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I Can’t Believe ‘Hacks’ Has Me This Emotional About a Fictional 1970s Sitcom

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MOVIE LISTS

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From familiar classics to unfamiliar new discoveries, here’s what you could be watching on the…

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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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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

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10 Gay Films You Can Stream Free in the UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4)

From familiar classics to unfamiliar new discoveries, here’s what you could be watching on the BBC, ITV or Channel 4 right this minute!

Sally

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Apr 29, 2026

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‘Fat Swim’ and the Work of Having a Body

We are peeking into Philly neighborhoods, into their windows.

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Apr 28, 2026

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20 Delicious Queer Novels Featuring Food To Devour

Queer books good enough to eat.

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Frida battles a new breed of procrastination in quarantine and then, in the new year, sees the light at the end of the tunnel.

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I Was Better Connected to the Queer Community During Lockdown

As a disabled person, I knew participating in LGBTQ Zoom events wouldn’t magically cure me of my loneliness. Even so, it was amazing to be a part of something larger…

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Cruel Summer: Mallory and Kate in the roller rink

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Boobs on Your Tube: ICYMI, “Cruel Summer” Was 90s Hot and You’re about to Be Furiously Obsessed with It

Plus a threesome on Betty, updates on Genera+ion, The Chi, The Bold Type, some unexpected queerness on Kim’s Convenience, and the witches are back on Motherland: Fort Salem.

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Jun 25, 2021

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Welcome 300 New A+ Members! Announcing a Mini Stretch Goal!

We initially set the goal of 300 people because we thought that was what we could do in two weeks; YOU ALL DID IT IN JUST ABOUT ONE. We’re in…

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Things I Read That I Love #320: Remember How Reckless Karaoke Seemed so recently?

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11 Places to Buy Merch Supporting Queer and Trans BIPOC People Instead of Corporate Greed

Here are 11 collections directly supporting LGBTQ BIPOC creators and organizations!

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Jun 25, 2021

September Mornings: Liniker as Cassandra sings on stage seated wearing a black dress

tv reviews

“September Mornings” Is Tender, Challenging, and Should Make Trans Musician Liniker an International Superstar

September Mornings is a beautifully shot and tenderly written show. But it’s Liniker who elevates the series to greatness.

Drew Burnett Gregory

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Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Shameless Slim Player Thrusting Vibrator

Sometimes I want penetration without being strapped down, and other times I’m too lazy to use a dildo to fuck myself. In comes the Shameless Slim Player Thrusting Vibrator!

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Jun 25, 2021