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To quote Lana Del Rey, get ready for some summertime sadness.Pride 101: The First-Timer's Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride Month
What do I wear? Do I have to be out to celebrate? Do I have to drink at Pride? And other questions, answered.Pride Safety 101: How To Stay Safe While Celebrating Queerness
From harm reduction tools like drug testing strips to brushing up on your protest safety tips, you can never be too careful before attending Pride events.Florida Could End All Medicaid Coverage for Transition-Related Care
The state is taking transphobia to new extremes.NYU’s Nursing School Finally Has a Course on Queer and Trans Health
Students started asking for the class in 2019.Which Out WNBA Player Are You Based on Your Sign?
Diana Taurasi is the GOAT, a.k.a. the biggest Gemini of All Time.These 7 Trans Pride Events Are Bringing Some Much-Needed Joy to 2022
Immerse yourself in trans community this Pride.Everything You Need to Know About Whippets and How to Stay Safe
Harm reduction specialists explain the effects, risks, and least harmful use of nitrous oxide.The Monkeypox Virus Is Affecting Queer Men, but Has Nothing to Do With Being Queer
Correlation is not causation.Gemini Season Has Arrived. What to Expect Based on Your Sign
Better things could be coming your way.The Ultimate Guide on How to Sext
Feeling horny but can’t see your partner IRL? Two sexperts told us exactly how to sext with success.Everything You Need to Know About Poppers and How to Stay Safe
Harm reduction specialists told us what these tiny bottles contain – and what to be wary of when using them.What Does It Mean to Be Sapphic?
Sapphics explained what the gender-expansive love means to them.What Does It Mean to be Transgender?
Pose actress Angelica Ross breaks down the history and evolution of the term "transgender."Taurus Season Is Here. What to Expect Based on Your Sign
Strap in. The first two eclipses of the year are just around the corner.7 Queer-Created Cannabis Gifts to Buy Any Stoner
From cozy pillows to stink-eliminating candles to THC pop rocks, there's something for every queer weed lover on this list.Which Weed Strain Are You Based on Your Astrological Sign?
Let’s partake in some gentle ganja stereotyping this 4/20.How Do I Know If I'm a Top, Bottom, or Vers?
Queer sex experts explained what top, bottom, vers mean in the bedroom.9 TikTokers Who Are Revolutionizing Sex Education Online
Sex ed often leaves LGBTQ+ people behind. These TikTokers are taking matters into their own hands.What Does It Mean to Be Pansexual?
A pansexual sex counselor shares what it means to love people of all genders and beyond.The Safety, Privilege, and Invisibility I Found Living Stealth
While keeping my transness a secret kept me safe, sharing my truth helped me see I was so much more than just a woman.What Does It Mean To Be Asexual?
Here's everything you need to know about the vast and wonderful ace spectrum.Aries Season Is Upon Us. Here’s What to Expect Based on Your Sign
Happy astrological new year, fellow queers!Which But I’m a Cheerleader Character Are You Based on Your Sign?
Find your zodiac root.We Asked 5 Queer Elders to Share Life Lessons About Love and Dating
These stories about compassion, heartbreak, and staying true to yourself will move you.How to Understand Your Venus Sign
Let the star of love and pleasure guide you in matters of the heart.The Best First Date for Every Sign of the Zodiac
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These alcohol-free brands bring all the fun with none of the regrets.Love, Us: Why Don't We Kiss Our Friends More?
We're queer. We get to write our own rules. Consensual intimacy among friends can be one of them.How to Set Healthy Intentions for the New Year
Skip the lofty resolutions and follow these affirming guidelines from LGBTQ+ experts instead.Our 2022 Queer Astrological Forecast Is Here. Brace Yourselves
It’s going to be a bumpy year but we can get through it together.The Best Sex Toys to Give to Friends and Lovers
Give the gift of pleasure.5 Expert Strategies to Handle Body Insecurity Over the Holidays
These tips will help you shut down negative comments, listen to your body, and stay sane.In Western Massachusetts, a Clinic by and for Transgender People Seeks to Revolutionize Health Care
Transhealth Northampton wants to change primary care for its trans patients — and also for everyone else.How I Learned to Stop Yearning and Tell My Crushes How I Really Feel
Like so many queer people, I spent my formative years pining for lover after lover. That’s only natural — but breaking that cycle is easier said than done.How Breast Cancer Taught Me to Love My Body
Surviving breast cancer as a gender-nonconforming person of color brought me a unique kind of struggle — and surprising opportunities.How to Avoid Fentanyl Overdoses While Going Out
These harm reduction basics will make you a more responsible and educated drug user.My Leather and Whips Don’t Make Me Masc
People often assume I’m uber-masculine just because I’m a Dom. There's way more to me underneath the leather.I Thought Objectification Was Flattery. Self-Pleasure Was My Way Out
As a gay, Black dancer living with HIV, being single during the pandemic helped me realize I was treating myself as a sexual object.Learning To Practice “Body Neutrality” Is The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done. It’s Also The Most Rewarding
“Even if ‘I’m neutral about my body!’ doesn’t seem like something to shout from the rooftops, that’s actually kind of the point: Body neutrality meets me where I am.”As a Young Trans Girl, Anorexia Was My Gender’s First Love
My eating disorder was the only thing that gave me control over my appearance, until I realized I was losing myself.The 10 Best Sex Toys for Self-Pleasure, According to Sexperts
We asked our favorite queer sex workers, sex educators, and sex shop owners for tips and tricks to getting the big O.11 Ways To Deal With Gender Dysphoria During Sex
Sex therapists and erotica authors share their best tips for navigating gender dysphoria in the bedroom.I’m So Trans When I Turn On My Lamp
If we call everything queer, then nothing will be.The Plan for Dating Post-Pandemic: Go Absolutely All the Way Off
I don’t want to look at another screen for as long as I live. So shut up, set me up with your friends, and let us all make out. Okay!How To Affirm the People in Your Life Who Use Multiple Sets of Pronouns
Not everyone goes by solely she/her, he/him, or they/them. We spoke to 10 people who use varied pronouns about their identities and how to respect them.The Best Queer Erotica Is More Than Titillating — It’s a Way to Explore Your Identity
A complete guide to how to start reading erotica, writing erotic short stories, and discover the best that queer erotica has to offer.How to Protest Police Brutality Safely and Effectively
Here are some tips on how to participate responsibly, whether or not you’re on the front line.Gender-Neutral Pronouns 101: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know
From how to use them to their surprising history, here are answers to your most common questions about gender-neutral pronouns.15 Queer Sex Workers Recommend Their Favorite Sex Toys
From vibrators to BDSM gear, these are the best sex toys for LGBTQ+ people of all stripes.Expert Tips for Video Sex With a Partner or an Audience
From ring lights to privacy to consent, sex workers and a therapist explain how to make camming feel intimate, safe, and sexy.Your Questions About Sex and Coronavirus, Answered
Who is it safe to have sex with during the pandemic? How can I use camming, sex toys, and more to keep things interesting? And when will it be safe to resume a normal sex life?How LGBTQ+ People Can Get Help and Resources During Coronavirus
As LGBTQ+ health centers are shutting down nationwide, these virtual resource kits, phone hotlines, live streams, and webinars are vital for getting information and support.3 Sexperts on the Art of Queer Masturbation
We asked sex educators and porn performers how masturbation can be a route to explore your queer identity, and how to subvert society's expectations around how to do it.12 Astrological Gift Ideas for Each Zodiac Sign
From moisturizing oils to kinky toys to queer candles, here are queer-friendly gifts to get every sign in your life.What Dating As An Intersex Person Taught Me About Self-Acceptance
Dating while intersex can be hard, with partners prone to misunderstand your body. My experiences have taught me how to accept my differences.How Do I Know If I'm Transfeminine?
A guide to questions I asked myself when I began to wonder if I was transfeminine — and questions you may ask yourself, too.Inqueery: Indigenous Identity and the Significance of the Term "Two-Spirit"
An inside look at the origins of the term "Two-Spirit," and the centuries of colonial violence and prejudice Two-Spirit people have faced.InQueery: What Does It Mean to Be Intersex?
In this episode of InQueery, intersex advocate and beloved them. video producer Maria Tridas breaks down the origins of the term "intersex."
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Lil Nas X Claims the BET Awards Asked If He Was a “Satanist”
A spokesperson for the network called the report “simply untrue.”How Jennifer’s Body Inspired My Sapphic Bigfoot Novel
Revisiting Diablo Cody’s cult classic helped breathe life into Patricia Wants to Cuddle.What to Watch: 5 LGBTQ+ Vacation Movies to Stream This Summer
If you liked Fire Island, you'll love this list.RuPaul's Best Looks Get a Runway Update: This Week's Official Drag Race All Stars 7 Ranking
The competition is heating up as one queen is the first to cross the three star threshold.Elliot Page Opened Up About His Umbrella Academy Character’s Transition
He also added that transitioning has “improved his life drastically.”Y2K TRL Dance Fever: This Week's Official Drag Race All Stars 7 Ranking
Who's on bottom and top after this week's TRL-themed girl group challenge?Our Pride 2022 Staff Playlist Is Full of Bangers and Alternative Anthems
Seven songs hand-picked by team Them for the dance floor and beyond.Kesha Says She’s Neither Gay Nor Straight in Pride Month Post
“I don’t know what I am. I love people.”Queer as Folk Creator Stephen Dunn on Balancing Trauma With Joy
The showrunner opens up about the creative choices behind the Peacock reboot.In Maisie Williams’ Mind, Arya Stark Was Always Queer
The Game of Thrones star had her own headcanon.This Short Film Wrestles With the Reality of Exploring Gender While in a Relationship
In Valentine, Jacob Tobia and Sadie Scott bring an all-too-real experience to life.Read Me: Body Grammar Is a Beautifully Complex Queer Bildungsroman
Jules Ohman's debut novel asks what it means to be androgynous in the fashion world.The Pulse Problem at the Heart of the Queer as Folk Reboot
The Peacock show toes a fine line between representing marginalized communities and potentially exploiting their trauma.‘Lightyear’ Goes to Infinity and Beyond, But Won’t Go to These Countries
Space — inherently gay — will unfortunately have to remain straight for some viewers of this film.Black Queer Broadway Excellence: A Strange Loop Wins Tony for Best Musical
The show’s creator, Michael R Jackson, also took home the Tony for Best Book of a Musical.Gaby Dunn Explains Why Financial Literacy Is a Queer Issue
The Stimulus Wreck author believes it’s time for honest money advice.Celebrate Broadway’s Black Queer Sensation ‘A Strange Loop’ With Its Original Cast Recording
Fall into the world of the show’s protagonist, an usher named Usher.The Inflorescence Know the Pain of Falling for Your Straight BFF
The San Diego indie-pop band’s debut Remember What I Look Like is deeply relatable.Allison Ponthier Is Ready to Talk About Death
The singer-songwriter’s new EP Shaking Hands With Elvis grapples with fame, loss, and grief.Read Me: For Readers, Nevada Is a Landmark. For Imogen Binnie, It’s a Reminder
“If anything, I’ve grown a lot from the person who wrote that book.”Read Me: This Debut Novel Is a Meta Story About Historic Queer Love
David Santos Donaldson’s Greenland is a book within a book about English writer E.M. Forster’s relationship with Mohammed el-Adl.What Imogen Binnie’s Nevada Can Teach Us About the Future of Queer Art
Ten years ago, a short novel blew up trans storytelling. But the book is more than just a legacy.Drag Race Star Olivia Lux on Her Funky New Single “It’s the Music”
“I want you to feel the horns, feel that piano, feel the strum of the guitar.”The Book of Queer Creator Eric Cervini Looks for the Joy in LGBTQ+ History
“We have always found light, hope, and joy even in the darkest of times.”Angelica Ross Debuts New Single and Sultry Desert Music Video
It's something fun, something for the summertime.Ziwe Skewers Queerbaiting in a New Music Video with Rowan Blanchard
She poses the question we've been asking since we were young: “Am I gay?”DC Pride 2022 Is Jam-Packed With Empowering Queer Superhero Stories
This book has everything: a gay Aquaman, a Trans Pride bat, and Sapphic smooches galore.Amazon Workers Kept the Spirit of Pride Alive with an Anti-Transphobia Protest
The group is affiliated with the worker-led No Hate at Amazon campaign.15 Essential Plays, Books, and Movies for Understanding the History of Queer Liberation
With LGBTQ+ education under attack, these resources can fill in the gaps.