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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

4 Hours

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

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Literature

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Meg Stalter in a t-shirt that says MEG STALTER: PRETTIEST GIRL IN AMERICA

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Meg Stalter Gives Great Gay Press Tour

Plus, Cole Escola on Amy Poehler’s podcast, a great lip combo on Kehlani, and more queer celeb happenings.

Christina Tucker

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Jul 16, 2025

first person

I’m Afraid To Move to the City of My Dreams

Moving in with a partner is one thing; moving cross-country with that partner is another.

Gabrielle Grace Hogan

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Jul 16, 2025

8 across / 3 letters / "Sissy" actress Aisha

puzzles

Mini Crossword Stopped Short

To be fair, it is a very small puzzle!

Kate Hawkins and Rachel

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Jul 16, 2025

sex

A Queer Guide to BDSM Restraints for All Experience Levels

I’m gonna take you through the world of kinky restraints from entry-level essentials to things that should only be done in the presence of experts. My hope is to give…

Summer Tao

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Jul 15, 2025

a woman and a man on a couch together with their arms around each other.

sex

‘I’m Bisexual but Sex With My Boyfriend Makes Me Wonder if I’m Actually a Lesbian’

“I love my partner but I’m having trouble with our sex life.”

Summer Tao

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Jul 15, 2025

pop culture fix

All Aboard, Gays! Gabby Windey Will Host a Reality Dating Show Set on a Yacht

Gabby Windey to host new reality dating show, fun facts about Patti Harrison, Murderbot renewed, and more gay news!

Valerie Anne

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Jul 14, 2025

3 pictures of Rosie O'Donnell in blazers

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Rosie O’Donnell In Blazers, 1992 – 1999

In this much-anticipated follow-up to “12 Monumental Moments In Lesbian Blazer-Wearing History” we are narrowing our focus onto one key subject in 90s blazer history: Rosie O’Donnell.

Riese

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Jul 14, 2025

"when people alays assume ur a lesbian but ur just a christian who dresses modestly"

queer fashion

Why Are Straight Christian Modesty Influencers Claiming “Tomboy Femme” Like It’s a New Fashion Trend?

“As quickly as the tomboy femme has risen to the heights of wlw stardom, however, she’s also grabbed the attention of an unexpected internet subculture: Christian influencers.”

Atlanta Tsiaoukkas

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Jul 14, 2025