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movie lists

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…

Sally

Apr 29, 2026

LGBT BOOK REVIEWS

‘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

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

lgbt book reviews

‘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

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

The Latest

‘Saturn Returning’ Explores Loves More Complex Than Romance

Literature

2 Hours

Quiz: Which Lesbian Arts and Crafts Are You?

Games

May 3, 2026

Things I Read That I Love #351: Girl Interrupted, The Best Free Bread, Small Pets

Literature

May 2, 2026

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

Television

May 1, 2026

May 2026: What’s New, Gay and Streaming on Netflix, Paramount+ and HBO Max

Film

May 1, 2026

meet-ups / events

We’re Trying It! An A+ Members Only Valentine’s Weekend Discord Server!

From 6am PST February 13 – 8pm PST February 14, we’re hosting an A+ Member Only Discord Server with channels for (maybe) meeting dates, meeting internet friends, or just sharing…

Nico

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Feb 11, 2021

A transmasculine gender-nonconforming person sitting on a bed.

first person

Finding My Place as a Transmasculine Slut

Since coming out as trans, the idea of sex with cis guys has gotten more complicated: can I fuck a straight man if I’m transmasculine?

Quinn Rhodes

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Feb 11, 2021

visual art

Foolish Child #90: It’s Black History Month, I’m on Break

Are you asking me if I want to work more than just my regular work days? In Black History Month!?!

Dickens

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Feb 10, 2021

Jasika Nicole has her curly hair up in a top knot bun and she is wearing glasses. She has on a multicolored t shirt with a dark green apron and is flashing a peace sign at the camera.

television

Jasika Nicole’s Cast in Punky Brewster as Cherie’s Girlfriend! Your Rainbow Gay 80s Childhood Is Back!

“My whole secretly gay childhood has been leading to this moment of my very not secretly gay adulthood.”

Carmen Phillips

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Feb 10, 2021

Rose Rollins at the ABC International Upfronts 2015 at the Disney Studios

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Rose “Tasha Williams” Rollins Will Star in a Gay Women’s Basketball Series on BET

We’ve decided Rosie is Bette Porter’s arch-nemesis in Gen Q, Jasika Nicole joins Peacock’s Punky Brewster reboot, Callie Torres/Sara Ramirez’s lasting legacy, and more!

Heather Hogan

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Feb 10, 2021

An Image of Heather Hogan that also says "Heather" on it

community

“Go On a Real Date, With a Real Gay Woman” A Letter On Finding Queer Community from Heather Hogan

1. Come out to my family. 2. Buy a plane ticket anywhere.

Heather Hogan

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Feb 10, 2021

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: A Reminder That Bisexual Legend Gillian Anderson Is Single

This photo of Trace Lysette will get you right, thrilling Amandla Stenberg content, Gottmik in that LBD — oh and a very cute clingy cat hanging off Amber Hikes because yes…

Christina Tucker

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Feb 10, 2021

A two-fold collage, on the left side is a black and white cover of GQ magazine with Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird holding each other topless, with the words "The Modern Lovers Issue" written in cursive around them. On the right is a close up of Megan Rapinoe's and Sue Bird's faces close together, also in black and white.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: GQ Declares Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird “The Most Beloved Power Couple in Sports”

One Million Moms is boycotting this American Girl doll for having lesbian aunts (lol what!?!?), a history of Black Queer Chicago and AIDS Activism, and Serena Williams the GOAT has…

Carmen Phillips

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Feb 9, 2021