Militantly Optimistic on the 5
A road trip with my introverted wife and extroverted baby through the reddest part of California made me question my relationship with strangers (and my obsession with Rick Steves).
No Filter: Even Kehlani Is Obsessed with Are You The One?
Also, Lena Waithe honors her TV mom and Brittani Nichols, Stephanie Beatriz and Carrie Brownstein are all honoring their dogs.
Pop Culture Fix: Kristen Stewart Still Looks Gay as Heck in This New Terrifying Ocean Monster Movie
A new show for Wanda Sykes, Lana Wachowski is making another Matrix, HBO orders a Practical Magic prequel, Kate McKinnon hanging out with RBG, and more!
Is It Just Me Or Is Vader Barbie a Femme Top Icon
I’m someone whose Star Wars obsession was peaking around about the same time I discovered I was into girls, so these two things are deeply connected for me. But I still never thought I’d be proclaiming any incarnation of Vader a queer lady icon. And yet.
You Deserve to Practice Elaborate Masturbation in Your Life; Here’s How
I once described a particularly elaborate session I’d had to a friend, and she seemed shocked and impressed. “You like, really love yourself, huh?” I do. I really do. And you can too!
Who Do You Meet On the Greyhound?
A teen dyke wanders around the country in the early 2000’s, armed with an Ameripass and a journal.
“GLOW” Season 3 Is Great and Very Gay, But I Have Some Questions
Arthie’s huge transitional moment is her new relationship with Yolanda, in full swing at the top of the season. Which means, yes, *announcer voice* SEASON THREE OF GLOW HAS LESBIAN SEX!
30 New Books of Queer and Feminist Interest to Get Excited About This Fall
Whether your thing is queer girl YA inspired by Greek mythology, groundbreaking poetry collections, challenging and mind-expanding critical nonfiction on art, power, illness or design, or weird and dynamic short fiction, this fall brings you some new titles you won’t be able to stop thinking about.
Also.Also.Also: Once Again SCOTUS Will Decide If Queer People Deserve Basic Human Rights, Neat!
Maybe you should see “Adam,” Planned Parenthood pulling out of Title X funding, Native Americans continue to demand more from candidates, the 1619 Project is essential, Instagram’s really fucking shit up (in a bad way), Log Cabin Republicans are still fucking useless idiots, and so much more!
Like a House on Fire
Everything looks better when you’re in love, and Nevada City was no exception.
Thirsty Classics: “Persona” Is Best Watched as a Closeted Trans Teen
This is not a lesbian film. It is merely a film starring two women bursting with sexuality. And when I was 14 it was my favorite film of all time.
Dear White People Season 3 Finally Gives Us the Nerdy Black Gay Girls We Deserve
“Squeee!!! Little black nerdy girls in baby gay love!! IT’S SO CUTE!!”
SPOTTED: Kristen Stewart Canoodling With New Love Interest Person Dylan Meyer
SHE STILL ISN’T DATING ROBERT PATTINSON.
“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 204: Lynch Pin
Autostraddle’s own Drew Gregory special guests on this hilarious episode of “To L and Back” in which we meet Helena for the first time, Jenny and Shane hunt for a new roommate, Bette looks great in New York City and makes one girl in a tank top VERY happy.
Lez Liberty Lit Is Joining a Silent Bookclub
Silently reading en masse, language and citizenship, writers remembering Toni Morrison and more.
Sunday Funday Wants Hayley Kiyoko to Be Our Girlfriend
Lesbian film power couples, Hayley Kiyoko on lesbianism, Little Women, Maisel Day, She-Ra and more! Happy Sunday queer babes!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Totally F*cking Natural
Why D/s is not abuse, astrological compatibility is a scam, it’s hard to find casual queer sex in rural places and more.
Baopu #63: The Phantom Judgement
Time to examine the habit of self-judgement and move on.
Femme Brûlée: Honey Plum Cake
I can’t think of a seasonal summer fruit that would star better in a caramelized honey flavored cake than sweet-tart plums that soften in the oven and become deep, silky, jammy wells of flavor.
Boobs On Your Tube: “Why Women Kill” Is The Bisexual Polyamorous Misandrist Dark Comedy of Your Dreams
Plus updates on Beverly Hills 90210, Claws, Bachelor in Paradise, and Ambitions!