This article originally appeared in News is Out. “I feel like I’m in that scene from ‘Under the Tuscan Sun,’” my wife whispered to me as we boarded the Brand g Vacations bus in Bordeaux, France. She’s not wrong. It does hearken to the scene where Frances Mayes (Diane Lane) takes her best lesbian friend’s place on a queer European adventure. We are seated among a sea of gay men (and two very dedicated lesbian Brand g regulars) on our way from the Intercontinental Hotel Bordeaux to have lunch at the famous Château Smith Haut Lafitte. One of our many excellent guides that week tells us that King ..read more

Being the very first of its kind, Neuronite is a Neurodivergent, D/disabled, LGBTQ+, BIPOC inclusive mini-festival curated with the unique needs of underrepresented groups at the top of mind. The event will showcase the artistic work of individuals with intersectional identities. With accessibility at the forefront, this non-traditional concert will take place on July 26 at Media Pollution (3816 Medford St.) in Los Angeles, CA, and offers free entry to individuals 18+ who are seeking an alternative to the overstimulating, exclusionary set up of a typical music festival.    Created in ..read more

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This story is part of Tagg After Dark, an erotica collection exclusively for readers 18+. The next day, the garden was blooming, painting the green grass with a variety of vibrant hues. As did the women, walking the manicured lawn in gowns of many colors. They were ready to be plucked from the garden, made into wives, mamas, or keepers of large extravagant estates. After entertaining a few hopeful suitors (the Duke of Borington, who lived in Whatevershire, or perhaps the Earl of Snoozetown,) Florence was able to sneak away. She made her way to the water’s edge, looking back every f ..read more

We all know the entertainment industry is full of LGBTQ+ talent, but they’re becoming more out and recognized. Today’s Emmy nominations announcement included a nice batch of queer acknowledgement. For individual performances, these out LGBTQ+ actors earned nominations: Jonathan Baile, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Fellow Travelers Matt Bomer, Outstanding Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Fellow Travelers RuPaul Charles, Outstanding Reality Host, RuPaul’s Drag Race Alan Cumming, Outstanding Reality Host, The Traitors Hannah Einbinder, Ou ..read more

Every June, members of the queer community and allies alike search for LGBTQ+-owned brands to support. But we all know the goal is to support our own all year. There are so many queer-owned brands across all industries for us to support financially. Here are some brands you might not have heard of, let alone know they are owned by members of the alphabet mafia. I tried out products from eight LGBTQ+-owned brands to give Tagg readers an inside look at some of what our community has to offer. 1. Polite Society https://politesociety.com/ Using only vegan, non-toxic, and quality skin-care ingredi ..read more

Expressing yourself takes form in many ways. As a masculine presenting person, societal norms limit how we can express ourselves without question. But, why should you care what anyone else thinks about your choice of expression? Self expression through style is not only about putting on the perfect outfit but about the details that separate you from everyone else. These details can be the difference between sparking a new conversation with a stranger and looking like everyone else.    Could nail art be for you? As a masc person who loves getting her nails done, I’ve learned to embrac ..read more

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One of the earliest ways to find sapphic visibility was through pulp fiction romance novels. During the time of the Lavender Scare, these stories, despite their frequent lack of happy endings, were a source of solace for queer women of all ages seeking self-understanding. Today, sapphic literature is a burgeoning market, making up a significant percentage of new LGBTQ+ publications. With increased visibility and readership, the stories themselves naturally become more varied and reflective of broader ideas of queerness. For over a decade, novelist Kristen Zimmer has written sapphic romance. Ha ..read more

This story is part of Tagg After Dark, an erotica collection exclusively for readers 18+.    From the outside, Florence seemed to have a very normal family for someone in London’s high society. Her father, Mr. Whinington, could often be found writing in his study, while her mother worked on her cross-stitch in the sitting room. Meanwhile, Florence would sit gracefully playing the pianoforte.  But things aren’t always as they seem.  Florence actually loathed playing the pianoforte and would much rather drink tea and gossip with her friends. “Mama, may I please be e ..read more