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This Wire-Free Bra for Larger Chests Changed My Life

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Holigays

Ways To Truly Support and Celebrate Queer Parents During the Entire Holiday Season

The parents in our LGBTQ+ community deserve some rest and celebration.

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No Filter: And Now, Kate Moennig Looking Sullen in the 90s

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Mini Crossword Will Give You All the Credit

The only thing gayer than this crossword? You.

brooke November 16, 2022 16 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Ashlyn Harris Retires After 13 Years, Winning 2 World Cups, and Infinite Heartthrob Hall of Fame Status

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Community

A Goodbye Plan: 17 Queer Spaces Now That Twitter Is Maybe Ending

For many folks like me – Black, queer, and desiring connection – Twitter has served as a vehicle for dialogue, digital intimacy, and a lot of laughter. It’s hard to say goodbye.

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Holigay Gift Guide: What To Buy for Your Grad School Friend Who’s Too Busy To Read This

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Lily Alvarado November 15, 2022 4 Comments
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TV Feature

It’s Lesbian Enemies to Lovers on Season 4 of “The Dragon Prince”

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Heather Hogan November 15, 2022 5 Comments
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You Need Help: My Trauma is Activated When My Partner Masturbates to Porn

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Sex Toys

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When I eventually had one of the best orgasms of my life, I felt like something inside me had been rearranged.

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Puzzles

Guessing Game: A Place for Your Gay Ass

Another queer phrase for you to parse!

Sally November 15, 2022 37 Comments
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TV Reviews

Dan Levy’s “The Big Brunch” Is The Big Gay “Great British Bake Off”

Watching The Big Brunch, is not the first time I’ve cried over a plate of eggs — but it *is* the first time I’ve cried *happy* tears over them!

Heather Hogan November 14, 2022 11 Comments
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Movie Lists

Ranking “Wizard of Oz” Characters by Gay Energy

Glinda is proud of you for bringing a girl to the prom that she is chaperoning, that’s it.

danijanae November 14, 2022 21 Comments
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Movie Reviews

How to Disappear Completely: A Lesbian Musician Watches Tár

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Sadie November 14, 2022 39 Comments
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Practical Magic: How to Cut Ties With Your Family

If you have family you don’t want to associate with anymore, whatever your reasoning, this guide is for you.

danijanae November 14, 2022 20 Comments
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Lesbian Jewel Thief Alert! On Peacock’s “Leopard Skin!”

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City Queers Went Outdoors With REI And Naturally — It Was a Blast

We partnered with REI to encourage queer folks to explore their cities and move their bodies all while meeting new local queers!

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