“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1509 Recap: Spine-Tingling
We’re celebrating an actually monumental moment in Drag Race herstory. It’s the show’s 200th episode!
Francesca Farago Only Stayed On “Perfect Match” ‘Cause They Let Her Date a Woman
“I knew who was there, men-wise, and I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can waste anyone’s time by continuing to match with these men that I know I’m not going to get along with.'”
Baopu #109: Don’t Spiral
…which is always easier said than done, but know that you are seen, all the way.
Short Fiction Playlist: Five Queer Short Stories Featuring Pop Culture
Find sexy pirates, bachelorette viewing parties, and Whitney Houston crushes in these pop culture-packed queer short stories.
A+ Crossword Is Faking It Until She Makes It
What type of music is scary for birthday balloons?
Boobs on Your Tube: Ryan Wilder Is Back With a Vengeance on “The Flash”
And also updates on Station 19’s heartbreaking return, Harlem’s season finale, Fantasy Island, A Million Little Things, the Equalizer, The Rookie: Feds, The Watchful Eye, and Truth Be Told. It was a big week, get in here!
LGBTQ+ Population Growth Has Stalled Despite Our Best Efforts
7.2% of the population identifies as LGBTQ+, according to the latest Gallup poll. But the numbers for Gen Z remain high enough to suggest the future could be 20% LGBT+.
Bears, Ranked By Lesbianism
Cocaine Bear has finally hit theaters. Apparently he only terrorizes straight people? But we couldn’t pass up an opportunity to be part of such an important cultural conversation. And so, we have ranked fictional bears by lesbianism.
Two Bravo Storylines Explore Paths to Queer Parenthood and Their Complications
Paths to queer parenthood are varied, and they’re also difficult — even for the most privileged members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Comment Awards Are Back on the Apps
“Can someone make an app for that, please? We can call it SPIT!”
These New 90s American Girl Dolls Might Be the Gayest Yet
There is truly something for everyone here, from the hyper femme Isabel and her tiny kitten, to the very cool, very soft butch Nicki and her alien pillow.
Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #46
I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but I dreamed that the New York Times put a paper grocery bag of 9 kittens on every doorstep to promote subscriptions.
Playlist: Crying in a Caftan, Smoking a Virginia Slim
Disclaimer, no, I don’t own a caftan. Yes, I wish I did.
Mini Crossword Is Flagging Coral on the Left
Why did the raisin go out with the prune?
Also.Also.Also: Have You Seen the Indigo Girls Tiny Desk Concert Yet?
12 global queer art shows worth traveling for, how to split finances in a poly throuple, and considering the gap between how old you actually are verses how old you *think* you are.
Practical Magic: COVID Is Here to Stay — So What Does It Mean to Keep Each Other Safe?
We can be more thoughtful about how we interact with others during these enduringly uncertain times.
19 Wizards Ranked by How Well They Match My Gender Feelings
Orko is the worst part of He-Man. Orko does, however, get points for simply refusing to have their body perceived.
Dykes on Dates: Bowling Is the Epitome of Romance
You get to talk a bunch, like a dinner date but with an added activity — one almost insists you stare at your partner’s ass.
Rainbow Reading: This Upcoming Book Is a Queer Retelling of Robin Hood About DYKES ON BIKES
It sounds like Robin Hood meets Fast and the Furious and very GAY.
No Filter: Melissa King Is Giving Daddy — There, I Said It
Also, we must now dedicate a section to Janelle Monaé’s NBA All Star triumph!