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19 Father’s Day Gift Ideas From Black-Owned Businesses

The BHLDN x Free People Bridesmaid Collab Is A Boho Dream

Plus-Size Fashion

These Are Some Of The Coolest Plus-Size Bike Shorts On The Internet

What’s Really Behind TikTok’s “Weird Girl Aesthetic”

Last month, creator @kaiageber chronicled in a Twitter thread a new aesthetic emerging in street style: the “weird” girl. Using photos of influencers a

by Frances Solá-Sant...

SZA’s CTRL Is Still The Soundtrack Of Young Black Womanhood

Everyone has a summer that they return to in their minds as they get older. You know, the one filled with nostalgia, complete with hotter, longer days, a r

by Kristen Jeré

There’s Not Much We Can Legally Do About Sexual Assault In ...

Content warning: This piece contains references to sexual assault and harassment. Last December, Nina Jane Patel was sexually assaulted after several men s

by Katherine Singh

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Get 47% Off Our Favorite Affordable Bidet During Tushy’s Sale

Super Sale Alert: The Tushy Classic 3.0 is on sale for $69 (originally $129) when you buy two or more with promo code SIXNINEDAY. A few months ag

by Karina Hoshikawa

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How Richie Shazam’s “Chosen Family” Helped Her Embrace Her Most A...

They say blood is thicker than water, but for those in the queer community, the definition of family stretches far beyond something you’re born into.

by Jenna Igneri

My Gay Stepdad Was All The Father I Needed

Moving to the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) was the worst day of my pre-adolescent life. My mom had the great idea of leaving our lives in New Jersey to

by Breanna Davis

5 Brands That Make Shopping For Gender-Neutral Swimwear Easy

The world of swimsuits can be very stressful for nonbinary people, so we decided to lessen the load with expert recommendations from a nonbinary shopping w

by Mercedes Viera

10 People On Their Awkward, Joyful, Lonely & Poetic Coming-Out Ex...

Before it became a chaotic and uncontrollable CW mainstay, Pretty Little Liars was a young adult series that took up an entire shelf at the nearest Barnes

S’mores & Gender Norms: The Evolution Of Queerness At Summer Camp

Summer camp is a place of firsts — messy, uncomfortable, and exhilarating firsts. First time away from your parents, first time building a fire, first ki

An Open Secret: How My Queerness is Tied to Lesbians of Puerto Ri...

From the 1940s to the 1960s, Myrta Silva was one of the most famous Puerto Rican singers and songwriters, known internationally as the Queen of Guaracha. S