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Author photo of Charlie Claire Burgess next to the cover of their book Queer Devotion

Charlie Claire Burgess Understands Why You Might Hate Religion

In their new book Queer Devotion, Charlie Claire Burgess joins a robust tradition of queer and trans people reclaiming religious symbolism for ourselves.

Emma Cieslik —

May 22, 2025

masturbation

masturbation month

Against a teal background, half of a grapefruit is in the bottom right corner of the image. A hot pink wand vibrator extends from the upper right corner and rests against the grapefruit.

sex

How to Masturbate When You’re Sexually Repressed

Here’s how to masturbate when shame is getting in your way.

Tara T —

May 22, 2023

masturbation

masturbation month

The background is black. On the far right, there is the chin and upper toro of a Black woman wearing a short-sleeved, white collared shirt. She clasps her hands in prayer.

first person

I Still Pray After I Masturbate

Erasing decades of religious trauma doesn’t happen overnight.

Guest —

May 15, 2023

queer musicians

religion

A white person with light skin and long brown hair wears a black blazer and is conducting, with their arms in motion.

first person

The Double Lives of Queer Church Musicians

Many of my colleagues and I have left church music leadership entirely.

Cat Dean —

Feb 15, 2022

christianity

religion

A stylized image of the cover of Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle against a pink gradient background with the text 'the book that helped me leave religion"

book features

The Book That Helped Me Leave Religion: Kurt Vonnegut’s “Cat’s Cradle”

The first sentence of “The Books of Bokonon” – the fictional foundational text of Bokononism, the religion Kurt Vonnegut invented for his 1963 novel Cat’s Cradle – reads as follows:…

Abbie Jones —

Oct 14, 2021

lesbian history

LGBT history

A black and white photo of a pair of hands holding a rosary in a lap.

book lists

Read About the Real-Life Inspiration for “Benedetta” and More with these 5 Books on Queer & Trans Nuns

If you’d like more backstory on the real-life story of Sister Benedetta that inspired this film while you wait for its wide release, or just want more to read about…

Rachel —

May 6, 2021

interview

queer musicians

Artist Grace Semler Baldridge poses on a bridge. They are wearing a black coat and have a neutral expression.

music

With Chart-Topping Christian Album “Preacher’s Kid,” Semler Offers Companionship to Lonely Queers

‘”I thought if we could maybe get it into the top 40 on some Christian charts, then people who need it might find it and find comfort in it,” they…

Adrian —

Mar 23, 2021

Asian American

buddhism

first person

The Angsty Buddhist: Learning Anger And White Buddhism

When it comes to Buddhism and cultural appropriation, I still sometimes worry that I’m making a big deal out of nothing, that I’m angry for no good reason.

L —

Oct 28, 2020

Asian American

buddhism

from the back, a line of three women in kimonos perform a Buddhist obon festival dance. the sleeves of their kimonos are decorated with flowers and their hands point to the sky. the dark blue and pink obi are tied on their backs.

first person

The Angsty Buddhist: Growing Up Kinda-Sorta Buddhist

At my Catholic all-girls middle school, I liked to tell people I was Buddhist. It was my feeble attempt at preteen rebellion. I enjoyed interjecting, “Oh yeah? Well, I don’t…

L —

Oct 15, 2020

covid-19

judaism

Rosh Hashanah theme on a white background including apples, honey, and pomegranates to symbolize the Jewish New Year

society + culture

How to Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays During a Pandemic

I hope that no matter what you’re doing, you’re able to find a tiny piece of joy, a small bite of sweetness. Amen.

Vanessa —

Sep 17, 2020

abby wambach

Glennon Doyle Melton

literature

Glennon Doyle’s “Untamed”: A Gay Love Story About a Grown-Ass Woman Who Does What the F*ck She Wants

“There. She. Is.” Glennon wrote in her new memoir, Untamed, when she recalled the moment Abby Wambach entered her life. I assumed that would be the central conflict of Untamed.…

Heather Hogan —

Jul 8, 2020

religion

holigays

Making Beltane Meaningful in Lockdown

Beltane is fast approaching and for many of us it’s going to be a solo celebration this year.

Siobhan —

Apr 30, 2020