Have you ever sat down and spoke with someone whose romantic life completely inspired you? I’m talking those stories that shake you to your core, the kind of love that you’ve been dreaming of since you were a kid. These are the types of love that are so special, when…
When you love someone, you give without expecting anything in return. It’s about the feeling you get when you do nice things for her – not that you do them so that she’ll do something else for you. Still, one-sided signs of affection can lead to resentment, frustration, and downright…
Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli Tell Touching Engagement Story What causes some relationships to end once the newness rubs off, and what causes some to grow and thrive? While there is no one answer that rings true for everyone, there are a few signs that your relationship is more than…
So, you heard that introverts were secretly the best girlfriends, and you successfully wooed one. Now what? Dating an introvert can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don’t fully understand what introversion means. Thankfully, though, we’ve outlined this handy guide of the top ten things you need to…
It’s hard to think that something as little as word choice can have a profound impact on anything – even though we know how easy it is to be misunderstood. While all misunderstandings are generally bad, there are some specific words that might be wreaking havoc on your love life…
Have you ever been on a date that was… Not so great, to say the least? You accidentally knocked your wine all over yourself at dinner. You stepped in gum at the theater. Maybe you even messed up your lucky pants before heading out and had to resort to the…
Thinking about dating a woman who seems to have her whole life figured out? She’s the type of woman you could picture owning her own business in the next five years (or maybe she already owns a few). She’s entirely self-made and sexy as hell – and somehow, she’s interested…
Letting go of a relationship is hard. Even if you inwardly know that moving on was the right choice, it’s completely normal to question whether you really made the right decision. Rest assured, though – most likely, you did make the right choice when you ended your relationship. Holding onto…
To us, strength has no identity, and solidarity should have no race. We can’t continue with business as usual. This week, we’re suspending our regular schedule to focus on content related to this struggle, the fight against white supremacy and the fight for Black lives and Black futures. We’re working hand-in-hand with our team to…
Let’s take a few minutes to talk about something unpleasant: Breaking up with your girlfriend. Especially around the holidays, break-ups can send you into the deepest, darkest pits of your soul, holding your happiness captive. Sometimes break-ups are messy, and people get hurt. You invest so much of your time,…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve preferred my own company over the company of others. Some of it is anxiety, I’m sure. Some is probably insecurity. But so much more of it is simply because I’m an introvert. I spent a lot of my childhood trying to fix…
It should go without saying, but… This post is gonna have some spoilers in it. Just getting that out of the way ahead of time. The past few years have been a miracle in terms of queer representation on TV. More and more shows are starting to include (or at…
Let’s face it: We’ve all had a crush on a straight girl at some point in our life. Sure, sometimes we convince ourselves that she’s not really straight, or that we’ll be the exception, or any number of things we tell ourselves so we feel just a little bit better.…
Rebecca Black, who shot to fame in 2011 after her original song “Friday” went massively viral, has come out as queer. While appearing on podcast Dating Straight, the influencer and singer, told hosts Jack Dodge and Amy Ordman of the split and insisted she previously made a conscious decision not…
In a recent interview, Kristen Stewart talks about how she was previously warned to hide her sexuality to further her career, being told: “If you just, like, do yourself a favour and don’t go out holding your girlfriend’s hand in public, you might get a Marvel movie.” In a new interview…
She and her wife, Del Martin, were activists and mentors before there was a movement or community, said a longtime friend Pioneering lesbian activist and civil rights giant Phyllis Lyon died Thursday, officials said. She was 95. Lyon, who was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, moved to San Francisco. There, she…
The co-stars of Céline Sciamma’s sumptuous period romance discuss the intimate – and political – nature of the film. Noémie Merlant & Adèle Haenel are interviewed for their movie Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) which is written and directed by Céline Sciamma.…
Batwoman may have just arrived here in the UK but the future of season 2 looks uncertain. It’s safe to say that the TV series Batwoman has not had the easiest starts in its short lifespan to date. Now fresh doubt seems to be creeping into the show’s fanbase as many are now…
QTYPE is a LGBTQ+ magazine that showcases queer talent with a focus on queer creatives of colour in the fields of fashion, film, and music in Los Angeles. Most digital media companies focus on queer people and POC as a sidebar to existing content, in order to add a little…
True story; You meet a girl, befriend her, grow close to her over a period of time, become best friends and one day realize you’re perfect for each other. In a way, it makes sense: she listens to your pointless rants and remembers your birthday, and you obviously enjoy hanging…
My girlfriend leaves her phone hanging around all the time. Every time I see it when she’s out of the room, I know, instinctively: her whole life is in that little black box. And yes, I do get suspicious. We all do, right?! We want to keep tabs on our…
I want to take a few minutes to talk about something that’s deeply personal to me, and to many other women (and men) across the world. It’s estimated that one in four women will be victims of sexual assault at some point in their lives, but most cases don’t even…
Have you ever wished you could see a remake of one of your favorite movies, but without the heteronormative relationships thrown in? Me, too, trust me. That’s why I’ve decided to make this list of 33 movies that really, really need a lesbian remake already. Who’s going to make these…
Aquarius: Rachel Maddow The highly-cerebral Aquarius needs someone who is educated and opinionated. You enjoy having a good conversation and debating your beliefs, and you need a partner who knows how to turn on your brain before anything else. Thankfully, Rachel Maddow is a smart and savvy political commentator who…
Getting ready to enter a long-distance relationship? Make sure you’re remembering these 17 tips first. 1. See it as an opportunity. Truly, there isn’t much that challenges a relationship quite as much as going long-distance. If you look at this challenge as a test of your love, it might even…
It might be 100 years since the first British women won the right to vote – even if only women aged over 30 who owned property could vote in 1918 – but the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements serve as a reminder of how much further there is to go…
When trying to turn on the woman you love, sometimes a simple look can hold all the answers. For many women, the idea of arousing their partner can be difficult to manage. Sometimes, she’s stressed out and really not feeling the idea of intimacy. Sure, you love each other –…
Are you using the wrong pick-up lines to get a date? With the increase in online dating, it’s no wonder that women are getting easier to find. However, just because they’re easier to find doesn’t mean that they’re easier to date – and in fact, their options have opened up…
Stop wasting your time looking for love – you won’t find it that way. Some time ago, I found myself pining for some female attention. I didn’t really care where the attention came from, really; I was just recovering from a long relationship (four years together, seven years involved) and…
Is it easier to come out via social media, or is it just more instant? What a time to be alive – social media makes it possible for us to express our thoughts simultaneously to all of our friends and family, as long as they’re on our social media accounts.…