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

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Solo Dance by Li Kotomi, translated by Arthur Reiji Morris

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Li Kotomi’s “Solo Dance” Is Haunted by Death and Literature

Solo Dance has no illusions that in the present day, the implicit and explicit violence of homophobia still leaves lasting scars on young queer people.

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Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon Bids a Tearful, Hilarious Goodbye to SNL

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Intimate Geographies: Two Femmes Kissing on a Futon

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Intimate Geographies: Two Femmes Kissing on a Futon

This was my first time with a girl and my first time with a fellow femme and it was hot and gentle and earnest and soft, soft, soft.

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I Got Absolutely Jackhammered by the Lovers Joy Stick Thruster and It Was Fine, I Guess?

While the Lovers Joy Stick Thruster fulfilled its promise of reaching “sweet spots,” it was ultimately too intense.

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Photo 1: The book cover of Mary Anne and the Search for Tigger features a bunch of teens putting up a sign for a missing pet. The subtitle reads "Tigger, come home!" Photo 2: The book cover for Jessi Ramsey, Pet-Sitter features Jessi watching two blonde children, three dogs, and several cats. The subtitle reads "This was one sitting job Jessi couldn't resist!" Photo 3: The book cover of Kristy and the Walking Disaster features a youth softball team. The subtitle reads "Guess which one's the walking disaster!" Photo 4: The book cover for Mallory and the Trouble with Twins features Mallory standing between two twin girls wearing birthday hats blowing out candles on a cake. The subtitle reads "The Arnold twins aren't just bad — they're double trouble." Photo 5: The book cover of The Ghost at Dawn's House features Dawn with a small child on basement steps with a flashlight. The subtitle reads "Creaky stairs, spooky noises, secret passages — it must be a ghost!" Photo 6: The book cover of Claudia and the New Girl features Claudia sitting on a stoop with a young boy and a blonde girl trying to pull her away. The subtitle reads: "Claudia might give up the club — and it's all the new girl's fault." Photo 7: The book cover for The Truth About Stacey features a young girl at a candy counter with a teen girl. The subtitle says: Stacey's different...and it's harder on her than anyone knows. Photo 8: The book cover of Kristy's Great Idea features the members of the baby-sitters club sitting on a couch talking. The subtitle reads: "Four friends are babysitting together — what could be more fun?"

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Style Thief: How To Rock the Queer Maximalism of Hayley Kiyoko

Lesbian Jesus is know for her bold color- and pattern-mixing, creating looks that are over-the-top and gay as hell. Add a little more maximalism to your life with this guide…

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Come To Lesbian Jesus, Hayley Kiyoko and Becca Tilley Have Confirmed Their 4-Year Relationship!

After four years of taking romantic vacations in the same location at the same time, Becca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko have officially confirmed that they are girlfriends!!

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