Catcall

02/12/2026

Tuck your favorite toy away for now, we’re mixing things up with some unique and silly 18+ toys that’ll spice things up in your solo and partnered play. Pleasure is universal—and some of the best play, in our opinion, is when you have unfiltered fun with it. So bring some creativity to the bedroom… or wherever you see fit.

As always, we’ve included brands from LGBTQ+ inclusive, diverse, and women-owned businesses so you can get off and support ethical stores that embrace inclusive s*xuality.

Keep reading below.

📸: Maddy Best
🖋️: Kelcie McKenney

https://catcallmag.com/2026/01/19/from-good-vibes-to-fantasy-rides-try-these-inclusive-s*x-toys/

01/28/2026

Since the 2024 election results came in, we’ve been living in a grave, new political reality for the past 14 months. Instead of grieving the loss, we activated, and our activations took different forms. Some of us started gathering resource lists for our community, while others, like Boots on the Ground, began organizing.

We reached out to Boots on the Ground co-founders, Nancy Mays and Martha Lawrence, to learn more about their mission and to gather a few pieces of advice regarding the political environment we find ourselves in for the foreseeable future.

Keep reading: https://catcallmag.com/2026/01/26/boots-on-the-ground-demonstrates-how-midwest-activists-can-organize-effectively/

📸: Whitney Young and Boots on the Ground
🖊️: Whitney Young

01/10/2026

When you’re LGBTQ+ or part of another marginalized community in the Midwest, it can be hard to feel truly safe in public spaces—especially now. After coming out as a trans woman, one of the first places I began to feel safe was my local coffee shop. Soon, I became a regular, and grabbing my daily caffeine fix was my sacred ritual. What’s gayer than iced coffee after all?

Whether you’re looking for great coffee, a sense of community, or just want somewhere new to chill, one of these places is sure to be your vibe—plus you’ll be supporting some pretty awesome local businesses.

https://catcallmag.com/2026/01/03/kansas-citys-queer-inclusive-coffee-shops/

🖊️: Shelby Faulkner
📸: Whitney Young and Travis Young

10/14/2025

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we rounded up some books by Hispanic authors. We encourage reading from diverse authors all year long, but if you’re looking for a new read, now is the perfect time to check out one of these titles!

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Take the Lead by Alexis Daria
The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea

We’re always eager to add more books to our TBR, too. What books do you recommend we read to finish off Hispanic Heritage Month strong?

10/11/2025

Downtown Kansas City is getting something you may not have realized was missing: a sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. Rachel Glenn and Monica Brady, partners in business and in life, are the masterminds behind The Dub. We spoke with them about the exciting new spot heading our way.

Learn more and get ready for opening day at https://catcallmag.com/2025/10/06/catch-us-at-the-dub-kansas-citys-brand-new-womens-sports-bar/

🖊: Sophia-Joelle McDowell
📸: Whitney Young

07/06/2025

The definition of the word transgender has changed many times throughout my life. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “transgender” as a person whose gender identity is opposite to the s*x identified at birth. But that’s not what it means to be trans—not really. Sometimes it means fear, self-hatred, and so many other unpleasant feelings. Sometimes it means learning that on the other side of anxiety and fear, you often find love and joy.

Keep reading at the link below.

🖊️: Shelby Faulkner
🎨: Maddy Best

By Shelby FaulknerArt by Maddy Best The definition of the word transgender has changed many times throughout my life. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “transgender” as a person whose gender i…

06/25/2025

What if you could sit down with your younger self? What would you say? What warnings would you give? After an agonizing break-up, I found myself wishing I could do just that—give myself all the wisdom I learned the hard way. Since time travel gummies don’t exist, I did the next best thing: I wrote a novel about it.

Keep reading below.

🖊: Stephanie Carey
📸: Travis Young

By Stephanie CareyPhotos by Travis Young What if you could sit down with your younger self? What would you say? What warnings would you give? After an agonizing break-up, I found myself wishing I c…

06/21/2025

Tender Teeth is Valeria’s newest poetry book, and it’s packed with gripping poems inspired by the aches and pains found in death, grief, identity, love and survival. We spoke with Valeria about the journey life has taken her on thus far and got the scoop on her must-read poetry book.

Read more below.

🖊: Sophia-Joelle McDowell
Art by Kelcie McKenney

https://catcallmag.com/2025/05/03/valeria-edens-tender-teeth-explores-grief-identity-and-healing/

03/08/2025

What’s cooler than s**tty books on wheels? Trope Bookshop stands out as a romance focused mobile bookstore operating in Charlotte, NC. We spoke with Katie about her journey so far and the love she carries for the genre. Maybe we can convince her to take a road trip to Kansas City?

Keep reading at the 🔗 below 😉

🖊️: Sophia-Joelle McDowell

By Sophia-Joelle McDowell What’s cooler than s**tty books on wheels? Trope Bookshop stands out as a romance focused mobile bookstore operating in Charlotte, NC. Founder Katie wasn’t always a …

03/03/2025

Yuri manga, religious s**t, a podcast for creatives, and more—here's everything we were reading/listening to in February. As always, find these books (and more!) at the 🔗 below 😘

https://bookshop.org/shop/catcall

03/01/2025

Showing our love for each other in the form of feminist t-shirts. Which one do you wish you had in your closet? 🤔

02/18/2025

As we take on the next four years, many will turn to books for distraction and connection. This is the perfect time to pick up more titles with diverse voices or an LGBTQ+ focus.

If you’re looking for new reads to stack onto your TBR, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you lean towards romance, s**t, true crime, or sci-fi, there’s something for you. These new releases will be hitting bookstore and library shelves near you in 2025! Keep reading at the link below.

🖊️: Sophia-Joelle McDowell
📸: Maddy Best

https://catcallmag.com/2025/02/15/must-add-books-for-your-2025-reading-wishlist/