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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

11 Hours

BOOK LISTS

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

XO, Kitty. (L to R) Gia Kim as Yuri Han, Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey in episode 305 of XO, Kitty.

TV REVIEWS

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed…

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

BOOK LISTS

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re…

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

book lists

20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Apr 27, 2026

tv reviews

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Treats Its Queer Love Letter Like a Fever Dream

“In any circumstance, this treatment of a queer couple would be bothersome, but when juxtaposed with this universe’s own lore, it’s dispiriting.”

Natalie

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Apr 23, 2026

book lists

Read These Books To Better Understand the Origins of Trans Exclusionary Sports Policies

One of our most important tools in fighting against systemic oppression is understanding why we’re here, how we got here, and what we can do about it.

Stef Rubino

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Apr 22, 2026

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the l word: generation q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 210 Recap: Last Call For Wherewithal

Alice wears a cute little suit, Tess and Shane bang bang bang, Finley and Sophie cry a lot, Carrie gets Bette a club soda with lime, Gigi and Dani are…

Riese

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Oct 8, 2021

Maya is worried and Carina holds her by the waist while the couple sits up in bed on Station 19

tv show recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Maya and Carina Learn the Art of Married Squabble-Sex on “Station 19”

We’ve also got updates on Home Economics, New Amsterdam, Work in Progress, American Horror Story, In the Dark, and A Million Little Things!

The TV Team

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Oct 8, 2021

Autostraddle Plus Gift Membership Pool Announcement Feature! Features a watery pool against a sunset gradient background.

straddleverse

Introducing: The A+ Membership Gift Pool! Let’s All Jump In!

It’s a great day to give away or receive anonymous A+ gift memberships!

Nico

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Oct 8, 2021

Reese Witherspoon and Julianna Margulies in bed in The Morning Show

tv show recaps

The Morning Show Is Getting EVEN GAYER (Now With 100% More Vase Smashing)

Also, Holland Taylor shows up at the end of this episode to tell Billy Crudup “It’s time to face the fact that actions have consequences, and I keep my temple…

Christina Tucker

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Oct 8, 2021

A small, brown and white dog peeking over their laptop screen, with a caption that says "Hey did you see that comment?!"

straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are at a Cabin in the Woods

“At least I’ll get to make out with my hot girlfriend before checking out the noise in the basement and getting electrocuted by the router!”

Darcy

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Oct 8, 2021

A group of protestors stand outside R. Kelly's hearing, a black woman speaks into a microphone as another black woman holds a sign that says "Ariel and Jocelyn, two of R Kelly's victims, with hearts around them"

news

On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different for everyone.

danijanae

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Oct 8, 2021

Two femme queers kiss in front of the pride flag while also having rainbow hearts painted on their faces

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: You’ll Think This Is an Exaggeration, But They Are Literally Banning the Pride Flag Now

Miss Piggy opens up about why her LGBTQ+ fans love her so much, Rachel Maddow undergoes surgery for skin cancer, how to break a phone addiction, and what we talk…

Carmen Phillips

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Oct 7, 2021