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What my dad’s coming out taught me about my own identity
Growing up, I saw the damage done by a life lived in secret—but I also understood his fear of rejection
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ premiere power ranking: Werq the Ranking
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5 premiere recap: Let’s get All-Started
It’s Old School versus New School on the fifth season of ‘All Stars’
The clitoris’ sole function is pleasure. Why is that a problem?
New documentary “Dilemma of Desire” exposes why so little is known about the clit
The transformative power of trans underwear
Companies claim to be making more gender-neutral undergarments for trans and non-binary folks. But not everyone has access to underwear that makes them feel affirmed
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Misinformation surrounds death of Tony McDade, a Black trans man killed by police, and Ivanka Trump tweets an ill-timed Pride message
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 5
Make oatcake ‘Treat Cereal’ with Jennifer E. Crawford
Nostalgia and self-care in a bowl: Jennifer E. Crawford’s ‘Treat Cereal’
All this eye-catching, nourishing dish needs are PJs and Saturday morning cartoons
This would have been the season of glitter and rainbows
But with COVID-19, widespread anti-Black violence and mass protests against police brutality, this isn’t the time for a glittering Pride. We stand with LGBTQ2 folk as they, once more, aim to rise to the moment
What’s happening with every Pride in the world
Okay, maybe not every Pride, but a whole whack of them—with updates on what’s been cancelled, postponed or moved online
Go ahead, transition
Trans and non-binary people are rarely afforded the freedom to express desire and alter who they are. It’s time to change that
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How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting LGBTQ2 people with periods?
From period poverty, discrimination in the healthcare system and the additional stress of a global crisis, LGBTQ2 people are seeing an unwelcome change in their periods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12: Who are the true winners and losers of the season?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season finale recap: Who won Season 12?
The first-ever socially distant finale gave us Drag Race’s 12th winner
Trans musician and vocalist Beverly Glenn-Copeland, at 76, is beyond ready for his closeup
The American-Canadian artist discusses his revived career and new documentary “Keyboard Fantasies: The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story”
8 innovative masturbation apps to help you wank better
From guided masturbation meditation, LGBTQ2-inclusive audio erotica to virtual vulvas, there’s no shortage of apps to help you explore your own body
How masturbation can help sexual assault survivors reclaim pleasure
Masturbation helped me reconnect with my body—and it’s been a healing tool for trauma survivors for decades
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