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Comedy

Your Kitchen Has More Germs Than A Public Toilet Seat, Just Sit Down!

Do you know what are the the most bacteria-laden things in a public bathroom? Your damn hands. And they’re the things most likely to transfer those nasty germs to places: like other people, and your face.

Maree December 21, 2015 58 Comments
Claudia and Taty.
Food and Drink

A Muggle’s Quest For The Perfect Mug Of (Alcoholic) Butterbeer

I’m not interested in the kiddie theme park variety made of cream soda and syrup from a squeeze bottle; I want hot, alcoholic, grown-ass woman butterbeer.

Laura Mandanas December 21, 2015 64 Comments
Food Lists

31 Puff Puff Pastry Recipes You’ll Wanna Pass Around

Puff pastry is the lazy femme of baking: effortlessly gorgeous, equal parts comfort and finesse.

KaeLyn December 21, 2015 22 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Having a Very Gay Festivus Season with Hillary Clinton and the Cast of “Fun Home”

A quick peek at Hillary Clinton’s “awesome gay agenda,” another Festivus pole wrapped in gay pride, a few more crushing defeats for the ex-gay movement, a super sweet performance of “Fun Home,” and a screening of “Carol” in one of the least likely places. IT’S ALL IN HERE!

Carmen December 20, 2015 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Democratic Debate #3: Hillary Clinton Invokes The Jedi Force to Vanquish Sith Lord Trump

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders make amends over this week’s data breach and come out swinging at the racist, xenophobic rhetoric of Donald Trump and the GOP.

Heather Hogan December 20, 2015 22 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Kiss You In The Snow

Sex toys are getting increasingly non-representational, sex workers’ rights, Dr. Seuss’s book of nudes, no one is sexting enough, and more.

Ryan Yates December 20, 2015 9 Comments
Geekery

These Are The Droids We’re Looking For and Other Tech & “Star Wars” Stories

Being science fiction, there’s a lot of really cool tech stuff that Star Wars brings to mind — whether it’s how people are responding to the film or the animation techniques used in it.

A.E. Osworth December 19, 2015 9 Comments
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Saturday Morning Cartoons: Coping

“Wait. Are those tears?”

Archie December 19, 2015 28 Comments
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Keke Palmer Is Sexually Fluid, Plans To Follow Her Heart, Could Change It Up

“I’m making the rules for myself, and I don’t have to be stuck down to one label.”

Riese December 18, 2015 16 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Dear 15-Year-Old Me

What would you say to your younger self? Come meet 15-year-old KaeLyn and tell 32-year-old KaeLyn what’s up in your life now and then.

KaeLyn December 18, 2015 312 Comments
TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: You’re Getting Clexa For Christmas

Five Clexa stories to keep you warm on cold nights, some answers to some TV questions, and a fandom news roundup.

Heather Hogan December 18, 2015 73 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Goes Home For The Holigays

There’s a really cute story about Tipping the Velvet and falling in love in here!

Bren December 18, 2015 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Jane The Virgin” Gives Alba Her Green Card For Christmas

It’s official: Jane the Virgin is the best! Plus, an update on our queer contestant on Top Chef and some rundowns of a handful of webseries you should be watching during the winter TV hiatus.

Heather Hogan December 18, 2015 19 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #191: Now We’re Living in Mississippi, Because My Mother Is Insane.

Topics include the questionable existence of a dog-free floor at Amazon, Galway Kinnell, “a black woman walks into a gun show,” the National Association of Professional Women scam, TripAdvisor, The Pleasant Company story and so much more!

Riese December 18, 2015 9 Comments
Money + Work

Top 12 Corporations Who Lured Us In With Their LGBT Ads in 2015

The 1% really pulled on our heartstring with these ones.

KaeLyn December 18, 2015 38 Comments
Politics + Activism

Straight People Didn’t Get The Memo About Holiday Spirit, Are Being Real Assholes

A gay deaf woman was attacked in anti-gay crime in the UK, an NBA player apologizes for calling a ref an anti-gay slur, a hung jury in the first case in connection to Freddie Gray’s death, a leading center for ex-trans therapy is finally being shut down and more news!

Yvonne December 17, 2015 24 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Brittani Nichols and Jasika Nicole Join Forces For “Suicide Kale”

Suicide Kale is a feature film about two queer couples whose relationships are changed forever when a suicide note is discovered during their lunch date.

Heather Hogan December 17, 2015 17 Comments
Holigays Shopping

Big Primpin’: Faux Fur Toppers To Keep You Warm and Fabulous

Some might say that faux fur gets a little… flamboyant but I say f**k the haters.

Lydia O December 17, 2015 13 Comments
Christmas

10 Imaginary Lesbian Christmas Films to Grow Your Holigay Heart Three Sizes

“Janeane Garafalo stars as Helen, who considers herself a witch first and lesbian second.”

Erin December 17, 2015 47 Comments
Money + Work

Follow Your Arrow: Artist, Activist and Academic Miyuki Baker Wants to Do It All

In this inspiring and hilarious interview, Miyuki introduces us to her life as a continuously-evolving process of creation and discovery, and what it’s like to live solely off your art. (She also shares pictures of the tiny house she built, which are amazing!)

Beth December 17, 2015 4 Comments
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