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S L I C K: Accept Transformation, Part 2

“If I see that He’s hard, I drop everything,” Nix said. “My mind goes blank. I stop what I’m doing. Strip. Fall to my knees. Mouth open, arms behind me.…

D3V0N —

Jul 22, 2021

the speakeasy

Patti LaBelle performs in the 1980s, crying with emotion into the microphone. she has on long dangly, sparkly earrings, bold make up, long nails, and her signature big hair pulled back.

first person

Somebody Loves You Baby: When Patti LaBelle Taught Me Black Femme Desire

After the song’s gentle teasing passes, Patti exclaims, “it’s me,” the somebody who loves you. I think of the women I have loved, despite the ways we have hurt each…

danijanae —

Jul 22, 2021

Tarotscopes

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astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes for Leo Season 2021: How Should Your Sign Be Intentional About Its Power?

This season is an opportunity to take pride in exactly who you are, to show yourself love and radiance instead of hiding your fire. How are you stepping into your…

meg —

Jul 22, 2021

link roundup

pop culture fix

The cast of Tampa Baes: (L to R) Ali Myers, Nelly Ramirez, Shiva Pishdad, Jordan Whitley, Marissa Gialousis, Summer Mitchell, Cuppie Bragg, Brianna Murphy, Haley Grable, Melanie Posner, Olivia Mullins, Mack McKenzie

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Tampa Baes Are Bringing Lesbianism and Florida to Reality TV

Disney’s first queer love song, Never Have I Ever’s Fabiola and Aneesa on coding queer clothing, more queer Fear Street chatter, and a Mary Tyler Moore doc from Lena Waithe.

Heather Hogan —

Jul 21, 2021

Lists/Top 10s

olympics

sports

Meet The 42 Gay Women and Non-Binary Soccer Players of the Tokyo Summer Olympics

It’s no surprise that over 25% of the openly gay athletes in the Tokyo Olympics play women’s soccer.

Heather Hogan —

Jul 21, 2021

spaces & places

house & garden

Queer Design 102: Figuring Out What Your Space Needs

Even if you don’t have the budget or permission to do full-scale renovations, there are so many small tweaks and adjustments you can make that will still create substantial change.

meg —

Jul 21, 2021

cara delevingne

no filter

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Cara Delevingne Really Does Have Like, The Best Brows in the Game

Thank you to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe for being you, Janet Mock is giving iconic Season Three SATC vibes, and what if I pivot to being a teenage boy…

Christina Tucker —

Jul 21, 2021

also.also.also

link roundup

Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya in the tv show "Gotham" in a close up staring into the camera

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: The Lesbian TV Gods Know Justice, Victoria Cartagena Will (Once Again) Be Our Renee Montoya, This Time on Batwoman

Leyna Bloom is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’s first trans cover model, Halsey is a mom (!!), a people’s history of Black Twitter, and Y2k fashion trends are coming back —…

Carmen Phillips —

Jul 20, 2021