“There are heaps of places to hang out and meet likeminded “Perthonalities.” Not to mention the beaches and forests here are goddamn beautiful.”
Just For You: A Hot Valentine’s Mix by Ellie Herring
Guaranteed to steam up your Valentine’s situation. Featuring Tegan & Sara, Grimes, Montgomery Clunk and more.
Valentine’s Swoon Central: Poets Talking About Their Favorite Love Poems
Poets write about their favorite love poems, but surprisingly, no predictable choices show up on the list.
Make A Thing: So Many Handmade Valentines!
Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards to replace anything you were thinking of buying from a grocery store.
Style Thief: Valentine’s Day Edition
We’re stripping down eight extra special queer style icons in this extra special Valentine’s Day edition of Style Thief.
Queer Girl City Guide: Tampa, Florida
“Tampa is totally fun and fierce and fabulous.”
28 Super Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
From floggers to legwarmers to boyshorts to candles to lip venom to strap-ons to so much more — 28 ideas for your special queer someone this Valentine’s Day Season.
How To Own It: Subtle Valentine’s Day Hearts
Ways to wear hearts, gently.
Make A Thing: Valentine’s Day Yarn Wreath
Yarn wreaths: Not just for soccer moms.
Going Down (South): Profiles In Southern Queerness
Being queer is a lot like being Southern. Both identities refuse to be contained by border or stereotype.
Modern Babies Totally Know How Gay And Drunk You Are
Personally, I blame the hit sequel “Heather’s Two Mommies Have Two Kegs Of Miller Lite.”
Choosing Jonah: A Family History of Abortion, Choice and Love
Sometimes the gulf between my own experience and “typical” parents is the same as that between parents and non-parents. And yet, on a fundamental level it’s also the same joy and the same challenge that we all face.