Em Win

country music

florida

culture

The Drag Queens, Burlesque Lesbians, and Gay Cowboys Who Made a Queer Honky-Tonk From Scratch

This is BOOTS, a 360 live show and queer Western extravaganza that has taken Orlando by storm.

Em Win —

May 30, 2025

The Parlour

first person

Summer Is for the Midwest Princess

The only job a 16-year-old lifeguard really has is to kiss their coworkers and fuck around. Sadly, I took this job far more seriously than I should’ve.

Em Win —

May 21, 2025

regular

you need help

dating

‘My Crush Has a Boyfriend. How Do I Get Over Her and Stop Hating Him?’

Even though it doesn’t feel like it, these feelings will pass. What’s meant for you will come to you. In the meantime, dance/cry/sweat/scream it out.

Em Win —

Apr 29, 2025

first person

I’m a Therapist, and I Have Imposter Syndrome, Too

I can have imposter syndrome and be a good therapist. In fact, I wouldn’t be a good therapist if I didn’t at least try to practice what I preach.

Em Win —

Feb 27, 2025

first person

20 Thoughts From My Twenties on My 30th Birthday

I’m 30 today! AH! I write that statement with an equal amount of dread and excitement bubbling in my chest.

Em Win —

Feb 16, 2025

dating

‘Is It a Good Idea To Date a Girl With Internalized Homophobia?’

“She said that we couldn’t date properly because we were both girls because of our religion.”

Em Win —

Feb 11, 2025

first person

How I’m Honoring Lunar New Year in a Very Gay Way

As a queer Asian person, the year of the snake really excites me.

Em Win —

Feb 8, 2025

personality quiz

quizzes

Quiz: Tell Us Your Holiday Plans and We’ll Tell You What Movie-Musical Your Life Is

We all could stand to embrace a little more main character energy.

Em Win —

Dec 22, 2024

holiday gift guide

holigays

What Supplies To Buy for All Kinds of DIY Holiday Gift Projects

From clay projects to candle making, here’s what you need to DIY your holiday gifts this year!

Em Win —

Dec 4, 2024

florida

first person

Playing Gay ‘Survivor’ in Florida Reminded Me of the Power of Play

Out-gay, Out-slay, and Out-sport are the three pillars of OUTVIVOR, a Survivor-inspired weekend birthed by OUT Sports, an Orlando queer sports league started by John Teixeira in 2018. 

Em Win —

Oct 17, 2024

movie reviews

‘The Wild Robot’ Is an Unexpected Depiction of Queer Found Family

This may be a sizzling hot take, but Chris Sanders’ The Wild Robot is a queer film.

Em Win —

Oct 10, 2024

ranked by lesbianism

comedy

Fall Activities, Ranked by Bisexuality

Tell me why every bisexual you know does some type of puzzle at least once a week. Scientists should study this. 

Em Win —

Sep 23, 2024