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The Ultimatum: Queer Love’s Bridget Matloff on What the Cameras Didn’t Show You

Bridget Matloff speaks on friendship with Gabby Windey, pressures of reality TV, thoughts on marriage, gender roles, and yes, haircare.

Gabrielle Grace Hogan

Sep 8, 2025

FIRST PERSON

I Was Already Afraid of My Inbox. Then a Death Threat Came

The deadline for my compliance with the “blackmail” had already passed. It was supposed to…

Nico

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Aug 13, 2025

FIRST PERSON

On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

You’ve fucked every lesbian sorority girl in Oklahoma, someone tells me on an app. Well,…

Autumn Fourkiller

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Jul 23, 2025

PARENTING & FAMILY

A Breastfeeding Journey Of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Baby Step

“I woke up feeling like someone had run me over with a truck and I…

Riese

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Jul 10, 2025

first person

I Was Already Afraid of My Inbox. Then a Death Threat Came

The deadline for my compliance with the “blackmail” had already passed. It was supposed to be noon.

Nico

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Aug 13, 2025

first person

On Being a Masc Top From Rural Oklahoma

You’ve fucked every lesbian sorority girl in Oklahoma, someone tells me on an app. Well, I said. Probably not all of them, right?

Autumn Fourkiller

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Jul 23, 2025

parenting & family

A Breastfeeding Journey Of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Baby Step

“I woke up feeling like someone had run me over with a truck and I thought, “I guess this is motherhood.” And probably would’ve died thinking that.”

Riese

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Jul 10, 2025

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11 across / 3 letters / "___ Last Stop" (Casey McQuiston novel)

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AF+ Crossword Is Having Girl Dinner

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Darby Ratliff

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Jun 22, 2024

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Am I Being Biphobic Or Just Setting Boundaries?

You bonded over a lesbian identity but now she’s exploring bisexuality, and you’re poly and you really don’t want a cis man in the mix. Plus advice for transitioning from…

the team

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Jun 21, 2024

4 across / 3 letters / "Yellowjackets" network, for short

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AF+ Crossword Is a Hat Gay

But the kind that appreciates that there are non-hat gays out there.

Kate Hawkins

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Jun 15, 2024

A faded MAGA hat is in the middle of a collage with a green background depicting a family vacation

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My Family’s Mad at Me For Refusing To Go on a Homophobic Vacation

Your sister-in-law is being blatantly homophobic — IN JUNE — and your family’s mad that you’re mad about it. Also, we settle a debate for the ages: blinds open or…

the team

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Jun 14, 2024

18 down / 4 letters / Equipment for the Rockford Peaches

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AF+ Crossword Is Working Up an Appetite

This puzzle may leave you feeling a bit peckish.

Emet Ozar

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Jun 8, 2024

two people arguing with a baby rattle between them

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Is It Crazy To Ask My Brother To Change His Daughter’s Name For Me?

Everybody in your family knew you were gonna name your kid after your Mom — but your brother beat you to it. What now? Also, a lesbian cat lover struggles…

the team

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Jun 7, 2024

43 across, three letters. ___ Culturistas (Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang podcast)

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AF+ Crossword Wishes Everyone a Happy June

AF+ Crossword also recommends packing lots of sunscreen and staying hydrated.

Rebecca Goldstein

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Jun 1, 2024

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My Girlfriend Has Been Lying to Me for Months About The Weirdest Thing

You don’t care if she graduated college or not, but either way she’s been lying about it to everyone! Plus advice on dealing with a couple’s fight when they’re also…

the team

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May 31, 2024