For more recs in YA, click here. For more queer heist novels, click here. No Body, No Crime by Tess Sharpe Killer Potential by Hannah Deitch The Obake Code by Makana Yamamoto The Long Con by Jenna Voris Be Gay, Do Crimes ed. by Molly Llewellen and Kristel Buckley Bonus: These are allContinue Reading
Climate activist and drag performer Pattie Gonia is speaking out publicly for the first time about the federal lawsuit filed against her by the outdoor apparel giant Patagonia, and the message is clear: this fight is about much more than trademarks. “Today I’m speaking publicly for the first time aboutContinue Reading
For decades, public health campaigns aimed at gay and bisexual men have largely relied on fear. Grim warnings. Clinical language. Statistics without intimacy. But in 2026, one organization is betting that queer people are far more likely to listen to someone they already trust on their feed than another institutionalContinue Reading
Ryan O’Connell has never been interested in surface streets. The Emmy-winning creator of Special sat down with us to discuss his new essay collection, Inspiration Porn, and the conversation quickly spiraled into open relationships, body image, internet culture, addiction and why he believes straight people are currently trapped in “heteroContinue Reading
The first trailer for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma has officially arrived, teasing a wild, sensual, and blood-soaked slasher from filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow). Starring Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Gillian Anderson, the upcoming horror film looks like a surreal collision of queer desire, obsession,Continue Reading
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to take over Los Angeles, Pride House LA/West Hollywood is making sure LGBTQ+ fans are at the center of the action. The organization announced a four-day launch event running June 11–14 at Beaches Tropicana in West Hollywood, bringing together athletes, entertainers, activists andContinue Reading
Virgin Island experts Celeste Hirschman and Dr Danielle Harel (Image: Channel 4 / Rob Parfitt) The experts behind Channel 4’s Virgin Island have said they want gay men to be cast if the show returns for a season 3, after the first two series did not feature them. Appearing onContinue Reading
Marlon Wayans may be the father of a transgender son, but he says he has no qualms about maintaining a friendship with fellow comedian Dave Chappelle, whose penchant for making trans people the butt of his jokes has been the source of major controversy over the years. In an interviewContinue Reading
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine initiative intended to limit transgender students’ ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures, the secretary of state ruled Tuesday. The proposal from parents’ group Protect Girls Sports in Maine was slated to go before voters inContinue Reading
Dating apps are often treated like cultural mirrors, and according to Feeld’s latest year-end report, people spent 2025 getting a lot more comfortable with fluidity, experimentation and redefining intimacy on their own terms. The dating platform released Feeld Raw 2025, its annual breakdown of member behavior and trends, revealing aContinue Reading
For many queer people, conversations around love, dating and relationships are often framed through joy, liberation and chosen family. A new campaign launched in Washington, D.C., wants to make sure another reality is no longer ignored. The Wanda Alston Foundation and several local partners officially launched the “Queer Love Shouldn’tContinue Reading
More than 50 years after The Rocky Horror Picture Show first shocked and delighted audiences, a new documentary is celebrating the strange, sexy, and deeply queer legacy of the midnight movie phenomenon. And now, you can watch all of the magic come to life from the comfort of your home.Continue Reading
Netflix has unveiled new details about Heartstopper Forever, the upcoming feature film that will serve as the final chapter in Nick and Charlie’s story. And yes, tissues are absolutely required. Written by Alice Oseman, the movie will continue after the emotional Season 3 finale, following Nick and Charlie as theyContinue Reading