A Prairie Homo Does New York: Gratitude
Who was I to even want these things that I wanted? Who was I to ask for them? I was open, naked: This is me. This is what I want. I need your help.
Join 11-Year-Old Marcel In The Fight Against John Ragan, Champion of Tennesee’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
“Just the idea of [the “Don’t Say Gay” bill] made me realize there are people out there who would not like me just because I’m gay. It made me feel really terrible. It made me feel unaccepted.”
Liquor In the Garden: The Wimbledon Is The Perfect Cocktail For a Garden Party
Even if you’re not a tennis fan, this cocktail is perfect for dinner parties, garden parties, parties where you’d like to have a go at being fancy as fuck.
Also.Also.Also: Black Muslim Lesbians in Gay Mecca and Other Stories We Missed This Week
From Exxon to sexism, we’ve got a lot of people to put in the doghouse. Let’s slam it out.
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Jimmyjane Form 2
The Jimmyjane Form 2 is waterproof, rechargeable, adorable, and sort of amazing.
He Said/We Said: From Sea to Shining Sea
From California to Maine, June means Pride. We’ve got a spread that’s full of some handsome dapperQs wearing every color of the rainbow.
Almost Famous: Shira E
Brooklyn-based Shira E has shared stages with Coco Rosie, TuNe-YaRdS, Mirah, and Andrea Gibson. They all love her and you will too.
Team Pick: Fedoras For Fairness Raises Immigration Reform Awareness, Looks Great Doing It
Cara’s Team Pick: Put on a hat and save the world.
‘Sontag: Reborn’ Is Really Queer and Really Good
The stories told through this play are a fascinating insight into Susan Sontag’s life, as well as queer history. If you are in New York it is definitely worth checking out.
2013 Lambda Literary Award Winners Announced
This year’s Lambda Award winners were announced yesterday evening.
Autostraddle Hot 100 2013: Girls You Like Who Also Like Girls
You voted for the 100 hottest lady-loving-ladies in the universe and now it’s time to gaze upon the lucky winners of this prestigious honor!
Idol Worship: Brenda Howard, Bisexual Curmudgeon and Mother of Pride
“She could be difficult, she could be stubborn, she could be outrageous and she always stood up and spoke out for bisexual people and challenged biphobia even in the most hostile environments. Blessed Be.”
Made A Thing: Black Apple Dolls Tips and Tricks
Join me on this journey of making things from other people’s tutorials.
VIDEO: If You Love Women So Much, How Come You Don’t Dress Like One?
“There are two important things to keep in mind here: 1. I don’t dress like anybody but myself. 2. I love watermelon.”
Ode to My Pack Sack: Coffee
If you make a better cup of coffee, you can stay conscious enough to learn how to make a better cup of coffee.
You Should Go: Lambda Literary Awards Nominees Mingle and Drink at the Dalloway
What are you doing tomorrow night? You should go meet new literary-minded LGBTQ individuals and enjoy a fancy cocktail with Jeanne Thornton, OR Books, Volume 1 Brooklyn and Autostraddle at The Dalloway.
Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2014: Danielle is Miss June
“I had to fight for this body. Since the day I was diagnosed with bone cancer at age fifteen, I began to wage wars on multiple fronts. I fought to be normal – and when that failed, I fought to appear normal.”
Get Baked: Gluten-Free Black Sesame Buckwheat Muffins
Muffins are a great place to start when baking gluten-free, because they’re easy to whip up, high on flavor, and fairly forgiving.
Straddler On The Street: Launa
Launa is a writer, editor, freelance artist and film producer, exotic dance teacher, and nanny… and that’s not all. Basically, she’s a superhero and you definitely want to hear what she has to say.
Charice Is Gay: Filipina Actress and Singer Comes Out, It’s A Big Deal
Filipina singer Charice came out and it’s kind of a big deal.