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I’m A Newly Single Older Lesbian Baffled By What My Dates Expect From Me Sexually

An older lesbian needs advice for coping with dates expecting her to desire penetration, plus advice on the politics of dietary restrictions, finding love while allergic to cats, and the classic two bottoms: one relationship.

the team May 3, 2024 4 Comments
20 down / 3 letters / Largest U.S. city without a WNBA franchise
AF+ Puzzles

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I used to run a dating service for chickens.

Rebecca Goldstein April 27, 2024
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My Bisexual Girlfriend Only Likes Strap-On Sex, Should I Be Worried?

Do your girlfriend’s preferences mean she prefers sex with cis men, plus advice on coping with stress without drinking and nonbinary names for wedding party members!

the team April 26, 2024
18 across / 4 letters / hint: "___ It Like Beckham" (2002 movie that was totally more gay in the experience of it than in actuality)
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Is Extra Tall (So Maybe Solve This One on a Computer)

My girlfriend dumped me because of my obsession with pasta.

Kate Hawkins April 20, 2024 1 Comment
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AF+ Friendship

How Do I Re-Friend-Zone My Friend After the Worst Sex of My Life?

Advice on how to stay friends when the friend you hooked up with wants more, flagging with carabiners, and whether it’s okay if your wife is your only IRL friend.

the team April 19, 2024 1 Comment
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AS Insider #109 April ’24: All the ‘Rejected’ April Fool’s Day Headlines

“Straight Couples Who Aren’t Fucking Are Appropriating Lesbian Bed Death Culture”

The Editors April 18, 2024 5 Comments
22 down / 5 letters / hint: Apt rhyme for orgasm
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Is Jumping on the Bandwagon

In America, using the metric system can get you in legal trouble.

Rebecca Goldstein April 13, 2024 1 Comment
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AF+

I Think My Hot Girlfriend Is Gonna Leave Me For Someone Hotter

Advice for coping when your Instagram-beloved girlfriend seems too hot for you, rekindling romance after long Covid, and how to flirt — gayly.

the team April 12, 2024 1 Comment
32 across / 4 letters / clue: "The Incredibles" fashion icon Mode
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Prefers Tagalongs

Instagram keeps showing me videos of Clinton’s Vice President dancing.

Darby Ratliff April 6, 2024 1 Comment
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AF+

Help! I’ve Gotten ‘The Ick’ for My Girlfriend

Advice for suddenly feeling unattracted to your girlfriend, having your first ever crush on a cis dude, and finding a sex therapist.

the team April 5, 2024 3 Comments
9 down / 4 letters / clue: Boobies
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Is Sorry Not Sorry

How do flat-earthers travel?

Kate Hawkins March 30, 2024
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AF+

Is Refusing To Share My Location a Red Flag?

A request from a younger girlfriend has a reader wondering if her aversion to location sharing is a generational conflict. Also: how to keep a relationship sexy without sex and how to celebrate newfound queer desire and forgive our younger selves.

the team March 29, 2024 10 Comments
9 down / 3 letters / clue: "___ of Me" (PJ Harvey song)
AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Sparks Joy

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Darby Ratliff March 23, 2024 3 Comments
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AF+

I Think My Girlfriend Is Drugging My Dog

In this week’s advice box, a relationship plagued by dog problems and possible dishonesty, how to support a partner convinced they’re worthless without a job, and safe sex for poly people.

the team March 22, 2024 10 Comments
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AF+ Members: Pick the Winners of the Autostraddle March Madness First Four

La Brea’s Izzy vs. Bel-Air’s Ashley Banks! Dare Me’s Beth vs. Big Shot’s Mouse! Gen V’s Marie vs Jordan! Everything Sucks’ Emaline vs. Ginny & Georgia’s Max! Are you ready to tip off this year’s edition of Autostraddle March Madness?? LFG.

Natalie March 16, 2024 4 Comments
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AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Is Gayer Than Charlie’s Angels

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Rebecca Goldstein March 16, 2024
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AF+ Friendship

Help! My Friends Won’t Shut Up

Plus advice about leaving a controlling partner and getting second dates.

the team March 15, 2024 2 Comments
Autostraddle Writers and Editors — Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Drew, Ashni, Valerie, Carmen, Riese, Valerie, Sai, and Nico
AF+

The AS Insider #108: Our Big Gay 15th Birthday

Sweet birthday baby! Today is Autostraddle’s 15th birthday, and we’re celebrating!!

The Editors March 9, 2024 4 Comments
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AF+ Puzzles

AF+ Crossword Ordered Extra Fries

I had an appointment to see my psychic next week, but she just called to cancel.

Darby Ratliff March 9, 2024
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Did My Partner Trick Me Into a Lifetime of Sexless Monogamy?

In today’s A+ advice box: is a miscommunication over polyamory really the issue here or is your relationship simply broken and toxic? Plus; advice about feeling insecure when texting a partner and getting into being handy!

the team March 8, 2024 3 Comments
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