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3 Things I’ve Learned About Dealing with Life from Giving Advice on the Internet

What years of telling strangers what to do about their problems has taught me about dealing with my own.

Rachel January 28, 2016 24 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episode 613 Recap: Creative Writing On a Cruise Ship

Emily’s not dying after all. Sadly, neither is Ezra.

Heather Hogan January 27, 2016 66 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Clea Duvall and Natasha Lyonne Play a Lesbian Couple Again and Other Stories

Clea Duvall debuts her film “The Intervention” at Sundance, also “The First Girl I Loved” is a Sundance debut relevant to your interests, also Ellen Page on being a gay actress and Gaycationing, also the Academy makes moves towards being less white and awful and also other stories too!

Riese January 27, 2016 19 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

LGBTQ Women, Real and Imaginary, Dominate GLAAD Award Nominees

Movies centered on lesbian, bisexual and trans women dominate this year’s film nominations, there are more trans stories featured than ever before and other exciting news from this year’s GLAAD nominations!

Riese January 27, 2016 20 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Ellen Page Is Behind You

Stars: they’re just like us! Laura Jane Grace is dressed as a horse, Ruby Rose is dressed as a ninja turtle and Jenny Owen Youngs is wearing an apron covered in cats.

Stef January 27, 2016 18 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Oracle Cards as an Alternative or Addition to Tarot

Oracle decks are an accessible alternative to tarot. Here are some of my favourites, plus ideas for how you could use them!

Beth January 27, 2016 28 Comments
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Minna Limon

I want more sex toys like the Minna Limon please.

Guest January 27, 2016 9 Comments
Camp

A-Camp 6.0 Recamps Part Two: I’m A Jenny In A Bear Suit, Baby

We’ve got everything: diva cups, girls with feelings and guitars, hand massages, busted knees, phantom doors, QTPOC speakeasy takeovers, Gabby in a canoe, Jasika Nicole in a smoke machine, fresh tears cried for Maddie, a bloody nose, butt sex, lip-syncing and gosh, so much more.

Riese January 26, 2016 80 Comments
Politics + Activism

Indiana Lost $60M After Passing Anti-Gay Law Last Year, Doesn’t Stop Them From Proposing New Ones This Year

Indiana’s tourism took a hit after last year’s RFRA law was passed and they have six new anti-gay bills up for debate tomorrow, a grand jury indicts anti-choice activists who shot undercover video of Planned Parenthood, Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles, a bisexual Jamaican receives asylum and more news!

Yvonne January 26, 2016 9 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Episode 311 Recap: The Circle of Life

Monty apologizes to Stef and Lena about the Great Kissing Debacle of 2015, so Stef decides to let her live.

Heather Hogan January 26, 2016 76 Comments
Politics + Activism

‘Tis the Season — for the Democratic Presidential Town Hall and Iowa Caucus

At last night’s Democratic Presidential Town Hall the three Dem candidates talked about policy, their past records, and why Iowa voters should choose them as their date to the homecoming dance.

Rachel January 26, 2016 8 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: Scissoring Foreshadowing on “Jane the Virgin,” Actual Scissoring on “The 100”

Teevee has come home to our loving arms once more, to gift us with post-apocalyptic women kissing each other (and I mean really kissing each other), and resurrected time traveling queer superheroes learning their way, and Jane the Virgin introducing a scissoring painting into the sapphic romance mix.

Heather Hogan January 26, 2016 56 Comments
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Playlists Theater

Give My Regards to Broadway: The Mixtape

“There is nothing I love more than sharing a deafeningly silent, poignant moment with 300 other audience members; grinning wide through a rousing musical number that makes me want to stand and cheer; or tearing up at a matinee with the gray-haired woman seated beside me.”

KaeLyn January 26, 2016 60 Comments
Valentine's Day

Itty Bitty Valentine’s Day Gift Committee: Small Things for Your Gal or Your Pal

Enamel pins, yes, but also so much more! Come get some ideas for tiny small Valentine’s Day gifts for your little heart thief and/or best friendo.

Laneia January 26, 2016 45 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Peritale is Your New Fave Fairy Tale and Xena’s Coming to Comics!

Get into the plucky would-be fairy godmother of Peritale and learn all about the (hopefully gay) new Xena comic!

Mey January 26, 2016 3 Comments
Dating

To Unicorns, From an Ex-Unicorn

Here are some things to look out for when you are a bisexual polyamorous woman looking to start a relationship with an established couple.

Chelsey Dagger January 25, 2016 51 Comments
House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #19

Getting ready for tax season, building the best snowman on the block, when was the last time you watered your plants?, grocery lists and more.

Rachel January 25, 2016 24 Comments
AF+

Interview With My Ex: Holden

“I know what miss most about you. It’s how much I could talk to you.”

Ari January 25, 2016 10 Comments
Money + Work

You Need Help: You Want the Job, But Don’t Feel Qualified

I’ve been on both sides of the hiring table. I’ve been the one applying for a job and the one interviewing job applicants. Here’s what I’ve learned.

KaeLyn January 25, 2016 46 Comments
Food Lists

23 Ways to Put Coffee and Espresso in Your Mouth (Without Drinking It)

These coffee and espresso recipes are about to become your new best part of waking up.

Carmen January 25, 2016 8 Comments
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