Autostraddle + For Them’s Ultimate Team Holigay Gift Guide 2025
Here’s what the writers, editors, and other creatives behind Autostraddle and For Them want this holiday season!
Why I Rewatch ‘The Family Stone’ Every Year
The Family Stone is many queer folks’ first introduction to warm, unconditional familial love.
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting Over After a Breakup
You remember love is still present in your life.
‘I’ve Dated Men for Three Decades. Is it Too Late To Start Dating Women?’
“I am a 50 year old woman who has exclusively dated men for the last 30 years. I dated a girl in highschool but it was a different (and very homophobic) time.”
Rose Dommu and Casey McQuiston on Writing Queer Romance That Fucks With the Formula
“I hold queer and trans art to the same standards as any art.”
Buy From Native Makers and Artists This Holiday Season
Whether you’re a holigay or a Grinch like myself, I hope the curated list below inspires you to think about the land in which we’re occupying, Indigenous sovereignty, and, as always, how to be more thoughtful towards each other.
Doechii Gave Ayo Edebiri a Lap Dance on a Desk (Yes, You Read That Right)
Thank you, chef!
How Incredible (Gay) Is the New Women’s Professional Baseball League?
If you liked ‘A League Of Their Own,’ you’re gonna love the Women’s Professional Baseball League. We’ve got everything you need to know about it right here.
Quiz: Which Lesbian Belt Are You?
Most belt styles are lesbian if you think about it.
Things I Read That I Love #341: Courtney Williams, Windsor, County Fairs and College Students These Days
The Holy Land Experience, Courtney Williams on herself, the libido of Las Vegas, the Ivy-to-Consultant pipeline, Lizzo, the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair, a dark side of homeschooling and more.
Pluribus Episode 4 Recap: AI Doesn’t Know What Makes Art Good
Carol asks what the hive thinks about her books. Then she asks what Helen really thought.
She Thinks We Should Leave Brooklyn for Our Kids
Will their kids be happier in the suburbs than in Brooklyn? Also, trying to keep up with a financially literate partner.
Queer Horoscopes for Sagittarius Season 2025
We’re approaching the final days of 2025, and somehow that finish line feels like the end of five years rather than a single one.
The Mighty Nein’s Lesbian Monk Is Just One Great Reason To Watch
No one will be able to walk away from this season not knowing Beauregard Lionett is gay as hell. She’s also COOL as hell.
Quiz: Which ‘Wicked’ Character Are You?
DON’T text me unless it’s about Wicked thanks.
21 Thoughts I Had During ‘The Morning Show’ Season 4
1. Is this even a show about the making of a morning show anymore?
What You Should Know About Trump’s Trans Passport Policies
For trans people who currently hold unexpired U.S. passports, the State Department has updated their policy to say they can continue to use them until it’s time for them to be renewed.
No Filter: Katy O’Brian Wants To Work With Céline Sciamma — YES PLEASE
Plus, Cynthia Erivo is on vocal rest (and Ariana Grande joins in solidarity) and more Wicked updates.
17 Sapphic Holiday Romances To Devour This Winter
These stories make you want to curl up on the couch in a thick sweater with a mug of your favorite hot chocolate while sitting next to your twinkling Christmas tree.
Connecting, Remembering, Archiving, and Flirting at the Lesbian Lives Conference
What happens when you pack 700 lesbians in blazers into an academic conference in New York City?