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Wynonna Earp series finale recap: Waverly and Nicole embrace after their wedding
Television

“Wynonna Earp” Episode 412: We’ll Always Have Purgatory

The finale of Wynonna Earp’s fourth (and likely final) season is a love letter to the fans by way of a big gay wedding.

By Valerie Anne| 1 hour ago | 1 Comment
Drag Race Recap 1314: Gottmik, Kandy, Rosé, and Symone are lined up against each other during the "Lucky" music video
Television

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Episode 1314 Recap: Drag Excellence

We did it, kids. We made it to the last work room episode of Drag Race season 13. It’s been quite a journey, but it’s finally time for our stellar top four to co-write a song for RuPaul.

By Drew Gregory| 6 hours ago | 2 Comments
This Is Us: Tess and Alex making out on the bed when they get caught by Tess' mom and are surprised.
Television

Boobs on Your Tube: “This Is Us” Is Digging Into the Hard Honesty of Moms and Their Gay Daughters

If This Is Us is going to do one thing, it’s gonna be break your heart. Also, updates on Legacies, S.W.A.T, Nancy Drew. Plus, GLAAD’s Glee Reunion to honor Naya Rivera and the 10 year anniversary of Santana Lopez coming out.

By The TV Team| 23 hours ago | 1 Comment
News + Politics

Extra! Extra!: What Will It Take to Protect Trans Youth in Arkansas (and Everywhere Else?)

The news these last few weeks has been… a lot. This week’s Extra! Extra! takes a look at the devastating anti-trans legislation just passed in Arkansas, the Chauvin trial, voter suppression, the pandemic that is not yet over even if we’re all pretending it is and more.

By the team| April 9, 2021 | 2 Comments
A collage of three tv shows on HBO Max with lesbian or bisexual characters: First Euphoria, then Trigonometry, and finally Pretty Little Liars.
Television

The 25 Best TV Shows on HBO Max With Lesbian and Bisexual Characters

Come with my on a journey into the best of what HBO Max has to offer fans of lesbian, bisexual and queer television.

By Riese| April 9, 2021 | 23 Comments
Melissa Febos "Girlhood" book review: Melissa Febos is in a black turtleneck, next to the cover art of her book "Girlhood." The book title says the word "Girlhood" in dark magenta lettering over and over until it fades into orange, spelling her name, like a sunset. It's all against a black background.
Books

Power Is Searingly Political and Personal In Melissa Febos’ “Girlhood”

Secrets, silence, internalized misogyny, power, desire, and the catastrophic — yet very common — ways in which girls are harmed as they grow into women are all themes that Febos examines in “Girlhood,” an essay collection that blends memoir, journalism, and cultural critique.

By Luna Adler| April 9, 2021 | 2 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Sometimes a Grumpy Loaf

“Has there ever been anything so relatable on this site?”

By queer girl| April 9, 2021 | 5 Comments
Emma Corrin from "The Crown" is in a wedding dress against a white background. In a second image, she is still in a wedding dress against the same background, but it is a close up of her face.
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Princess Diana From “The Crown” Is Happy to Be “Ur Fave Queer Bride”

A year into pandemic, America’s remaining lesbian bars are barely hanging on, a tribute to Beverly Cleary’s Ramona Quimby, and you’re about to hear a lot more about “ghost guns.”

By Carmen Phillips| April 8, 2021 | 4 Comments
Alice has an awkward run-in with Ruby on this week's "Good Trouble."
Television

“Good Trouble” Episode 308 Recap: Trust

Alice tries to play a player, and ends up getting played.

By Natalie| April 8, 2021 | 1 Comment
A collage of three models wearing robes, from L to R, a men's smoking jacket, a flowing satin peacock-patterned robe, and a feathered lilac chiffon robe
Fashion/Style

15 Robes for Gay Divorcées

Although not everyone is lucky enough to be a hot gay divorceé (yet! Life is long, stay positive!) everyone can get into the staple of the gay divorceé wardrobe: the robe.

By Rachel| April 8, 2021 | 22 Comments
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Books

Lez Liberty Lit: How Do Plague Stories End?

How DO plague stories end? Plus, “non-binary” in Italian, was this one feminist classic actually trash, the Tamagotchi cemetery and more.

By Carolyn Yates| April 8, 2021 | 2 Comments
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Straddleverse

Smoochy Wow-Wow and 71 Other Names We Use for Our Pets in Private

“60. Beeperton”

By the team| April 8, 2021 | 39 Comments
Three photos of Autostraddle's new Culture Editor, Shelli Nicole: In the first Shelli has on black lipstick and an orange shirt in a full body shot, in the second she has on a blue turquoise t-shirt in an upper body photo, and in the third she is posing for a close up of her face with a red-orange hue covering the right side of the image.
Straddleverse

Welcome Our New Culture Editor, Shelli Nicole!

I want us to connect with the world of art and the Black queer and trans folks who are creating it. I want to do so much and this is the space to do it.

By Shelli Nicole| April 7, 2021 | 25 Comments
Waverly and Nicole smooch in front of a fireplace.
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Wynonna Earp’s Series Finale Is Going to Make You a Very Happy Human

The trailer for the final season of Pose, JoJo Siwa is happier than ever since she came out, the first look at the Glee cast’s Naya Rivera tribute, and more!

By Heather Hogan| April 7, 2021 | 3 Comments
Autostraddle March Madness Final Four
Television

Autostraddle March Madness: Final Four

WayHaught vs Juliantina vs SuperCorp vs Villaneve! It’s Mayhem!

By Natalie| April 7, 2021 | 70 Comments
Supergirl Recap 602: Kelly looks over a stressed Alex Danvers
Television

“Supergirl” Episode 602 Recap: The Point of No Return

Alex and Kelly struggle to keep hope alive in National City as Kara fights to survive in the Phantom Zone.

By Valerie Anne| April 7, 2021 | 8 Comments
Demi Lovato Pansexual: Demi Lovato in a music video, singing towards the camera in pink and blue lights
Vapid Fluff

Demi Lovato’s Pansexuality: The Definitive Vapid Fluff Timeline

When exactly did she develop a taste for the cherry and on which day in history did she finally deign to take a bite?

By Stef| April 7, 2021 | 12 Comments
Dickens is in a one panel comic with a blue and orange background, they are talking to their friend. The friend makes a joke about sex. Dickens nervous laughs over hard on purpose, "in the key of ace"
Geekery Visual Art

Foolish Child #93: Asexuality

Awkward laughter in the key of “Ace.”

By Dickens| April 7, 2021 | 3 Comments
Janet Mock is against a blue background, lit in warm red tones
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: I Am Basking, Janet Mock!!!!

Sarah Paulson sharing mysterious photos of Holland Taylor, there’s a lot of Aries energy in this week’s column, and who is ready to have the conversation about Top Chef being TOP TIER reality TV that is slept on?

By Christina Tucker| April 7, 2021 | 3 Comments
A collage of three images: In the first image, a couple describes lesbian sex to their straight friend while sitting on a couch, in the second a stud in a red baseball cap considers if their girlfriend just really loves the song or if they are missing their ex, and in the last photo a masc queer person with a top bun smiles at the camera and flashes the peace sign.
Vapid Fluff

FYP: Does She Like the Song… or Does She Miss Her Ex?

Don’t let your boyfriend stop you from your blessing. Also, you must have mommi issues to ride this ride, and when we meet IRL be ready to put your mouth where you said it would be in that text you sent at 2:43 AM.

By Shelli Nicole| April 7, 2021 | 2 Comments
Is Kehlani a lesbian? The singer just came out as lesbian. Here's a three part collage of the singer Kehlani: In the first photo they are in an oversized white T, in the next photo they are lounging in Savage x Fenty Lingere, in the third photo they are
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Kehlani Said “You Wanna Know What’s New about Me? I Finally Know I’m a Lesbian.”

Arkansas has now officially passed the most extreme anti-trans law yet, Tracy Chapman is the queer mentor you’ve been waiting for, ranking the 25 Best Muppets, and what happens if you lose your vaccination card?

By Carmen Phillips| April 6, 2021 | 1 Comment
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