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Breakups

You Need Help: How Do I NOT Cause a Breakup with a Tough Talk?

“I’ve written them a letter about feeling like I’m getting the short end of the stick, but I’m afraid that it comes off as a break-up letter and I don’t want to break up with them. I really just want to be happy with them.”

A.E. Osworth October 27, 2016 20 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Earth’s Celebrities Make A Final Push To Keep Us From Electing Donald Trump

Famous women are not going to let you vote for Trump on their watch, everybody knows Alex is going to hook up with Maggie Sawyer on Supergirl, Mary Lambert played at Stonewall, Lady Gaga did Carpool Karaoke, and more pop culture news!

Heather Hogan October 26, 2016 17 Comments
Webcomics

Foolish Child #8: Black Girl Hairing

The Afro. The Extensions. The Chemical Warfare Relaxers.

Dickens October 26, 2016 26 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Gabby Rivera Joins The A-List

Also, Carrie Brownstein shills for her new girlfriend, Jiz Lee fights the good fight and Ruby Rose is thrilled to receive a can of sardines with her name on it.

Stef October 26, 2016 13 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Two Women On ‘The Bachelor’ Started Dating and I Am Finally Vindicated

Oh, and I would’ve waited another 20 seasons and 14 years. If I had to haunt this mortal plane to finally witness the moment when the women on The Bachelor started eyeing each other on the show’s cocktail party, I would.

Erin October 26, 2016 57 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls: 10 Queer and Trans Women Who Want to Save Your State From Itself

A woman is gonna be president so soon! Get the fuck into it! And while you’re at it, vote for these queer and trans women.

Carmen October 26, 2016 6 Comments
Comedy

These Are The Best Stills From The “Designing Women” Opening Credits

Stills of Charlene’s face framed on a desk where a cat also sits. Stills of pieces of toast. Stills of women with relaxed faces in natural, casual repose.

Erin October 26, 2016 18 Comments
Society + Culture

Trans People Are More Racially Diverse Than the General Population, New Study Finds

A new study finds trans people are less likely to be white and more likely to be Latinx or Black compared to the U.S. population.

Yvonne October 25, 2016 7 Comments
Pets & Animals

Save a Feral Cat’s Life With a $15 DIY Winter Shelter

Winter is coming, and you can be a hero!

Heather Hogan October 25, 2016 26 Comments
First Person

Feelings Rookie: Overwhelmed By Everything

This is about what we as individuals can tolerate comfortably before we’re pushed into emotional discomfort. We try to live in this comfort zone, but that’s impossible, because we’re human beings and rarely fit in any sort of box until we’re dead and literally lying in one.

Molly Priddy October 25, 2016 31 Comments
Sex

View From The Top: Tender-Hearted Dom

When you want your partner to be strong, dominant, demanding and strict, “What do you need right now? Can I make you a sandwich? Let’s watch your favorite movie!” is not a sexy reaction.

Sinclair Sexsmith October 25, 2016 19 Comments
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Some Recent Priorities

“FRUIT —> bananas, many avocados, etc.”

the team October 25, 2016 49 Comments
First Person

Top 9 Human Remains I’ve Witnessed

9. Vial of one year’s worth of eye boogers from a couple at the Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata.

Laura Mandanas October 25, 2016 25 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Get Pulled into Orbit By Tillie Walden’s Teen Space Webcomic “On A Sunbeam”

Walden is far and away one of the best cartoonists working today. She crafts such simple stories and images, but they hold in themselves universes of feeling, emotion and meaning. On a Sunbeam has one of the most interesting and compelling future worlds and character rosters of any comic I’m reading right now.

Mey October 25, 2016 2 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make Your Own Tarot Card Pouch (That Doubles as a Spread Cloth!)

This no-sewing-machine-necessary pouch can be unfolded to reveal a soft and supple reading mat — perfect for the cardslinger on the go. It’ll take less than an hour to sew up and will be the envy of everyone in your coven.

Katie October 24, 2016 23 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Queer Fashion

Aesthetic Rising: Your Astrological Fashion Forecast Featuring Libra and Scorpio

You can wear this GET IT TOGETHER t-shirt on days when you’re Scorpin’ Out.

Cecelia October 24, 2016 6 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) Queer Fashion

Is Kristen Stewart Sending Subtle Messages With Her Outfits?

The answers might surprise you.

Stef October 24, 2016 23 Comments
Halloween

7 Most Terrifying Horror Films for Your Halloween Movie Marathon

Do not watch these movies. No, really. Don’t watch them.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 24, 2016 21 Comments
Food Lists

30 Ways To Eat Honey Because Honey Is Delicious

The best honey in the world comes from this one roadside honey stand in PEI that works on the honour system (spelled with a “u” because Canada). It tastes like fresh ocean sunshine. It tastes like happiness. Other honey is okay too I guess.

Ryan Yates October 24, 2016 11 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Just RSVP’ed To Your Lesbian Wedding

A lot of celebrities wore purple for you this week, ALI GOT MARRIED and so did 53 lesbian couples in Provincetown, folks from Indonesia to Arkansas are speaking up for LGBT rights, and more good gay news!

Carmen October 23, 2016 10 Comments
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