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2 days ago

Women want to experience pleasure': how the female gaze caught the attention of film, TV and fiction

The female gaze in pop culture is increasingly prominent, showcasing women's inner worlds and desires across various media forms.
Independent films
fromKqed
4 days ago

What is 'Trans New Weird'? An Emerging Film Genre Screens at YBCA

Both Poison and The People's Joker challenge traditional narrative forms while addressing contemporary social issues through innovative storytelling.
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

The 5 AIDS-Era American Novels to Read First

AIDS literature emerged as a vital response to the crisis, capturing the experiences and losses within the gay community.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
5 days ago
Film

Coming out goes off the rails in this taboo thriller that pushed the boundaries of queer Asian cinema - Queerty

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
2 weeks ago
Film

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Books
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Heated Rivalry's success may reignite LGBTQ+ publishing

Heated Rivalry's success has boosted LGBTQ+ literature, particularly Rachel Reid's book, despite challenges in the publishing industry.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Could Heated Rivalry influence more 'bi-curious' folks to become 'bi-definitely'?

1 in 10 Americans identify as LGBTQ+, with over 25% of those aged 18-27 identifying as bisexual.
Film
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Coming out goes off the rails in this taboo thriller that pushed the boundaries of queer Asian cinema - Queerty

Ethan Mao portrays the intense struggles of a queer Asian youth facing family rejection and the complexities of identity and revenge.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
Film
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
Books
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Heated Rivalry's success may reignite LGBTQ+ publishing

Heated Rivalry's success has boosted LGBTQ+ literature, particularly Rachel Reid's book, despite challenges in the publishing industry.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Could Heated Rivalry influence more 'bi-curious' folks to become 'bi-definitely'?

1 in 10 Americans identify as LGBTQ+, with over 25% of those aged 18-27 identifying as bisexual.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 days ago

This ridiculous AI video has convinced people that Jennifer Coolidge is trans

The video starts with Cher's son, Chaz Bono, who is transgender and recently got married. However, the video then changes to show a before photo of 'Jennifer Coolidge' as a man; that then morphs into a picture of Trace Lysette, who bears absolutely no resemblance to Coolidge whatsoever.
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History
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China's History

Chinese alt-history fiction allows readers to rewrite history using modern knowledge to improve China's past.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
#transgender-rights
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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
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This trans lawmaker's colleagues voted to take away her driver's license. She's still hard at work. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

This trans lawmaker's colleagues voted to take away her driver's license. She's still hard at work. - LGBTQ Nation

Kansas State Rep. Abi Boatman, a transgender Air Force veteran, delivered a viral speech opposing SB 244, legislation that revokes transgender people's documents, restricts bathroom access, and creates legal incentives to sue transgender individuals.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
fromQueerty
6 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
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Film
fromQueerty
1 week ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The secretly queer world of Animorphs might finally go mainstream in new reboot - Queerty

Disney+ is developing a new TV adaptation of Animorphs, a YA book series about teens who can transform into animals to fight an alien invasion.
Writing
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Podcast
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog has been turned into a podcast

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog is being rereleased as a podcast featuring all posts, including essays, poems, and cat pictures.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Dystopian Futures: Anthropic and the Department of Defense

Dystopian visions of AI's impact on society raise significant concerns about control and governance as technology advances.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Marc Winters investigates a cult's past while facing existential threats in a climate-changed Britain.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
#queer-cinema
Independent films
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

WATCH: This steamy dystopian film promises to "arouse and petrify" with its all-gay future vision - Queerty

A queer erotic short film explores life in a dystopian future with a toxic couple in an all-gay colony, blending humor with thriller elements.
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
fromQueerty
2 months ago
Film

Sex, doom & queers being queers: Hey, Happy! is a gay apocalyptic classic in hiding - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
Film

WATCH: A literary classic gets a queer makeover in The Stranger's steamy tale of repression & desire - Queerty

Independent films
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

WATCH: This steamy dystopian film promises to "arouse and petrify" with its all-gay future vision - Queerty

A queer erotic short film explores life in a dystopian future with a toxic couple in an all-gay colony, blending humor with thriller elements.
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
fromQueerty
2 months ago
Film

Sex, doom & queers being queers: Hey, Happy! is a gay apocalyptic classic in hiding - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
Film

WATCH: A literary classic gets a queer makeover in The Stranger's steamy tale of repression & desire - Queerty

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on dystopias for our times: the American nightmare | Editorial

Dystopian fiction reflects current societal issues, as seen in adaptations of Atwood's works and films like One Battle After Another.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Don't fall for WSJ's 'normal gay' whitewashing of queer life

Being gay does not equate to being queer; queerness is a broader ideological project that challenges norms.
Arts
from48 hills
1 month ago

Drama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms - 48 hills

A Bay Area theatre critic prioritizes honest reviews over free event access, evaluating whether performances justify audience spending while acknowledging indie artists' resource constraints and limited venue availability.
#bridgerton
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Sci-Fi Novelist Who Disappeared for Decades

Cameron Reed's science fiction explores cognitive estrangement, revealing alien worlds that reflect and challenge our own societal norms and moral dilemmas.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Who Gets to Decide if Sherlock Holmes Is Gay?

The Johnlock Conspiracy emerged as a fan theory suggesting an inevitable gay romance between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, leading to significant community upheaval.
Television
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Women
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Feminist Visionary Who Lost the Plot

Elizabeth Cady Stanton's experience of discrimination at the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention catalyzed her feminist activism, though her sense of intellectual superiority later contributed to bigoted views.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Heels, skirts & girlfriends: The rise of the straight femboy explained - Queerty

Femboys represent a diverse identity within the LGBTQ+ community, distinct from feminine gay men and trans women, with varied gender identities and expressions.
#star-trek
Television
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Star Trek's groundbreaking gay Klingon is battling hate in the sci-fi fandom - LGBTQ Nation

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy features diverse LGBTQ+ representation, sparking mixed reviews among fans and critics.
Miscellaneous
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

The Black lesbian poet & activist who preached intersectionality before the word even existed - LGBTQ Nation

Pat Parker's poetry insisted that race, gender, sexuality, and class were inseparable forces shaping Black lesbian experience and American political life.
Books
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The 10 Best New Books About Women Breaking The Mold

Successful women often defy expectations, and quieter forms of rebellion deserve recognition alongside visible rule-breakers.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Homophobia Is Back. It's Different Now.

LaBeouf hasn't anchored a box-office hit in more than a decade, and little of his 2020s art-house work has drawn buzz. The most notable thing he's starred in lately was a clip of him on a podcaster's couch, hunched and diminished, talking about his fear of gay people.
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Film
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

The Queer-Themed Somersault Is a Worthy Reissue - San Francisco Bay Times

Somersault depicts a self-destructive teenager's struggle with sexuality and belonging through visually stunning cinematography and an exceptional performance by Abbie Cornish.
#lgbtq-representation
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1 month ago
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10 Times People Totally Unfairly Scrutinized Queer TV Shows... Literally Just For Being Queer

fromQueerty
1 month ago
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As Heated Rivalry stars call out toxic fandom, Harrison Browne shines light on series' trans representation - Queerty

Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Why won't TV just let older gay men have sexy screen time? - Queerty

Television depicts gay men as married parents, closeted victims, or young explorers, but rarely as unapologetically sexual older adults living openly without shame.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

10 Times People Totally Unfairly Scrutinized Queer TV Shows... Literally Just For Being Queer

Heated Rivalry celebrates queer love without narrative punishment, while facing backlash for depicting non-straight romance with similar graphic content to mainstream shows like Bridgerton.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

As Heated Rivalry stars call out toxic fandom, Harrison Browne shines light on series' trans representation - Queerty

Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud issued a statement condemning racist, homophobic, biphobic, misogynistic, ageist, ableist, and parasocial hate comments from fans, declaring such behavior incompatible with genuine fandom.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave review a will-they-won't-they queer romance

Almost Life chronicles a decades-long romance between two women beginning in 1970s Paris, exploring queer love, missed opportunities, and the consequences of life choices across different social contexts.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As the Status Quo Shatters, Afrofuturists' Visions Offer a Way Forward

State violence has expanded beyond Black communities to target white protesters, journalists, and politicians, while right-wing authoritarianism threatens multiracial democracy and prompts reimagining of Black freedom beyond the United States.
fromQueerty
2 years ago

From vampire daddies to handsome commanders, these 5 LGBTQ+ characters need their own spin-offs ASAP - Queerty

It's no secret that with successes like the Emmy nominated series The Last of Us, video games are being adapted in the entertainment industry at a rapid pace. Bella Ramsey portrayed the iconic Ellie on the show, one of the most influential queer characters in video game history. Although showrunner Craig Mazin recently ruled out a spin-off for the iconic characters, Bill and Frank, in the The Last of Us series, there are many more queer characters in video games
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Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A New Direction for the Trans Novel

A dying woman's opioid-induced memories reveal her deep resentment toward her trans child, exposing how her accumulated life disappointments have narrowed her worldview to rigid gender expectations.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI | TechCrunch

Back in December, when SFWA announced that it was updating its rules for the Nebula Awards. Works written entirely by large language models would not be eligible, while authors who used LLMs "at any point during the writing process" had to disclose that use, allowing award voters to make their own decisions about whether that usage would affect their support.
Writing
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Three novels blend historical settings with fantastical elements: Jordan's memory-technology narrative spanning centuries, Sullivan's werewolf tale rooted in 18th-century France, and Mitchison's reimagined fairytale featuring an orphaned princess raised by magical creatures.
Writing
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Horny Girls Who Walked So Heated Rivalry Could Run

M/M slash fanfiction, often written by women and known as BL in Asia, evolved through fandoms like Star Trek, enabling mainstream successes like Heated Rivalry.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Boldly going where no Klingon has gone before: Star Trek introduces its first-ever gay Klingon - Queerty

Jay-Den Kraag is Starfleet Academy's first queer Klingon, confirmed by actor Karim Diané, amid on-screen romantic tension and a hinted love triangle.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Queer desire becomes the ultimate horror in Sundance's most terrifying LGBTQ+ breakout hit Leviticus - Queerty

For as much as gays love their horror, and as many examples there are of the genre finding its haunting power through queer metaphor (from the scary subtleties of Psycho to the screamingly obvious A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge), there are relatively few mainstream horror films that actually tackle LGBTQ+ themes head-on. However, after a rapturous reception at the Sundance Film Festival, Australian supernatural fright flick Leviticus was quickly picked up for theatrical release by Neon and might just be the " queer horror masterpiece " we've been waiting for.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
Television
fromQueerty
2 months ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming February 2026 - Queerty

February streaming brings numerous queer movies, TV shows, specials, premieres and reboots across major platforms, including Search Party seasons 1–5 on Netflix (Feb 5).
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tales of the Suburbs by John Grindrod review an entertaining alternative history of queer Britain

John Grindrod's alternative history chronicles queer life in British suburbs and small towns, departing from typical urban-centered narratives to reveal how LGBTQ+ people navigated identity and community in non-metropolitan areas.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Queer Clients Need Queer Therapists

Queer and trans clients often experience misunderstanding and pathologization from straight therapists, making queer-identified therapists essential for affirming mental health care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror review roundup

Subsequently, runaway children turned the valley into a fortress, surviving on food they could catch or grow, with occasional forays into the towns below. Riley has heard the rumours, but it is only when she sees a green-clad boy or is it a girl? hovering outside her bedroom window offering directions on how to find Nowhere that she realises this might be her chance to escape and save her little brother from their sadistic guardian.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Did Literature Get Less Dirty?

Philip Roth's Zuckerman Unbound functioned as a response to the controversial reception of Portnoy's Complaint, with Roth's protagonist expressing regret over writing sexually explicit material that drew accusations of anti-Semitism and misogyny.
Books
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

George Whitmore's Unsparing Queer Fiction

A 1987 novel titled Nebraska uses the state's flat, isolating landscape to frame a family chamber drama that serves as an oblique allegory of AIDS.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

"They are not gay, are they?" MAGA homophobe flies into a panic over a fictional M4M romance between two ICE agents - Queerty

A social media personality tricked a homophobic man into unknowingly co-creating homoerotic fiction by posing as a conservative writer developing characters for a publication.
fromwww.lgbtqnation.com
2 months ago

"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

As a transgender woman, the past year has been defined by fear, instability, and constant vigilance. The administration has actively moved to take away my medically necessary hormone therapy while simultaneously undermining basic civil rights including legal identification, passport recognition, and even the right to safely use a restroom. I've spent enormous emotional energy fighting insurance denials, preparing for care interruptions, and worrying whether my existence will continue to be treated as political leverage rather than a matter of human dignity and survival.
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Books
fromDefector
2 months ago

Fanfiction's Total Cultural Victory | Defector

Fifty Shades of Grey's transition from fanfiction to mainstream publishing transformed the industry, proving fanfiction-originated romances can be highly lucrative and culturally influential.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'The White Hot' asks: If men can go find themselves, why can't women?

A woman undertakes a spiritual quest, mirroring male literary pilgrimages, challenging gendered expectations about freedom and motherhood.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

25 queer artists who revolutionized music & challenged norms - Queerty

LGBTQ+ artists have resisted stereotypes and shaped music history, advancing avant-garde genres, cultural movements, and LGBTQ+ rights through expressive, boundary-breaking performances.
#olivia-colman
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fromQueerty
2 months ago

Was Patricia Highsmith trans? - Queerty

Patricia Highsmith's life and work reveal deep, complex queerness and suggest a possible trans identity reflected in clothing, associations, and adaptations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Harper Steele to produce upcoming documentary about trans masculine young people - LGBTQ Nation

Documentary examines suicide crisis among transmasculine youth, focusing on high-profile deaths, community vulnerability, and systemic factors contributing to youth suicide.
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