Queer representation on the small screen has hit record highs. But it’s hard not to notice the worrying number of LGBTQ+ TV shows getting axed.
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The First Gay Porn Film: A Sexy History of Queer Porn
It wasn’t so long ago that acknowledging queer existence, much less queer seuxality, in media was taboo, but the first gay porn film reminds us that queer people were always here.
A History of WLW Movies and The Ones We Love
Even as we prep the popcorn and enjoy these WLW movies, it’s important to remember how long it took us to get here and why.
A Love Story Told by LGBT+ Artists
Love is messy. These LGBT+ artists capture all the beautiful and complicated dimensions of that mess in their songs.
7 Queer Webtoon Comics to Start Reading
These 7 queer webtoons will warm your heart and ruin your sleep schedule.
What Do WLW and MLM Mean? Plus Other Words to Add to Your Vocabulary
If you’re feeling a little lost on the meanings of other terms you might see online, here’s your guide.
22 Movies Where the Lesbians Get a Happy Ending
Lesbians are dealt a pretty tough hand in most movies. Revive your spirits by watching something where the lesbians actually get a happy ending.
Fans Animate Queer Pirate Kiss in Our Frames Mean Love
Or how a love of spreadsheets and a gay pirate show led to 310 lovingly drawn frames of one of the most impactful on-screen kisses from Our Flag Means Death.
7 Great Non-binary and Trans-Inclusive Fantasy Books
If your favorite author turned out to be transphobic and you want fantasy books with less real-world bigotry, here are 7 titles to add to your TBR list.
9 Great Movies by Transgender Writers and Directors
Trans lives and voices matter. From documentaries to action, comedy, and drama, transgender writers and directors have given us wonderful movies to enjoy.
What To Know Before Watching RuPaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race is a cultural force to be reckoned with, and getting into it now can be daunting. Here’s a quick guide to starting our favorite queer sport.
What Is the Vito Russo Test and What Movies Pass It
The Vito Russo test is a way to identify films with LGBTQ+ representation. Here’s more on the Vito Russo test and 5 films that pass it.
5 Drag Houses that Competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Originating in ballroom culture, a drag house is a drag queen’s chosen family, many of which have been represented on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
3 Great Examples of Autistic Representation on Screen
Too often, autistic characters fall under one of two categories: clueless intellectuals or burdens for neurotypicals. These three characters are changing that.
What Is Comphet? Everything You Need to Know
Compulsory heterosexuality or comphet describes the pressure to conform to gender and sexuality norms. Here are the quiet ways it harms queer women.
5 Transgender Drag Queens Who Changed RuPaul’s Drag Race Herstory
RuPaul’s Drag Race hasn’t always been accepting of every drag queen. Here are 5 transgender drag queens who changed RuPaul’s Drag Race herstory.