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Lesbian Poet Staceyann Chin Will Not Be Silent

In an interview with Autostraddle, Staceyann Chin describes the wild journey of trying to procure sperm in the early aughts…

Sa'iyda Shabazz

Oct 17, 2025

FIRST PERSON

I’ve Been Into the Further and Back

In Insidious, both father and eldest son possess the ability to project their consciousness elsewhere.…

Autumn Fourkiller

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Oct 15, 2025

tv shows streaming in the united kingdom bbc,channel 4, channel 5, itv

TV LISTS

58 Gay TV Shows To Stream In The UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5)

We present: everything TV show streaming on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5…

Sally

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Oct 14, 2025

a person putting together a letter for an ex

BREAKUPS

Is it Okay To Write an Apology Letter To an Ex? 10 Queers Weigh In

The concept of the Breakup Apology Letter is a controversial one! Where do you land?

the team

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Oct 13, 2025

first person

I’ve Been Into the Further and Back

In Insidious, both father and eldest son possess the ability to project their consciousness elsewhere. The father does not remember this. Is it a gift if you want to forget…

Autumn Fourkiller —

Oct 15, 2025

tv lists

58 Gay TV Shows To Stream In The UK (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5)

We present: everything TV show streaming on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & Channel 5 with lesbian or queer or trans characters, ranked by gayness.

Sally —

Oct 14, 2025

breakups

Is it Okay To Write an Apology Letter To an Ex? 10 Queers Weigh In

The concept of the Breakup Apology Letter is a controversial one! Where do you land?

the team —

Oct 13, 2025

Latest Articles

What You Should Know About the Upcoming Supreme Court Hearing on Trans Athletes

News

Oct 20, 2025

Quiz: What’s Your Job on the Lesbian Commune?

Games

Oct 19, 2025

16 Pretty Good Lesbian Shows We’re Pretty Sure You Haven’t Seen Yet

Television

Oct 18, 2025

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

Af+

Oct 17, 2025

How I Learned To Touch Again After Trauma

First Person

Oct 17, 2025

af+

Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us: #47

“EVERY GARLIC PRESS I BUY SUCKS.”

The Editors —

Apr 26, 2023

Elena Alvarez being embraced by her family in One Day at a Time; Lena Waithe and Angela Bassett in Master of None; Jadzia and Bashir kissing on DS9; Kima Greggs on The Wire; Emily and Maya kiss on Pretty Little Liars; Santana on Glee

tv lists

20 TV Moments That Changed Lesbian Visibility Forever

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day, the one day a year us lesbians take our corporeal form and make mischief in the streets in our flannel and Birkenstocks while singing “Fast Car”…

Heather Hogan —

Apr 26, 2023

chef Melissa King in a suit and sunglasses leaning forward

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: This Pic of Chef Melissa King Is Such an Enormous Flex That I Actually Don’t Have the Capacity To Discuss It

What is the DEAL with Marfa?? Fame-o’s seem to really love going there!!

Christina Tucker —

Apr 26, 2023

Sai, a Black lesbian, wears glasses and a sparkly track jacket over a black tee and pink pants and has her hands on her hips. next to her, there are pink and purple distorted flowers

first person

Calling Myself a Lesbian Has Been a Lesson in Self Acceptance

I think this is always who I’ve been, and the other words were the ones I was trying on to see if they fit.

Sa’iyda Shabazz —

Apr 26, 2023

puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Announcing Her Place In the Family of Things

What’s worse than raining cats and dogs?

Amanda Rafkin —

Apr 26, 2023

Keke Palmer makes a kissy face at the camera at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Awards Gala.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: “I Never Felt Straight Enough; I Never Felt Gay Enough” Says Keke Palmer, That’s Relatable

And I don’t know how else to say this but ugh… for Lesbian Visibility Week, they invited Jennifer Beals to the White House??

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 25, 2023

Two clementines are against a light blue background.

sex

10 Hot Things You Can Do to Boobs, Chests, and Nipples

It’s spring! Tits the season for appreciating boobs, chests, and nipples — so let’s do some chestploration and nipple stimulation!

Ro White —

Apr 25, 2023

a close-up of two young people wearing distressed denim, one white, one Black, holding hands

coming out

You Need Help: Can I Date While Living With My Homophobic Parents?

Dating can be amazing and wonderful. But if you currently rely on homophobic parents for material support, it may be time to focus on planning the next stage of your…

Darcy —

Apr 25, 2023