REVIEW: At its best, this pedagogy of fucking makes transgressive queer desire palpable

Writer and philosopher Paul B. Preciado has created an unusual paean to freedom

REVIEW: Beloved kids show had a surprising queer heart

Star and co-writer Bilal Baig discusses the messy “human” quality at the heart of their groundbreaking series, and why it’s time to call it a day

Queerness in so many ways is about self-determination. As we explore in our new series, “Queer Ink,” so are tattoos

They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month

Plus patient advice from the Trans Handy Ma’am

Plus diverse, ethical porn, a “Fast and Furious”-themed trans zine and a breathlessly funny YA title from Jason June

Ahead of next month’s World Cup, the Canadian midfielder discusses mentorship, inclusion and trans sports myth-busting

The Mexican-American non-binary actor takes Xtra behind the scenes of Netflix’s newest queer-led comedy

Plus, for those in Toronto, queer music from NXNE

New Zelda game “Tears of the Kingdom” puts hero Link in a miniskirt and nail polish, but some queer and trans fans long for a game that truly reimagines gender

REVIEW: Netflix’s long-awaited queer dating experience is as imperfect as the queer dating culture it seeks to showcase

Journalist Tre’vell Anderson’s very personal tour of trans representation in film and TV

Queerness, whether on stage or off, plays differently in Japan

The Trans Film Mentorship partners emerging trans film workers with productions like “Sort Of” for paid work experience on set

“My dream is that I’m not the only queer and trans voice in the room”

The comedian discusses their new Netflix special, walking the red carpet with Elliot Page and recording a music album

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‘Daddy Lessons’ by Steacy Easton offers an uneven blend of memoir, literary analysis and pornography

Experimental documentary ‘Orlando: My Political Biography’ is an invitation to connect with the non-binary child inside us all

The sweet radicalism of Mr. Dressup, the Canadian Mister Rogers

‘Sort Of’ to end after Season 3 drops later this year

The queer euphoria of tattooing

Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online

Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar

‘International Male’ documentary and ‘Vibe Check’ podcast top the catch-up this week

Canadian soccer star Quinn is blazing trans trails on—and off—the field

‘Glamorous’ star Damian Terriquez talks fashion, politics and being starstruck

Black trans town hall, masc films, Manuel Betancourt’s ‘The Male Gazed’ and Cher, Cher, Cher

Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way

Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly

Midnight in Ni-Chome: Japan’s post-pandemic drag performance scene

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it

Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys