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Holiday Gift Guide: You’ve Convinced Us You’re An Actual Adult

At first they’ll think it’s weird but then they’ll admit they’ve been thinking about getting it for three years.

Brittani December 8, 2014 46 Comments
Christmas Crafts & DIY Projects

Homespun Love: Glue Together a Rad Magnetic Tie Clip

Today we’re starting with something easy: glue.

Laura December 8, 2014 10 Comments
Music

The Curious Case of Alex Parks, the Celesbian Who Briefly Was

Chasing the UK’s once-promising lesbian pop star around the the place she’s least likely to be found: the internet.

fonseca December 8, 2014 35 Comments
Christmas

A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Gifts For Your Long-Distance Love

These crafty creations will help you bridge the physical gap with your long-distance love this holiday season.

Kaitlyn December 8, 2014 23 Comments
Politics + Activism

The QTPOC Speakeasy: On Community Care During Times of Civil Unrest

“It’s so important to do what makes you feel centered and strong again as a QTPOC trying to deal with this country right now. It would have taken Herculean levels of self-care to come close to what one Speakeasy Google Hangout did for me last night.”

The Speakeasy December 7, 2014 23 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Supports Gay Kids, Trans Kids, and Your Holiday Mom (As Always)

The holigay season is in full stride, but I’ve got enough happy news to completely rejuvenate you after that killer shopping sesh at the mall.

Carmen December 7, 2014 14 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Just Outside Of Town, Is Making Her Way Down

Defining solo polyamory, new porn laws in the UK, talking more about sex, making long distance relationships last and more!

Ryan Yates December 7, 2014 13 Comments
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NEW MERCH: “Vapid Fluff” Tote Bags Are Here For #LezBiBuy Day!

It’s a holiday miracle because we have more Scissoring Sweatshirts and two completely new things: A+ Gift Memberships and Vapid Fluff Totes!

Alex December 6, 2014 11 Comments
Music

2015 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé, St. Vincent, Tegan and Sara Nominated

Beyoncé is officially the most-nominated female artist ever, Malala Yousafzai (sort of) and Elizabeth Warren can add “Grammy Nominee” to their resumé and lesbian country singer Brandy Clark earns two nominations.

Mey December 6, 2014 7 Comments
Christmas Movie Features

Here’s Your Christmas Movie Drinking Game

Get your eggnog and whiskey-cider and gather round the television to get really drunk watching Hallmark Original Movies about how to save Christmas!

Riese December 6, 2014 29 Comments
Geekery

Clip Art is Dead: The Five Stages of Grief As Told By Clip Art And Gays

We wanted to memorialize Clip Art. We wanted to make you masterpieces with Clip Art.

A.E. Osworth December 6, 2014 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

I Believe Jackie: On Credibility, Rape Culture, and Rolling Stone

A 9,000 word Rolling Stone piece about rape culture at the University of Virginia is falling apart at the binding as details of its central narrative, the story of a vicious gang rape at a fraternity party, come under scrutiny.

Adrian December 6, 2014 17 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Having a S.A.D.

“Gimme a beer, let’s destroy some shit!”

Archie December 6, 2014 14 Comments
Queer Fashion

You Should Go: DapperQ presents “(un)Heeled: A Fashion Show for the Unconventionally Masculine” at Brooklyn Museum

DapperQ has partnered with Brooklyn Museum to present an evening of dapper style!

Lydia O December 5, 2014 3 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Want It All

or nothing at all…or just Taylor Swift to be gay.

carrie December 5, 2014 6 Comments
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Boob(s on your) Tube: Everything’s Coming Up Soft Butch Lipstick Flannel Queen

Plus it’s finally time for ABC Family’s leztastic Christmas specials!

Heather Hogan December 5, 2014 13 Comments
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What If Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss Are Kissing Partners? WHAT IF!

At the very least, some women somewhere are kissing in public and I endorse it for president.

Adrian December 5, 2014 41 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2014: The Most Interesting, Beautiful, Best Sex Toys

This holiday season, give the human you adore a sex toy upgrade.

Ryan Yates December 5, 2014 9 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #156: I Am The One Who Waits

Topics include TJ Maxx, Chris Rock, internet trolls, Oral Roberts, Ruth Thalia, Dunkin’ Donuts and more!

Riese December 5, 2014 5 Comments
Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said: In the City of Brotherly Love

dapperQ showcases “that Philly swag” and the city’s beautiful architecture.

dapperq December 5, 2014 5 Comments
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