AF+ Archives

AF+

You're seeing this content because you’re an AF Media or AF+ Member or Supporter. Thank you for being a part of our community <3

tv feature

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

—

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

—

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

—

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

—

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

—

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

—

Jul 10, 2025

The Latest AF+ Content

Was I A Fool To Think They’d Kiss Me Back?

Af+

Oct 17, 2025

OK, What If I Don’t Want To Attend My Friend’s Improv Show

Af+

Oct 10, 2025

Is There a “Right Way” To Have Public Sex?

Af+

Oct 3, 2025

The Trans Brooklyn Dykes With a Significant Height Difference Who Enjoy Twilight Cosplay

Af+

Oct 2, 2025

A Fertility Ritual for Queer People on a Pregnancy Journey

Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Sep 29, 2025

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

What Do Dreams About Snake Bites Mean?

Plus, dreams about owls, exes (always), and some words of wisdom for your week.

Autumn Fourkiller

—

May 12, 2025

33 across / 5 letters / ___ X Change (drag queen whose name references a painter and ATMs)

af+

AF+ Crossword Has Joined a Fantasy League

Mostly because a “snake draft” sounded kind of hot.

Kate Hawkins and Rachel

—

May 10, 2025

One image shows an older woman standing with her back to a younger woman's, the other image shows a queer youth on their phone

love + sex

Please Stop Telling My Older Girlfriend Not to Date Me

How to cope when social commentary has your older girlfriend wondering if she’s a pervert for dating you. Plus, what if your brother’s line in the sand is not yours?

the team

—

May 9, 2025

movie features

I Tried To Watch Every Lesbian Movie Ever

By the time I’d been out for two years, I’d seen more movies about cis lesbians than any of the cis lesbians I was meeting.

Drew Burnett Gregory

—

May 8, 2025

breakups

Our Best Memories With Our Worst Exes

Even bad relationships contain good memories.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and the team

—

May 6, 2025

a dream door into a wandering person in the desert

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

How To Welcome Joy When It Feels Impossible

Cowboy Clairvoyant answers your questions for the tarot and provides a ritual for joy.

Autumn Fourkiller

—

May 5, 2025

af+

AF+ Crossword Is So Back

Did you miss us?

Darby Ratliff and Rachel

—

May 3, 2025

One image shows two people touching fingertips across a diner table, the other shows two people arguing with one person in a defensive stance.

dating

She Won’t Date Me Because I Cheated on Someone Years Ago — Ok Miss Perfect!

She dumped you after finding out you cheated on a past girlfriend! Also, how can you interact with straight women without seeming like a man-hating lesbian?

the team

—

May 2, 2025