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How can we build queer family and bridge generations?
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How can we build queer family and bridge generations?

Writers and subjects from our Queering Family series discuss the importance of intentionality within LGBTQ2S+ families

By Lito Howse
A conversation with Elliot Page
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A conversation with Elliot Page

The trans icon discusses his memoir “Pageboy,” the responsibility of stardom and the importance of queer friendships

By Lito Howse
Ts Madison accepts award at first-ever Trans Filmmakers Summit at TIFF 2022
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Ts Madison accepts award at first-ever Trans Filmmakers Summit at TIFF 2022

Trans creators discuss representation on screen and behind the camera

By Lito Howse
Can I text a break-up?
Ask Kai: Quickies

Can I text a break-up?

Text isn’t ideal, Kai Cheng advises, but the best type of break-up conversation is one you can actually do

By Kai Cheng Thom
I’m a closeted teen. How do I flirt if I don’t know who’s gay?
Ask Kai: Quickies

I’m a closeted teen. How do I flirt if I don’t know who’s gay?

“I’m a big fan of just asking questions because that is the way we are most likely to get clear answers,” Kai Cheng advises

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse
How do I clarify if this ambiguous queer hangout is actually a date?
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How do I clarify if this ambiguous queer hangout is actually a date?

In a shocking turn of events, Kai Cheng Thom suggests you simply ask

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse
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I’m not on PrEP. Is it weird to ask for condoms during hook-ups?
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I’m not on PrEP. Is it weird to ask for condoms during hook-ups?

“I assure you, you are doing nothing wrong by asking to practice safer sex,” Kai advises

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse
Speed Date with Juliana Joel of Disney’s ‘Raven’s Home’
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Speed Date with Juliana Joel of Disney’s ‘Raven’s Home’

The first openly trans actress on Disney Channel talks trans joy and working with Raven-Symoné

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
How do my girlfriend and I overcome ‘lesbian bed death’?
Ask Kai: Quickies

How do my girlfriend and I overcome ‘lesbian bed death’?

Spend some time together naked or in a bath without the goal being sex, Kai advises

By Kai Cheng Thom
Speed Date with drag thing Toddy
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Speed Date with drag thing Toddy

The winner of “Call Me Mother” Season 1 talks stand-up, opera and Vancouver’s diverse drag scene

By Lito Howse
My partner became solo poly without telling me
Ask Kai: Quickies

My partner became solo poly without telling me

“Whenever that kind of news comes as a surprise or comes secondhand or thirdhand, then it is likely to be hurtful,” Kai says

By Corey Misquita, Kai Cheng Thom
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby

The Season 3 winner talks about bringing the crown home to Quebec, being a backup dancer for Rita Baga and why she was afraid of Lady Boom Boom

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious

The top four contestant talks about her Drag Race showmance, being a TV villain and getting hate from fans

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson

The top four contestant talks Black artistry, being judged by her old pal Brooke Lynn Hytes and her love/hate relationship with Miss Fiercalicious

By Russ Martin, Sarah Taher
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Kimmy Couture
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Kimmy Couture

The top four contestant talks Asian excellence, representing trans drag queens and the advice she got from her mom, Icesis Couture

By Russ Martin, Sarah Taher
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks religion, non-binary fashion and why drag kings should be on “Drag Race”

By Russ Martin
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks repping the East Coast and appearing in a Grimes video

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin
How do I remove shame from sex?
Ask Kai: Quickies

How do I remove shame from sex?

“The more we practice pleasure in a way that is slow enough for us actually to integrate it and really enjoy it without being overwhelmed,” Kai advises, “the more our capacity grows”

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse
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