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Comedy

Top Ten Things I Genuinely and Unironically Love With Little to Zero Shame

“No one can deny the intense ’90s danceability of the Mortal Kombat theme. I even poorly choreographed a half-time dance routine for the cheerleading squad I was briefly a part of before being unceremoniously removed after punching a fellow cheerleader.”

El Sanchez December 17, 2013 27 Comments
Music

Krissy Krissy Builds It Up Brick by Brick: The Autostraddle Interview

Were you actually discovered in a karaoke bar? “Yes, I was.” What were you singing? “Like the Way I Do’ by Melissa Etheridge.”

Stef December 17, 2013 1 Comment
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2013: For XXXMAS Lovers

I’ve been thinking about the impending euphoria of the holidays since a little before Halloween, and a vast majority of that time has been spent trying to figure out what I’m going to put on display to showcase how fucking excited I am.

Carmen December 17, 2013 9 Comments
Geekery TV Show Recaps

Star Trek N00b, Episode 2: The Man Trap (Oh My!)

“Okay, I had a fangirl moment once George Takei appeared on screen.”

Loraine December 17, 2013 13 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: So You Read Vanessa’s Essay

Something to listen to besides yourself crying.

Intern Grace December 16, 2013 26 Comments
Money + Work

Holigay Gift Guide 2013: If You Can Read This Gift Guide, Thank A Teacher

Being a teacher can be especially tough around the end of the semester/before the winter break, but it’s not easy during the rest of the year, either. Here are a few things you can get them that might make your favorite teacher’s day a little bit brighter and easier.

Rachel December 16, 2013 14 Comments
Lesbian Weddings

Marriage Isn’t A Coupon You Have to Redeem

“Marriage is like a chlorinated community pool that we now get access to. I think that people forget that queers have been swimming in the ocean the whole time.”

Bevin December 16, 2013 18 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: Mansplaining

You don’t need me to tell you what this is.

Cara December 16, 2013 42 Comments
First Person

I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye So I Wrote You This Instead

This is an essay about leaving everything behind, and I don’t know where to start because part of what that means is that I am leaving you.

Vanessa December 16, 2013 157 Comments
Christmas Shopping

All I Want For Christmas Is You… and an Immersion Blender

When it comes to party planning, there’s a tool worth having that’s almost as important as your corkscrew.

Kristen December 16, 2013 23 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Jessica

Jessica has lived in London her whole life but currently attends Cambridge University where she studies English Literature. She spoke about Effing Dykes, intersectionality, mental health issues, and much more.

Vanessa December 16, 2013 22 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: The Tunes of Christmas Past

This year, the Holigays are partnered with a strong sense of nostalgia – so I’m going back to basics (and back to the classics.)

Carmen December 16, 2013 5 Comments
Christmas Shopping

Holiday Gift Guide: So Your Loved One Works From Home

If you love somebody who works from home, you’ll love this gift guide!

Riese December 16, 2013 14 Comments
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VIDEO: Autostraddle Comment Sweepstakes Winners Announced!

Forever Intern Grace and Editorial Assistant Chelsey are here, queer, adorable and ready to announce the Autostraddle Sweepstakes winners!

Riese December 15, 2013 45 Comments
TV Show Recaps

American Horror Story 309 Recap: The Yankee Eyeball Swap

Is this show ridiculous? Of course! Am I at all interested in watching TV shows that DON’T feature a talking severed head of Kathy Bates? NOPE NOPE NOPASAURUS REX!

Chelsea December 15, 2013 20 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is #GayForADay from Mexico to India to the USA

Let’s dig into the good gay news dispatches from around the world and never look back.

Carmen December 15, 2013 13 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Just Wants To Be The Girl You Lick

This week on NSFW Sunday: year-end relationship reviews, the Internet is still for porn, decorating for the holidays by putting sex toys everywhere and more.

Ryan Yates December 15, 2013 12 Comments
Music

Top Ten Questions for Beyoncé re: “Beyoncé”

Question: Tell me what you think about, B? You buy your own diamonds and you buy your own rings?

Lauren December 14, 2013 32 Comments
Beauty

Spice, Smoke and Other Holiday 2013 Makeup Trends (for Brown-Skinned Folk)

It’s cold outside, so heat things up with warm, spicy colors and dark smokey eyes. Nothing’s hotter than copper, cinnamon and mulled wine or more festive than emerald and cobalt.

SJ Sindu December 14, 2013 12 Comments
Christmas

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Tech: Your Holiday Season App Survival Kit

If you’ve got an existing smartphone or computer, here are a few apps that’ll make life a bit easier for the next few weeks.

A.E. Osworth December 14, 2013 16 Comments
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