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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Laughing, Crying, Sneezing

How to practice feminism in relationships, a vibrator for data nerds, some side-effects of orgasms, embracing change in long-term relationships, how to sext like the Victorians and more.

Ryan Yates May 7, 2017 7 Comments
Geekery

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Grease Bats: The Cheater

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Archie May 6, 2017 10 Comments
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Ryan Yates May 5, 2017 159 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are a Soft Safe Space to Land

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Darcy May 5, 2017 21 Comments
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Things I Read That I Love #237: An Alternative Story In Which We Can Find Love Anywhere We Want To Find It

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Riese May 5, 2017 10 Comments
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Wildfang’s Latest Line has Your Dapper and Tomboy Needs Covered

Wildfang just dropped their summer collection, and if you’re in need of swanky suiting or statement tees, you’re in luck.

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Heather Hogan May 4, 2017 5 Comments
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The Terrifying Part of the ACA Repeal That’s Already Affecting Trans and Pregnant People

A lot of terrible, overwhelming things are happening for our community, right now. Let’s hold one another and try to understand what’s going on.

Priya May 4, 2017 26 Comments
TV Reviews

Nia Long’s Lesbian Character in “Dear White People” Sure Was Underwhelming

Chapter III of “Dear White People” gives us Nia Long as Neika Hobbs in my dream job as an African-American studies professor and a beautiful self-proclaimed lesbian… but her storyline, and really the show in general, didn’t quite land for me.

Ari May 4, 2017 29 Comments
Dating

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How a single 31-year old pansexual non-monogamous Black woman living in Los Angeles is starting to explore poly.

Ryan Yates May 4, 2017 3 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

“My Favorite Thing Is Monsters” and the Queerness of Horror

Emil Ferris’s debut graphic novel, about a ten-year-old half-Mexican tomboy who is obsessed with horror films and detective comics, explores the intersection between gender, sexuality, race and class.

Michelle May 4, 2017 5 Comments
First Person

I Accidentally Went Looking For God In Portland

On Easter Sunday, I didn’t go to a church, but I quietly praised God at brunch in community with friends and strangers and so many carbs and those tiny Cadbury chocolate eggs.

Adrian May 3, 2017 28 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episode 713 Recap: I Needed a Win on an Existential Level

Emily and Aria strongarm Sydney Driscoll while Hanna operates on a life-size doll wearing her face.

Heather Hogan May 3, 2017 27 Comments
Comedy

Sarah Paulson Is All of Us

2017, y’all.

Heather Hogan May 3, 2017 43 Comments
Politics + Activism

Congress Casually Files LGBT Rights Bill; Trump and Pence Pass “Religious Liberty” Executive Order

Trump is reportedly planning to sign a “religious liberty” executive order that has Mike Pence written all over it — in the meantime, over 200 members of Congress say they’ll just go ahead and file a bill that adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the Civil Rights Act.

Rachel May 3, 2017 12 Comments
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Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #20: The Motions

“I won’t bother to save face and pretend I’ve been fine.”

A. Andrews May 3, 2017 35 Comments
Sex

55 Lesbians Having A Bad Time In BDSM Stock Photos

no this look on my face is “excitement”
look how excited I am
also turned on
also our therapist says Tuesday morning is still good

Ryan Yates May 3, 2017 42 Comments
Geekery

25 Queer Engineer Approved Ways To Pass The Time On A Plane

“Calculate how many ‘free’ airline snacks you would need to eat to break even on the cost of your plane ticket.”

Laura Mandanas May 3, 2017 16 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Samira Wiley Remains An Adorable Life Ruiner

Also, Janelle Monáe is a feathery dream and Cara Delevingne has a lipstick hangover.

Stef May 3, 2017 20 Comments
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