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  • Pointe of Pride by Chloe Angyal front and back covers.
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    Book Review: Pointe of Pride by Chloe Angyal

    / July 23, 2024

    I’m a firm believer in romance novels as tools for self-exploration. I think these books are an invaluable way to discover things about your body and sexuality in a manner that is virtually…

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  • Still from I Saw the TV Glow: sidewalk chalk reading "There is still time."
    film

    Pride 2024 Queer Movie Recommendations (Part II)

    / June 29, 2024

    There were not enough queer movies in the second half of June for my taste (are there ever, though?), but the ones I did see really blew me away. If you missed my…

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  • Yellow wall with flowers growing up alongside it.
    health

    Bartholin Cyst Recovery Diary #2

    / June 28, 2024

    I wanted to give a quick update, even though not a ton has technically changed. It’s been about four months (dang!) since my cyst became infected and I had to have it drained,…

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    Against the Discourse

    / June 20, 2024

    The world, and the internet, is in flux. While Twitter was once a subversive stronghold for opinions that are not often enough given the credence or the attention they deserve – minority opinions,…

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    Elust Issue 174

    / June 19, 2024

    Cover image courtesy of Catalina Cruz. Subscribe to Catalina’s Onlyfans for naughty selfies, kinky photos and exclusive video clips. Elust is the only place where the smartest and hottest sex bloggers are featured…

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  • Still from Femme.
    film

    Pride Month 2024 Queer Movie Recommendations (Part I)

    / June 11, 2024

    All the queer movies I’ve enjoyed in June (or, you know, close to June) thus far. New(ish) movies: Femme My favorite movie of 2024 so far, hands down. Utterly tense, shockingly sexy, and…

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  • Image of Zara Du Rose in lingerie lying on a bed.
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    Elust Issue 173: The Best of Sexy Blogging in May 2024

    / May 16, 2024

    Cover image courtesy of Zara Du Rose. Elust is the only place where the smartest and hottest sex bloggers are featured under one roof every month. Whether you’re looking for sex journalism, erotic…

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  • Photo of Imogen, Obviously book cover.
    Books,  reviews

    Exploring Identity in the Internet Age: Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

    / May 14, 2024

    Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli is a sweet, very timely young adult romance about Imogen, a high school girl who thinks she’s just a “very, very dedicated ally” – despite her enduring love…

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  • Orange graphic of a megaphone with the words, "Men, Call Out Your Friends."
    essays

    Men, Call Out Your Friends

    / May 13, 2024

    It’s time for men to take some responsibility for men.   Every time I post something online asking men to call out other men on shitty behavior, I invariably get multiple responses from…

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  • Books,  reviews

    Rock Star Romances & The Words by A. Jade

    / May 6, 2024

    Rock star romances tend to feature one of my favorite (male) love interest types: angsty bad boys with anger problems, tragic backstories, big hearts and bigger dicks. Maybe it’s cliche and a little…

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