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I’m asexual, but my partner is not
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I’m asexual, but my partner is not

Communication, consent and self-discovery are key to keeping the relationship—and the intimacy—healthy

September 8, 2021
Any advice for someone coming out in their 40s?
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Any advice for someone coming out in their 40s?

It’s a long journey to self-discovery, so enjoy the process!

August 24, 2021
Time to get ready with Beyoncé and all our Virgo friends
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Time to get ready with Beyoncé and all our Virgo friends

Thomas and Tranna talk big Virgo energy

August 20, 2021
How can I ask for what I want in bed?
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How can I ask for what I want in bed?

“Great question,” Kai Cheng Thom responds to a reader. “If you figure it out, let me know” 

August 10, 2021
Dr. Jen Gunter answers more of your questions about menopause
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Dr. Jen Gunter answers more of your questions about menopause

“We’re really lacking data outside of the heterosexual lens,” Gunter says

August 3, 2021
How do I ask my friend if they want to hook up?
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How do I ask my friend if they want to hook up?

Let the awkwardness wash over you

July 27, 2021
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Step into the limelight with JLo and all our Leo pals
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Step into the limelight with JLo and all our Leo pals

Thomas and Tranna roast the lions of the Zodiac

July 26, 2021
Dr. Jen Gunter answers your questions about menopause
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Dr. Jen Gunter answers your questions about menopause

“This has totally been erased from our public discourse”

July 20, 2021
My family is still struggling to remember my pronouns. What can I do?
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My family is still struggling to remember my pronouns. What can I do?

Aim for “patience and gentle compassion, but also holding boundaries,” Kai says

July 13, 2021
An advice apocalypse: ¡Hola Papi! author JP Brammer and Kai Cheng Thom
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An advice apocalypse: ¡Hola Papi! author JP Brammer and Kai Cheng Thom

Because sometimes even Kai needs a few quick tips

June 29, 2021
Prepare for ‘Summertime Sadness’ with Lana Del Rey and our Cancerian crew
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Prepare for ‘Summertime Sadness’ with Lana Del Rey and our Cancerian crew

Thomas and Tranna roast the most emotional Zodiac sign

June 22, 2021
Speed Date with ‘General Hospital’ actor Cassandra James
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Speed Date with ‘General Hospital’ actor Cassandra James

“I’m interested in telling stories about what it means to be a woman in the world”

June 9, 2021
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Speed Date with queer U.K. pop band ARXX
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Speed Date with queer U.K. pop band ARXX

Add this duo’s “loud, angry pop music” to your summer playlists

May 28, 2021
‘You live, you learn’ with Alanis Morisette and our Gemini pals
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‘You live, you learn’ with Alanis Morisette and our Gemini pals

Our duelling astrologists Thomas and Tranna dig into that dual energy

May 20, 2021
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Is there an ethical way to ghost someone?

A reader wonders what’s the least bad way to avoid someone

May 18, 2021
Getting into yoga with Jessamyn Stanley
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Getting into yoga with Jessamyn Stanley

Stanley talks body positivity, making yoga more inclusive and how to get off your phone

May 12, 2021
Lotus pastries and Nova Scotia hodge podge
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Lotus pastries and Nova Scotia hodge podge

Jennifer E. Crawford is back with special guest Sheldon Lynn of “The Great Canadian Baking Show”

May 6, 2021
How do I talk to my boss about my name and pronouns?
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How do I talk to my boss about my name and pronouns?

A trans reader asks how to advocate for their rights at work

May 4, 2021
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