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At the 50th Invasion of the Pines, Drag Reminds Us of the Power of Self-Expression

For 50 years, Invasion of the Pines has brought a celebration of drag and resistance to Fire Island Pines.

Elyssa Maxx Goodman —

Jul 31, 2025

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The Slut4Slut Couple F*cking Through a “Wanna Try” List

“I think at the top of the list is rope. But that one’s harder ‘cause you can’t just try it, you need to know what you’re doing.”

Sex/Life —

Jul 31, 2025

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My Ex Is Stuck in Friend Request Purgatory

She was a season. A fever dream. A glitter bomb of an experience. And I’m grateful. I am. But also: I’m not accepting that friend request.

Carlo —

Jul 31, 2025

culture

BABE Wine Bar Offers a Queer Wine Oasis in Brooklyn

While wine bars are a dime a dozen in Brooklyn, there isn’t a single one like BABE.

ashni —

Jul 30, 2025

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Heat Advisory

Next summer will be hotter. The next, hotter still.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Jul 30, 2025

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No Filter: New Chappell AND New Reneé in the Same Week?! Let’s Go Gays

Plus, the Wicked: For Good press tour is heating up. Are you ready for MONTHS of this? Sorry to say I am!

Christina Tucker —

Jul 30, 2025

6 across / 5 letters / "Helen Hunt as a Bisexual Pickleball Monster on '___'...Yes, Please"

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Mini Crossword Didn’t Go Out For Burritos

It was an eat-dinner-on-the-couch kind of night

Emet Ozar —

Jul 30, 2025

Emma Mackey lies in Vicky Krieps' lap with Vicky's arms around her neck in Hot Milk

movie reviews

‘Hot Milk’ Is an Imperfect Movie About Bad Mothers and Worse Lovers

The directorial debut of the screenwriter behind Disobedience and Colette will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to solve their mommy issues in the bed of another woman.

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Jul 29, 2025

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