These days, it seems like everyone is still talking about the steamy gay sex scenes in Jacob Tierney’s HBO Max series “Heated Rivalry.” However, even Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) would blush at the sight of sexual activities in “Pillion” (A24), the feature-length directorial debut from Harry Lighton.

Independent queer singer/songwriter Rachael Sage is nothing if not prolific, considering that she has released nearly 20 full-length albums and multiple EPs over the course of 30 years. In addition to her busy live performance schedule, she runs her own label, MPress Records, which has issued albums by queer acts including Melissa Ferrick and K’s Choice, as well as the solo debut by James Mastro of The Bongos fame, among others.

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Nobody likes you very much.

Black History Month always brings powerful new reads, but these titles feel especially rich, intentional, and full of heart.

The dating app for those who are interested in more exotic relationships, Feeld, just listed its “RAW Global Map of Desire,” including a list of the kinkiest cities and Wilton Manors/Miami (Fort Lauderdale’s population wasn’t large enough for this list) made the top five, coming in after Portland (Oregon), Seattle, and San Francisco.