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LGBT History

Pompeii, the “Two Maidens,” and Thousands of Years of Precarious Masculinity

New evidence that the famous “two maidens” of Pompeii may have been male — but does that actually mean, as some have suggested, that they were a gay couple?

Siobhan April 18, 2017 35 Comments
TV Reviews

All I Want From Pretty Little Liars’ Final Season Is For a Man to Be Held Accountable For Literally Anything

Pretty Little Liars kicks off its final season tonight. Ten episodes to tell us who ultimately gets caught with the A baton in their hands, who killed Charlotte, who shot Spencer, who gave birth to every Little Liar. Is X person good? Is Y person bad? Who will end up with whom? But I only have one question left.

Heather Hogan April 18, 2017 41 Comments
First Person Travel

This Queer Fat Femme Is Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and You Can Follow Along

Vanessa is thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this summer and she’s taking us with her! Follow along as she walks 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.

Vanessa April 18, 2017 62 Comments
Sex

Bottoms Up: I Am Enough

I get it now. Hot toppy girls will like me just as I am or they won’t get to like me at all. I am good enough.

Ari April 18, 2017 11 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Shan Murphy Draws Birds and Reminds Us to Be Hopeful

Times are tough and life is rough, and it’s hard to feel good about things. But if we remember to read comics like the ones Murphy makes and we remember to treat ourselves kindly and treat those we love the same way, we’re gonna be okay.

Mey April 18, 2017 1 Comment
LGBT History

How to Become a Deadly Misandrist Fairy Vampire

Even one cauldron full of blood is one cauldron we didn’t have before!

Siobhan April 18, 2017 43 Comments
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LGBT Book Reviews

We Need to Talk About Angela Calomiris, Lesbian FBI Informant

“It was one of those rare moments in American history when there was something worse than being a lesbian, and that was being a Communist.”

Maree April 18, 2017 16 Comments
House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #49

Some stretches for your wrist! How to tell if a crowdfunding project is a scam! Many thoughts on raising plants! How to photograph the MOON!

Rachel April 17, 2017 10 Comments
TV Feature

Doctor Who’s First Queer Companion Echoes My Own Gay Journey Through Space and Time

Ten years ago, Doctor Who was the first show to let me see myself, and to feel seen; when I felt entirely alone, it showed me a universe waiting for me.

Heather Davidson April 17, 2017 31 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Maybe Paris Jackson Is Bisexual Perhaps, Who’s To Say

What does Michael Jackson’s daughter DO? What do ANY of us do? Why are we here? Does anybody wanna give her Bella Thorne’s number?

Stef April 17, 2017 12 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

For Runaways, Survivors and Dreamers: “Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars”

Runaways, witches, and girl gangs: a review and conversation with Kai Cheng Thom on her new book, Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars.

Luna April 17, 2017 3 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Good Fight” Episode 110 Recap: Say Goodnight, America

Only endless WTFery and an inevitable fade to black.

Dorothy Snarker April 17, 2017 18 Comments
Food Lists

42.0 Flower Related Recipes for a “Flower” Related “Holiday”

Blaze it!

Ari April 17, 2017 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

PHOTOESSAY: The April 15 Tax March

Thousands of people across the nation showed up to say that we, the people, want to see Donald’s tax returns.

Molly April 17, 2017 7 Comments
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Camp

Campership Alert: Pool Party at A-Camp In Style Courtesy of Outplay

Do you want to go to A-Camp in an Outplay Swimsuit? Well, guess what; Outplay wants that for you too! Check out this Campership, y’all!

A.E. Osworth April 17, 2017 8 Comments
pick an actual category, you strange genius

Sunday Funday Wants to Gay Marry Chef Angela Dimayuga in Outer Space

Queer Chef Angela Dimayuga shuts down IvankaTrump.com, Beverly Cleary turns 101 and Ramona is forever 8, the first protest in SPAAAACE, gay marriage is good for ya, Virginia tells bigots to calm down, and more good news!

KaeLyn April 16, 2017 6 Comments
AF+

VIDEO! Getting in Bed with Kristin #11: Brittani Nichols!

Brittani Nichols, world-renowned heartthrob, joined me in bed last week! We talked about Suicide Kale, Take My Wife, and I horrified Brittani with ghost stories and tales of oil pulling! Woo!

Kristin April 16, 2017 3 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Is Syncing Periods

Whether or not period syncing is allegedly a lie, the secret lives of hot people, aftercare for everyone, how to have casual sex, how to win at relationship fight club and more.

Ryan Yates April 16, 2017 7 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Kate McKinnon Is Witch-Cursed Kristen Stewart on SNL

“You look like a little orphan boy but you’re so beautiful!”

Heather Hogan April 16, 2017 16 Comments
Geekery

TV On Your Tech: Every Which Way to Watch TV Without Cable, Compared

Between network shows, streaming-service originals, and your favorite sports, it’s tough to find a TV option that lets you watch everything you care about — especially if you don’t want to pay a huge cable bill or own a TV. Here are your options, broken down by cost, offerings and LGBT content!

A.E. Osworth April 15, 2017 48 Comments
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