Lisa Luxx is a Lesbian Poet on a Mission
The feminist writer and activist Lisa Luxx speaks to Lizzi Sandell about the importance of language, the politics of sexual power play, and why ‘lesbian’ is still a crucial category within the queer movement.
Sir Babygirl is the Queer “DIY Pop Diva” You Should be Following
Sir Babygirl was known as a memer, then her single “Heels” changed everything. Lizzi Sandell talks to the up-and-coming musician about flirting with girls, world-building, and her upcoming album Crush On Me.
This New SATC Book Asks: Should We All Be Mirandas?
While most of us grew up identifying as a Carrie, a Samantha, or a Charlotte, it turns out that, with some hindsight, Miranda may just be the most aspirational character of Sex and the City’s iconic foursome. The creators of Every Outfit on Sex and the City think so, anyway. Lizzi Sandell talks to the …
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Is Porn a Form of (Ethical) Non-Monogamy?
The anti-porn movement thinks that “porn kills love,” and many people treat porn as a dirty little secret. But can jerking-off to MILF gang bangs actually benefit our relationships? Lizzi Sandell reports.
A Look Back at ‘You’ve Got Mail’ – the OG Online Dating Rom-Com
You’ve Got Mail is considered an archetypal romantic comedy, but at its heart is a film about anxieties surrounding the Internet, and the ways it impacts our lives and relationships, even before we were all Tindering our lives away. Lizzi Sandell revisits You’ve Got Mail for the film’s 20th b-day.
Britney Spears and the Complex Art of Being a Gay Icon
What makes a gay icon? Following a religious experience at a Britney Spears concert this summer, Lizzi Sandell explores the complicated relationship between queer fans and the celebrities they choose to adore.
Why I’m Trying To Stop Drinking (And Why It’s So Fucking Hard)
“Am I actually an alcoholic, or am I just British?” Lizzi Sandell discusses her love affair with alcohol, and why using alcohol as a crutch—in terms of both our social lives and mental health—can begin to feel scary as we become fully fledged adults (ugh).
Cum to a Live Reading of the Slutever Book in NYC this Week!
Hey Sluts. Guys! My first book SLUTEVER is out TOMORROW! I’ll be doing a couple of live readings in NYC this week. Here’s the info:
Deviant Desires: An Interview with Kink & Fetish Author Katharine Gates
Katharine Gates is a ‘gonzo anthropologist’ whose book, Deviant Desires: A Tour of the Erotic Edge, covers everything from overeating to eating people. Lizzi Sandell wonders if we’re ready and willing for this gleefully amoral approach to sexuality.
I’m “Addicted” to Intervention… Does That Make Me a Bad Person?
Is it chill to watch real addicts OD’ing the same way you watch Real Housewives throw all-white parties? Lizzi Sandell questions whether Intervention is a (literal) lifesaver, or a masterpiece of exploitation.