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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

7 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

“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 203: Luck Be a Lady

“In Gigi’s head she’s always calculating everything and very aware of everyone’s emotions and very aware of her own emotions and then does the chaotic thing anyways. And that’s how…

Analyssa

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Aug 23, 2021

Stephanie Beatriz attends the 2021 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Stephanie Beatriz Is Your New Animated Batwoman (And Also Robin Is Bisexual)

Gabrielle Union and Billy Porter are teaming up for a new queer teen comedy, Rachel Maddow is basically taking over MSNBC, lots of gay babies being born, and more!

Heather Hogan

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Aug 23, 2021

Two people baking and forming a heart with the batter. One person's hands surround the other's hands.

first person

Change Is Magic: On Cooking and Bodies

Science fiction taught me that any sufficiently advanced science is indistinguishable from magic. In the kitchen, my girlfriend is a witch.

V. S. Wells

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Aug 23, 2021

Five dental dams in different colors (blue, red, yellow, purple, and green) are against a white background. Water droplets appear in the upper left and lower right corners of the image.

sex

Yes, Some Of Us Use Dental Dams (And They’re Hot)

I attended the Chicago Pride Parade, where safer sex advocates tossed dental dams in shiny squares of plastic from a float. Thrilled, I swept them up, put them in my…

Ro White

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Aug 23, 2021

Cards from the Moonchild Tarot spread out on a white background, with the Hermit and crystals pulled forward.

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes for Virgo Season 2021: Where Are You Craving Awareness and Change?

After Leo’s season of sunshine, courage, and loving boldly, Virgo is here to help us refine and perfect, clarify and crystalize.

meg

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Aug 22, 2021

a tweet that says "sectionals. best. episode of. glee. ever!!!"

quizzes

Personality Quiz: Which Kayla Kumari Tweet From When She Was Closeted Are You?

These are my real tweets from 2009-2012.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Aug 22, 2021

nsfw sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Turning On Read

What’s up with OnlyFans and MasterCard, why to turn on your read receipts, how to have boundaries if you’re starting to date again and more.

Ryan

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Aug 22, 2021

3-part graphic: Finley and Sophie, Micah and Maribel, Gigi and Bette

the l word: generation q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 203 Recap: Luck Be a Ladykiller

This week in Episode 203 of The L Word Generation Q, Bette Porter looks at art and yells at Gigi, Dani gets a penthouse, Angie meets her half-sister, Micah gets…

Riese

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Aug 20, 2021