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TV Show Recaps

Bradley Jackson Calls Up Her Ex-Girlfriend and Invites Her to a Party on “The Morning Show”

Inviting your ex girlfriend to your boss’s house? Your boss who was in love you two years ago? Not to be toxic but I support it!

By Christina Tucker | 6 hours ago | 1 Comment
Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots the ball while defended by New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) during a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun on August 24, 2023, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
Sports

WNBA Playoffs: MVP Feelings and Semifinal Drama

You’ve gotta get in here and tell us your MVP feelings immediately!

By Natalie, Heather Hogan and Carmen Phillips
6 hours ago | 5 Comments
A collage of Heather Hogan taped on top of a blue and orange sky, next to an image of the Autostraddle TV Team (left to right: Drew, Kayla, Riese, Carmen, Valerie) at A Camp with Heather in front of us.
A+

Autostraddle Insider Issue #104: Goodbye Heather Edition

Heather knows, she knows, how to connect with people through stories and writing, she knows how to make you feel seen, buoyed, valued, special, important, remarkable.

By Riese and The Editors
7 hours ago | 4 Comments
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Straddleverse

Long Live (Heather’s Version)

This is my last week at Autostraddle. I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you.

By Heather Hogan | 7 hours ago | 52 Comments
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Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: boygenius Is Getting You a New Gay EP for Halloween

GHOST HUNTIES, the writers won the hell out of the strike, Angelina Jolie covers Vogue, and more in today’s Pop Culture Fix!

By Heather Hogan | 10 hours ago | 1 Comment
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Chrishell Stause Says G Flip Is “Every Dog and Every Child’s Favorite Person in Every Room”

There is something so comforting about knowing that ReneĂŠ Rapp is out here singing her ass off in a jersey and huge jean shorts.

By Christina Tucker | 12 hours ago
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Loves a Casual Top

Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon?

By Kate Hawkins | 17 hours ago | 2 Comments
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TV News & Trailers

“Living For the Dead” Trailer: Kristen Stewart Ghost Hunting Show Looks Like So Gay Dude

“Kristen Stewart ghost hunting show” is not something we made up in a peak pandemic fever dream. 

By Drew Burnett Gregory | September 26, 2023 | 3 Comments
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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Rosie O’Donnell Landed “League of Their Own” by Being Better at Baseball — Butch Excellence!

Take a deep dive into the casting process for the 1992 movie.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | September 26, 2023 | 2 Comments
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Music

Chappell Roan’s Debut Album Is the Anthem for Us Midwestern Queers

Every single song on this album makes me want to throw on a puffy prom dress and hysterically dance around.

By Em Win | September 26, 2023 | 4 Comments
an off white and black oversized open flannel, a slouchy black, white, and red open flannel, and a purple and red buttoned up flannel
Queer Fashion Shopping

Enter Sapphic Fall Mode With These Fresh Flannels

It’s about time for our annual family trip to go apple and pumpkin picking, so I have flannel on the brain.

By Sa'iyda Shabazz | September 26, 2023 | 2 Comments
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Relationships

You Need Help: My Girlfriend Doesn’t Want To Have Sex

To me, both of these things are true: 1. People’s sex drives can change for any number of reasons, at any time and 2. If sex is important to you, that’s valid, too!

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | September 26, 2023 | 3 Comments
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TV Feature

Gabby’s Tender Queerness and the Tragedy of Heterosexuality on The Bachelorette

What Gabby offers viewers is the compelling queer suggestion that women do not have to put up with toxic cishet masculinities and the heterosexuality they have on offer.

By Ela Przybylo | September 26, 2023 | 6 Comments
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Lesbian Weddings

How To Make Planning Your Queer Wedding HOT

Wedding planning isn’t exactly known for being sexy, but we found a way to make it so.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | September 25, 2023 | 8 Comments
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird kiss during the ceremony honoring Rapinoe at her final USWNT game
Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Megan Rapinoe Says Goodbye to USWNT With Sue Bird by Her Side

A tentative agreement to win the writers strike, sexy queer horror, Angelica Ross’ receipts, and more in today’s Pop Culture Fix!

By Heather Hogan | September 25, 2023 | 3 Comments
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TV Reviews

Throughout Its Four Seasons, “Sex Education” Showed Us a Better Way

Worse sex education and less adolescent autonomy has consequences — consequences no show can overcome. It’s admirable to watch this one try.

By Drew Burnett Gregory | September 25, 2023 | 3 Comments
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Comedy

Gay Fall Scented Candles That Should Exist

Your Ex-Wife’s Sweater Weather.

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | September 25, 2023 | 11 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is No Hero (Unlike 6-Across)

Scientists have discovered what is believed to be the world’s largest bedsheet.

By Rachel Fabi | September 25, 2023 | 1 Comment
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Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your Gay Fall Aesthetic?

Part personality quiz, party autumnal lookbook. 🍁

By Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya | September 24, 2023 | 22 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Lesbian Sex

The Cozy Under-The-Covers Sex You’re Having This Fall, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Wondering what kind of queer sex your sign’s going to be having this fall? I’m going to tell you, don’t worry.

By Nico Hall | September 24, 2023 | 7 Comments
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