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TV Feature

Those Shady Gays: A Reflection on Mad Men, Downton Abbey and Revenge

The untrustworthy homosexual is a lazy way to add ‘diversity’ to your television show. Let’s talk about it!

Casey Quinlan June 25, 2013 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Barbara Buono’s Gay Daughter Rips Chris Christie a New Orifice

Tessa Bitterman takes on Governor Christie for his record on queer issues and tells everyone to chip in and support her mom, Barbara Buono, in the upcoming New Jersey Gubernatorial Election.

A.E. Osworth June 25, 2013 5 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: So Androgynous

The word that gives “you do you” a whole new meaning.

Cara June 25, 2013 12 Comments
Geekery

Team Pick: Coffitivity Brings the Cafe Right Into Your Living Room

Lizz’s Team Pick: Coffitivity brings the atmosphere of a coffee shop right into your living room.

Lizz June 25, 2013 10 Comments
Camp

A-Camp May 2013 Recamp #4: YUP.

In our last recamp, we party at the pool, dance all night, have feelings, display talent, and wish it never had to end.

Riese June 24, 2013 114 Comments
Politics + Activism

Coy Mathis, 6-Year-Old Trans Girl, Wins Landmark Civil Rights Case and Makes History

The Chicago Civil Rights Division said that in putting up these special rules for Coy, her school created “an environment that is objectively and subjectively hostile, intimidating or offensive.”

Mey June 24, 2013 15 Comments
Queer Fashion

The Aesthetics of Masculinity: Butch v. Tomboy Style

What does butch style really mean? What about tomboy fashion? Four queers give you their take on where the two differ and where they collide.

Qwear June 24, 2013 80 Comments
October 2013 A-Camp
Camp

Introducing Camp Autostraddle 4.0

A-Camp just keeps getting better and better which means this October’s gonna blow your mind. Registration starts NOW.

the team June 24, 2013 223 Comments
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Sex Toys

Autostraddle Anonymous Sex Toy Review: A Coffee Chat About The Mustang

So I inserted it into her and she literally said, the second it happened, “We are never fucking with anything else again.”

Guest June 24, 2013 15 Comments
Food Lists

Ode to My Pantry: Garlic Scapes

Summer’s here so I finally get to eat in the daylight. Why not celebrate with my favourite summer offering?

Kristen June 24, 2013 9 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Grace from Best Day Project

“…I questioned whether or not Autostraddle is a lesbian cult and if it isn’t, how I’m going to deal with my like peaking.” Want to know the context of this sentiment? You need to read this interview and meet Grace.

Vanessa June 24, 2013 29 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Ask You To Tandem Ride

This week on NSFW Sunday: the end of Strap-On Week, Game of Thrones supercut, why talking about porn is important, and more.

Ryan Yates June 23, 2013 7 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday and Exodus International Simply No Longer Exists!

This week: an out Latina takes the bench, Exodus International throws in the towel, and actual female athletes make up for my overuse of typically sports-oriented phrases in this excerpt.

Carmen June 23, 2013 13 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Ready For Summer

Recamps, a queerific Miley Cyrus video and an apology from Exodus International. It’s been a good week!

carrie June 22, 2013 5 Comments
Geekery

Queer Your Tech With Masturbation: Happy Playtime

There’s gonna be an HTML 5 game that teaches cisgender women how to masturbate.

A.E. Osworth June 22, 2013 22 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 402: Turn Of The U-Haul

In which Paige and Emily virtually U-Haul and Aria considered a longterm sub-dom BDSM relationship.

Lizz June 21, 2013 42 Comments
First Person

It’s More Fun When We’re Co-Conspirators

“Her hair is like another person. Today it’s two braids.”

Laneia June 21, 2013 51 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Study Shows Discrimination Makes it Harder to Move In With Your Girlfriend

Moving is stressful for everyone, but a new study shows it could lead to even more late-night teeth grinding episodes among queers.

Malaika June 21, 2013 12 Comments
Camp

A-Camp May 2013 Recamp #3: Fun Before 2pm, Fun After 2pm

You’ve got swagger, fashion, comedy, whiskey, geeky pick-up lines and the coolest klub on the mountain!

the team June 21, 2013 84 Comments
Hair

Butch Please: Butch Cuts Her Hair

Hair is a part of my queer ritual.

Kate June 21, 2013 71 Comments
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