The “Who Pays Writers” Conversation Needs a Little Nuance
Holding The Rumpus to the same standards as The Huffington Post is ridiculous.
Bluestockings Boutique’s Queer Lingerie Photo Shoot Is Already The Highlight of My Day
Bluestockings Boutique owner Jeanna Kadlec felt strongly about producing original imagery that would represent queer and trans bodies and identities in a realistic, respectful, body positive way.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: Ambrosia Vibe Bionic Strap-On 2.0
Great in theory, not quite there in reality.
34 Pecan Recipes to Pique Your Tastebuds
Plate a perfect platter with these pecan recipes for fall.
Sunday Funday Went to Janet Mock’s Wedding, Marched in a Massive Pride Parade, and Got Elected Mayor All Before Brunch
Reforms for Reform Judaism open doors for trans people, Salt Lake City elects some gay people, an introduction to India’s first trans woman cop, a peek at Janet Mock’s fabulous wedding, the winner of a trans beauty pageant, good gay news from around the world, and so so so so much more!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Kiss You In The Moonlight
The edible sex toy industry, when porn can be educational, what to do if you cheated, cute early ideas about what sex is, five girls you bring home in your twenties, a scene from classic lesbian erotica and more.
The Lightest, Cheapest Computer for Work and School Ever, Part II
In which we talk about the ways a Chromebook, without any special fiddling, can be come a super-powered workhorse computer.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Fully-Functional Adult, The Game!
Wake up on time, +800. No-snooze x5 bonus.
The Comment Awards Won The World Series
Lesbian separatist utopias, super short bangs, making friends at roller derby, and more!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Pump Up the Jam, Pump It Up
It’s Friday! Come on in here and make a real-time mixtape with me!
Jennifer Lawrence Accidentally Kisses Natalie Dormer, So They’re Probably Girlfriends Now
It seems safe to assume that Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Dormer are dating and in love and moving in together and getting married, maybe.
Things I Read That I Love #188: I’m Making a Fool Of Myself, and I Can’t Get Out Of It
Topics include Mary Gaitskill, Terri Gross, witch-hunts, The Church of Satan, murder, Todd Marinovich, pork, Times Square, Adam Lambert fandom and so much more!
You Need Help: So Your First Girlfriend Broke Your Heart — Now What?
In which we discuss the concept of safer dating.
Also.Also.Also: That Murderous Cat Study Just Makes Me Feel Closer to Cats
Podcasts you might like, puffins, black holes, toes that fall off, murder cats, ally theater, the Baby-Sitters Club, clitoris festival, body positive bloggers and so much more!
Get Out There: From Local Parks to Local Politics
A bunch of us went out over the last two weeks to see historic places and explore local nature. Come see what happened when we #GotOutThere and find out what challenges we’re doing next!
100% Of Women Attracted To Other Women, Study Says
Dr. Gerulf Rieger, who declared in 2005 that male bisexuality doesn’t exist, is back with a new study claiming that female heterosexuality doesn’t exist. That would be really good news for anybody crushing on a straight girl… if only it were true.
Office of Civil Rights Backs Trans Rights as Houston Guts Them
The federal government confirms that a trans student’s right to use the correct bathroom is guaranteed by Title IX, Daniel Holtzclaw’s jury will be all white, ex-boxer Yusaf Mack is bisexual and more.
Follow Your Arrow: Musician and Furniture Maker Sean Desiree on Small Steps Towards Big Dreams
Musician Sean Desiree — who alone makes up all parts of the indie band bell’s roar — explains how they juggle being a musician by day with running a furniture-making business by night, how they learned to deal with rejection, and what’s it’s like being a queer person of colour in an industry and genre dominated by straight white men.
9 “Lesbian Falls For Her Best Friend” TV Storylines From Heart-Wrenching To Heart-Warming
Kim and Sugar. Camilla and Jocelyn. Alice and Dana. A look at the legendary duos that lived the nightmare and sometimes came out alive.
She Keeps Me Warm (and So Does This Sweater): Ribbed Sweaters To Keep You Toasty
A big, soft sweater is the closest thing to wearing a hug all day; the perfect remedy for winter chills. Whether it’s paired with work slacks and oxfords or jeans and a long duster coat, relaxed knits will keep you comfy cozy (and just as cute as Drake is in his).