Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Lovehoney Flash Vibrator
“I think the thing that turned me on the most about the Flash was having it plugged in charging in my laptop around other people. My own little dirty secret.”
Race, Class and White People’s Beach Houses: On Talking to Privileged People About Privilege
“The observation of white people actually grappling with ideas of class amongst each other empowers me, but it empowers me even more when I know they’re having the same conversation even when I’m NOT in the room.”
We Won Another Thing! New Zealand Passes Same-Sex Marriage!
Who knew that April 2013 would be such a game changer for marriage equality? Louisa Wall, that’s who!
Also.Also.Also: Naya Rivera is Naked and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Like bills through the Congressional halls, so are the days of our lives.
Get Baked: Early Morning Commuting Omelette Muffins
Muffins are super great for commuter folk: once you make them, you can toss em in the freezer and say good riddance until you want them again at some point in the future.
Almost Famous: Ponychase
Fall in love with ethereal electro-pop from Nashville’s modern day New Romantics.
‘Day of Dialogue’ Brings Back A Conversation We’re Tired of Having
This time, stick to silence.
1938 PSA Warns Against Evil Lesbian Menaces
The Lesbian Menace: involves no chubby children with slingshots, unfortunately.
More Than Words: That’s Why The Lady Is A Stamp
From dough-kneaders to Journos, and beyond.
The 2013 Trans 100 Chicago Launch Event: I Went, I Saw, They Inspired
“I spent over three hours with my jaw on the floor, my heartstrings in constant song, and the baby activist inside me growing more inspired by the minute.”
Get Baked: Raspberry Coconut Girl Bait
When I was a young dessert-eating grasshopper, my mother made a delicious cake that went by the name of Blueberry Boy Bait. In spite of my intellectual objections, I cannot deny that this cake is frankly, awesome.
Movie Review: Spring Breakers (I’d Rather Retake a Midterm)
The same artsy shots, repeating scenes, and haunting dialogue that make it indie/creative/experimental just make it boring/repetitive/annoying. It doesn’t take stupidity to task, it glorifies it.
Liquor In The Team Pick: It’s Cocktail Week At The Kitchn!
MOAR COCKTAIL RECIPES!
Make A Thing: Grown-up Versions Of Your Favorite Kid’s Crafts
Rediscover your love for the crafts of your youth with collages and hand-carved rubber stamps.
Lez Eat: One Table Brooklyn Wants To Feed Your Queer Mind/Body/Soul
“One big dimly lit table where good food doesn’t stop coming and rad interesting girls are talking, eating, flirting, and wanting to come back!” So…we’re all going this month, right?!
Queer Girl City Guide: Pensacola, FL
Pensacola is a complicated place for queers. While we play host to tens of thousands of LGBT tourists on Memorial Day weekend, everyday life is not as out and proud. Yet the community here is fairly close-knit, and many friendships span a decade or more.
Explosions at Boston Marathon
So far three people have been reported dead and more than 140 injured; very little else is known right now. We are updating as more information becomes available.
Straddler On The Street: Dhati
This post includes an adorable photo of Dhati as a small child, along with some words of wisdom about coming out, not coming out, and crushing on Korean pop stars.
Femen vs. Muslimah Pride: Fighting for the Voices (and Bodies) of Muslim Women
“Unpacking this issue relies on understanding one thing: Muslims are not monolithic. Muslims in the West (Europe, Canada, America) face a different set of challenges than those in the Middle East. And hence, they’re going to react differently to those circumstances. You know, just like everyone else.”
Album Review: Allison Weiss “Say What You Mean”
“Say What You Mean” is full of some of the catchiest, saddest and most upbeat, vulnerable breakup songs you’ll ever dance around your living room to.