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It’s all luxury and pleasure for Cher and our Taurus friends
Lucky Stars

It’s all luxury and pleasure for Cher and our Taurus friends

Thomas and Tranna relax and talk Taurus

April 21, 2021
How do I talk to my white partner about anti-Asian racism right now?
Ask Kai: Quickies

How do I talk to my white partner about anti-Asian racism right now?

“Know that it’s not all on us to explain,” Kai advises

April 20, 2021
My partner’s family still thinks I’m the roommate. What can I do?
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My partner’s family still thinks I’m the roommate. What can I do?

“We are not meant to be secrets,” Kai advises a reader

April 6, 2021
Speed Date with ‘Shiva Baby’ director Emma Seligman
Speed Date

Speed Date with ‘Shiva Baby’ director Emma Seligman

Sexual autonomy may not be as powerful as you think

April 1, 2021
Applause for Lady Gaga and our Aries friends
Lucky Stars

Applause for Lady Gaga and our Aries friends

Thomas and Tranna talk big Aries energy

March 24, 2021
How do I keep myself from burning out caring for others?
Ask Kai: Quickies

How do I keep myself from burning out caring for others?

Boundaries are hard

March 23, 2021
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Speed Date with ‘Bruised’ author Tanya Boteju
Speed Date

Speed Date with ‘Bruised’ author Tanya Boteju

“Strength looks a lot of different ways”

March 17, 2021
I want to start doing sex work, but my partner doesn’t like the idea
Ask Kai: Quickies

I want to start doing sex work, but my partner doesn’t like the idea

Can we make this work?

March 9, 2021
Everyone thinks I’m gay—except me. Do I need to do anything about this?
Ask Kai: Quickies

Everyone thinks I’m gay—except me. Do I need to do anything about this?

Or should I just let it be?

February 23, 2021
Speed Date with ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ star Tynomi Banks
Speed Date

Speed Date with ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ star Tynomi Banks

“Drag has literally saved my life”

February 17, 2021
How queer spaces are surviving—and thriving—in a pandemic
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How queer spaces are surviving—and thriving—in a pandemic

“It’s exciting and scary at the same time”

February 16, 2021
My best friend is hooking up with my worst enemies. What do I do?
Ask Kai: Quickies

My best friend is hooking up with my worst enemies. What do I do?

It’s going to get messy

February 9, 2021
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I’m a lesbian and not into relationships. Is it harsh to tell someone I’m just interested in sex?
Ask Kai: Quickies

I’m a lesbian and not into relationships. Is it harsh to tell someone I’m just interested in sex?

Kai on how to talk about hookups

January 12, 2021
‘Drag Race’ herstorian Kevin O’Keeffe breaks down the best-ever runway looks
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‘Drag Race’ herstorian Kevin O’Keeffe breaks down the best-ever runway looks

From Raja’s “Moneyball” gown to Jinkx Monsoon’s “Dia De Los Muertos” outfit, we serve the best looks ever

January 7, 2021
Unsolicited advice from Kai Cheng Thom
Ask Kai: Quickies

Unsolicited advice from Kai Cheng Thom

Because the best kind of advice is the kind you didn’t ask for

December 18, 2020
Quarantine is delaying my transition. How do I cope while waiting?
Ask Kai: Quickies

Quarantine is delaying my transition. How do I cope while waiting?

Kai on how to care for yourself while waiting for gender-affirming care

December 8, 2020
‘Drag Race’ herstorian Kevin O’Keeffe breaks down the all-time best Snatch Games
Drag Race

‘Drag Race’ herstorian Kevin O’Keeffe breaks down the all-time best Snatch Games

From Jinkx Monsoon’s Little Edie to Kennedy Davenport’s Little Richard we serve the funniest faces ever

December 2, 2020
Make cream puffs with Jennifer E. Crawford
My Queer Kitchen

Make cream puffs with Jennifer E. Crawford

MasterChef Canada-winner Jennifer E. Crawford shows you how to make delicious cream puffs, a tasty treat for any occasion

November 26, 2020
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