Motti

The Parlour

politics + activism

Zohran Mamdani May Have Renewed My Belief in Electoral Politics

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign was the first time in a long time that I felt comfortable publicly advocating for a candidate rather than a cause—and that’s because his entire candidacy was…

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Jun 25, 2025

for them

comedy

10 Trans Guy-Approved Dads To Thirst Over This Father’s Day

As a bisexual trans guy who really wants to be a dad and who has a really great dad myself, I have a lot of opinions about hot fathers.

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Jun 14, 2025

interview

comedy

These Queer Comedians Are Fighting…and Kissing

This all-queer comedy, wrestling, drag, and burlesque show asks the very important question: Will They Kiss?

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Jun 12, 2025

interview

comedy

Michelladonna Does It for the Queens Baddies

The people’s prince Michelladonna brings a native New Yorker perspective to NYC comedy.

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Jun 5, 2025

The Parlour

first person

An Apocalypse Is a Great Way To Test a Relationship

“Lisbon would make a fantastic apocalypse city,” I said to my girlfriend as we struggled up and down the city’s cobblestone streets. Unbeknownst to me, the next day I would…

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May 7, 2025

hulu

tv reviews

In ‘Dying for Sex’, Lesbians Make Death a Little Less Scary

The show follows Molly (Michelle Williams), who sets out to have the horniest last five years of her life after she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, supported by a group…

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Apr 26, 2025

featured

music

This Trans Band Is Possessed by a Being Named Jennifer

Eli, a New School dropout with a background in jazz drumming, has played in various bands and currently tours with others. Fig, a former musical theater kid, has been playing…

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Apr 22, 2025

for them

comedy

How To Improve Your New T-Stache

I’ve been on T for a year now and I have the perfect tip for anyone just now growing their mustache.

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Apr 1, 2025

april fools day or whatever

comedy

5 Hinge Prompts To Hide How Unhinged You Are

What’s a dyke to do if all of my answers to prompts showcase just how unhinged I am?

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Apr 1, 2025

april fools day or whatever

comedy

Coming Out as a He/He Lesbian: I Started Doing Standup

That’s why I’m here to help you tell your loved ones one of the scariest things you’ll ever say aloud: I’m a standup comedian.

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Apr 1, 2025

chappell roan

sex

How I Learned To Enjoy Receiving (In Honor of ‘The Giver’)

If a stone top likes “The Giver” and it resonates with them, I think that’s beautiful. But to call Chappell a stone top and the song a stone top anthem?…

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Mar 19, 2025

apple tv

tv show recaps

Severance Episode 206 Gives a Whole New Meaning to ‘Outie’

Last night’s Severance episode may have just confirmed what we’ve been anticipating: This show is gayer than we thought!

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Feb 21, 2025