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novel

read a f-cking book

literature

Rosalie Knecht’s Vera Kelly Is Not A Mystery, But Is a Gay Noir Must-Read

There’s another kind of revolution happening within this sequel, and that’s where Knecht really blows the doors off the noir genre.

Kate Gorton —

Jul 6, 2020

lesbian sex toy reviews

sex toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Palm Power Extreme

The Magic Wand isn’t without critique. I have been yearning for a sleeker toy, something waterproof, a wand that doesn’t hurt my wrists and at times I want intensity without…

Guest —

Jul 6, 2020

anna kendrick

hbo max

tarin mallory and darby at sara's wedding

television

HBO Max’s “Love Life” Made Me Believe Love Isn’t a Lie and Also There’s a Lesbian

So often, when you’re single, especially if you’ve been single for a long time, people will give you the same empty platitudes. You just haven’t met the right person yet,…

Valerie Anne —

Jul 6, 2020

baby-sitter's club

netflix

television

Netflix’s “The Baby-Sitters Club” Invites You to Say Hello to Your Friends All Over Again

Netflix’s BSC adaptation is, to my surprise and delight, a faithful recreation of Stoneybrook and its resident squad of tween entrepreneurs with essential 2020 updates to Ann M. Martin’s easter…

Heather Hogan —

Jul 6, 2020

link roundup

MCU Marvel Cinematic Universe

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Tessa Thompson Is Determined to Make Marvel’s Cinematic Universe Gayer

Also: Legends of Tomorrow season 6 will cause Avalance angst, PLL’s Alison and Emily are back together off-screen apparently, spend the day with Laverne Cox, and more!

Heather Hogan —

Jul 6, 2020

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Keeping Marsha P. Johnson Close

Happy Sunday! There is SO much good news this week including a queer disco playlist, sorority news, Black art, Ecuadorian drag, political Pride in Paris and even more!!!

Ari —

Jul 5, 2020

link roundup

NSFW

Halo the GxdBody and La Muxer Diosa making out

nsfw sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Can Wait To Make Out For As Long As It Takes

A Massachusetts city has officially recognized polyamorous relationships; playing Animal Crossing with a buttplug; why “clean” is not a good metaphor for talking about STI status; and more.

Ryan Yates —

Jul 5, 2020

dessert

the dyke kitchen

food and drink

The Dyke Kitchen: Strawberry Pie For Repeat Juneteenth

On this July 4th weekend, the only appropriate celebration of freedom is a repeat of Juneteenth. I’ve always had a festive and carefree association with strawberries, plus everyone’s bomb-ass strawberry…

Kamala Puligandla —

Jul 4, 2020