Notoriously, lesbians don’t party as hard as gay dudes. But while it’s true that we can’t keep a consistent weekend nightlife scene for the life of us, there’s a lot to be said for being a queer lady or NB/GNC person in the big Apple. Here’s a brief survey of NYC’s #LesbianCulture, courtesy of the lady*-loving Slutever staff. Continue reading “NYC Lez 101: A Guide to Lesbian New York”
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.
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What Does it Mean to Be Asexual, and is it a part of Queer Culture?
Movements for sexual liberation have historically been about the freedom to desire. But what about the freedom not to desire? Sophia Larigakis discusses the movement for asexual visibility, and whether asexuality should be considered a form of “queerness.”
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Why You Should Watch (or Re-Watch) Gregg Araki’s Movies
Gregg Araki’s films were repping queer, sexually fluid and non-monogamous characters way before it was trendy to be “woke.” But that’s not the only reason to watch his surreal sex epics. By Kristen Cochrane.
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A Brief History of CyberFeminism
Bionic babes, queer sci-fi utopists & future feminism(s)—here’s a brief overview of the cyberfeminist movement. By Sophia Larigakis. Main image by Juno Calypso. Continue reading “A Brief History of CyberFeminism”
Woman Crush: Cindy Li, a Toronto DJ Tackling Sexism and Harassment in the City’s Dance Scene
This no-nonsense DJ and radio host is dismantling the stereotype that women are only vocalists in bands, and throwing the best and most inclusive parties in Toronto. By Kristen Cochrane. Photo by Joel Lee.
@ButchCamp is Archiving the History of the Butch Identity
All hail The Butch. The Instagram project @ButchCamp is archiving the history of the butch identity in all of its power and campness, From KD Lang to Fran Lebowitz to Xena Warrior Princess to Katharine Hepburn, and a ton of other badasses. By Sophia Larigakis. Continue reading “@ButchCamp is Archiving the History of the Butch Identity”
Where Are All the Male Bisexuals At?
A bisexual guy explores why society is so unwilling to believe that men are bisexual, and looks at the stereotypes often associated with bi men. By Jake Pitre. Continue reading “Where Are All the Male Bisexuals At?”
Sex Worker and Activist, Tilly Lawless, Explains the Whorearchy
Talking with queer sex worker and activist, Tilly Lawless, about her experiences as an independent sex worker, the “whorearchy,” and why it’s super annoying when “feminist” Hollywood actresses are anti-sex work. By Karley Sciortino <3 Main image by Chloe Nour :) Continue reading “Sex Worker and Activist, Tilly Lawless, Explains the Whorearchy”
Is Our God James Franco a Queer Heterosexual or a Queer Tourist?
Franco says he doesn’t engage in gay sexual behavior or desires (as far as we know), but he’s always making gay work. It makes you wonder: What makes a person “queer” anyway? By Kristen Cochrane.
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