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LGBT History

Rebel Girls: 5 Bad Theories on Gender and Sex From Way Back When That Still Impact us Today

Not everything science has given us has made our lives better.

Carmen November 12, 2014 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

President of Lincoln University Slut-Shames Black Women, Incriminates Black Men, Asks for Silence Around Rape

“The other thing I want to tell you about brothers is that we will lead you to believe that you’re the best thing since sliced bread. But we’re slicing your bread and somebody else’s bread, too… if you allow us to do that.”

Hannah Hodson November 11, 2014 11 Comments
Sex

Pornotopia Fights the Good Fight for Diversity and Sex Positivity in Porn

“Sex shops should be inviting, safe spaces. Porn should be enjoyable and representative of many different communities. I feel like each year, we’re making more strides. It can only get better if we keep pushing.”
[NSFW images inside.]

Tina November 11, 2014 5 Comments
Community

See You At Facing Race 2014 in Dallas

Facing Race 2014 is happening in Dallas on November 13-15. Let’s hang out!

Yvonne November 11, 2014 3 Comments
AF+

Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Jenna

” I, it turns out, am even more kinky than I had previously imagined, and you are less so, and so and thus.”

Ryan Yates November 11, 2014 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

LGBT Veterans Deserve Equal Rights and Recognition, Not Just a Free Bloomin’ Onion

This Veteran’s Day, let’s give back to the queer service men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect us.

Heather Hogan November 11, 2014 11 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Ellen Page and Samira Wiley On the Out100 Covers, OMG

Samira Wiley and Ellen Page are among the featured entertainers, activists and athletes.

Kaitlyn November 11, 2014 31 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Laura Ķeniņš’ “She Wants to Tell Me” is Soft, Subtle and Full of Melancholy

Latvian comic book writer and artist Laura Ķeniņš’ book “She Wants to Tell Me” is a gently told tale of exploration, love and sadness between two women who meet when they find a severed ear in a public park.

Mey November 11, 2014 4 Comments
The Scene

Listling Without Commentary: 29 Excerpts From 1-Star Reviews Of Lesbian Bars

“The patrons there were lucky I didn’t use my ninja skills on their @$$!!!”

Riese November 11, 2014 69 Comments
Food Lists

75 Freezer-Friendly Recipes to Keep Your Freezer and Tummy Full All Winter Long

How can such a cold, cold thing bring so much goodness and warmth into your life?

Rachel November 10, 2014 24 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s on Your Tube): Lesbian Moms on Red Band Society, Tired Stereotypes on Marry Me

The Good Wife’s best character continues to be Kalinda Sharma’s trench coats.

Heather Hogan November 10, 2014 13 Comments
Relationships

15 Things You Learn When You Move In With Your Girlfriend

8. How is it possible that one person can leave so many half-empty glasses of water around the house in a matter of hours? How is this a thing?!

Kate November 10, 2014 85 Comments
Beauty Shopping

This Shit Rules: A Lazy Person’s Guide To Looking Good

It’s more likely that an extra 10 mins in the AM will realistically be spent sleeping, if not figuring out what to wear once I roll out of bed. That’s not to say that I don’t have a slew of products that help a lazy Lydia look as though I put in a smidge of effort, even though I probably didn’t.

Lydia O November 10, 2014 24 Comments
Health

The ABC’s of Coping With SAD and The Bitter Reality of Winter

It’s getting colder and colder by the day, and I cannot help but remember how helplessly sad I was last time around. This time, I’m gonna try to nip it in the bud. Here are some ways to stave off your cold weather blues.

Hannah Hodson November 10, 2014 33 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Mel B Says She Was A Lesbian “For A Few Years,” That’s Not How Any Of This Works

Today we are here to discuss Melanie Brown, née Scary Spice, and question whether or not our dear Melanie has forgotten the principles of girl power.

Stef November 9, 2014 47 Comments
Society + Culture

Laverne Cox, Pussy Riot, This Baby Otter, and the Rest of Us Are Family This Sunday Funday

It’s been a hard week, and I know we’re all tired of talking about the election, so here’s a bunch of warm and fuzzy news about LGBTQ folks around the world to make it all better.

Carmen November 9, 2014 10 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Knows How You Get The Girl

Drone Boning, explaining scissoring to straight people, not being a jerk in bed and more.

Ryan Yates November 9, 2014 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Can Japan Deny Entry To a “Pickup Artist” with a History of Racialized Sexual Violence?

When we discuss this man’s history here in Japan, it becomes difficult to overstate what a truly disgusting individual Julien Blanc is.

Savannah November 9, 2014 17 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Sober

“Here’s to another week of stickin’ it to the man!”

Archie November 8, 2014 4 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Transparent Episode 107 Recap: Pink Revisions

Weed! Talent shows! More weed! A dildo!

Rachel November 7, 2014 15 Comments
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