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Sex

Bottoms Up: I Dream Of Collars

I imagine being a collared submissive as a physical manifestation of my and my dominant’s commitment, a symbol around kinky folks and a public secret around vanilla ones.

Ari February 7, 2017 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Donald Trump Quote or Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap Quote?

“Bing bing, bong bong, bing bing bing.”

Erin February 7, 2017 40 Comments
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VIDEO! Getting in Bed with Kristin #4: Mental Health with Special Guest Riese Bernard!

Riese got into bed with Kristin! Things got super steamy! Just kidding but they did talk about mental health and self-care.

Kristin February 6, 2017 9 Comments
Sex Toys Valentine's Day

A Color-Coded Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Gift Guide For Anyone

What do you get your hot new girlfriend, your best friend, your ex, the barista you’re secretly in love with, the couple you want to sleep with, and more for Valentine’s day? These sex toys.

Ryan Yates February 6, 2017 16 Comments
House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #44

Tater tots! Determining your immigration status! Secret CIA tape for your mail! And more!

Rachel February 6, 2017 18 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trump Is Scared of LGBT Activists and Mike Pence Just Proved It

Trump and the Republican Party have been gobsmacked by activism since the inauguration; the last thing they want is to have to go up against LGBTQ people who boast one of the most organized, well-funded, successful, and popular activist movements in modern history.

Heather Hogan February 6, 2017 14 Comments
Comedy

How To Be Disabled, According to Stock Photography

“Gaze out the window or exist in silhouette as often as possible.”

Carrie February 6, 2017 48 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Roxane Gay’s “Difficult Women”: The Necessary Ugliness in Getting There

Gay is far more honest than most about the weird ways we actually solve for love. The necessary ugliness in getting there.

Aisha February 6, 2017 3 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Taking Kate Brown and Her Hella Supportive Grandma to the LGBTQ Dance Protest Because F*ck This Bullshit

Kate Brown is leading Oregon’s resistance, this grandma made her bisexual granddaughter a rainbow sweater, and more gay dance parties surround Mike Pence and Donald Trump!

Carmen February 5, 2017 6 Comments
Geekery

Handväska! For When You Just Need To Hit Some Virtual Nazis With a Purse

And all the profits from this game are going to CUNY-CLEAR right now, too.

A.E. Osworth February 5, 2017 4 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Is About To Have Morning Sex

A new dating app that lets you meet people who hate the same stuff you do; BDSM as moments of holding intensity; mental illness and dating; the most popular time to have morning sex; and more.

Ryan Yates February 5, 2017 13 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Kristen Stewart Is “Like, So Gay Dude” On SNL And We’re All Dead

YO WHAT’S GOING ON BACK THERE WITH THOSE TOTINO’S PIZZA ROLLS???

Stef February 5, 2017 106 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Done

I’ve been very gentle the last few years about people adjusting to my name change.

Cameron February 4, 2017 23 Comments
Geekery

This Sure Feels Like the Beginning of the End of Net Neutrality

Today, Trump’s new FCC chairman went to town on net neutrality and decided that four companies (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Comcast) have a total pass to divide up the internet.

A.E. Osworth February 3, 2017 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

How I Escaped Christofascism and Other FAQs From You, Answered

After I wrote “I Was Trained for the Culture Wars in Home School, Awaiting Someone Like Mike Pence as a Messiah,” readers had a lot of questions for me. While I’m working on follow up pieces, I wanted to answer some of the most common questions and provide some explanation.

Kieryn Darkwater February 3, 2017 27 Comments
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Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: We’re In the Eye of a Hurricane So Just Chill Out With Me

I wanna’ know how you’re doing, friends, and what you’re up to, and everything about your life! Come hang with me! (And, yes, there are baby dino pics in here if you were wondering.)

KaeLyn February 3, 2017 246 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Might Know the Meaning of Life

Queer pirates, spooning, Harry Potter puns, A-Camp virgins, and your gorgeous kitchens!

Darcy February 3, 2017 8 Comments
Geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: You, Too, Can Paint Minis for Gaming and Escapism

Combat the doldrums by painting tiny people and buildings!

A.E. Osworth February 3, 2017 11 Comments
Queer Fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 9

This time I cover Trump’s America: Day 1, Day 2, and End of Week 1.

Erin February 3, 2017 26 Comments
A woman holds up a black and white sign in a large crowd at an airport protest that reads "Immigrants are welcome here."
Politics + Activism

Queer Crip Love Fest: I Wanted This Country to Be Better

“After any terrorist attack, we’re all sitting on the imaginary couch together being like, ‘Please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown.’ And it’s not even a joke.”

Carrie February 2, 2017 11 Comments
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