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"We’re technically having sex but it has gotten very monotonous, almost mechanical, like we're doing a chore."
Sex

‘It’s Not Lesbian Bed Death but Something Like It’

“I don’t want to be like “let’s spice things up!” because for some reason that framing feels so idk…straight? to me.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 22, 2024 1 Comment
a person sips something while looking flirtatious
Dating

11 Queer People Share How They Flirt

“Did Shakespeare teach me how to flirt? MAYBE SO.”

the team October 21, 2024 2 Comments
One image shows an empty unmade bed, another image shows two people in an embrace.
AF+ Breakups

I Feel Like I’m Waiting For My Ex To Want to Get Back Together

He left the door open for trying again, so how are you supposed to process this sudden breakup? Also, a reader asks how to distinguish between anxiety and instinct.

the team October 18, 2024 1 Comment
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Friendship

The Ultimate Guide to Having a Lesbian Crush on Your Friend

Find answers to questions like “should I tell her?” and “what do I do if she’s unavailable?”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 15, 2024 3 Comments
"It shouldn’t matter. But I almost care more about this than I do about the fact that she’s still apparently with the girl she cheated on me with."
Breakups

‘My Ex Is Doing the Art Project We Planned Together Without Me’

Creative jealousy is understandable in a lot of contexts, but especially this one.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 15, 2024 6 Comments
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Relationships

Broke and Lonely? “Lavender Marriage” May Be For You!

Gen Zers who are tired of being “broke, single, and lonely” are drawn to the idea of a rebranded “lavender marriage” as a way to enjoy marriage’s practical benefits without all the sex and romance.

Riese October 14, 2024 15 Comments
One image shows a queer couple happily embracing. The second image shows someone standing undecidedly among the library stacks.
AF+ Dating

She’s a 10 But She Doesn’t Read Books

She has no real interest in reading and you just can’t move past it! Also, what to do when your partner’s new friend is no friend of yours?

the team October 11, 2024 5 Comments
"As with all lesbian drama, it’s complicated."
Dating

‘The Girl I’m Vibing With Thinks I’m Still Into My Ex’

Queer relationships often don’t take the shape or trajectory of cis-heterosexual ones.

Summer Tao October 8, 2024 16 Comments
Two images. One shows someone holding a cat, the other shows a person holding some jewelry.
AF+ Friendship

I Trusted My Friend With My Cat. Then She Stole My Candle.

Some things are missing, but did the cat-sitter actually steal them? That’d be nuts, right? Also, is it a red flag if someone isn’t friends with their exes?

the team October 4, 2024 1 Comment
"I feel a LOT of sexual desire in an abstract sense, but have no motivation to act on it with anyone in particular, even myself."
Dating

‘I Want a T4T Relationship but Worry About Chaser Behavior’

So, shame about sexuality. Lots of us have some. Some of us have lots.

Summer Tao October 1, 2024
"I keep thinking maybe they're an avoidant personality style and that they'll come back and say they made a mistake and they do want to date me."
Breakups

‘I Can’t Stop Thinking About the What-Ifs With Someone I Dated for Two Months’

While using knowledge about one’s attachment style to build lines of communication with a partner and to manage conflict can be super helpful, letting yourself hang onto false hope because of attachment theory is not going to help you.

Nico September 24, 2024 1 Comment
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AF+ Friendship

Is It Fair For Our Newly Sober Friend To Make Our Group Hangs Sober Too?

It just feels weird that the one sober person gets to decide that no one else can drink at dinner? Also, these gendered baby gifts ffs!

the team September 20, 2024 8 Comments
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Relationships

What Are Mixed Orientation Relationships?

And what can we learn from dating people with sexual orientations different from our own?

Summer Tao September 20, 2024 12 Comments
A split collage shows a drum kit on one side, and a person holding a phone on the other.
AF+ Friendship

I Don’t Wanna Promote My Friend’s Bad Art

Your friend’s art is not great, but they keep asking you to share it on social. Also, a reader is feeling a little too embodied after having a baby.

the team September 13, 2024 5 Comments
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Sex

I Asked the Women Who Follow Me on Instagram if They’d Like To Receive Nudes. Here’s What Happened

This started as an exercise in self-love and turned into an exercise in personal connection.

Summer Tao September 10, 2024 4 Comments
"I’ve started hanging out with him less because he’s just annoying at times."
Friendship

‘My Gay Guy Friend Is Rude and Blames It on Gay vs. Lesbian Culture’

“I’ve started hanging out with him less because he’s just annoying at times.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 10, 2024 2 Comments
Two square images are shown against a red background. One image shows a cozy unmade bed, the other shows a close-up photo of two women walking arm in arm, apparently at night on a city street.
AF+ Breakups

Why Can’t I Share a King Bed With My Ex?

It’s truly platonic, but your new girlfriend has some thoughts! Also, we share ideas for psychosexual power plays, just casually.

the team September 6, 2024
"I've never been great at flirting. But even just this chemistry I have with this coworker feels 1,000x easier than when I'm intentionally trying to hit on someone in more of a dating context."
Dating

‘I Can’t Tell if My Coworker Is Flirting With Me but I Kind of Hope She Is’

“At work, we already have a bunch of inside jokes, and we find excuses to hang out during the day between meetings and spend so much of our time messaging each other even when we’re sitting literally a few seats down from each other.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 3, 2024 3 Comments
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AF+ Dating

Can I Lie To My Mom About My Girlfriend’s Age?

Is it weird to lie about your girlfriend’s age? And then sidebar: how do we all feel about straight people having ‘girlfriends’?

the team August 30, 2024 3 Comments
"Should I settle for dating someone even if it doesn't feel the same way it did before with my ex?"
Dating

‘I Haven’t Felt a Spark With Anyone Since My Ex’

“is it leading someone on to keep repeatedly seeing them and going on dates if I’m unsure about them?”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya August 27, 2024 2 Comments
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