Interview With My Queer BFF: Crystal Interviews Desiree
“We both shipped Castle and Beckett. That was a strange time in my life, god. Beckett, what a babe.”
Hidden Gems of Queer Lit: Jennica Harper’s “What It Feels Like for a Girl”
What It Feels Like for a Girl centers on two 13-year-olds who meet in gym class: the narrator, addressed in a piercing second person that has the effect of melding our stories with hers, and precocious Angel, who guides her through a labyrinth of sexual exploration via magazines and videos.
Interview With My Queer BFF: Yvonne Interviews Mary
“Yup, we were just lesbians in a library. You know, just hanging out.”
Love & Canada: No Admittance Except On Wedding Business
“There’re only 135 hours or so until I get to Los Angeles and I can feel every single one.”
Kristen Stewart Isn’t Straight: Actress Addresses Sexuality Rumors, Says “I’m Not Hiding”
“I think in three or four years, there are going to be a whole lot more people who don’t think it’s necessary to figure out if you’re gay or straight.”
#SayHerName: Shade Schuler Is The 13th Trans Woman Murdered This Year In The U.S.
The news of Shade’s death means that more TWOC have been murdered so far this year than in all of 2014.
Pretty Little Liars Episode 610 Recap: I Feel A Lot Safer When I’m In Charge Of What Happens to Me
We learn who A is… but the transphobic trope reinforced by the summer finale is the show’s most disappointing reveal yet.
Fool’s Journey: Those Hard, Sharp Swords are Symbols of Your Courage and Strength
Nope, the swords are not often gentle, or particularly kind. But those mind-related cards have plenty to teach, starting with encouragement to take an honest look at ourselves and the way our thinking is affecting our behaviour. Here are a few ways you might interpret some of the trickier swords cards so that they can provide you with genuinely useful advice…as long as you’re prepared to hear it.
Pop Culture Fix: “Masters of Sex” Tackles Lesbian Pregnancy and Kristen Stewart Tackles Lesbian Rumors
People with a thing to say today include the lesbians of “Masters of Sex,” Kristen Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Naya Rivera, Chely Wright and Lily Tomlin. Plus, lots of news about the future!
No Filter Walked The Red Carpet With Lea DeLaria, Laverne Cox And Rosie O’Donnell
Janelle Monáe on a giant swan, Samantha Ronson’s birthday surprise and a very provocative painting of some clowns.
After the Supreme Court Ruling, The Fight For Marriage Equality Continues in the South
“It was like we were living in this alternate reality, where the north was celebrating and down here in the south we were wondering what the fuck was going on,” said Hali Felt.
5 Ways To Tenderize Tough Meats (With Science!)
I’ve developed a real soft place in my heart for soft foods. So for today’s topic, I thought we’d talk about how to soften up other tough muscles! With science! Get pumped.
Working On It, Week 7: Zombie Abs
This week in fitness, I’m trying out yoga for beginners, gym-friendly podcasts and running apps.
Grills and Accessories We Recommend For Babes Who Barbecue
From a little hibachi grill to the Mad Max of charcoal grills, here’s our favorite cookout equipment!
“Faking It” Returns August 31st: 10 Things To Expect From Season 2B
“Faking It” returns August 31st, and everybody is still lying, just about different stuff. (Also: SPOILER ALERT)
Drawn to Comics: Raina Telgemeier’s NYT Bestselling Graphic Novels are Perfect for Middle School Girls
“Her books are like wonderfully illustrated versions of those letters that people always say they’d write to their younger selves. But everyone gets to read and enjoy them.”
Daily Fix: A Year After Mike Brown’s Death, It’s Still Not Safe to be Black in Ferguson (or Elsewhere) and More News
Violence in Ferguson, several deaths at the hands of police, what’s happening with the lesbian fired from a Catholic elementary school, judges in Ohio dealing with same-sex marriage, and more.
Playlist: A Song For Your Gal Pal
We hope you and your gal pals enjoy these songs on your Thelma and Louise-esque roadtrip, wherein you play by your own rules, take no prisoners and bring out the best in each other.
Read A F*cking Book: Tanwi Nandini Islam’s “Bright Lines” Adds Color To LGBTQ Fiction
In a multigenerational, transcontinental tale, Bright Lines weaves together issues of gender and sexuality across cultures, migration, in/dependence, family secrets, conflict and tragedy, and well, botany.
Boob(s On Your) Tube: Are Stef And Lena Going to Be Okay On “The Fosters”?
Brenna kisses her best friend on Chasing Life, Audrey gets interrogated on Scream, Gretchen continues to be a superhero on Complications, and I Am Cait really is great.