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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
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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
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Is Sexting Against Shame

How sexting can help with multiple areas of your sexuality, how kinky people are less likely to victim-blame, the rise of STIs and more.

Ryan Yates October 23, 2016 13 Comments
Geekery

Virtual Cycling: Ride Your Bike Without Leaving Your House

There are tons of great training apps out there for everything from yoga to running, but when Ali asked me what gadgets I’m into lately, I couldn’t help but gush about a virtual bike trainer I’d come across recently.

Hansen October 22, 2016 12 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Pre-Halloween

“HAPPY GAY CHRISTMAS!”

Archie October 22, 2016 20 Comments
Sex

Happy International Fisting Day!

Happy Fisting Day! Celebrate by fisting. Also celebrate by voting no on Proposition 60.

Ryan Yates October 21, 2016 18 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs (On Your) Tube: “Gotham” Still Has No Idea What To Do With Its Bisexual Characters

Just a couple of Conniving Psychotic Bisexuals on Gotham, and a Black lesbian with no agency on Empire. Maggie Sawyer, save us.

Heather Hogan October 21, 2016 47 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Hopes You Won’t Mind His Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill if It’s Called “Women’s Privacy Act”

Texas tries to repackage its anti-trans bathroom bill, Trump hits a rough spot, Deborah Danner is lost to police violence, Seattle teachers rally for Black Lives Matter and more.

Yvonne October 21, 2016 19 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Loves a Challenge

This week we’ve got feelings on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dana Scully, Katniss Everdeen and so much more!

Bren October 21, 2016 13 Comments
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