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Christmas Shopping

Holigay Gift Guide: Secret Santa 101, The Art of Anonymous Gifting

As someone who has been on the receiving end of terrible Secret Santa gifts for almost a decade, I feel somewhat qualified to offer up some gift ideas and advise you on Secret Santa gift etiquette.

Crystal November 29, 2011 54 Comments
Travel

Fourteen People You Sit Next to On Airplanes

Who have you sat next to?

Rachel November 29, 2011 121 Comments
Health

101 Revolutionary Ways to Be Healthy (#59 – Get Past Body Envy)

Being healthy is a revolutionary act. A manifesto to thriving in a mixed-up world.

Jess November 28, 2011 19 Comments
Christmas Crafts & DIY Projects

DIY This: Good Homemade Gifts You Can Make at Home!

You don’t need lots of money or special ninja skills to make gifts that people will actually really like, for real.

Laura November 28, 2011 55 Comments
Christmas Shopping

Cyber Monday: Deals You Can Get Without Getting Out of Bed

It’s Cyber Monday! I can’t help you with electronics, but here are my best suggests for Books, DVDs, Games and American Apparel Briefs. Get all your shopping done deeply discounted and move on with your life.

Lizz November 28, 2011 10 Comments
Health

Health Care: Hard for LGBT People, Hardest for LGBT Old People

Despite some recent improvements, doctors still don’t know what do to with gay and trans people. And it gets worse as you age.

Ryan Yates November 25, 2011 6 Comments
Money + Work

Weird Shit People Ask Me at This Dumb Restaurant Job

Ha ha! I’m quitting my job next month! Hahahahahaha!

phoenix November 24, 2011 108 Comments
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Open Thread: Time to Stuff a Tofurkey With Your Feelings

It’s our third annual Thanksgiving open thread and when you’re here — you’re family. You’re TOTALLY family.

the team November 23, 2011 240 Comments
Christmas

The Nerdiest Holiday Gift Guide

Don’t know what to get that nerdy cuddle buddy in time for the holidays? Or need help wink-nudging that bad-gift-getting significant other of yours? I’ve got you covered.

Whitney Pow November 22, 2011 33 Comments
Health

What Do You Wish You Learned In Sex Ed?

What if your teachers could have taught you what you really needed to know about sex?

Jezebel November 21, 2011 97 Comments
Christmas

Cameras Are a Queer’s Best Friend: The Holiday DSLR Guide

Why don’t you take a picture? It’ll last longer.

the team November 21, 2011 68 Comments
Health

Smart Girls Doing “Stupid” Things, Like Drugs

Smoking weed is correlated with high IQs in women! This is SCIENCE.

Carmen November 17, 2011 89 Comments
School

Yale Bans Week Celebrating Consensual Sex To Eradicate Sexual Assault

Yale pulls its name and resources from the infamous Sex Week at Yale for murky reasons.

Brittani November 15, 2011 12 Comments
Community Halloween

Many Pumpkins Enter, Some Pumpkins Leave: Halloween Thunderdome Winners!

Winners announced!

Rachel November 7, 2011 12 Comments
Money + Work

“Feminized” Workplace Hasn’t Fixed the Wage Gap for Creative Women

In which The Man does the damning.

Laura November 4, 2011 13 Comments
Money + Work

Bad Education: Why Some Gay People Can’t Be University Professors

“I think that anybody that adheres to a lifestyle outside of what the biblical mandate is would not be allowed to continue here.”

Rachel November 1, 2011 26 Comments
Health

How To Have A Sober Social Life

If you’re sober, or if a friend or date is, this can cause some problems. Luckily, we have some tips for solving them.

Jezebel October 31, 2011 35 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Down to the Last Minute

Thirteen awesome last-minute adorable queer costumes for your crafting pleasure. I swear, even right now, you still have time to make a hilariously awesome (Gay) Halloween costume.

Lizz October 31, 2011 40 Comments
Halloween

Gallery: 50 Sexy Vampires and Witches For a Happy Halloween

Who’s your favorite witch/vampire? Look at these hot pictures and decide for yourself. (Includes an early horror film starring Jennifer Beals)

Riese October 31, 2011 32 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Glee and Brittana, Part Two

I told you I’d be back for more Glee costumes! Check out my advice for Rachel Berry, Blaine, Mercedes, Mr. Scheuster. Best of all, there’s more Brittana!

Lizz October 29, 2011 16 Comments
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