A new study suggests sexually active lesbian teens have more partners and lost their virginities earlier than heterosexuals and that one in five lesbian’s most recent sex partner was a man.

“At a meeting of Xena: Warrior Princess in Brazil”

“i wish there were more bloody lesbians in the world so that i never had to get into ridiculous situations like this.”

Prepare to get your socks charmed off by eight of our single staffers. We’ve asked them all the important things: star sign, Hogwarts house, and opinions on the greatest cereal ever created.

Welcome to the first in a series of exciting discoveries from our survey of over 4,000 Autostraddle readers over the age of 29.

“We built a movement by telling each other our lives and thoughts about the way life should be. We cut against the grain and re-thought almost everything. “

If at first you don’t succeed, laugh about it later on the internet.

Lots of Harry Potter stuff happening right now, emotional complexity, late people, rich kids and veggies, reparations, being a teenage girl, “diversity,” and honestly more amazing stuff than you can shake a stick at, so get in here.

“Cast members in a devised show are able to create and develop honest depictions of characters who hold the same identities as the actors. These representations are far more complex, interesting, and truthful than characters we as directors and creators could develop on our own.”

In honor of our seventh birthday, we’re talking about the writing we’re proud of, the writing that scared us, the writing we regret, the writing coming up soon and so many other fascinating things!

Sneak peaks for days, Brittani’s special workout recommendation, Stef’s pursuit of ERW, Rachel’s trip to Madison, early requests for AS 1.0 and so many more things you care deeply and passionately about!

Our panel answers your questions about getting knocked up, adopting, the challenges and rewards of queer mom life, and so much more!

You, us and produce personified.

A heroic attempt to filibuster for LGBT rights in Missouri, lots of new data from police violence to environmentalism, a terrifying transphobic Tennessee law, and more.

“If you want to make people feel kinda weird or sad for you, just pour some gin in a glass or bowl and dip watermelon chunks in it and eat it while you watch home improvement shows on a saturday afternoon.​”

It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.

Bras, comics and flaming Dr Peppers.

The rise of social media and the triumph of trolls has led many popular websites to shut down comments or let them spiral into extinction. NOT US.

A mom fights for visitation rights with her kids in Alabama, slurs yelled against protester at a Donald Trump rally, 195 countries have agreed on a new environmental policy, Daniel Holtzclaws’ conviction, and more.

Yvonne gets super-real about dealing with a very difficult situation, Aja talks toners, Cee takes a kitten on an airplane, and Laneia, Riese, Rachel and Heather say other things in response to things you said to us and well I don’t know I just think this is a really good one.